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Humboldt-Del Norte Health Officials Outline Their Criteria For Lifting Indoor Masking Requirements
…8, Del Norte and Humboldt counties will lift the outdoor masking requirements. Additionally, the two counties will lift the indoor masking requirement in public spaces not subject to state or federal masking…
The North Coast Could Have Some Open Seats in Congress and the Legislature if These New Redistricting ‘Visualizations’ Come to Pass
PREVIOUSLY:A WEDDING to REDDING? There Are Ideas to Join Us With Shasta County at the State and Federal Level, and the State Citizens’ Redistricting Commission Would Like Your Feedback###When last…
McKinleyville Woman Who Drove Through Black Lives Matter Protest Gets Informal Probation, Community Service, $79 Fine
Video by Andrew GoffA McKinleyville woman who drove her SUV through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters was sentenced this morning to the standard penalty of six months of informal probation…
Young Children Can Receive COVID Vaccines Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know
…1, the state has recorded 690 cases of this syndrome. If the risk of severe COVID is lower in children, why do they need the vaccine? “The risk in children is lower…
OBITUARY: Curtis ‘Curt’ Allan Wood, 1946-2021
…Curt was an avid fisherman and was extremely skilled in hooking and landing the prized steelhead. Curt knew all the fishing holes on the Eel and the Mattole River. He and Kathy…
OBITUARY: Daniel Vito Williamson Jr., 1970-2021
…The family would like to thank to the staff at St Joseph ICU, the physicians at St. Joseph's Hospital. Arrangements are being made with the very caring folks at Ayres Family…
TODAY in SUPES: Board Opts to Use Existing Map as Basis for Redistricting, Might Make Minor Tweaks to Lines
…confirming the civil penalty — unanimously. The county plans to abate the problems on the property at the owners' expense.###Also in the afternoon session, the board authorized staff to apply for a…
(PHOTO) Who Robbed the Arcata Patriot Gas Station in a Stolen Honda Accord? Please Solve This Mystery, Asks APD
…On 11/1/21, just after midnight, the pictured subject broke into the Valley West Patriot gas station and stole items from within.Surveillance captured the suspect driving a green Honda Accord…
GOODBYE, ‘HSU?’ Humboldt State University Will Likely Have a New Name Come January 2022
As Humboldt State University officials continue attempting to wrap their heads around how best to transition the college into California's third polytechnic university, a note sent out by HSU President Tom…
Identity of Pedestrian Killed on Highway 101 Near Loleta Released
…However, due to the severity of his injuries, Mr. Campbell succumbed to those injuries and was pronounced deceased.Impairment is not considered to be a factor in the driving of the vehicle…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Bay Fire Respond to Blaze in Small Old Town Building
…They were able to quickly put out the fire but the building was a total loss.HBF posted a brief clip of the action to their social media channels which you can…
Drug Task Force Arrests One for Alleged Fentanyl Dealing Out of Harris Street Home
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: Hansen. Photos: HCDTF.On November 1st, 2021, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Eureka Police Department…
OBITUARY: Fredrick Donald Richardson, 1979-2021
…Watching him carve a piece of redwood that he had picked up at the beach was amazing. Fred said, “all you have to do is carve away the wood that doesn’t…
OBITUARY: Con D. Daly, 1938-2021
…As a boy he spent many wonderful times at the family cabin around Cappell Creek, fishing, swimming, and boating. From the earliest age, he loved animals. The family had several beloved dogs…
Domestic Violence Investigation Leads, in a Roundabout Way, to the Discovery of a Big Butane Hash Oil Operation in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
…Due to the totality of information, a search warrant was requested and was authorized by the Humboldt County Superior Court for both McKenzie-Michael’s and Culbertson’s residences, located on the…
Humboldt Bay Fire Rescue Swimmer Michael Tyson Gets Red Cross Laurels For Pulling Unconscious Man Out of Elk River Slough
