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A NURSE WRITES: Introducing the ‘Swiss Cheese’ Strategy For Disease Prevention — Lots of Holes, Until You Stack ‘Em Up!
…Remember the Corsi-Rosenthal box? All of these mitigations are still valid.In September, topics were lightened protective guidelines, checking the county levels on the CDC website, Corsi-Rosenthal boxes for ventilation…
OBITUARY: Darlene Phillips, 1935-2022
…She was the first of three children, later joined by her sister Joy Barraco and baby brother Lew Hodgson Jr. The family moved to Eureka in 1946. She graduated from Eureka Senior…
Crafters Rejoice! A New ‘Creative Reuse’ Store is Soon Opening in Old Town to Provide Your Environmentally Friendly Supplies
Behold, the new place for you to get (or donate) your crafting materials! | Photos: Andrew Goff###For Humboldt makers and crafters, especially those who prefer upcycling materials, it was a sad day…
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolatiers Will Unveil Their New Waterfront Chocolate Factory During Arts Alive!
…The new look of the corner of First and E streets Wreaths wait to be hung for the Christmas crowds Deanna Dick readies a display case for goodies Hints of the building…
A Top Prison Expert on the California ‘Disaster’ and How to Salvage It
…It used to be the model of prisons in the country. Even when Ronald Reagan was the governor of California, he cut the prison population from about 26,000 to 18,000…
OBITUARY: Donna Jean Mortimer, 1958-2022
…Donna was of the Christian faith and attended the Alamar Foursquare church in Santa Barbara growing up. She also met for bible class every friday evening that was conducted by a couple…
Man Wanted on Domestic Violence Charges Tased After Foot Chase Yesterday, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 30, 2022, at about 1:12 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Hoopa area observed a…
North Coast Fisherman Fear for the Future of Commercial Fisheries as Offshore Wind Efforts Advance
Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash.As plans to bring offshore wind to the North Coast move steadily ahead, commercial fishermen are urging federal and state regulatory agencies to pump the brakes…
OBITUARY: Vanessa King, 1985-2022
…Love, Mom and Dad.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Vanessa King’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
OBITUARY: Rick Campos, 1946-2022
…After that, he enlisted in the Air Force, thinking that it would be a better way to go then waiting to be drafted into the Army. After about a year of the…
OBITUARY: Freddie Joe Mendoza, 1962-2022
Freddie Joe Mendoza (Fred) of Manila Born October 17, 1962 Suddenly passed away at the age of 60 on November 9, 2022 He is preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Stone…
EPD K-9 Unit Yeti Sniffs Out Fentanyl and Meth During Eureka Traffic Stop
…During the traffic stop, the officer utilized his K-9 partner “Yeti”, to conduct a narcotics detection sweep. The K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.During a…
As We Enter a Cold and Wet Winter, Local Nonprofits Are Seeking Warm Items to Donate to the Homeless
…With the recent drop in temperatures, the foundation has been gathering extra gear to help open up extra shelter for the winter. Chinn has already added 10 beds to the Blue Angel…
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Takes Action on Wind Energy, Cell Tower Regs, Homelessness, and They Selected Next Year’s Chair
Screenshot from Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.###The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors returned to its windowless courthouse chambers on Tuesday for the first time since Election Day. The extended break…
Elder Abuse Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Into Mad River Near McKinleyville Transient Encampment
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 30, 2022, at about 8:13 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the McKinleyville area located a…
Wanted Suspect Arrested in McKinleyville in Possesion of Meth and Ammo, Says HCSO
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 4:59 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the McKinleyville area observed a…
Deputies Make Fentanyl Arrest After Finding Two Women Passed Out in Car Outside Glendale Business, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 2:05 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Blue Lake area conducted…
Eureka Structure Fire Causes Estimated $100k in Damage; Three Dogs Die of Smoke Inhalation
…It was reported by a neighbor that there were no occupants in the home at the time of the fire, but there were three dogs inside the residence. The crews assigned fire…
OBITUARY: Delno (Del) Malcolm Shuster, 1939-2022
Delno (Del) Malcolm Shuster was born April 14, 1939 and passed to Creator on November 20, 2022.In 1981 Delno meet the love of his life on a blind date. In 1984…
OBITUARY: Lorraine Louise Waite, 1962-2022
“Raine” was born on April 10, 1962 and she graduated her earthly journey on September 2, 2022.After being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in February 2021, she chose to embrace the…
OBITUARY: Barbara A. Spellenberg, 1934-2022
…Jerry would come for the weekends after work but the rest of the time it was mom and the kids. We had wonderful times riding the horses, fishing and floating down the…
Home Invasion Robbery Near Carlotta Early This Morning; Sheriff’s Office Still Looking for Suspects
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 2:27 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 200…
GIVING TUESDAY! There’s All Different Sorts of Nonprofits You Can Give To Today, and Doing So Will Make You Feel Good
Today is #GivingTuesday, the wholesome response to the proliferation of spending “holidays” like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Instead of buying more junk in a desperate attempt to fill the void within…
OBITUARY: Nancy Kaye Delaney, 1950-2022
…There will be a private family service in the coming days followed by a celebration of life (details pending) after the holidays. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make a donation…
OBITUARY: Galen Duane Willfong, 1963-2022
…The night before he passed we believe he was at peace hearing the kids together in the kitchen doing just that. He is survived by the luckiest wife he has ever known…
OBITUARY: Elaine Carol Gray, 1947-2022
…Elaine was a member of the Rotary, active in the Democratic party and the Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild. She is survived by daughter Rainbow Greer and son-in-law Adam Sullivan…
OBITUARY: Grace Ernestine Lindsley 1930-2022
Grace Ernestine LindsleyFebruary 7, 1930 – October 13, 2022Grace was born on February 7, 1930 in Scio, Oregon to Frank and Iva Freitag, and passed away at the age 92 in Eureka.As…
OBITUARY: Alvina ‘Lee’ Perkins, 1932-2022
Alvina “Lee” Perkins died peacefully on October 20, 2022 at the age of 90 in her home in Los Angeles with her daughter holding her hand. Lee was born in Chicago, Illinois…
150 Humboldt County Residents Will Get $1,000 a Month Through Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program
The Center, a multi-agency facility led by the nonprofit McKinleyville Family Resource Center, opened its doors in April. The McKFRC will soon administer a guaranteed basic income program for local residents…
WINTER IS HERE: Cold, Wet Weather Ahead For Humboldt
…Time to bring in the goats, people. First up on the schedule, the National Weather Service here in Eureka warns that Monday night is going to be a cold one with freezing…