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OBITUARY: Patricia (Pat) Ann Moe, 1937-2022
Patricia (Pat) Ann Moe of Eureka, passed away at her home on May 1, 2022 at the age of 84. Pat was born in San Francisco in 1937 and resided in San…
Brett Watson, You Must Resign: An Open Letter From 50+ Local Women Leaders
In a few minutes, the Arcata City Council will decide what sort of disciplinary measures to impose on former mayor Brett Watson, whom a city investigation found committed sustained acts of sexual…
‘We Need Actual, Meaningful Tax Reform’: State Budget Proposal Seeks to Eliminate Cannabis Cultivation Tax This Summer
Photo by Jeff W on Unsplash###A proposal to eliminate California's cannabis cultivation tax could be a saving grace for the state’s cannabis industry, but is it too late for…
Surface Transportation Board Ruling Issues Serious Blow to Annie and Mary Trail Efforts, Opens Door for Coal Train Interests to Make Their Case to Scuttle Great Redwood Rail-to-Trail
Abandoned tracks between Eureka and Arcata, which may someday become a non-motorized link of the Great Redwood Trail. Or a coal train. Photo: Andrew Goff.###DOCUMENT:"Surface Transportation Board Decision, North…
Licensed Eastern Humboldt Cannabis Farm Busted for Allegedly Selling Plants to Undercover Cops on Facebook
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving reports of licensed cannabis farms and nurseries selling products on the black market. During…
Complaints of Suspected Drug Activity at Eureka Residence End in Fentanyl Arrest
HCDTFHumboldt County Drug Task ForceOn Monday May 16th , 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Santa Clara St. in Eureka. This warrant…
OBITUARY: Timothy Paul Tanner, 1952-2022
…He owned and operated a nightclub called the Wood Sound where he hosted many bands, such as The Rolling Stones. He raved about his peak in the '70s when he owned Persian…
Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson, on the Verge of the City Seeking a Restraining Order Against Him, Says That He is the Actual Victim of Harassment and Discrimination
…The 600-page report is filled with this evidence and it was completely ignored by the investigator, showing the investigator’s clear bias against me.The Arcata taxpayers paid for this report…
We Would Like to Point Out, in the Gentlest Possible Fashion, That This Times-Standard Story is Incorrect
We at the Lost Coast Outpost love and esteem our crosstown colleagues at the Eureka Times-Standard. Let the ad salespeople at our respective publications rip out each others’ throats on the…
(VIDEO) Paragliding Daredevil Soars From Scenic Drive to Houda Cove
A paraglider leaps from Scenic Drive. | Video by Scott Hammond.For eons, man hath dared to achieve the miracle of flight. Over the weekend, one Humboldt County resident successfully slipped the gravelly…
Man With Felony Warrant Found With Drugs and Firearm During Hoopa Traffic Stop
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On May 14, 2022, at about 1:31 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Hoopa area conducted…
KHSU Expands Programming With Syndicated Faves Including ‘This American Life,’ ‘Fresh Air’ and More
KHSU studio | Image via KHSU.org.###More than three years after the administration of the university formerly known as Humboldt State effectively blew up KHSU as the community had come to know…
Traffic Stop in McKinleyville Leads to Discovery of AR-15 and Meth; Two Arrested, Sheriff’s Office Says
Christopher James Diven (left) and Jeramiah Scott Fletcher | Booking photos, Humboldt County Correctional FacilityPress release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On May 14, 2022, at about 8:52 p.m…
With Inflation, California Worries About Progress on Poverty
Mayra Paniagua and her three children inside their home in Oxnard on May 14, 2022. “With the stimulus payments we were able to continue making the car payment and the other household…
HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Venturing Inside the Loleta Tunnel
The Huell Howser of Humboldt, Ray Olson, is back to teach us more about our local landmarks through exploration.In today's episode of Humboldt Outdoors, Olson teams up with local columnist…
(AUDIO) HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: St. Joe’s ER Nurse Lauren Van Vlear on the Increase of Patients in Mental Health Crisis Since COVID and the Toll It’s Taking on Medical Staff
(AUDIO) HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: St. Joe's ER Nurse Lauren Van Vlear on the Increase of Patients in Mental Health Crisis Since COVID and the Toll It's Taking on Medical Staff
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Eureka!
…Although the City Council changed the name of the lane between E and F to Charlie Moon Way last November, the ribbon cutting—with speeches, blessings and good-luck Lion Dancing—happened…
OBITUARY: Brian D. Tripp, 1945-2022
…A decade later, he was involved with the revival of the Yurok Jump Dance at Pecwan. The ceremonies were his favorite times, he loved the old timers and all the young dancers…
(PHOTOS) Demonstrators Gather at Humboldt County Courthouse for ‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ Rally
Protestors gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse on Saturday to rally for abortion rights. | Photo: Isabella Vanderheiden###Thousands of demonstrators gathered at events across the country today to defend the right to…
OBITUARY: Jennifer Marie Shiro Ayo, 1976-2022
…She was an artist, a dancer, a generous friend, and a radiant personality that shone brightly in the lives and hearts of those who knew her. Our loss is great because the…
OBITUARY: Robert Eugene Hatten, 1956-2022
…He started working at the age of 15 where he did everything from washing windows, shining shoes, to working at the local gas station. After high school he landed himself a job…
OBITUARY: Glenn Cleveland Wilcox, 1930-2022
In loving memory of our dad, Glenn Cleveland Wilcox, who went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022. Glenn was born in Montpellier, Idaho in July 17, 1930 to John…
OBITUARY: Andrew Erickson Jr., 1932-2022
…At the age of 17, Andy came to the United States to work with his father. His first job was at Bertain’s Laundry where he worked until he enlisted in the…
Arcata City Council to Consider Disciplinary Action, Including Possible Restraining Order, Against Councilmember Brett Watson in Response to Sexual Harassment Investigation
Following the recent release of an investigation concluding that Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson committed sexual harassment against a female city staff member, the Arcata City Council will consider possible remedial actions…
Why Was Adrian Kamada Fired From the DA’s Office? The Candidate and the Current District Attorney Disagree.
Adrian Kamada is one of three candidates running to become Humboldt County's next district attorney. | Campaign photo.###Why was Adrian Kamada fired from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office?Kamada…
California’s $100 Billion Surplus: What to Know About Newsom’s Spending Plan
…Following a years-long trend, the governor also hints at the possibility of shuttering more state prisons. Though the state prison population has ticked up slightly since the early days of the…
Yurok Tribe Petitions Federal Government to Change Local Mountain’s Offensive Name
From Google Earth.Press release from the Yurok Tribe: The Yurok Tribal Council is petitioning the federal government to revise the exceedingly inflammatory name of a mountain peak within Yurok ancestral territory…
Students Lobby for Bill to Ease University Housing Crunch — but Would It Work?
…The students behind the legislative push Senate Bill 886 is co-sponsored by the student governments of UC and the California Community Colleges, California YIMBY, the California Faculty Association and the State…
Five Things to Know About Nuclear Power in California
…That spurred lawsuits and massive, statewide protests, culminating in the largest arrest in the history of the country’s anti-nuclear movement. Despite the opposition, the plant was completed. Today, the facility…
OBITUARY: Jean Carol Ziesak, 1938-2022
…The family would like to thank the ICU nurses of Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital and Dr. Arcidi for the compassionate care of Jeanie.###The obituary above was submitted by Jean Ziesak…