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(UPDATE!) The Health Department Shut Down Two Humboldt County Food Service Facilities Today, One for Cockroaches and the Other for Sewage Backup
…The Subway in the Uniontown Shopping CenterAt 12:45 p.m. today, an inspector from the Humboldt County Health and Human Service's Division of Environmental Health paid a visit to the…
Sanders Funeral Home, Humboldt Cremation & Funeral Services Reopen Under New Ownership
…In an interview with the Outpost last year, the previous owner said he chose to close the mortuaries because they “were just hemorrhaging money with no reasonable prospect of ever becoming profitable…
The Owner of Eureka Books is Set to Open a New Store Offering Graphic Novels, Manga, Role-Playing Games and More
Eureka Books owner Solomon Everta stands in the doorway of his next venture, Omnibus, at 117 F Street in Old Town Eureka. | Photos by Ryan Burns.###Eureka Books owner Solomon Everta says…
Local Emergency and Reusable Dishware at Tonight's Arcata City Council Meeting
…Waterways near the burned block and the animals that depend on them were likely harmed by the toxic runoff from the hardware store, and the economic damage is also ongoing. Extending the…
Heroin, Meth, Fentanyl: Drug Task Force Investigation Results in Yesterday’s Arrest of Two Eureka Residents
…17, 2026, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, along with the assistance of the Eureka Police Department, the Humboldt County Marijuana Enforcement Team, the Humboldt County POP Team and the Blue Lake…
One Driver in Yesterday’s Broadway Crash Airlifted With Major Injuries, Eureka Police Department Says
###PREVIOUSLY:Bad Crash on Northbound Broadway Just Coming Into Eureka###Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:41 p.m., Eureka Police Department (EPD) Patrol…
(UPDATE: OPEN) Highway 299 Closed East of Blue Lake
…If the highway is still closed at the time you're reading this, there will be a stop sign visible on 299. Says the CHP:The weather is continuing to beat SR…
OBITUARY: Lisa Marie Trout, 1958-2026
…Though she left unexpectedly, the love she gave remains with all who knew her. ###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Lisa Marie Trout's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs…
OBITUARY: George Clifford Still, 1945-2025
…A big passion of his was his boat the “T11.” Fishing and crabbing during the seasons with long-time friends Lanny Bravo (The Lucky Lady), crew of the “Virginia J”, along with…
OBITUARY: Ruth Georga Taylor, 1927-2026
Ruth Georga Taylor passed away at the age of 98 on February 3, 2026, at her home in McKinleyville. Ruth, who went by Georga, was born on November 28, 1927, in Mankato…
It’s Official: Nordic Aquafarms Has Cut Bait On Its Proposed $650M Fish Factory Project on Humboldt Bay
The dilapidated former pulp mill at the Harbor District's Redwood Marine Terminal II property (left) and a computer-generated simulation of a recirculating aquaculture system facility proposed by Norwegian company Nordic…
POLL! The United States is Getting Torched at the Winter Olympics! What Gives?
…Spectators booing JD Vance at the opening ceremony made the athletes sad. Too cold! Brrr! Sabotage. I don't know. Actually, if you'd Googled for like 15 more seconds you'd…
Eureka Police: The Victim in Friday’s Fatal Vehicle v. Pedestrian on Wabash Was an 83-Year-Old Man Who Was Inside a Crosswalk
…Wabash Avenue.The RV collided with the pedestrian prior to the pedestrian reaching the double yellow line designating the turn lane for Broadway.Preliminary investigation indicates the collision was caused by the…
TONIGHT IN EUREKA CITY COUNCIL: Grant Funds for Affordable Housing! CARE Court Progress Report! Mid-Year Budget Review!
…The northeast corner (Third and G streets) of the Eureka Regional Transit & Housing Center. | Rendering via the City of Eureka. The project was first approved by the city council four years ago…
Scotia Lodge Bought by SoCal-Based Hotel Chain ‘Focused on Unique Boutique Properties’; Restaurant, Bar to Launch This Weekend
…They plan to make these open to the public via a Day Pass for locals. All of the current employees and management have been retained. The hotel will remain under the leadership…
Bad Crash on Northbound Broadway Just Coming Into Eureka
Photo: EPD. This via the EPD's Facebook page. Northbound lanes are closed. Avoid the area. If you're coming north, you probably want to take Herrick.
(PHOTOS) Cal Poly Humboldt Teamsters Strike Today Over Salary Dispute
…The CPH chapter of the Teamsters 2010 has some three dozen members, skilled laborers responsible for maintaining and repairing much of the campus' infrastructure. About 1,100 other California State University employees…
Strong-Arm Robbery Outside Bank Branch in Hoopa Last Night; Police Seeking Man Who Made Off With Two Deposit Bags
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Officee: On Feb. 16, at 10:50 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Coast…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Familial Attempted Homicide Case on Humboldt Hill
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Feb. 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff deputies responded to a residence located in the 2200 block…
(PHOTOS) HOLY HAIL! The Gods Just Laid a Big Blanket of Ice All Over Town
…As of right now the only chain requirements we see are on Highway 199 round about the tunnel. Photos: Submitted. Photos: Roger Harrell.
Newsom Expanded Free Preschool. Now Private Daycares Can’t Afford to Stay Open
…The Berkeley report on LA County found affluent families may be benefiting the most. From 2021 to 2024 enrollment growth in the county’s wealthiest areas was triple that in the poorest…
OBITUARY: Betty Mahon, 1925-2026
Betty Mahon passed away February 7, 2026 in Eureka at the age of 100 years. She was born in Chowchilla on November 27, 1925. She was raised and attended schools in Burbank…
GUEST OPINION: Y’all Sure Are Wonderful For Caring About Beach Access For People Like Me
…Along with numerous paved multi-use trails (including the Hammond Trail, the first mile of the Headwaters Forest Reserve trail, the recently extended Humboldt Bay Trail, and others), there are also many…
OBITUARY: Florence Aimee McGraw, 1941-2026
Florence Aimee McGraw, lovingly known as Aimee, and to many simply as Granny, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Aimee was born on October 9, 1941…
OBITUARY: Gary Dowd, 1955-2026
…Fishing was his utmost priority; he was a fierce protector of the river and his right to be on the water. Gary was also a dedicated harvester of the Earth’s gifts…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: War Brides of Eureka! Plus: The Birth of the World Friendship Club
Standing on the steps of the Humboldt County Courthouse, these young Humboldt men have all been inducted into the military on a single day in 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor…
(UPDATING) 101 CLOSED: Broadway Street in Eureka is Closed Between 14th and Wabash Following Fatal Collision
…He didn't have a better description of the dog yet.The vehicle involved in the crash was a motor home, which is now parked in the Patriot gas station. Police have…
POLL! As a Humboldt County Resident, What is Your Relationship to Snow Chains?
…Snow's a-comin'! Highways could be impacted! How are you fixed for chains? "Always in my vehicle, always prepared! I am not a pampered coast-dweller — I live in the hills…
A (Growing) Number of Runners Are Planning to Run 62 Miles Between All Five Murphy’s Next Month
Pete Ciotti outside the Jogg'n Shoppe. Photo by Dezmond Remington.What’s 62 miles? Truly, how long could 62 miles be? Well, conveniently, if you split the distance up just right…
Amazon Confirms Plans for a Distribution Warehouse in McKinleyville
Schematic illustration shows the outline of an Amazon warehouse and two parking lots just off the freeway by the airport in McKinleyville. | Images via Humboldt County.###Amazon, the world's largest online…