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McK GANG SHOOTING: Prosecution Rests Case Against Crescent City Man Accused of Attempted Gang Murder
On just the third day of jury trial, prosecutors rested their case yesterday against an alleged Norteños gang member who confessed he was hired to murder a McKinleyville man the gang suspected…
OBITUARY: Margaret Kaye Aiton (McCann), 1942-2022
Margaret Kaye Aiton (McCann) passed peacefully on October 15, 2022 at the St. Helena Hospital in St. Helena, California. Margaret was born in Everett, Washington on January 27, 1942 to Chester (Chet…
Dog Shot and Killed by Officer Pursuing Fleeing Suspect in Greenbelt Area Near Bayshore Mall
…The suspect fled again on foot into the greenbelt and an officer pursued. As the officer entered the greenbelt he was attacked by a dog that was off leash. The officer fired…
Arcata Councilmember Brett Watson Arrested for Violating His Restraining Order
…Monday for violating the terms of a restraining order against him.Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn tells the Outpost that he was arrested around 1:30 for having communication with one of…
In the Wake of Bongio Controversy, Supes to Consider Changes to the Planning Commission
Alan Bongio, the now-former chair of the Humboldt County Planning Commission. | Screenshot.###A month after unanimously censuring former Humboldt County Planning Commission Chair Alan Bongio for making racist and derogatory remarks…
Big Cache of Firearms Found This Morning After Eureka Police Serve Warrant at Home of McKinleyville Man, Cops Say
…Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On October 24, 2022 at about 7:15 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department, with the assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s…
Amid Ominous Signs, California Releases First Student Test Scores Since the Pandemic
California is bracing for declines as state officials release student test scores for the first time since the pandemic. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMattersToday Californians get their first statewide look at…
What You Need to Know About the California Governor Debate
…All talk, no progress? By the end of their hour together, the candidates fell into a familiar pattern. Newsom would trumpet some historic funding in the latest state budget — the highest per…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Man Admits to Shooting Victim During Altercation in Willow Creek Early Sunday, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Peter Nathaniel Norton Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Oct. 23, 2022, at about 3:43 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Trust the Kids
…he was Corsican, the island having recently been annexed by France from Italy, so he was really Italian.)The Scotsman William Wallace won the Battle of Stirling Bridge against the English when…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: How to Make our Roads Safer — Achieving a Vision of Zero Road Deaths
File photo.Humboldt County has some of the highest pedestrian fatality numbers in the state. Thankfully, a large cultural change is taking over in local transportation planning. Under the banner of "Vision…
THE HUMBOLDT HUSTLE: To Get Through the Lean Times, This Biologist Turned Himself Into a High-End Bladesmith
…It’s obvious that Lopiccolo loves his craft, and most of the cost of each knife is to recoup the cost in materials and the time it took to make.Sourcing the…
OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Maschmeier ,1951-2022
…He advanced on the stage and with audiences quickly. Mike did comedy tours of the Pacific Northwest multiple times and always liked meeting and supporting the other comics.After Mike retired as…
OBITUARY: Ellis John Rosdahl, 1940-2022
Ellis John Rosdahl, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 5, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 82. Dad has joined the love of his…
OBITUARY: Arlene Ruth Morris, 1935-2022
…A memorial/graveside service will be scheduled in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct. Eureka CA, 95503.###The obituary above…
OBITUARY: Leila F. Schnyder, 1940-2022
…In lieu of flowers we suggest a gift to Hospice of Humboldt.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Leila Schnyder's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of…
OBITUARY: Kenneth Eldon Fraser, 1945-2022
Kenneth Eldon Fraser (Kenny) was born October 26, 1945 and passed away in the early morning of October 14, 2022, only 12 days before his 77th birthday. He was a Humboldt native…
Recently Reported Sexual Assault Near McKinleyville High Not as Reported, Says Sheriff’s Office
…On October 14, 2022, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an alleged juvenile sexual assault in the McKinleyville area. A press release was subsequently issued notifying the community about…
McGuire Celebrates ‘Momentous Day’ for Great Redwood Trail as STB Rejects Mendocino Railway’s Bid to Take Over 13-Mile Stretch
Abandoned tracks between Eureka and Arcata, which may someday become a non-motorized link of the Great Redwood Trail. | File photo by Andrew Goff.###Press release from Sen. Mike McGuire's office…
OBITUARY: Frances Evelyn French, 1945-2022
…She found the Lord at the age of 45 and He became the love of her life. She later remarried Robert French, they were married 9 years before he went on to…
16-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Fortuna High School Shooting Threat
…An investigative team, comprised of Fortuna and Eureka Detectives was also dedicated to the timely identification of the person responsible for posting the threats.The investigative team, developed information identifying a 16…
Arcata City Council Makes Changes to Vacation Rental Ordinance; Introduces Resolution Regulating Sidewalk Vendors
Most of the Arcata City Council at City Hall (Councilmember Brett Watson attended virtually) | Screenshot from Wed. Oct 19 meeting video###PREVIOUSLY: TONIGHT at ARCATA CITY COUNCIL: Possible Regulations on Sidewalk Vendors…
There Seems to Be a Fresh Crop of Imaginary Young Women Suddenly Very Interested in Arcata Politics!
This election cycle has been pretty quiet so far, but the most exciting thing about it is the emergence of a whole new generation of leaders rising up to make their voices…
An Initiative to Reshape Humboldt’s Cannabis Industry Qualified for the Ballot, and It Has Growers Worried
Organizers behind the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative gather signatures at the Humboldt County Fair. | Photo by Ryan Burns.Last fall, a group of disgruntled Kneeland residents arranged a meeting with Humboldt County…
GET READY to SHAKE OUT! At 10:20 This Morning, All Simulated Hell Will Break Loose to Help YOU Prepare for the Big One
Press release from the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services: Individuals and communities throughout Humboldt County, and beyond, are set to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill tomorrow.Held annually on…
OBITUARY: Amanda Dee Freemantle, 1985-2022
…The celebration will be Halloween-themed in honor of Amanda’s love of the holiday.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Amanda Freemantle’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
OBITUARY: Juan Alonso Rodriguez, 1938-2022
Juan Alonso Rodriguez passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 84. Juan was born on April 17, 1938 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico. He was raised on a…
OBITUARY: Hilda White, 1930-2022
Hilda White, born December 12, 1930, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on October 14, 2022 at the age of 91.Hilda was born in a small village in…
OBITUARY: Judy Karen Hansen (Walker), 1951-2022
…She was born in Scotia on June 2, 1951, to the parents of Frida and Donald J Walker. She spent her childhood in Ferndale, attending The Assumption School and graduated at Ferndale…
OBITUARY: Gary Schurb, 1948-2022
…After high school he spent two years in the US Army, one of those in Vietnam. Upon returning from the military, he graduated from College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University…