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All Humboldt County Libraries Closed Through End of March
…This decision is based on information from the California Department of Public Health and is designed to protect the health of our community and staff. Library volunteers will be contacted and asked…
Area 1 Agency on Aging Issues Update on the Work It’s Doing For Seniors During the Pandemic
From the Area 1 Agency on Aging: What services are you providing you'd like the community to know about?Our offices in Eureka and Arcata are closed to walk-ins and…
(VIDEO) Mountain Lion Sighting in Ridgewood
Video provided by Todd Rice.A good-sized mountain lion was spotted strutting around Ridgewood Drive early this morning near the outskirts of Eureka.Resident Todd Rice told the Outpost that his…
How the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is Adapting During the COVID-19 Scare
…Put down the toilet paper and check on your neighbors. Monitor credible sources for information like the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), California Department of Public Health, or Humboldt County DHHS. Choose…
As COVID-19 Fears Prompt Arcata Mayor and Vice-Mayor to Self-Isolate, City Staff Scrambles to Figure Out How to Hold Wednesday’s Council Meeting
Arcata Vice-Mayor Paul Pitino (left) and Mayor Michael Winkler | Image from the City of ArcataOn Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for more extreme measures to prevent the spread of the COVID…
HSU President Closes Campus, Urges Students in Dorms to Return to Off-Campus Home if Possible; Classes Will be Online For the Remainder of the Semester
…Over the last week, I have had the privilege of observing the amazing work of so many people in their efforts to assist others. The work by all of you to not…
(AUDIO/VIDEO) Here’s How Many COVID-19 Tests Are Available Locally and the County’s Criteria for Using Them
…The county is giving testing priority to high-risk patients such as people in the ICU or nursing homes, and those who've had high-exposure risk. On Monday, the Humboldt County…
State Public Health Department Tells Restaurants to Move to Takeout, Delivery Only
Press release from the California Department of Public Health:Today California officials issued guidance regarding retail food, beverage and other service venues. These venues bring people from multiple communities into close contact…
California Passes $1.1 Billion in Emergency Coronavirus Funding — Then Shuts Down the Capitol
Assemblymember Evan Low wears a protective mask on the floor as lawmakers gather to address the coronavirus emergency. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall for CalMatters###In an urgent attempt to prepare California for…
OBITUARY: Ailene Dee (Lainie) Lewis, 1938-2019
Ailene (Lainie) Dee Lewis (Fredin) passed away on November 21, 2019 at the age of 81. Lainie was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 5, 1938, to her loving parents Harold…
OBITUARY: Eldon Curfew Harward, 1930-2020
…Eldon enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 as a snipe. He was in the Navy for 20 years and served proudly in both the Korean and Vietnam…
OBITUARY: Betty Jean Morton, 1930-2020
…Betty was much loved and will be greatly missed.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Betty Morton's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents…
OBITUARY: Ellen Elizabeth Judd, 1938-2020
…In the 1980’s, Ellen and Robert moved out of San Jose to enjoy the country life in Humboldt County. They purchased 40 acres in Bridgeville that had no running water or…
Bear River Casino to Suspend Operations Tomorrow for a ‘Minimum of One Week’
…Bear River Band.###Press release from the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria:The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria is continually monitoring updates on COVID- 19 from The Centers for…
Government Plans For Addressing the Needs of the Homeless are Being Discussed, and Local Advocates Are Making Plans
As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the days and weeks to come, plans to address the needs of Humboldt County’s homeless are beginning to take shape. Although nothing has been released…
Humboldt Bay Fire Closes Stations to In-Person Visits (UPDATE: .. and So Does Arcata Fire)
Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:Humboldt Bay Fire and the City of Eureka continue to monitor the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on our services in light of State and Federal…
City of Eureka Issues New Guidelines for Routine Police Business, Building Pemits, Council Meetings and Water/Sewer Payments
…All comments received by the City Clerk by 5:00 PM will be printed and provided to the City Council at the meeting. o Social Distancing at the Meeting – We strongly encourage…
Humboldt County Superior Court Closed for the Rest of the Week; Limited Hearings to Resume Next Week
File photo.# # #Press release from the Humboldt County Superior Court:Due to the public health crisis related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and state of emergency declared by the State of California…
County Officials Lay Out Plans for Maintaining Essential County Services During COVID-19 Outbreak
…She later noted that the courthouse was packed with people this morning. It's ironic, she suggested, that the state governor has issued guidelines about how the public should be conducting itself…
Redwood Coast Village ‘Overwhelmed’ With Volunteers Who Want to Help Older Members of the Community
PREVIOUSLY:Local Senior Organization Redwood Coast Village Urgently Seeking Volunteers Under Age 65###Press release from Redwood Coast Village:Redwood Coast Village is so grateful to the community for the response to…
FOOD HERO ROUNDUP: Here is an Updating List of Humboldt County Dining Institutions That are Getting Creative
Los Bagels is offering free home delivery for orders of $25 or more.###These are precarious times in the restaurant industry right now, especially since Gov. Newsom's speech yesterday. Bars are…
Residents of Six Bay Area Counties Ordered to Shelter in Place; Only Essential Businesses to Remain Open
In what is the most restrictive move of its kind yet enacted in the country, earlier today officials from six counties in California's Bay Area ordered residents to "shelter in place…
COVID-19 STATS: County Health Department Issues First of Daily Reports on Testing Capacity, Test Results to Date
From the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services: Starting today, the Humboldt County Joint Information Center will provide daily updates about local COVID-19 testing capabilities and results. The information…
Can’t Find Hand Sanitizer? Guess What? The Recipe is Super Simple and You Probably Already Have the Ingredients at Home.
Photo by Flickr user Arlington County.So, the store is all out of hand sanitizer and you're feeling a bit nervous.Good news. If you have these common household items around…
22-Year-Old Hoopa Resident Pleads Guilty to 2015 Valley West Stabbing Murder
…This post has been corrected to note that the Arcata Police Department led the investigation that located the victim's items, not the Sheriff's Office.###PREVIOUSLY:Hoopa Teen Arrested in Connection…
Blue Lake Casino Announces Full Closure Effective Wednesday; Hotel, Gas Station to Remain Open For Now
…The information is then being reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If necessary, the tribe is prepared to close the hotel if the situation begins to look unsafe. The…
Eureka City Schools Offering Free Meals to All Kids in the Community During School Closures
…Please enter through the school’s bus loading zone. Please stay in your car, and meals will be passed through the window based on the number of children in the car by…
(UPDATE) Crews Battling Fire Near Downtown Arcata
…Arcata Fire Battalion Chief Sean Campbell told the Outpost that a family of six lives in the home and has been displaced by the fire, which caused extensive damage to the building…
Old Town Rotary Club Cancels Annual Rhododendron Parade, Which Had Been Scheduled for April
File photo..Press release from Old Town Rotary:It is with a heavy heart that Old Town Rotary (OTR) of Eureka announces that the 2020 Rhododendron Parade scheduled for April 25 th…
What You Need to Know About California’s Lockdown of Seniors and the Chronically Ill
…The governor’s advisory does not carry the force of law, but Newsom said he would not hesitate to sign an executive order making it mandatory if the directive is not followed…