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Escaping Outreach: Former Members of Eureka Church Say It’s a Cult With a History of Hiding Sexual Abuse
Gospel Outreach of Eureka. | Photo by Ryan Burns.Back in May, two former members of Gospel Outreach of Eureka, a church that grew out of the Christian hippie commune at Lighthouse Ranch…
OBITUARY: Dwight Galen Griffith, 1990-2021
…Please wear a mask.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Dwight Griffith’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
OBITUARY: Lura Ann Winzler, 1932-2021
Lura Ann Winzler 1932-2021 Lura Ann Winzler passed away on August 11, 2021, at the age of 89. Lura was born in Eureka to George and Ruby Winzler. She had a…
Critically Ill Patients Are Being Transferred Out of County Due to COVID Cases, Staffing Shortages at Local Hospitals
…And as for the Humboldt County Fair, which was held despite the recent surge in cases, Bass said, "Personally I was not going anywhere near the fair. I think that was the…
(UPDATE) The City of Eureka Has Removed the Mysterious Dildo Atop the Old Town Gazebo
…The first few tugs revealed that our subject was not simply suctioned on as some in the LoCO office first suspected. This thing was totally screwed. As such, the city worker tasked…
FIRE UPDATE: Monument Fire Inches Toward Hayfork; Northern Edge of McFarland Fire Sees No Growth for Four Straight Days
The latest map of the Monument Fire. | InciWebMonument FireThe Monument Fire burning along Highway 299 in Trinity County between Burnt Ranch and Weaverville is now 152,125 acres in size and 20…
Suspect in Multiple Arcata-Area Burglaries Arrested After Being Found Sleeping at a Gas Station in Blue Lake
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 23, 2021, at about 12:18 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Blue Lake area conducted…
Humboldt Unsolved Cases Database Includes HCSO’s Backlog of Missing Persons and Suspected Homicides
…On February 1, 1998, Tawnya Leavitt was located deceased in the grassy area off of the north end of the Samoa Airstrip by Coast Guard crews training in the area. Name: Steven…
Man Wanted for Allegedly Scamming Elderly McK Woman, and is Also Wanted For Allegedly Scamming Other Elderly People Across the West
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the location of a suspect wanted for carrying out a scheme to scam…
OBITUARY: Aryliss June Pratt, 1972-2021
…She has touched so many hearts over the years, and will be missed greatly.A wake will be held at the Baptist Church on Loop Road, starting at 8 p.m. on…
OBITUARY: Janice Mae Farrell Scott, 1941-2021
Janice Mae Farrell Scott went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 79. There is rejoicing in Heaven, although she will be greatly…
College of the Redwoods Will Require Employees and Students to Vaccinate
College of the Redwoods release: On Saturday, the College of the Redwoods Board of Trustees approved Resolution 782 authorizing the President/Superintendent to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for the College of…
FIRE UPDATE: Monument Fire Reaches 150,000 Acres, McCash Fire Threatens Homes Along Highway 96
The latest map of the Monument Fire. | InciWebMonument FireThe Monument Fire burning along Highway 299 in Trinity County between Burnt Ranch and Weaverville has surpassed 150,000 acres.A team of 1…
Investigation by The Guardian Reveals More Details of Sheriff Honsal’s Warnings of Nonexistent ‘Antifa Bus’
…This is the reality, and we have to deal with that.Except it wasn't reality, and the stories had not been substantiated.The Guardian story reveals that the evidence for these…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: There Be Bikes By That Bay
…the bay! Your President of Positivity was born to be wild and, as such, she's a big fan of the United Bikers of Northern California (UNBC) who happen to be holding…
(VIDEO) Protesters Turn Out for ‘Stop the Mandates’ Rally in Eureka
Footage of the rally by Andrew Goff.A few dozen sign-wielding, anti-mask, anti-vaccine types gathered in front of St. Joseph Hospital this afternoon to proudly declare that they’re…
Monument Fire Grows to 147,323 Acres; 32 Structures Destroyed
The most recent map of the Monument Fire. | InciWebThe Monument Fire burning along Highway 299 in Trinity County between Burnt Ranch and Weaverville has grown to 147,323 acres and is 16…
McFarland Fire Grows to 118,000 Acres; 25 Structures Confirmed Destroyed
The McFarland Fire. | InciWebThe McFarland Fire burning along Highway 36 in Trinity County has grown to 117,985 acres and is now 66 percent contained.A damage assessment team has confirmed that…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Won’t You Please, Please Help Me?
“So what is the appeal of self-help books,” I asked. I’d just come from Eureka Books, where I innocently inquired if self-help books were still being published. In my…
(PHOTOS) Know Your 2021 Eureka Street Art Festival Artists
While some finishing touches are still being applied, the 2021 Eureka Street Art Festival is mostly in the books, meaning the city has a bunch of new colorful walls for you to…
ECONEWS REPORT: The Climate Crisis is Here
…NASA Earth Observatory.### The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's most recent report is clear: the climate crisis is here and humans are causing it. Gang Green break down the major conclusions…
OBITUARY: Bennie N. Gill, 1928-2021
…In the spring of 1930, the family moved to Bethany, Oklahoma. His father worked long hours in the oil fields, and his mother ran a small store out of the front of…
OBITUARY: Wesley Alan Anderson, 1940-2021
…Just out of college, Wes took a position managing the Lebec Oaks Ranch which was situated right on the top of Tejon Pass. The ranch was known for its Suffolk range rams…
Judge Rescinds Order That Would Have Released Sexually Violent Predator Josh Cooley From State Mental Hospital
Press release from the District Attorney's Office:On August 13th, Judge John Feeney issued a ruling striking his December 2016 order for conditional release of Joshua Cooley from the State Hospital…
ANOTHER COVID CANCELATION: There Will Be No 2021 Redwood Coast Music Festival
Not happeningRedwood Coast Music Festival release:The Redwood Coast Music Festival Board of Directors voted this week to postpone this year’s events due to Covid-19 concerns and the rapid spread…
Orick Man Who Poached Old Growth Redwood Burl Sentenced to Probation, Community Service and Banned From Parks
Photo of the scene of the crime via Redwood National and State Parks.###PREVIOUSLY: Orick Man Arrested For Burl Poaching, MethPress release from the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: HighesFollowing 38…
Nine National Forests in Northern California Are Being Closed Due to Extreme Fire Conditions
Image via the National Parks Service.Nine National Forests, including Six Rivers, Mendocino, Klamath and Shasta/Trinity, will be temporarily closed Sunday night due to risky fire conditions. Here's a press…
Who Is Larry Elder and What Would He Do as Governor?
…For Elder’s supporters and many recall voters, the disapproval of the chattering classes may serve as its own endorsement. Video produced by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters. Slide your cursor across the play…
COVID Hospitalizations Break Records in Six California Counties
Health care employees work at the COVID-19 testing site at Veterans Hall in Fort Bragg on August 10, 2021. Mendocino County is one of the California counties with hospitalizations exceeding or…
Arcata Business Owner Arrested on Alleged Kidnapping, Child Molestation Charges
…Todd Dokweiler told the Outpost that Dikes was arrested at his home for two counts of committing lewd acts with a child under the age of 14 and one count of kidnapping…