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THE ECONEWS REPORT: Wiyot Tribe Celebrates Rematriation of Coastal Forest
Google Earth view of Mouralherwaqh, the King Salmon-area forest recently acquired by the Wiyot Tribe.###In July, the Wiyot Tribe finalized the acquisition of a 46-acre coastal property in the…
FIRE UPDATE: Six Rivers Fires Now 81 Percent Contained, With Nearly 26,000 Acres Affected in Total
Press release from the management team of the Six Rivers Lightning Fires: INCIDENT INFORMATION Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County Sheriff…
THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Humboldt’s Big Play, Take Two
Photo by David Gabrić on UnsplashPREVIOUSLY:THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Humboldt’s Big Play###It is no mystery that I am concerned about the economy. Inflation, equity market multiples, GDP and the treasury…
OBITUARY: James Anthony Test, 1945-2022
…His civic career included being editor of the Northcoast Environmental Center’s Econews and the Historical Sites Society Newsletter. From the '70s to the '90s he was a member of many City…
OBITUARY: Tracy John Cote’, 1963-2022
…He held many jobs, including at BMD Building Supply and the Fishing Co of Alaska, and he crewed with several fishing vessels in the Eureka area, but most importantly he will be…
OBITUARY: Tyna Lee Masters, 1943-2022
…I will miss you dearly — Chuck, Euvee and Snicker the cat. You truly touched our hearts.###The obituary above was submitted by Tyna Masters' loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries…
OBITUARY: James V. (Mort) Mortensen, 1930-2022
James V. (Mort) MortensenFebruary 20, 1930 — July 30, 2022It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Jim Mortensen in Cottonwood, California. Jim was born to Jim and Alice Mortensen in…
Hydesville Man Wanted for Battery and False Imprisonment Coaxed From Attic by Deputies Utilizing ‘Non-Lethal Chemical Agent’
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 18, 2022, at about 2:09 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 3300…
Reclaiming Mouralherwaqh: Wiyot Tribe Acquires Culturally Significant Forest Land Near King Salmon
…The property is located near the present day location known as King Salmon at the base of Humboldt Hill and represents the first forestland to be returned to the Tribe.The acquisition…
Fishermen and Conservation Groups Appeal Nordic Aquafarms’ Environmental Report Certification to Humboldt County Supervisors
Architectural mock-up of the land-based fish farm Nordic Aquafarms plans for the Samoa Peninsula.###PREVIOUSLY: Nordic Aquafarms Lays out Next Steps After Planning Commission Gives the Thumbs-Up to Their…
FIRE UPDATE: Fires Now at 2/3 Containment, with More Than 25,000 Acres Burned; Cleaner Air Expected in the Afternoon
Press release from the management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex: Photo courtesy of D. Anderson., via Inciweb. INCIDENT INFORMATION Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity…
OBITUARY: Marlene Marie Mooneyham, 1936-2022
…She will be interned at Ocean View Cemetery with David and Kyna.###The obituary above was submitted by Marlene Mooneyham's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County…
At-Risk Woman Last Seen Walking Along Highway 36 Today; Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Her
Click to enlarge.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate an at-risk missing woman. Patricia Leslie…
Arcata City Council Discusses Possible ‘Gateway Plan Advisory Committee’; Councilmembers Brett Watson and Alex Stillman Argue Over Stillman Not Recusing Herself From Gateway Meetings
Screenshot from video of the Arcata City Council meeting on Aug. 17Tensions once again ran high during a long Arcata City Council meeting on Wednesday night, during which Councilmembers Brett Watson and…
Attorneys and Judge Discuss Possible Plea Deal for Hoopa Roadside Murder Suspects
Lewis (left) and Armendariz.###Attorneys and Judge Kaleb Cockrum met privately today to discuss the possibility of a pre-trial settlement for murder suspects Bronson Moon Lewis Jr. and Daniel Armendariz III…
Centerville Beach Has a Higher Rate of Cliff Collapse Than Anywhere Else on the California Coast, Study Finds
