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SoHum Nurse Named ‘Healthcare Hero’
…Through the diligence and care of Adelaida and all of the hospital staff, the facility has had zero positive COVID-19 cases within residents to date. In September 2020, when the devastating…
VEGAS, BABY! Cheap, Twice-Weekly Direct Flights Between Humboldt and Las Vegas Begin Nov. 18
…Building on the popularity of Avelo Airlines’ current service between the Humboldt Bay Area and Los Angeles, the airline today announced the addition of a second popular leisure destination – Las Vegas. Everyday…
California’s Extra Sick Leave for COVID-19 Is Ending, but Is It Too Soon?
…But with the expiration of the federal tax credit, businesses in California say it’s time to let the program end. In August, the California Chamber of Commerce implored the Legislature to…
OBITUARY: Randy Thrash, 1955-2021
…Many get-togethers and family reunions you could guarantee Randy, his brothers, cousins, nephews and son would pull out their guitars and the singing fest would begin. Pure Love. The one thing…
OBITUARY: Louise B. (Devlin) Waxham, 1929-2021
…Of all the places Louise visited, spending time in the Alps while staying in local people's homes was one of her favorite experiences. The beauty of the Alps along with the…
MURAL ALERT: Check Out This Very Colorful New Humboldt Hill Taqueria!
Humboldt Hill, new art and taco destination [Link to larger image]More hues for you, Humboldt! Continuing the Lost Coast Outpost’s mission to go overboard on our coverage of local muraling…
Scotia Lodge Releases Designs for New Pool Deck, Plans to Break Ground in Spring
Depictions of the planned pool deck provided by Amy Cirincione O’Connor.PREVIOUSLY: New Owners of Scotia Inn Outline Long-Term Plans, Including Heated Pools, Hot Tubs, Food, Drink and More###The…
NO SPACE FORCE FOR US? New Huffman Bill Would Send Newest, Highest-Flying Military Branch Crashing Back to Earth
…This comes as Congress moves to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes funding for the Pentagon.“The long-standing neutrality of space has fostered a competitive…
Workers Detain Suspected Burglar Believed to Have Stolen Items From Yurok Veterans’ Cemetery
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Sept. 21, 2021, at about 10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Martin’s Ferry Bridge near…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Bay Fire Douses Fairfield Street Apartment Fire
…Upon entry, the crew was able to isolate the fire to the room of origin and quickly extinguish the flames. Additionally, they were able to close the doors to a second bedroom…
Who’s Dying in California From COVID-19?
It’s been longer than a year and a half since COVID-19 first arrived in California, and the demographics of who is dying from the virus are changing. So far, 67…
OBITUARY: Arthur Hugh Moon, 1949-2021
…He was a tribal member of the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded…
OBITUARY: Lisa Jane Crenshaw, 1963-2021
…16, 2021 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Covelo.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Lisa Crenshaw's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at…
TODAY in SUPES: Board Allocates $1M for Micro-Grants in an Effort to Help the ‘Failing Cannabis Industry’
…However, Tuesday's gathering of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors did not include one of the regular COVID updates from the county health officer, and so the day's deliberations largely…
Fortuna’s Apple Harvest Festival Canceled Two Years in a Row, But That Doesn’t Mean There Aren’t Plenty of Apples For You to Enjoy
…By the early ’90s, the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce hopped on the harvest train and helped initiate growth to the celebration it is today (or would be, if it weren’t for…
Body Found in Blue Lake Identified; Sheriff’s Office Now Investigating Case as Homicide
…Man Found Dead on Trail Off Hatchery Road in Blue Lake; Sheriff’s Office Investigating Case as Suspicious# # #Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Coroner’s…
CENSUS RESULTS: Eureka’s Population Shifted Pretty Dramatically in the Past Ten Years, and You Can Help Fix the Problems That Caused!
…Read all the way to the end – it comes with the reintroduction of a fun and productive LoCO game for you civic-minded Eureka citizens.Why do the results of the 2020…
Walking Tour of Arcata’s ‘Gateway District’ Tonight! Learn About the City’s Plan to Develop More Housing in This Newly Named Neighborhood
Map of Arcata's Gateway District | From the City of Arcata's website Tonight’s special meeting of the Arcata City Council will really be special. Unlike the usual meetings, which take…
Sen. Mike McGuire Introduces Legislation Meant to Derail Proposed Humboldt Bay Coal Train Route
…This anonymous group has also filed a request to kill the build out of the Great Redwood Trail. The Trail, which will be the longest contiguous rail-trail in America, would stretch…
OBITUARY: Sally Jo Arnot, 1938-2021
…She was the President of the Humboldt Arts Council for many years and spearheaded the purchase of the Carnegie Library, now the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Sally committed years raising and…
OBITUARY: David Johannsen,1952-2021
David was the third of seven kids. He was born April 24, 1952 in Eureka. He spent most of his youth in the Cutten/Ridgewood area. On the weekends his dad Hans…
OBITUARY: Loie Kay Jacobsen, 1939-2021
With deep sorrow the family of Loie Kay Jacobsen of Fortuna announces that our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend passed away peacefully at her home with family by…
OBITUARY: Jacob (Jake) Rodriguez, 1952-2021
…He was raised on a farm where he and his brothers liked to play in the mud and made games of riding the mules they had. He spent a brief time in…
CHRISTIE RETRIAL: Misdemeanor Charges Dropped Against Arcata Rancher Accused of Animal Cruelty
…The main issue is whether the second jury will hear about the carcasses, and also that there was evidence Christie altered identification tags on some cows. “I don’t think (that evidence…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: ‘Not Ewe’ For You
…It's a pun, see?Sadly, the Not Ewe boys have not been able to assault the masses with their musical vision during pandemic times, so Michaele thought she'd pay them…
Victorious in Recall, Newsom Refocuses on California Housing Crisis
…And despite opponents’ warnings that the law will radically remake the traditional single-family neighborhoods the state is so famous for, the same study estimates less than 5% of the state’s…
Students With Disabilities Across California Stuck in Limbo
…At the beginning of the school year, Fitzgibbons asked the district to place her triplets in independent study. The district, however, said virtual instruction was incompatible with the needs of the triplets…
OBITUARY: Roger Neal Coleman Sr., 1960-2021
…When Roger wasn’t working or in the outdoors, he was busy watching his children play sports. The love he had for his children was big! In the fall of 1995, he…
OBITUARY: Michael John Paulus, 1942-2021
…At the age of seven his family moved to the small mountain community of Wrightwood, California where his father opened the local grocery store – Tal’s Market. The store was a whole…
OBITUARY: James Cruz, 1926-2021
…Jose immigrated to the United States before the war, and then immigration was halted until the war ended, meaning Rosalina was left behind in Portugal with her two young boys. When Rosalina…