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OBITUARY: Donald “Don” Kay Rassbach, 1938-2022
Donald “Don” Kay Rassbach, passed away at the age of 83 on January 5, 2022 in Fortuna. Don was a loving father, husband and friend.Don grew up in Arcata and started…
(VIDEO) Simulation Shows How Tonga Tsunami Spread Across the Pacific
A simulation of wave propagation in the Pacific caused by the Tonga eruption. | NOAAThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a simulation of last month’s tsunami that triggered warnings in…
Major Injury Vehicle vs. Bicycle Collision Closes Road in Arcata
…Chris Ortega tells the Outpost that the bicyclist sustained major injuries and that they've been taken to the hospital by ambulance.The stretch of Spear where the collision occurred is currently…
(VIDEO) #TBT: McKinley Statue Loses Snowball Fight
Three years ago on this very date, locals staged a one-sided snowball assault against the late statue of William McKinley in the middle of the Arcata Plaza. For those keeping score…
EaRTH Center a Go: Eureka Council Approves Ambitious Housing/Transit Development Downtown, Despite Parking Concerns
The EaRTH Center gateway, pictured in a slide presented at last night's Eureka City Council meeting.###The EaRTH Center is a go.Last night, at the end of a three-hour…
Arcata City Council Votes to Hold Special Election in June to Fill Councilmember Goldstein’s Seat
…The the vote was unanimous to fill the seat by way of a special election, although there was some debate about whether it would be better to hold the election during the…
Hawthorne Street Transfer Station Closed For the Rest of Today
…Due to an unforeseen staffing issue the Hawthorne Street Transfer Station will be closed for solid waste disposal for the remainder of Thursday February 10th , 2022.HWMA and its staff apologizes for…
RODRIGUEZ TRIAL: Defense Lays Out Alternative Theory of the Double Murder as the Case Goes to the Jury
Jurors in the trial of double-murder suspect Ulisses Rodriguez began deliberating yesterday afternoon on whether Rodriguez is guilty of murdering a Southern Humboldt couple who were shot dead and set on…
OBITUARY: Linda L. Mowrey, 1954-2022
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Linda L. Mowrey, at her home in Fortuna on February 3, 2022. She had a year-long battle with diffuse B cell…
(VIDEO) LoCO SPORTS: Young Gymnasts Prove Once Again That Humboldt is the Home of CHAMPIONS
…Elliot on the floor! Rori vaults! Rori Copeland (12, Eureka) had an outstanding meet, bringing home the State Gold Medal on the Vault (9.50). She also placed Ninth on the Balance…
Is This Another Way to End California’s Death Penalty?
Photo by Emiliano Bar on Unsplash.###Unable to persuade California voters to do away with capital punishment altogether, the movement to abolish the death penalty is quietly shifting its strategy to shrinking…
Why Is a Tenant Protection Bill Failing in the California Legislature, Again?
An aerial view of the 400 Catalina apartment building (center) and the historic condominium at 416 Catalina Street (in front), which is the site of a potential eviction under the Ellis Act…
OBITUARY: Lisa Marie DeWitt, 1981-2021
…on the back patio or in the auditorium with the windows open. Please expect to observe Covid protocols.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Lisa DeWitt’ loved ones. The Lost…
Beached Yacht Causes Months-Long Logistical Nightmare for National Parks Service; Federal Charges Filed Against Owner
Photos of the wreck provided by Aaron Brink, @hyphagram on Instagram.A beached yacht, once worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, is now a costly pile of junk that the National Parks…
LoCO POLLZ: What Do You Think About Humboldt Dropping Its Mask Mandate?
RIP, again!It was announced today that Humboldt would join the state of California in doing away with its indoor masking mandate for those who are vaccinated beginning on Feb. 15. What…
Following State’s Lead, Humboldt County Will Lift Indoor Mask Mandate Next Week, But Not in Schools or Hospitals
Photo by aboodi vesakaran on Unsplash###With the omicron surge on the decline, Governor Gavin Newsom last night announced that the state will be lifting its universal mask mandate for indoor public…
A BEACH DAY IN FEBRUARY?! Sunny Skies and Record High Temperatures Expected in Humboldt This Week
…That means highs near 80 across portions of the interior and potentially over 70 along the coast." Seven day forecast from the US National Weather Service Josh Wood of the NWS Eureka…
New COVID Sick Leave Would Leave Out at Least 1 in 4 California Workers
…Early in the pandemic, the federal government was reimbursing employers for COVID sick leave, including small employers. But in September 2021, both the state law and the federal reimbursements for additional paid…
OBITUARY: Raymond Anthony Ross, 1977-2022
…He was with Colburn Electric for twelve years, where many knew him simply as ‘Big Ray,’ and he thoroughly loved the opportunities he had with the company.Addyson Ann was born in…
OBITUARY: Ralph LeRoy Davis, 1933-2022
…The minister of Arcata Seventh-day Adventist Church, who was looking for professional families to join the community, actively recruited him to the area. The Davis family, including their two children, Steve…
OBITUARY: Richard Louis Thompson, 1938-2022
…During one experiment he was involved with discovering and measuring, for the first time, the mass of one of the quarks. Richard and Betty raised two children at their home in the…
OBITUARY: Shirley Ann Foley, 1948-2022
The soul of a beautiful fairy angel has flown away to dwell forever among the flowers of her garden.Shirley Ann Foley passed away on January 29, 2022. Shirley was born in…
OBITUARY: Dennis Wayne Miller, 1938-2022
Dennis was born February 10, 1938 and passed away on January 17, 2022 at the age of 83 from rectal cancer. Dennis was born at the old general Hospital at Harris and…
OBITUARY: Beverly Judson Gray, 1932-2022
…A true matriarch, she brought the family together, and is woven into the stories we share, the memories we carry with us.”Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 51…
RODRIGUEZ TRIAL: Defense Calls First Witness, Who Cast Some Doubt on the Question of Whether a Previous Witness’s Nickname is ‘Baretta’ or ‘Berrara’
The jury trial of double-murder suspect Ulisses Rodriguez is wrapping up, with defense attorney Andrea Sullivan calling her first witnesses today.One of those testifying was Randall “Randy” Reese, who seemed…
With the Local Cannabis Industry Reeling, Supervisors Slash 2022 Cultivation Tax by 85 Percent
…The post added a jab aimed at the Fifth District representative, saying, "Despite all the talk from Supervisor Madrone about supporting the industry, his goal was to maintain 50% of the revenue…
Here Are The Ways The Arcata City Council Could Fill Its Soon-To-Be-Vacant Seat
Who will be the new Emily Goldstein? And when?!The Arcata City Council will convene on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for a special meeting to attempt to decide how to fill the seat…
Mad River Man Arrested For Allegedly Holding Partner Captive and Assaulting Her For a Week, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 2, 2022, at about 2:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a local hospital for the…
Man Arrested in Blue Lake After Briefly Fleeing Law Enforcement
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 4, 2022, at about 7:47 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 500…
(PHOTOS) A Memorial For Ricky in Arcata
In the days since Ricky Smith’s death, those who’d been touched by his positive spirit have left flowers, gifts and mementos at a makeshift memorial at the corner of 17th…