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OBITUARY: Kitty Colleen McGill, 1953-2026
Kitty Colleen McGill was born April 12, 1953 (Flint) and died January 28, 2026 (Fortuna) She was the third child born to John and Ruby (Christensen).The family hit the road and…
OBITUARY: Patricia Ellen Jones, 1952-2025
It is with extreme sorrow that her loving family announces the passing of Patricia Ellen Jones, known to most as Patty. Patty was born to Bud and Dorthy Dudal in Arcata on…
OBITUARY: Michael Edward Kuhn, 1982-2026
…He was deployed twice to Iraq, once with the 4th Infantry Division and once with the 1st Cavalry Division. He also deployed to Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division. By the time…
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Estevo, 1932-2025
…Toward the end of her life, Grandma Pat faced many challenges, but she remained positive, comforted by her faith and the knowledge that she would one day be with the Lord. Grandma…
Arrest Made for the December Murder of 36-Year-Old at a Cannabis Grow Site in Eastern Humboldt, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Christopher James Diven | 2023 booking photo via Humboldt County.In December 2025, Vincent Charles McKenney, 36, of Humboldt County was reported missing to…
FBI Arrests 23-Year-Old Missouri Man in Connection With 2023 Threats Against McKinleyville High School, Sheriff’s Office Says
…It was through these efforts that detectives positively identified Tyler Hilbert as the individual responsible for the threats and determined that the calls were being made from out of state.Due to…
POLL! How Often Do You Exercise?
…My job provides all of the vigorous exercise I need, thanks.
Humboldt Has More ‘ICE Out’ Demonstrations Planned, With a General Strike Friday and Big Courthouse Protest Saturday
Protesters at last week's anti-ICE demonstration pose with their signs in from of the Humboldt County Courthouse. | Photo by Jessica Pearson.###The Trump administration appears to be backing down, ever…
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Enters Governor’s Race as Newsom Critic
…Sign up for their newsletters. ### San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, is jumping in the race for California governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats vying for the seat that…
Just a Heads-Up: PG&E is Installing and Replacing Gas Lines in Eureka This Week
Press release from Pacific Gas and Electric:Beginning the week of January 26, PG&E will be making updates to our natural gas system in the Eureka area. This important safety work…
Five Old-Growth Redwoods Were Cut Down in Lower Redway. How Could That Happen?
Five "hazardous" old-growth redwood trees were removed from a Lower Redway property earlier this month. | Photo submitted by the Environmental Protection Information Center.###AFTERNOON UPDATE: CalFire has launched an investigation into…
COMMUNITY ENERGY INSIGHTS: Your Energy Bills Probably Skyrocket in the Winter. Let’s See What We Can Do About That
…Look for it on the last Thursday of the month.Here is the inaugural episode, with RCEA executive director Beth Burks.###If your electricity bill tends to creep up during the winter…
Two Arrested for Fentanyl Sales in Redway Yesterday, Drug Task Force Says
…At the conclusion of the investigation, Branscomb and Markowitz were booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following charges: HS 11366.5 – Knowingly owning property for drug manufacture, storage, or…
California State Employees Alarmed by Demand to Prove Their Citizenship
…A separate document distributed by the department said that failing to complete the verification may result in the state losing a contract with the Centers for Disease Control for the national death…
OBITUARY: Lawana Lee Martin, 1933-2026
In Loving Memory of Lawana Lee Martin Lawana Lee Martin passed into the loving arms of her Savior on January 12, 2026, after a life marked by faith, service and devotion to…
OBITUARY: Elaine Roxie Chilton, 1954-2025
…She will be missed dearly, an angel called home!###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Elaine Chilton's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at…
OBITUARY: Stephen Howard Emmes, 1949-2025
…Steve served on the Board of the Wooden Boat Society and was a frequent participant in weekly sailing races in Westsound. Also Steve and Lynn joined the Orcas Island Yacht club, for…
Local Residents Seek Details About How Eureka Police Will Respond if ICE Agents Show Up Here
The City of Eureka's Board of Community Oversight of Police Practices. | Screenshot.###Many local residents have been horrified by the news coming out of Minneapolis, where thousands of federal border enforcement…
Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspect in Assault That Occurred in Hoopa Early This Morning
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:On Jan. 28, 2026, at approximately 12:17 a.m., the Humboldt County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a physical assault…
This Weekend is Going to be All About Fire Recovery in Arcata
…If you're not on Facebook, you can check the not-so-complete or dynamic list at the Chamber of Commerce. But probably wherever you go in Arcata you'll easily find…
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Fine-Tunes the County’s Legislative Wish List Amid Fiscal and Political Uncertainty; Weed Tax Officially Nixed
…Measure S is not repealed, because the voters enacted that, but the ordinance and the county code — the chapter — is repealed," Campbell said.Bohn said he liked having the word "repeal" in…
INTERVIEW: Cal Poly Humboldt’s New President Says He Plans to Stick Around
…But the main point Carvajal made was simply that he loves Humboldt. He spent the day after he returned in the redwoods and at the beach. He’s enjoyed going out and…
Fortuna Police Arrest Man With Meth, Firearms After Checking Out a Sus Parked Car on South Fortuna Boulevard
…Oopsie doodle! The original version of this post was an old press release that the Fortuna Police sent out accidentally, and which we did not notice was old. Apologies.###Press release from…
The City of Eureka’s New Waterfront Playground is About to Begin Construction
…The project also includes resurfacing the waterfront trail from the Adorni Center to just beyond the Samoa Bridge. In addition, the trail will be realigned to follow the bayside of the new…
California Democrats Have New Ideas for Confronting ICE: Taxes, Lawsuits and Location Bans
…Some of the officers were involved in a shooting during an early-morning operation in the Los Angeles neighborhood. Authorities said the person was attempting to flee when agents opened fire on…
Bachelor’s Degrees at Community Colleges: Lawmakers Say Yes, UC and CSU Say Slow Down
…Duplication hinges on whether the courses are similar, but the evaluation doesn’t consider whether the university with the existing degree has the capacity to enroll all the students who desire that…
OBITUARY: Lorraine Marie Holland, 1947-2026
Just when smiles and laughter are needed most, there’s a little less of it in the world today. On January 12, 2026, after 78 years of life, love, and unconditional kindness…
OBITUARY: Darlene ‘Weedie’ Nunes, 1952-2026
Darlene 'Weedie' Nunes of Roseville, Calif., passed away in her sleep on January 2, 2026, at the age of 73. Weedie was born on November 19, 1952, in Eureka. She grew up…
POLL! Where Are We At on Caltrans' Richardson Grove Improvement Project?
It's been goddess knows how long since we've been talking about Caltrans' Richardson Grove Improvement Project, which would realign the highway and smooth out the curves through that charismatic stretch…
(VIDEO) Sen. Mike McGuire Speaks of Recent Events in Minnesota While Endorsing a Bill That Seeks to Further Penalize Government Violations of Civil Rights
…Mike McGuire, who represents Humboldt in the upper chamber of the legislature, made a speech in support of Senate Bill 747, the "No Kings Act." The bill — authored by Sen. Scott Wiener…