A white cross once perched atop the cliffs above Centerville Beach, but it had to be rescued in 2017 as erosion threatened to topple it. | File photo by Penny Powers.###It's…
‘Unprecedented’ Staffing Shortage Forces Temporary Rotating Closures at Humboldt Bay Fire Stations
…Most notably, three captains and one battalion chief went to [the Arcata Fire District].”[CLARIFICATION: Shortly after the publication of this story, Robertson contacted the Outpost to clarify that the four-station…
Supes Agree to Pursue a Welcome Center, Though Madrone Says He Thought of It First
…Supes to Consider Pursuing a Welcome Center at the Humboldt-Mendocino County Border###On Tuesday the Humboldt County Board of Supervisor voted unanimously to have staff negotiate with Caltrans over the purchase…
Man Arrested for Assault, Carjacking After Smashing a Woman’s Vehicle in Manila, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Egger. On Aug. 17, 2022, at about 7:55 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Stamps…
EUREKA MAYOR’S RACE SET! Kim Bergel to Run Unopposed for Eureka Mayor
That’s a wrap! It looks like Kim Bergel is going to be the next mayor of Eureka. Bergel via City of EurekaThe nomination period for mayoral candidates closed at 4 p…
FIRE UPDATE: Lightning Complex at 26,000 Acres Thursday Morning; Containment Jumps to 33 Percent; More Lightning Strikes Possible Today
Hand tools like the ones seen here, play a major role in controlling wildland fires. After hand line construction, firefighters need to sharpen the cutting edges of their tools with a file…
California’s Fast Food Bill Could Link Chains to Wage Theft and Other Workplace Violations
Fast food workers from across California rallied at the state Capitol in Sacramento, urging lawmakers to pass AB 257. Aug. 16, 2022, Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters###California lawmakers this month are…
OBITUARY: Joseph ‘Joe’ Lewis Toste, 1933-2022
…at the Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St, Ferndale.###The obituary above was submitted by Joe Toste’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at…
Fortuna Vets’ Hall Burglarized; Cash, Military Memorabilia Among Items Stolen, Says FPD
City of FortunaFortuna Police Department press release:On August 17, 2022 Fortuna Officers received a report of a past tense burglary at The Fortuna Veteran’s Memorial Hall in the 1400 block…
After Brandishing BB Gun and Firing It at Deputies, McK Man Discovered to Possess Multiple Assault Rifles and a BHO Lab, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 17, 2022, at about 10:13 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1600 block of Ocean…
Sheriff’s Office Needs a New Training Facility in Part Because Deputies Refuse to Get COVID Vaccinations
Humboldt County Sheriff Billy Honsal speaking at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. | Screenshot.###Over the past year or so, a number of Humboldt County sheriff's deputies hit a snag in…
Half Pound of Meth Discovered During Vehicle Search at Arcata Motel; Redway Man Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Sales
…The HCDTF had information that the occupants of the vehicle were transporting a large quantity of methamphetamine. Three people were detained without incident.HCDTF Agents obtained a search warrant for the vehicle…
TONIGHT at ARCATA CITY COUNCIL: Council to Review Request for ‘Gateway Plan Advisory Committee’, Receive Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant
Photo of Arcata's Gateway Area | City of ArcataArcata’s controversial Gateway Area Plan has been the talk of the town lately, with many meetings and workshops being formed to prepare for…
FIRE UPDATE: Six Rivers Complex Passes 23,000 Acres With 23 Percent Containment; Red Flag Warning in Eastern Humboldt Today
From the management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex: CURRENT CONDITIONSThe Lightning Complex Fire is currently 23,159 acres with 23% containment. 2,111 personnel are assigned to the incident. USFS, CAIIMT…
Back to School: California Republicans Bet Big on Local Board Races
Sonja Shaw is running for a seat on the Chino Valley school board in the Inland Empire, with help from the state Republican Party. “I’m running because I want to make…