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OBITUARY: Jason Todd Garrett, 1987-2020
…It will be held at the Benbow Lake State Recreation Area on Saturday the 29th at 1 p.m. Come early.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jason Garrett's…
Councilmember Bergel and Supporters Testify in Petition For Restraining Order Against Nasty Critic
…Neel’s courtroom was packed Monday with supporters of both the councilwoman and her antagonizer. Among the spectators were other council members and EPD Chief Steve Watson. Loewenstein was there with his…
If California Polls Hold, Only Bernie Sanders Would Win Any Delegates Chosen by Statewide Vote
…Under the terms set by the national party, candidates can only win delegates — the partisan electors sent to the Democratic National Convention to secure the Democratic nomination — if they nab at least…
Drought or Dangerous Flooding? Research Aims to Tame Atmospheric River Risks — and Save California’s Rain
…I was in the cockpit with the U.S. Air Force’s “Hurricane Hunters,” who spend the summer and fall flying into the eyes of hurricanes. On a Tuesday at the end…
OBITUARY: Patricia Louise O’Neill, 1930-2020, and James Hugh O’Neill, 1927-2020
…at the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, 1431 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Patricia and Jim O'Neill's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
OBITUARY: Larry Dennis (‘Leftfield Larry’) Kirtley, 1952-2020
###Larry Dennis KirtleyOctober 5th 1952- February 2nd 2020Larry passed away peacefully on the morning of February 2, 2020, after a two-years battle with PSP, Dementia/Parkinson’s. Larry was born in…
Local Children’s Wrestling Squad Places 7th Out of 154 Teams at Semi-National Tournament; McKinleyville Boy Takes Home Championship Belt
Tanner Baxter of McKinleyville wears his championship belt with pride. | Photos provided by Cass BellA team of local youngsters laid the smackdown on the competition at a semi-national, K-12 wrestling…
CORONAVIRUS TIPS: County Health Department Offers Advice to Local Businesses With Concerns About COVID-19
…See below for specific guidance from the CDC.This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
SoHum Murder Victim Identified by Coroner’s Office
…The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains recovered on Feb. 18, 2020, in the Ettersburg area as that of 33-year-old Jason Todd Garrett of Southern Humboldt County…
After a Year and a Half Roaming Jah Knows Where, Richards’ Goat’s Stolen Goat Has Come Home to Rage
Look who's back and the life of the party again!PREVIOUSLY: MISSING: Someone Stole Richards’ Goat’s Goat# # #'Twas way back in June of 2018 when we were all horrified to…
Mountain Lion Spotted at College of the Redwoods
College or the Redwoods took to its social media accounts this morning to alert students and nearby community members of an on-campus mountain lion sighting. The animal was reportedly seen at…
The Hidden Housing Measure on Your March Ballot
…O’Donnell said the developer fee provisions were inserted into the bond measure during prolonged negotiations with the Newsom administration. The governor’s office did not respond to request for comment. The…
OBITUARY: Jeffrey Martin Wissman, 1946-2020
Jeffrey Martin Wissman left us unexpectedly while sleeping at his home in Eureka in the early morning hours of January 1, 2020, and I’m pretty sure he met up with his…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Meet Me at the Muni
As is common practice in many parts of the world, your President of Positivity believes it's always a good idea to carry a comically small tambourine with you. You never know…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Go, Brain!
The brain is a three-pound mass you can hold in your hand that can conceive of a universe a hundred billion years light years across.— Marian Diamond ###The fact that we…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Local Hugo-Award Winning Author Becky Chambers Talks About Her Worlds and This One
Becky Chambers, local resident and Hugo Award-winning science fiction author, talks with the Green Gang about her work and her philosophy of science fiction. Her popular Wayfarers series focuses on the…
OBITUARY: Richard Andrew Stone, 1955-2020
…He is also survived by nieces and nephew, Savannah, Taylor, Zane and Lilith Stone, and Sadie Neff.A private memorial service will be held in Arcata.###The obituary above was submitted on…
OBITUARY: Roland Harvey Stone, 1954-2020
…at the Veterans Hall in Fortuna. We would like to give thanks for all the love and support we’ve received over the last couple of years from family, friends and even…
Arcata Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
…The suspect fled on foot prior to receiving any money.The Arcata Police Department, with the assistance of the public, the Humboldt State University Police Department, Humboldt County Department of Adult Probation…
Eureka City Councilwoman Kim Bergel Files for a Restraining Order Against Virulent Facebooker Cornelius Loewenstein
Today in court, Eureka city councilwoman Kim Bergel filed for a restraining order against one of her constituents, Cornelius Loewenstein, alleging that she has been on the receiving end of a near…
Eureka Mom Accused of Killing Her Son Pleads Not Guilty
Pam Millsap, 38, and the Union Street home where the shooting took placePREVIOUSLY: EUREKA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Teen Shot on Union Street(UPDATE) Home Where Last Night’s Eureka Homicide Occurred is On…
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Community ‘Not at Risk,’ Says County Public Health Officer in Interview With the Outpost
…Teresa Frankovich, the county’s public health officer, told the Outpost that the two local people who are currently in self-isolation in their home – one of whom was officially confirmed to…
K9 Assists in Arresting Two Suspected Meth Dealers in Rio Dell
Pelayo and SeelyHumboldt County Drug Task Force press release:On February 21 st , 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the…
(PHOTOS) Arcata Bank Robbery Attempt! Can You ID the Suspect?
Arcata Police Department press release:On Friday February 21, 2020, at approximately 10:21 am, an attempted bank robbery occurred at the Umpqua Bank Downtown Arcata branch. The suspect approached a teller…
Congressman Huffman Takes Your Questions at Eureka Town Hall Meeting Tonight
…on topics including impeachment, infrastructure, and the news of the day, and will respond to questions from guests.This event is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited and…
Ettersburg Murder Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea; Also Charged With Assaulting Two Other Men With AK-47
…12 in the Ettersburg area. The killing was reported to the Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 16, and Tanner was arrested the next day. Doe’s remains were discovered on the Crooked…
Brace for the Deluge: Special Interests Are Spending Millions to Get the California Legislators They Want
…Two dynastic names have attracted all the outside spending. Lisa Calderon, the incumbent’s stepmother, has the backing of labor groups like the Service Employees International Union, while Sylvia Rubio, the sister…
(UPDATE) Humboldt County Resident Diagnosed With Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
…DHHS spokesperson Christine Messinger tells the Outpost that the Humboldt County person who has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus had traveled to mainland China.###Press release from the Humboldt County…
HSU Softball Player Dies After Second Battle With Cancer in Two Years
Photos of Evelyn Andrews provided by HSU.A Humboldt State softball player has died, according to a press release put out by the university's athletics department.Sophomore Evelyn Andrews reportedly passed…
Outside Review of Lawson Case Complete; Emergency Response Deemed Appropriate But More Training Recommended
…This type of response provides the base for enhanced coordination in the future.Following the time period reviewed by the NPF, the City hired out-of-area career homicide detectives to review…