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OBITUARY: Terri Lee Rossiter, 1962-2022
…officiated by Pastor Cassie Wyland at the Moose Lodge in Eureka, 4328 Campton Rd. Flowers can be sent to the Moose Lodge, or donations can be made to Sequoia Humane Society.###The…
OBITUARY: Helen Sweezo, 1920-2022
At the wonderous age of 102, Helen Sweezo passed away in the early morning hours of September 6, 2022.Helen Ione Sweezo was born on April 27, 1920, in Webster, South Dakota…
OBITUARY: Peggy Loraine Garrison, 1945-2022
It is with great sadness that we announce that wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter Peggy Loraine Garrison passed away on September 18, 2022 in the early morning hours at St Joseph…
OBITUARY: Vivian La Mont, 1930-2022
…We would like to print as many as possible.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Vivian La Mont’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County…
BE GOOD: Here are the Rules for Your Free Sara Bareilles Concert
…buoy area around the docks, and mooring will not be permitted along the waterfront. During the event, the boat ramp under Samoa Bridge and the boat ramp at the Aquatic Center will…
Hunt Nielsen and Cervantes Square Off in Candidate Forum, Hoping to Become Next County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters
Screenshots from Wednesday's KEET candidate forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters.###With just 26 days before Election Day, Tiffany Hunt Nielsen and Juan Pablo Cervantes squared off under the…
Fire Crews Continue to Battle Blaze Near Orleans; Officials Believe Fire to be Human-Caused
…Officials do not believe the cause of this fire was an accident. The Big Bar Fire ignited sometime on the evening of Tuesday October 11th , 2022, on the east side of the…
OPINION: Be Careful and Do Some Research Before You Sign Up for ‘Medicare Advantage’
…Between the two of them 14 upcoming “informational” meetings are planned in Fortuna, Eureka and McKinleyville to recruit seniors from traditional Medicare into a for-profit, “Medicare Advantage” plan. The plans offer…
Red Hot Chili Peppers Heat Up Hoopa High Warrior Dome
…Older fans joined in singing the lyrics while newly minted fans lifted their faces to the stage awestruck.During the performance, they left out all of the songs from the albums, “The…
PROPS IN A MINUTE: Prop. 28 Means Guaranteed Funding for Arts and Music at Your Local Schools
WHAT WOULD IT DO?The measure would require the state to allocate at least 1% of Prop. 98 funding — money guaranteed for public schools and community colleges in the state budget — for…
OBITUARY: Kira Yuja Norton, 1996-2022
It is with crushed hearts and unwaveringly love that we announce that our daughter and a sister passed away at the age of 26 on Friday, October 7, 2022.Kira Yuja Norton…
OBITUARY: Spencer Lee Koch, 1947-2022
…Joseph, Missouri, joining the Navy in 1966 and serving proudly until 1970. In 1968, while serving on the USS Hancock and stationed in San Francisco, he met his future wife, Stephanie Toste…
OBITUARY: Pamela Roseanne James, 1956-2022
…Pam also served on the Wiyot Tribal Council as treasurer and councilmember-at-large. During that time she wrote a JOM grant and the tribe received it. She also advocated for foster…
OBITUARY: Clarissa Woodham, 1944-2022
…Before her illness she enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafts, walking the beach, traveling, and family gatherings. She loved the holidays and spending time with her family and friends. She attended the Faith center…
OBITUARY: Mary Elaine Nelson, 1943-2022
…Elaine enjoyed her time in retirement walking her furry companion Tige, shopping and lunch dates with friends and attending services at the Church of the Nazarene.Elaine was preceded in death by…
City of Eureka Agrees to Scrap Contentious Dolbeer/W Street One-Way Couplet Project (For Now) in Response to Overwhelming Opposition From School Board and Neighbors
Traffic heading south on W Street from Chester. | SubmittedThe contentious Dolbeer/W Street couplet project is dead … for now.The City of Eureka sent out a news release this afternoon (more on…
Tiny House Villages! The County Would Like to Know Your Thoughts and Feelings About This Type of Housing Development
…We invite all community members to complete the survey. Optimum Timing: This survey can be completed at any time, but input is most impactful at the beginning of the process, between now…
Humboldt Drug Task Force Arrests Two on Suspicion of Fentanyl Sales
…On Tuesday October 11th , 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) conducted a probation search at a residence on Redwood…
PROPS IN A MINUTE: Prop 31 Asks You — Should the State Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products Go Forward?
WHAT WOULD IT DO?The referendum will decide whether to overturn a 2020 law that prohibits the sale of some flavored tobacco products. A “yes” vote upholds the current law; a “no…
Red Hot Chili Peppers Interrupt Tour to Play Free Closed Concert in Hoopa Wednesday
…Due to the closed nature of the event, the TRT will not publish the exact date and time here until the event is underway. Of the 900 wristbands given out to the…
Got Extra Tickets to the Sara Bareilles Concert This Weekend? City of Eureka Asks You Return Them So Other Fans Can Attend
…But if you didn't receive the email, or you read the email and then quickly forgot about it, then please fill out the form now and free up the tickets that…
Humboldt Bay Fire Says Cause of Small Ridgewood Home Blaze is Undetermined
…The first responding engine reported seeing smoke from the roof and eves of the structure, and set up for an interior fire attack.The second arriving unit established a water supply. Next…
PROPS IN A MINUTE: Proposition 30 Would Tax the Ultrarich to Help People Buy Electric Cars
…The goal is to clean up the state’s dirty air and help meet ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets.The proposition creates a new revenue stream to subsidize zero-emission vehicles and…
OBITUARY: Jerry Reece, 1950-2022
…Later in his childhood, his dad was transferred to Hunter’s Point and the family settled in San Mateo, firmly planting Jerry in the Bay Area. The family later moved to East…
OBITUARY: Janice H. Sams, 1934-2022
…She was the eldest of 4 children with younger siblings Carol, Don and Diane. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1952, went on to attend the University of Oregon and studied…
OBITUARY: Ruth A. McHenry, 1925-2022
…She also worked with The Gathering, sponsored by The Church of the Joyful Healer, making a variety of soups from scratch to support their weekly efforts on behalf of the unhoused. She…
OBITUARY: Jeanne Loraine Skutt, 1927-2022
…No service will be held.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jeanne Skutt’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
OBITUARY: Henry Lawrence Kane, 1935-2022
Henry Lawrence KaneJanuary 25, 1935 - October 4, 2022Henry Lawrence Kane went home to be with the Lord with family by his side on October 4, 2022. Henry was born on January 25…
The Wiyot Tribe’s Da gou rou louwi’ Cultural Center Will Officially Open in Eureka Tuesday
…In Soulatluk, the Wiyot language, Da gou rou louwi’ translates to “the ongoing return of all” and Atkins hopes that the center will help introduce more people to the tribe’s sacred…
MEET ‘THE PINC’: Rebranded Pink Lady Mansion Seeks to Expand Operations at Eureka Planning Commission Tonight
"The Pink Lady in Eureka" Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Care for a wee spot o' tea?The owner of Eureka’s prized Queen Anne Victorian “The Pink…