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OBITUARY: Paul Nystrom, 1956-2021
…Mom and Paul called Willow Creek God’s country, as they both loved the land and the beauty of the river. He lived out the last 15 years of his life in…
(UPDATE) ‘Multiple Fatalities’ Likely in Dinsmore Plane Crash, Says Humboldt Sheriff’s Office
…Multiple fatalities are believed to have occurred, however, due to the state of the wreckage and continued investigation, the number of victims cannot be confirmed at this time.The Humboldt County Sheriff…
(UPDATE) Man Who Went Missing Near Mitchell Heights Early Tuesday Morning Has Reportedly Returned Home
UPDATE, July 17:A person close to the Fyfe family tells the Outpost that Eureka man Thomas Fyfe returned home this morning after he was reported as missing on Tuesday.The family…
HSU Cop Under Investigation For Pepper-Spraying Transient at Aquatic Center, University Says
…The officer encountered an African American male who was sleeping outside the building in violation of University encampment regulations. The officer woke the man, who stood and began to walk away. The…
Is Homelessness Newsom’s Weak Point in Recall? Republicans Are Counting on It
Rafael Suarez tries to restart the generator during a hot day in Los Angeles, on July 9, 2021. The couple tries to keep their space clean to avoid city sweeps, which often…
COVID Cases Surging in California a Month After Reopening
A month after California’s reopening lifted most pandemic restrictions, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, worrying public health officials as they contend with the more infectious Delta variant and the…
Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Sun Valley Weed Grow and How the Supervisors Reached a Decision
Map showing the site of Sun Valley Group's planned cannabis farm in the Arcata Bottoms. | Image via County of HumboldtPREVIOUSLY: Supervisors Deny Appeal, Approve a (Downsized Again) 5.7-Acre Weed…
Humboldt County Government’s Long-Delayed Website Redesign is Now Accepting Your Clicks
…The web address will remain the same, humboldtgov.org, but the redesigned site allows for improved navigation and a cleaner, more modern feel than the previous one. Last spring, the county’s…
(VIDEO) SoHum Middle Schooler Wins National Wrestling Tournament, Earns Prized ‘Rookie of the Year Award’
Ayers' championship match.A seventh grader from the Myers Flat area earned one of the top honors at the Rocky Mountain Nationals wrestling tournament in Las Vegas on Saturday. Aidan Ayers with…
This Free Program Teaches Locals Exactly How to Pursue the Trades
Students and instructors of Humboldt’s pre-apprenticeship program at a construction equipment simulation at College of the Redwoods. | Photos by Jacquelyn Opalach###Want to explore the many disciplines of trade work…
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing FedEx Truck From in Front of Bayshore Mall Before Driving It to Elk River to Harvest Packages Contained Within
…The female followed the male to the location in Elk River where they stole packages and ditched the delivery truck. The officer recognized the gray older model sedan and the male and…
County Supervisors Opt to Form an Advisory Commission to Redraw the Map of Their District Boundaries
The current map of Humboldt County's five supervisor districts. | Image via County of HumboldtThe county supervisor districts will soon change shape — probably not by much, but the new lines could have…
Trinidad Declares Drought Emergency, Says Water Conservation is Necessary and May Become Mandatory
…City of Trinidad.###From the City of Trinidad: The Water Committee of the City of Trinidad has announced a drought notice for its residents. Trinidad draws about 2 million gallons of surface…
OBITUARY: Arthur LeRoy Dickson, 1929-2021
…The Dickson pumpkin patch was a yearly treat for many young children in the area. School age kids would come by the bus load to pick out the perfect pumpkin for their…
OBITUARY: Brian Lee Collart, 1949-2021
“The battle’s over, the Victory won.” On July 12 our beloved husband, dad, “pops” and Poppa went home to be with the Lord after a valiant 4½-year battle with cancer…
OBITUARY: Terry Marlin Lawler, 1951-2021
…He was the one person that if you had to breakdown on the side of the road, you would want to be with him. And boy, did we breakdown.He had a…
Supervisors Deny Appeal, Approve a (Downsized Again) 5.7-Acre Weed Grow on Sun Valley Property in Arcata Bottoms
Existing greenhouses at Sun Valley Floral Farm. | File photo.###After a painfully prolonged and haphazard group negotiation, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors finally made a decision on the Sun Valley Group…
Health Department Closes Eureka Stalwart Angelo’s Pizza Due to Rat Infestation
…The Department of Public Health has shuttered the restaurant for at least 15 days."Fresh rat tracks observed throughout dough prep area, kitchen cook area, warewash area, video game room, and rear…
Humboldt Health Officials Offer Tips For Staying Healthy During the Drought
…Gavin Newsom expanded the drought emergency proclamation to 41 counties, including Humboldt. With this proclamation comes acknowledgement that droughts can cause changes to communities and the environment that impact public health.Reduced…
DON’T FEED ‘EM: Disease Outbreak Hits California’s Deer Population
…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed outbreaks of adenovirus hemorrhagic disease in deer in several northern California counties and is asking California residents to help curb the spread…
IT’S OFFICIAL: Humboldt State Will Receive $458M for Polytechnic Transformation
…Both the one-time investments and ongoing funding will be leveraged to help HSU eliminate equity gaps and raise graduation rates to meet the goals of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025.The…
(VIDEO) Former Humboldt Crab, Known for Taking Batting Practice Naked During World Series Season, Pitched in Last Night’s Home Run Derby
Redmond pitches to Trevor Story in last night's Home Run Derby.Former Humboldt Crabs player and current Colorado Rockies bench coach Mike Redmond took part in the MLB Home Run Derby…
Charity and Politics: California Elected Officials Would Have to Disclose Their Connections Under Proposed Rule
In the months before California lawmakers in June granted prison guards a $5,000 bonus and an 8% raise over the next two years, the guards’ union made a few charitable donations…
Latest ‘Menstrual Equity’ Bill Would Require California’s Public Colleges to Provide Period Products
…Jerry Brown vetoed an attempt by the Legislature to do that in 2016, but the current state budget suspends the tax through the end of this year. Advocates say the pandemic has…
OBITUARY: Alvin ‘Dean’ Smither, 1963-2021
…At the age of 17, he joined the Army, where he served a total of four years and afterwards joined the Army National Guard, where he served 16 years. During that time…
OBITUARY: Oscar L. Huber, 1931-2020
…For decades, he volunteered for the Humboldt Archers, the Redwood Gun Club, the California Waterfowl Association, and Ducks Unlimited, among others. He helped foster new generations of outdoors enthusiasts by teaching archery…
OBITUARY: Bonnie Sue Tatum, 1955-2021
Bonnie Sue Tatum, a mother of three boys and life-long resident of Rio Dell, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2021 at the age of 66.Bonnie was born in Scotia on…
Orleans Petty Theft Suspect Found Hiding in Nearby Culvert With Ammunition, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 10, 2021, at about 3:50 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 200…
Man Allegedly in Possession of Stolen Vehicle Arrested Near Loleta
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 10, 2021, at about 7 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the area of Highway 101 near…
Big Changes to Eureka Friday Night Market Coming
…The Eureka Friday Night Market is back for its third season starting August 6th at 5:30 in a brand new location - the Madaket Plaza at the foot of C street on…