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California Wants Millions of Heat Pumps. High Power Bills Might Get in the Way
Ben Christopher and Alejandro Lazo / Feb. 23, 2026, 8:10 a.m. / Sacramento
California Democrats Can’t Pick a Favorite as 9 Candidates Vie to Replace Newsom
Jeanne Kuang / Feb. 23, 2026, 7:59 a.m. / Sacramento
HICKS V. McGUIRE: ‘What the Hell Is Going On?’; Democratic Leaders Clash Over Congressional Endorsement
Maya C. Miller / Feb. 23, 2026, 7:52 a.m. / Sacramento
… the region voted Saturday by a 74% margin to endorse McGuire in his bid for the 1st Congressional District over Democratic primary opponent Audrey Denney, sending that decision to the convention floor …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Trump Spikes Climate Regulations
The EcoNews Report / Feb. 21, 2026, 10 a.m. / Environment
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: I Was a Child of the Revere Hotel, Old Town’s First Stop for Visitors Arriving by Steamship
Helen Kramer McDowell / Feb. 21, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
… . An especially nice one, Mr. Yuill, used to put a heavy trunk on his back and carry it up the stairs for the sum of 50 cents or $1.00. The guests were a multifarious lot — from the honest country folk …
OBITUARY: Celestine ‘Tina’ Terbush, 1929-2026
LoCO Staff / Feb. 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Florence Mae Moody, 1931-2026
LoCO Staff / Feb. 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Tyrel James Grant, 1994-2025
LoCO Staff / Feb. 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Donald Lynn Stafford, 1960-2026
LoCO Staff / Feb. 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… attended local schools and worked at Safeway while completing his education. He graduated from Gridley High School in 1978. On April 1, 1978, Don joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints …
Arcata Police Bust Man Who is Prohibited From Owning Guns for Allegedly Attempting to Sell an Illegal Gun on Snapchat, and They Say He Also Had a Bunch of Drugs
LoCO Staff / Feb. 20, 2026, 6:13 p.m. / Crime
This Cold Snap has Filled the Arcata House Partnership’s Extreme Weather Shelter to Capacity
Dezmond Remington / Feb. 20, 2026, 4:59 p.m. / Homelessness
Humboldt County Has an Uncommonly High Rate of People Who Live in Poverty Despite Working Full-Time, Year-Round, Study Reveals
Ryan Burns / Feb. 20, 2026, 3:45 p.m. / Economy
… than twice the statewide rate of 11.1%, and the gap has been widening. From 2014-2024, this age group’s CalFresh enrollment statewide increased by 2.4%, but in Humboldt County it increased by 8 …
A ‘Strong Atmospheric River’ Will Bring Heavy Rain, High Winds to the Coast This Weekend; More Snow Expected Out in the Hills
Isabella Vanderheiden / Feb. 20, 2026, 12:32 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
… this weekend, Humboldt County residents are encouraged to recreate responsibly when visiting areas of our county with snow. Having a safe snow day starts with basic preparedness: 1. Stay Warm – Be sure to bring …
(PHOTOS) There’s a Good Few Feet of Snow in The Hills, and People Are Making the Most of It
Dezmond Remington / Feb. 20, 2026, 9:58 a.m. / Nature , People of Humboldt
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs. Here’s How They’ve Affected California
Levi Sumagaysay / Feb. 20, 2026, 9:30 a.m. / Sacramento
… , from over $1.3 billion to $880 million through October, Payares-Montoya found. A big factor was that beverage exports to Canada fell to 16% in 2025 because of a boycott of American products and travel …
A Fire in an Indianola Mobile Home Was Knocked Down Quickly and No One Was Hurt, But Humboldt Bay Fire Would Like to Use This Occasion to Remind You of a Few Things
LoCO Staff / Feb. 20, 2026, 9:18 a.m. / Fire
Sheriff’s Office POP Team Arrests Humboldt Hill Man Allegedly in Possession of Fentanyl, Says 10-Year-Old Child in the Home Was at Risk
LoCO Staff / Feb. 20, 2026, 8:59 a.m. / Crime
… /controlled substance PC 273a(a): Child abuse w/possible great bodily injury/death PC 30305(a)(1): Prohibited person own/possess/ammunitionHumboldt County Child Welfare Services was notified, and the child was released …
Newsom Appoints a New Utilities Regulator With a Mandate to Cut Costs
Malena Carollo / Feb. 20, 2026, 7:40 a.m. / Sacramento
Modern Parenting Means Apps for Sports, School and More. Where Is the Data Going?
Adam Echelman / Feb. 20, 2026, 7:02 a.m. / Sacramento
… with Connecticut and New York to reach $5.1 million in settlements against Illuminate, an education technology company that uses data to track and evaluate students’ progress, such as their testing scores …
This Year’s Cannifest Will Not Be Held in Blue Lake After All
Ryan Burns / Feb. 19, 2026, 3:03 p.m. / Community , Local Government
… 'Arte's existing, open-ended Conditional Use Permit for Baduwa't Festival.But Gieder surprised city staffers and some residents with a February 1 Instagram post …
INTRODUCING: Sage Alexander, Whose Work You Already Know and Love, Now Lives to Serve Only You, the Lost Coast Outpost Reader
Hank Sims / Feb. 19, 2026, 2:51 p.m. / Housekeeping
Attempted Burglary in Prestigious Rosewood Neighborhood Busted Up by Ring Camera and Swift Deputy Action, Sheriff’s Office Says; One Arrested
LoCO Staff / Feb. 19, 2026, 2:38 p.m. / Crime
Arcata City Council Debates Priorities: Fix Up a Homeless Shelter, or Replace Water Meters?
Dezmond Remington / Feb. 19, 2026, 12:02 p.m. / Local Government
Two Arrested for Assault, False Imprisonment Following Incident in McKinleyville Early This Morning
LoCO Staff / Feb. 19, 2026, 10:34 a.m. / Crime
Furious With Trump, California Democrats Plot Election Strategy in San Francisco
Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang / Feb. 19, 2026, 7:06 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Barbara Angela Shumard, 1946-2026
LoCO Staff / Feb. 19, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: S William Peer, 1951-2026
LoCO Staff / Feb. 19, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
(UPDATE!) The Health Department Shut Down Two Humboldt County Food Service Facilities Today, One for Cockroaches and the Other for Sewage Backup
Hank Sims / Feb. 18, 2026, 5:14 p.m. / Health
Sanders Funeral Home, Humboldt Cremation & Funeral Services Reopen Under New Ownership
Isabella Vanderheiden / Feb. 18, 2026, 2:46 p.m. / News