PREVIOUSLY:Unresponsive Man Floating in the Elk River Slough Saved By Rescue Swimmer, Humboldt Bay Fire Says### Hometown hero Michael Tyson.Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:On August 3, 2021 Humboldt…
(VIDEO) PepperBall Rounds, Taser, Pepper Spray Used to Bring Resisting Wisconsin Man Into Custody Near the Arcata Plaza, Police Say
Footage of the incident provided by a reader.A 31-year-old man from Madison, Wisconsin was arrested for felony vandalism and resisting arrest near the Arcata Plaza early this morning after…
Suspected Fentanyl Dealer’s Attempt to Flush Stash Down Ferndale Fairgrounds Toilet Unsuccessful, Says DTF
…Agents had been investigating the owner of the travel trailer, Nick Deremer (41 years old), for dealing fentanyl in Humboldt County. During the service of the search warrant agents attempted to detain…
County Issues Alert: ‘Unusually High Number’ of COVID-19 Cases in Fortuna Area Schools, Businesses and Youth Sports Leagues
…The press release below initially said southern Eureka was among the regions experiencing unusually high COVID cases in recent weeks. The Outpost noticed that the zip codes listed in the release don…
Former Supervisorial Candidate Allen McCloskey Arrested With Stolen Goods at Westhaven Home, Sheriff’s Office Says
PREVIOUSLY:Allen McCloskey, a Progressive Alternative to Rex Bohn, Has Trouble Explaining Away History of Fraud Allegations###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 29, 2021, at about…
CHP Officers Arrest Burglary Suspect in Phillipsville After a Struggle
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 30, 2021, at about 8:57 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 500…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: A Trip to The Arcata Gallery
In addition to being the President of Positivity, Michaele is also a connoisseur of fine local art. So it was her great honor to stop by The Arcata Gallery, the newly opened…
Cal State Races to Boost Graduation Rate and Cut Early Ds and Fs
…So did the rigor of the courses slip? Rodriguez and Sovero insist the answer is no. Nor did faculty oppose the reforms, Rodriguez said. Sovero added that she uses the same homework…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Flashing for the Love of It
…The owners worried that all the extra traffic would damage the new floor, so customers were now asked to remove their footwear at the door. Sales trebled! Soon a local church was…
What’s on the Docket for Humboldt County’s New Superintendent of Schools, Michael Davies-Hughes?
Michael Davies-Hughes. | Submitted.###Gearing up for his swearing-in just a few days from now, to-be Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools Michael Davies-Hughes shared his plans with the Outpost…
Eureka Chinatown Project to Name Alley ‘Charlie Moon Way’ in Honor of Humboldt’s Legendary Chinese Immigrant
…The project first came before the council at a meeting May, during which the council voted to waive the fee for naming the alley. Since then, Project Coordinator Brianne Mirjah told the…
OBITUARY: Richard Earl (Dick) Johnson, 1936-2021
“Take My Hand Precious Lord…” It is with sadness we announce the passing of Richard Earl (Dick) Johnson in the early morning hours of October 7, 2021. He had many health challenges…
OBITUARY: Patricia Mae Patterson, 1928-2021
…She was involved in The Eureka Emblem Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Clipper RV Club, Eureka Singles Dance Club and was a member of the United Methodist Church. Throughout her life she…
Humboldt Hill Man Sentenced to 46 Years to Life for Sexually Abusing Children; Plus, Arcata Bar Stabber Gets 37 Years to Life for Murder, Assault
Press release from the District Attorney's Office: DareToday, Judge Christopher Wilson sentenced 59-year-old Mark Alan Dare of Humboldt Hill to the maximum term of 46 years to life in…
HERE LIES SUGAR BEAR: Maybe After Work You Could Swing by Eureka’s Waterfront and Pay Your Respects to the National Christmas Tree Before It Departs On Its Cross-Country Trek
…We continue that tradition today, while also telling you to get your butts down to the gravel lot at the foot of Eureka's D Street where a wake for Sugar Bear…