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What Does It Mean for Gov. Newsom to Skip the Climate Conference?
…Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. He suddenly announced today he won't attend the U.N. climate…
Man Arrested With Allegedly Stolen Motorcycle on School Road in the Wee Hours, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 29, 2021, at about 1:05 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the area of Highway 101…
OBITUARY: Donald W. Duclo, 1941-2021
…He harvested more and more berries as the business grew so everyone can enjoy the bounties of our area. He was so proud of how the jam business developed and the satisfaction…
Fresno County Judge Nixes Westlands Water District’s Federal Contract for Trinity River Water; Hoopa Valley Tribe Celebrates
…Federal law requires state courts to ensure public review of contracts between water districts and the Bureau of Reclamation. Without a decree from the Fresno court, the contract could not bind Reclamation…
Arcata Police Department Staffing Crisis: Force Could Soon Reach Unprecedented Lows, Chief Says
…APD Chief Brian Ahearn told the Outpost that his already-depleted department recently lost three employees to other local agencies: One sergeant to the Fortuna Police Department, one officer to the Eureka…
EPD Texting Investigation is Finalized, Though Not Yet Cleared for Release; Watson’s Retirement ‘Absolutely Not’ Related to Findings, Chief and City Manager Say
…The job is just "nonstop texts, phone calls, emails — waking up in the middle of the night worried about the safety of the community," he said. "It's just always there, and…
Redistricting Committee Kiboshes Radical Eureka Split; Votes Thumbs Down on All Supervisor Maps Drawn So Far
PREVIOUSLY:The County’s Redistricting Process Has Been a Shambles, and the Maps it is Now Considering are Both Measurably Worse Than the Status Quo###Yesterday afternoon, the county’s Redistricting Advisory…
K-9 Unit ‘Yahtzee’ Finds Warrant Subject Hiding in Closet During Drug Task Force Raid on Alliance Road Apartment This Morning, Agents Say; Two Arrested, ‘Quantities’ of Meth Found
…Perry was arrested without incident and a second unrelated person was escorted out of the apartment. At the time information was obtained that Williams was hiding in the back of the apartment…
What’s at Stake for California and Newsom at Climate Conference?
Logo of this year's UN Climate Conference.It’s what some are calling the last, best chance for world leaders to agree on how to stop catastrophic climate change, and what…
OBITUARY: David Alan Prendergast, 1948-2021
David passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 73. He bravely battled multiple cancer diagnoses — prostate cancer, lung cancer, and most recently breast cancer and brain cancer (glioblastoma). Although…
Local Football Legend Dave ‘Harpdog’ Harper Reportedly Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Dave Harper. | HSUHumboldt County football legend Dave 'Harpdog' Harper, who played football at Eureka High School, College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University before being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in…
Deputy Deploys Taser During Arrest of Man Suspected in Fields Landing Domestic Violence Incident
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 26, 2021, at about 10:21 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Central…
Highway 299 Near the Humboldt/Trinity County Line is Going to Be Tricky to Get Through Starting Next Week
…and 4:15 p.m.To ensure you’ll get through during the openings, please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to the open time. Traffic that is in line at…
Alton Man Under Investigation for Narcotics, Firearm Trafficking Arrested
Many firearms are off the streets of Alton, a place in Humboldt County | HCDTFHumboldt County Drug Task Force press release: On October 26th, 2021, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task…
McKinleyville Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Shooting a Man in the Groin, Then Kidnapping His Own Wife
A McKinleyville man was sentenced to 14 years in prison this morning for shooting a man in the groin, then kidnapping his own wife while he was out of jail on bail…
WATSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: Eureka Police Chief to Leave Position at the End of Next Month
Chief Watson will retire at the end of November. He has been with EPD for 16 years.The following release was just issued by the city of Eureka: Today, Police Chief Steve…
Search for Missing Hupa Mother Continues as Intertribal, Interagency Team Expands Efforts
…James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “The Yurok, Hoopa Valley and Karuk Tribes, in conjunction with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, are collaborating on the search for Emmilee.”Emmilee, 32…
Huffman’s Congressional Freethought Caucus Calls on FTC to Investigate Deceptive Health Care Sharing Ministry Practices
…What actions has FTC previously taken to investigate, prosecute, cite, fine, or otherwise address the behavior of HCSMs? Has the FTC previously determined if the business practices of HCSMs constitute consumer fraud…
Sailboat Explodes at the Eureka Marina, Sending Three to the Hospital With Serious Injuries
…Firefighters extended a hose line along the docks to the fully involved boat and began to extinguish the fire. Multiple small explosions on the boat were also observed while the fire was…
SUB SHORTAGE: Hoping to Keep Programs and Classrooms Alive, School Districts in Humboldt Are Increasing Pay, Offering Full-Time Positions in a Far-And-Wide Search for Substitute Teachers
…I do know that the schools are having real problems because often they can't cover teacher needs when teachers are out.” Of the 129 open positions listed on the Humboldt County…
OBITUARY: Delores ‘Gayle’ (Hardin) Fisher, 1931-2021
Delores ‘Gayle’ (Hardin) FisherNovember 20, 1931 – October 22, 2021 Such a beautiful woman; never met a stranger; always smiling; she made the best pies; the epitome of ‘the more the merrier’; full…
OBITUARY: William L. (Bill) Shapeero, 1930-2021
On the morning of July 30, 2021, Dr. William L. (Bill) Shapeero passed away peacefully at home, as his loving wife was by his side, holding his hand. His daughter, Valerie Carey…
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Matlock, 1970-2021
Robert Lee MatlockOctober 11th, 1970 – October 18th, 2021On October 18, 2021 at the age of 51, Robert Lee Matlock stepped into God’s Kingdom after a long battle with congestive heart failure…
OBITUARY: Calvin Leon Benton, 1932-2021
Calvin Leon Benton was born on September 21, 1932, the son of John and Ruth Benton. On the morning of October 20, 2021, surrounded by family and friends, he left this Earth…
GUILTY: Teenage Suspect in Bear River Triple Murder Pleads to Three Murder Charges, Will Be Sentenced in January
In a courtroom packed with grieving survivors of the people he killed, 19-year-old Mauricio Eduardo Johnson pleaded guilty today to three counts of first-degree murder and three special allegations…
TODAY in SUPES: Board Votes to Return to In-Person Meetings Starting in the New Year, Denies Request to Allow Controversial Cannabis Grow Near Blue Lake
…Hayes said the current best estimate is that the gear might arrive sometime around the first of the year.The board spent a while discussing the various technical, legal and logistical implications…
Child Escapes, but Family Dog Dies in Eureka RV Fire This Morning
…The fire originated in the rear bedroom of the Recreational Vehicle and following an investigation, the cause of the fire is undetermined. There were a total of 3 civilian injuries: the child…
Man Passed Out in Idling Vehicle Had Drugs, Counterfeit Cash and Loaded Firearms Inside, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 26, 2021, at about 8:14 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Greenwood Heights…
DIY SUGAR BEAR: Here’s How to Get a Permit Online to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Six Rivers National Forest
…Maps of closed areas for tree cutting and the fire closure areas can be found at here, under the heading Christmas Trees – 2021. To ensure your visit to the forest is an…
These Fun and Cool People Have a Flippin’ Blast Taking Care of the Trails, and You Can Join Them and Be Fun and Cool Too
Do you know what the Wigi Wetlands are? Here are Volunteer Trail Stewards cleaning up the Wigi Wetlands. Join them and they will share their secrets to life, love and wetlands. Photos…