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Big Public Meetings on Nordic Aquafarms and Arcata’s Gateway Area Plan Tonight
…There'll be a big joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council on Aug. 23, and that's when many of the big-picture decisions about the plan will…
What’s Going On With the Streets by the Zoo? Eureka Experimenting With One-Way Operations on W and Dolbeer.
One-way traffic on Eureka's Dolbeer Street approaches the intersection with Chester Street, near Cutten. | Submitted.###Some residents of Eureka and Cutten have been flummoxed this week to find a pair…
Shady Guy Hanging Around McK Neighborhood Later Found to Have Burglarized a Vehicle, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 3, 2022, at about 6:44 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Forson Road…
Wrangling Over Renewable Energy: Counties Push Back on Newsom Administration Usurping Local Control
Sheep graze near solar panels at the Kettleman City Power solar farm, built in Kings County in 2013. The sheep are allowed to graze on dry grass that could pose a fire…
OBITUARY: Donald McLean Johnson, 1938-2022
…In 1948, Don’s father opened The Carl Johnson Company. Don worked part-time during his youth in the Livestock auction at the store, and when he was 19 years old, he…
Huffman Tours the Future Hydrogen Fueling Station, Credits Humboldt Transit Authority for Taking the Lead in Zero-Emission Public Transportation on the North Coast
…The chunk of cash will enable the purchase of 11 state-of-the-art buses and the installation of a hydrogen fueling station. Pratt“We brought on the Schatz Energy Research Center…
Firefighter Hospitalized After Flash Flood Washes Away Bridge in McKinney Fire Zone
The firefighters truck after the bridge was washed away last night. | Photos by Siskiyou County SheriffA privately contracted firefighter working in an evacuated area of the McKinney Fire was hospitalized with non…
‘A Festival of Joy’: HAPI to Host Humboldt’s First Japanese Obon Festival, Celebrating and Honoring the Spirits of the Dead
Flyer for the Obon Festival | by Amy UyekiThis festival season Arcata will welcome a new event that celebrates Japanese culture and heritage. Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, or HAPI, has…
(VIDEO) THIRSTY? Local Band Diggin Dirt Would Like to Be Your ‘Milkman’
…Specifically, we direct your attention to the Tim Cash-directed music video, above, for the band's song "Milkman" — off their album Funkacillus Groovidophilus — which was shot in Arcata and released earlier…
‘Kind of a Big Deal’: Providence Spokesperson Wants You to Know that Redwood Memorial Hospital Got Five Stars
Redwood Memorial Hospital. | Image via Providence website.###Christian Hill, communications manager for Providence of Northern California, called up the Outpost this morning to strongly suggest the publication of a press release he…
OBITUARY: William R. Crutchfield, 1985-2022
…He loved going to the state fair, amusement/water parks and taking long walks on the river bars of the Sacramento and the American river. He enjoyed going to old town Sac…
OBITUARY: Bruce Allen Black, 1952-2022
Bruce Allen BlackApril 11, 1952-July 8, 2022Bruce was a proud Marine Corps veteran who served during Vietnam as a jet mechanic, and loved to share his stories of traveling around the…
(VIDEO) Two More Deaths Reported In Connection to McKinney Fire, Bringing Death Toll to Four
…Two People Found Dead as the Siskiyou County Blaze Surpasses 55,000 Acres; Highway 96 Remains Closed###Two additional bodies were located in the McKinney Fire zone today, raising the fire’s…
Food Hub Pilot Program to Enhance Access to Local Produce, Build Better Connections Between Farmers and Buyers
The food hub will make it easier for wholesale buyers to access delicious carrots like these! | Photos by the North Coast Growers' Association###The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on international…
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Signal Open-Ended Strike in Northern California
…In the past, the health plan has pointed to a shortage of clinicians as an ongoing challenge. The company has drawn increased scrutiny from lawmakers for its mental health services in recent…
Can Californians Afford Electric Cars? Wait Lists for Rebates Are Long and Some Programs Have Shut Down
…While applications for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, the biggest of the programs, are still being accepted, the volumes are high and the delays substantial: People must wait on average more than…
OBITUARY: Jeri Lorraine Colby Garza, 1952-2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jeri Lorraine Colby Garza. Jeri was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother. She was a happy partner to…
Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak
…As part of the state’s ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s vaccination efforts. The proclamation supports the…
Redwood National Park Closes ‘Hyperion,’ World’s Tallest Tree, to the Public While Officials Determine How to Prevent Environmental Degradation in the Area
Hyperion as seen from the base of the tree. | Redwood National and State ParksIn order to preserve the not-so-well-kept secret location of “Hyperion,” the world’s tallest living tree…
The Dolos is Still There, But The Trees Are Gone
…Whether and how to save the giant concrete dolos that sits in the former Chamber of Commerce lot on Broadway, right next to Harbor Lanes. That dolos gotta go to make way…
MCKINNEY FIRE: Two People Found Dead as the Siskiyou County Blaze Surpasses 55,000 Acres; Highway 96 Remains Closed
The McKinney Fire has consumed 55,493 acres in Siskiyou County and is 0 percent contained.| Caltrans District 2###Two people were found dead inside a burned-out vehicle in the McKinney…
A UIHS NURSE WRITES: I Bet I’m Even More Over COVID Than You Are, OK?
As a nurse specializing in infection prevention and control, I've seen the real world impacts of masking, distancing, testing, vaccination and ventilation for reducing the impacts of COVID-19 here on…
OBITUARY: Annabelle June Snell, 2020-2022
…A potluck will follow the memorial.###The obituary above was submitted by Annabelle Snell’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
(VIDEO) Humboldt’s Orion Cosce Gets First UFC Win Despite Missing Weight
…But Mathetha made a comeback in the second round by landing several good punches and blows to the body. Cosce was able to stay on his feet in the middle of the…
McKinney Fire That Shut Down Highway 96 in Siskiyou County Grows to 51,468 Acres; Thunderstorms Remain Possible in Trinity County
The McKinney Fire. | Siskiyou County Sheriff’s OfficePREVIOUSLY: (UPDATE) Siskiyou Wildfire Explodes to Nearly 40,000 Acres Overnight; Highway 96 Closed###The McKinney Fire burning on either side of Highway 96, 20…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Are All Thoughts the Same?
“All paths are the same. They lead nowhere.” — Carlos Castaneda (as the fictional Don Juan Matus) ###I enjoy reading broad-brush, overview books of science-y subjects I know little about. Somewhere…
(UPDATE) Siskiyou Wildfire Explodes to Nearly 40,000 Acres Overnight; Highway 96 Closed
…The Forest Service now estimates the fire is closer to 40,000 acres.)The McKinney Fire is centered about 12 miles northwest of Yreka in the Klamath National Forest and has already…
SURVEY: You Can Help Choose a Theme for the New Redwood Park Playground!
Images of potential playground themes from the survey If you've been to the playground at Arcata's Redwood Park recently, you've probably noticed that it's not quite as nice…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Healing Humboldt’s Wildlife
…CC BY-SA 3.0 us.From skunks to songbirds, the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center is here is help the wildlife of the region. Gang Green sits down with Monte Merrick, director…
CHP Seeking Driver That Fled Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash in Salyer Wednesday, Leaving Other Driver With Major Injuries
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at approximately 1920 hours, Party #1 was driving Vehicle #1 (Aprili) west on SR-299 west of Campbell Ridge Road…