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GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Men vs. Women, Roe vs. Wade
…The birth of misogyny? Genesis 3:4 (Peter Paul Rubens, public domain)This came up for me in the midst of the Roe vs. Wade leaks. The Supreme Court is apparently on…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Composting 101
…Two compost nerds — Layla Richardson of Zero Waste Humboldt and Daniel Hosapple of the Blue Lake Rancheria — join Gang Green to talk about how individuals can start composting in their backyard and…
Minimizing Wildlife Conflict: A Conversation With Humboldt Wildlife Care Center/Bird Ally X Director Monte Merrick
…And while our close proximity to nature and all of its glory can be a blessing, more and more animals show up on the doorsteps the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center. The Care…
THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: 276 Days
…The mountains are covered with snow and the morning frost blankets the highlands. Native grasses and shrubs sparkle in the morning sun and wind out of the north or east chills you…
OBITUARY: Kathy Spreen, 1952-2022
…The family grew over the years with the addition of grandchildren, which brought her great joy.Kathy loved the outdoors and could often be found outside tending to her garden, while listening…
OBITUARY: Gerald Ronald Richardson, 1939-2022
Gerald Ronald Richardson of Ferndale, passed away on April 25, 2022 at the age of 83. Jerry was born on April 23, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to Georgianna (Hughes) and Howard Richardson…
OBITUARY: Holly Hunt, 1953-2022
The lovely and fun-loving Holly Hunt passed away peacefully with her family nearby on April 19, 2022.Holly was the middle child of Sandra Shearer Hunt and Dr. V. Everett Hunt…
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Boyer, 1945-2021
Surrounded by love Robert Lee Boyer I — "Papa" — ended his journey on earth December 17, 2021 at his home on the Rusty Bucket Ranch in Glendale, Oregon. Papa was born September 3…
(UPDATE) Investigation Sustains Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson; Former Mayor Was ‘Obsessed’ With Staff Member, Report Finds
…Watson sends the Outpost the following statement:I received a copy of the investigation on May 4th after the rest of the council had access to it for over a week. I…
OPINION: Puff, Puff, Pass the Blame. Hypocritical Humboldt Hits Chesa Boudin on Drugs (A View from San Francisco)
The following was printed earlier today in the San Francisco Examiner. It is reprinted here with permission. — Ed. ###Watch the latest video at foxnews.comSupervisor Rex Bohn and Sheriff Billy Honsal on…
Local Class Action Lawsuit Targets Partnership HealthPlan Over ‘Massive Data Breach’ of Personal Info
…When compared to the data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights during the last 2 years, this would be the second largest health…
While Conducting Aforementioned Drug Bust in Rio Dell, Drug Task Force Agents Spot Hoopa Man Wanted for Suspected Fentanyl Trafficking
…the HCDTF was serving a search warrant on a vehicle in the 500 block of Wildwood Ave. in Rio Dell for cocaine and firearms violations. During the search warrant agents saw a…
Suspected Arcata Drug Traffickers Arrested in Rio Dell
Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release:Since mid-April the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) has been conducting an investigation into Javier Ruiz-Keyes (30 years from Arcata) for trafficking…
Governor, Legislators Won’t Budge in High-Speed Rail Dispute
A rendering of the proposed California High-Speed Rail. Courtesy of the California High-Speed Rail AuthorityCalifornia Democrats are locked in one of the most consequential disputes in modern state history over…
‘If I Get Something From You I Could Die’: Some Immunocompromised Cal State Students Feel Left Behind as COVID Safeguards Loosen
…The College Journalism Network talked with immunocompromised students and staff about life during the pandemic, and the uncertainty and frustration they feel as the world seems to be moving on. Their sense…
OBITUARY: Donald W. Carter, 1934-2022
…He made it to the AA level of the minors as a shortstop. Offered a position for the Portland Beavers in the Pacific Coast Minor League system but declined the offer. In…
OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Brown, 1957-2022
…The third of six children born to James Oscar Brown and Isabel Caroline Campbell, Michael and his siblings spent the majority of their childhood in Pico Rivera with extended family as neighbors…
OBITUARY: Ellen Hess LaBonte, 1931-2022
…She was 90 years old.Ellen was the last matriarch of her generation. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 5, 1931. She was the third and youngest of three girls…
OBITUARY: Deanna J. ‘Dee Dee’ Dutra, 1956-2022
…Dee Dee grew up on her family ranch at the end of Park Street in Eureka. She attended Glen Paul School as a young child and HCAR as a teen and adult…
OBITUARY: Dolly ‘Sella’ Herren, 1944-2022
…on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Jackson Cemetery on White Flat. 80 Pine Creek Road, Hoopa, CA. The viewing will begin at 11 a.m.###The obituary above was submitted by…
ARCATA VOTERS BEWARE: The Instructions On Your Sample Ballot Are Wrongy-Wrong-Wrong
Sample ballots and Voter Information Guides hit local mailboxes this week.###On Thursday afternoon, Arcata City Clerk Bridget Dory emailed the six candidates running for one (count it, ONE!) open seat on…
Four Arrested on Suspicion of Trafficking Fentanyl from Oakland to Humboldt
…HCDTF agents with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) made a traffic stop on Early as she drove her vehicle into Humboldt County. All four occupants of the…
It’s Been a Busy Few Days on LoCO Elections. Here’s a Roundup of Your Questions Recently Answered by Local Candidates for Office
Your candidates for Supervisor from the Fourth District, District Attorney and Arcata City Council have been furiously answering questions on LoCO Elections these last few days, and they’ve answered so many…
California Democrats Lean Into Abortion Rights as ‘Defining Issue’
…And it could remain near the top of the news through the rest of the year, with the official opinion expected this summer and then potentially dozens of states passing new abortion…
Bill Would Put Homeless Courts Where the Unhoused Live
Desiree Garibay listens to the judge at homeless court in Redondo Beach on April 27, 2022. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMattersDesiree Garibay used to sleep outside in Redondo Beach. One night…
OBITUARY: Stephanie Bishop, 1986-2022
It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce the passing of Stephanie Bishop (35) on April 1, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon. Stephanie grew up in Fortuna, where she attended Fortuna…
OBITUARY: Sarah Opal Butler, 1980-2022
…We were all so fortunate and blessed to have this amazing lady in our lives the 41 years that she graced the earth.Everywhere Sarah went she strived to help people and…
Woman Caught Siphoning Diesel Fuel From Hoopa Fire Department Trucks, Tribal Police Say
…Flores were patrolling the area behind the Hoopa Fire Department. While checking that area, the officers located a Ms. Maggie Jones, who was siphoning diesel fuel from one of the trucks.Ms…
Measure J: Arts Community Calls Proposed Tax Hike a ‘Win-Win’ for Tourists and Residents Alike
Local artists Lucas Thornton and Blake Reagan goof off during the 2021 Eureka Street Art Festival. Photo: Andrew GoffPREVIOUSLY:Measure J: Humboldt County Lodging Alliance Express Outrage Over ‘Misleading’ Transient Occupancy Tax…
Eureka Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies Find Live Explosive Device While Serving Search Warrant for Drug, Firearm Offenses, Department Says
The alleged explosive device. | All photos courtesy EPD.###Press release from the Eureka Police Department: Garrett JuchtzerOn May 1, 2022, Officers with the Eureka Police Department and a Humboldt County Sheriff’s…