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OBITUARY: Della May Williams, 1927-2023
…A private graveside service will be held for the family.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jen Ballew’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 16, 2023
…Here's Why KHSU Has Been Off the Air for the Past WeekCal Poly Humboldt is Bringing Back LUMBERJACK DAYS, but it Won’t Be Like the Old Lumberjack DaysLocal Woman Says…
‘Kings, Queens and Things’: Drag Shows are Taking Off in Humboldt, Including One Up-and-Coming Show at an Unexpected Venue
…Celeste said that the Gallagher’s owner was totally on board and has been very supportive of the performers using the space. Baby Fontaine wows the crowd with her splits.This recent…
Have You Missed KHSU Since It's Been Off the Air?
…Fix it! Now! I have not listened to KHSU since 2019 when the university gutted the station and got rid of local staff and programming. It is my form of silent protest…
Here’s Why KHSU Has Been Off the Air for the Past Week
…He explained in a bit more detail."We think it is a failure of a piece of equipment at the main transmitter site," he said, referring to one of the big radio…
Cal Poly Humboldt is Bringing Back LUMBERJACK DAYS, but it Won’t Be Like the Old Lumberjack Days
…clay, paint, “slime” and “plant-a-plant.” Fun fun fun!The general public is welcome to come up to campus and enjoy the bands, but the make-and-take activities are for…
Local Woman Says Her Sister Forged Her Signature and Stole the Pet Store They Opened Together
…Both sisters have hired their own forensic accountant, Jimenez said.The civil suit is effectively on hold pending the outcome of the criminal case.“She’s taking the 5th Amendment on the…
California Homelessness: Where Are the State’s Billions Going? Here’s the New, Best Answer
File photo.In Sacramento, there’s a word that keeps popping up during discussions about the state’s homelessness crisis: “accountability.” Gov. Gavin Newsom has scolded cities and counties for failing to…
Who Draws the Lines? A Big Push for Independent Local Redistricting
…The bill follows a report commissioned by California Common Cause, the Southern and Northern California chapters of the ACLU, the League of Women Voters of California and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 15, 2023
…What was the drug most seized by local law enforcement last year? The Humboldt Drug Task Force tells us with the release of its 2022 statistics. Plus, the City of Arcata moves…
POLLS: Do Humboldt Law Enforcement Agencies Devote Adequate Resources to Addressing Our Area's Drug Problems?
The Humboldt Drug Task Force released its annual report taking a look at how the agency spent 2022. On that topic, how do you think local agencies are doing tackling issues related…
‘Cal Poly Homeless’: Does Northern California’s First Polytechnic University Have the Infrastructure to Support Its Growth?
Hundreds of Cal Poly Humboldt students and campus community members protest against a housing policy change that left continuing students unsure where they would live next semester, at the campus quad on…
OBITUARY: Jennifer Ballew, 1972-2023
…Jen was found to have serious medical issues when she was 1 ½ years old and throughout her whole life was involved in the medical community as a patient. When Jen was…
OBITUARY: David Paul Shewmaker, 1945-2023
Father David Paul Shewmaker left this world on February 9, 2023 at the age of 78 after battling congestive heart failure for two years. He was in his home surrounded by the…
OBITUARY: Glen Roberts, 1935-2023
…In the early years of Indian Basketball, Glen was the Manager and Coach of the North State Hawks. The Hawks travelled throughout Indian Country playing the tournaments. Glen coached his son Russ…
Humboldt County Drug Task Force Annual Report: Fentanyl and Meth Were the Most-Seized Substances Last Year
The following information comes from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force Annual Report covering 2022.The mission of the Humboldt County Drug Task Force is to actively investigate the sales, manufacturing and…
Mad River Community Hospital to Suspend Home Health Services Program, Which Serves Nearly 100 Patients; 27 Employees to be Laid Off
…Twenty-seven full-time employees will be affected by the suspension, some of whom have already been laid off. “Rural hospitals throughout California are financially struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 14, 2023
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Tribes Warn of Further Risk to Endangered Coho Salmon as Feds Move to Cut Klamath River Flows
…It should be noted that dam removal of the four dams will not impact the volume of water moving down the Klamath River; the operation of the Bureau’s 225,000 acre…
POLL! Which of the Seven Deadly Sins is Humboldt Most Guilty Of?
A recent survey has identified California as the second most sinful state behind only heathen-filled Nevada. OK, but which sin are Humboldters most prone to? Judge thy neighbor (and yourself)! Pride…
Felon in ‘Suspicious Vehicle’ Arrested Because He Allegedly Had an Unsecured Firearm and Ammo in the Car
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Ryan Matthew Friend Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Feb. 12, 2023, at about 2:54 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies…
McKinleyville Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Man Multiple Times During Argument
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Marrissa Marrie Nelson Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Feb. 12, 2023, at about 6:07 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies…
Trespassing Suspect Escapes From Deputies Multiple Times Before Arrest in Redway
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 13, 2023, at about 6:31 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 1100…
Missing Man Found Dead Near Baker Beach in Trinidad, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 13, 2023, at about 2:14 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding…
[UPDATE: Re-opened With Chains Required] Snow Prompts Closure of State Routes 299 and 199
…This applies only to the stretch of road from about three miles west of Willow Creek to the junction with State Route 96.Meanwhile, travel along State Route 199 has also reopened…
(UPDATE) Stop Stealing the Richards’ Goat Goat
…Over the weekend Charlie the Goat was once again goatnapped by rogues, according to a bummed out post on the Richards' Goat Facebook page. Here's a rundown of how the crime…
OBITUARY: Robert (Bob) James King, 1937-2023
A life well lived! Robert (Bob) James King passed away in the early morning hours of February 8, 2023, at his home in Pacific Manor. Bob was preceded in death by his…
OBITUARY: John Prevost, 1940-2023
…In 1990, John was elected to the Fortuna City Council and served for four years. During his time on the City Council, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the…
OBITUARY: Kathy Gale English, 1954-2023
…Her love for the sport was endless. She worked at Lewis Department Store in McKinleyville while in high school and after.She married the love of her life at the time; Larry…
OBITUARY: Merry Marie Pack, 1962-2023
…Merry spent many years working for the Hoopa Volunteer Fire Department serving the residents of the Hoopa Valley until she was diagnosed with COPD. She was a very compassionate woman who touched…