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McKinleyville Homicide Victim Identified; Investigation Ongoing
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 08-10-19, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a reported stabbing that occurred on the 1100 block…
Don’t Worry About the Smoke and Cries for Help Coming From HSU’s Dorms Wednesday: Just a Drill!
…The simulation will be loud and include participation from Housing & Residence Life, the University Police Department, the Arcata Fire Department, and Arcata Mad River Ambulance.Passersby may see smoke coming out of…
What Does Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean for California?
Supporters of immigration rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco, Friday Feb. 2, 2018. (Photo by Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)As President Donald Trump published controversial…
OBITUARY: Robert Hassell, 1961-2019
…at the Church of the Nazarene located at 2039 E Street in Eureka with Pastor Steve officiating. A small reception will follow.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Robert’s loved ones…
OBITUARY: Nicky Nolan, 1952-2019
…After graduating high school in 1970 Nicky joined the Navy where he traveled the world for four years but his heart was always here in Humboldt County with his family. After returning…
Still Undefeated, Cosce Brothers Take Cow Palace by Storm
Submitted photo – Orion and Louis Cosce celebrate their wins in San Francisco on Saturday night.Brothers Orion and Louis Cosce each improved to 4-0 in the pro MMA ranks with wins…
What California Knows About Kamala Harris
…For Harris, she said, the issue was “personal.” Specifically, Harris rode the “red rooster” from Berkeley’s working-class flatlands to Thousand Oaks Elementary School at the base of the affluent north…
Firefighters Douse Early Morning Trailer Fire in Arcata
Photos of the scene provided by the AFD.Arcata Fire District:At approximately 5:25 a.m. on 8/11/19, Arcata Fire District responded to a single-wide trailer fire off…
Local Alliance Awarded $5 Million to Help Protect Historically Indigenous Land From Devastating Wildfires
…The statewide program puts billions of dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.In the wake of…
Pregnant or Trying? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of California’s New Paid Family Leave Law
Starting next July, California workers will get an extra two weeks of paid family leave — or not, if their application doesn't fall on the right side of the new law's…
Five Talking Points Ahead of the New Football Season
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Eureka Loggers will look to defend their Big 4 crown this year.The new football season gets under way next week with anticipation high once…
Little 4 Appears Wide Open — Once Again
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Arcata Tigers will look to defend their conference championship this fall.A change in the lineup led to an exciting Little 4 in 2018, with…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: More Like ‘Super Gulch!’
Your Monday was always going to be pretty awesome — I mean, judging by the fact that you clicked here, you're clearly a swell, worthwhile person, after all — but what if your…
(UPDATE) Man Arrested for Homicide After Reported Stabbing in McKinleyville
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On 08-10-19, at about 12:10 AM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a disturbance on the 1100 block…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Gimme Five!
…But by the end of the Devonian, 360 million years ago, nature had settled on five, seemingly for the sake of genomic efficiency: after five, the complexity of the wrist and hand…
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Homicide Charges
…BOOKED.The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for homicide yesterday morning.According to HCSO arrest records, suspect Brian John Leiteritz was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on…
OP-ED: Tearing Down Eureka Housing in Favor of Expanded Jail Parking is All Kinds of Dumb
…To the contrary, it destroys the vibrant community life that brings people there in the first place. It’s also really expensive. The County is set to spend almost $1 million to…
Hey Arcata! The City Begs You to Conserve Water During Upcoming Valve Replacement Project
City of Arcata press release:The City of Arcata is asking residents to conserve water while Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District makes scheduled improvements in August and September.Humboldt Bay Municipal Water…
OBITUARY: Dorothy Chambers, 1980-2019
…An active member of the Petrolia Community, Dottie volunteered over the years in the Mattole School classrooms, the Mattole Grange and other valley organizations. She could often be seen working on school…
That Coastal Commission Meeting Was a Confusing Mess. Did They Even Mean to Advance the Hotel Project?
Mock-up of the proposed 100-room, five-story Hyatt hotel at the Trinidad Rancheria from the water below. | Image via California Coastal Commission.PREVIOUSLY: Coastal Commission Gives Green Light to 100…
TEAMING UP: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Yurok Tribal Police Sign Cross Deputization Agreement
…The Yurok Tribal Police Department is pleased to announce the cross deputization of two of their officers with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department today.The cross deputization agreement allows tribal officers…
Eureka Planning Commission to Consider Verizon Wireless Installation for Harris Street Water Tower, Cannabis Smoking Lounge Permits
…If you're worried about the impacts this project might have on the appearance of the familiar structure, images from the staff report may reassure you. The installations are pretty darn small…
(PHOTOS) 40,000 Marijuana Plants, 2,300 Pounds of Processed Weed Seized During Multi-Day, Multi-Site Raids in Humboldt
…None of the properties search were permitted for cannabis cultivation.Several suspects were identified, two were arrested, and charges are being sent to the DA’s Office.The enforcement action taken in…
Sacramento-Based Capital Public Radio to be ‘Designated Station Manager’ of KHSU Through October, Maybe Longer
…The agreement is through the end of October, but may be extended if both parties agree.Looking ahead, one of the options Humboldt is considering is joining partnership discussions now underway between…
OBITUARY: Rueven Moore, 1958-2019
…Member of the local synagogue. Well respected and loved by all. Rueven was a simple Man of God. He was a supporter of the arts. Always dancing and being on the scene…
OBITUARY: Darlene Dungan, 1937-2019
…In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice of Humboldt.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Darlene’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no…
OBITUARY: Kira Denny, 1993-2019
…Though she went too soon we can be happy knowing she is in a better place and that she will live on in our memories as the beautiful person that she was…
OBITUARY: Mark Walker, 1960-2019
…at Sterling McWhorter’s ranch at 33694 Mattole Rd.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Mark’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
Coastal Commission Gives Green Light to 100-Room Hotel on Trinidad Rancheria … as Long as the Tribe Can Find a Reliable Water Supply
Rendering of a proposed five-story, 100-room Hyatt hotel to be located on the bluff adjacent to the Cher-Ae Heights Casino, overlooking the Pacific. | Image via the Coastal Commission report…
Man Arrested in McKinleyville After Allegedly Shooting at Vehicles With a Pellet Gun
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 08-08-2019, at about 11:10 AM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a man with a…