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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…
One Killed in Traffic Collision North of Laytonville Yesterday Night
Press release from the California Highway Patrol, Garberville Area: On January 26, 2026, at approximately 9:25 PM, a silver Ford Escape with one occupant was traveling southbound on US-101, south…
The Final Year of the Late Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm Raised More Than $25k for Hospice of Humboldt
…The headline for this story initially misstated the location of the Christmas tree farm. The Outpost regrets the error.###Press release from Hospice of Humboldt: Hospice of Humboldt is deeply grateful to…
K-9 Unit ‘Bodhi,’ a Sniff-Dog Pledged to the Eureka Police, Has Retired
…EPD.From the Eureka Police Department:The Eureka Police Department proudly announces the retirement of K9 Bodhi, a highly accomplished narcotics and firearms detection canine, following more than five years of dedicated…
As Flood Recovery Efforts Continue in King Salmon, Residents Brace for Steep Insurance Deductibles
A combination of King Tides and an intense storm surge flooded King Salmon at the beginning of the month. | Photos: Fields Landing-King Salmon Living with Water.###PREVIOUSLY: THE FORGOTTEN DISASTER: King…
California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After ICE Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse
…He noted that the National Rifle Association condemned premature conclusions about the shooting as “dangerous and wrong.” “Even the NRA is calling out the dangerous ignorance of federal officials trying to excuse…
OBITUARY: Tiannah Dawn Simpson, 1984-2026
…Along the years of her life, she grew relationships and lifelong friendships with many who loved her. Spending holidays with her family all the birthday parties, she made it to every Easter…
OBITUARY: Rosalie Schuler, 1938-2025
Rosalie Schuler of Eureka passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Gordon Schuler, and her son…
OBITUARY: Tracy Leanne Sloan, 1969-2026
Tracy Leanne Sloan, maiden name Canfield, passed away January 9, 2026 at the age of 56. Tracy was born in Humboldt County on July 30, 1969 to her mother, Linda Waterman, and…
POLL! When Something Gut-Wrenchingly Terrible Happens, is it Better to Have a Poll About the Thing or a Poll About Something Else or No Poll At All?
A poll about the thing. Let's get it all out there, even if it means people are going to scream at each other. Or especially if it means that. It's…
Schneider Agrees to Pay $400K in Penalties for Mega-Home Permit Violations, Fully Restore Property and Then Give It to a Tribe, Nonprofit or Government Agency
…Subsequent investigations revealed a host of violations to the terms of the Coastal Development Permit they'd obtained in 2017.That permit allowed for the development of an 8,000-square-foot…
Correctional Staffers Reverse Jail Overdose with Narcan; Subject Later Found to Have Fentanyl Concealed in a Body Cavity, Sheriff’s Office Says
Humboldt County Courthouse and Correctional Facility. | File photo.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On January 22, 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Allison Trantham of McKinleyville…
(UPDATE) Man Arrives at St. Joseph Hospital With a Stab Wound in His Back, Says He Was Attacked at Veteran’s Park in Willow Creek for No Apparent Reason, Sheriff’s Office Says
…Without a word being said, the subject stabbed the victim in the back with an unknown object. After the stabbing the subject ran away northbound on Highway 96.The victim described the…
California Cities Just Saw Their Lowest Homicide Rates in Decades. It’s Not Clear Why
PREVIOUSLY:Humboldt’s Homicide Rate is the Lowest It’s Been in 20 Years###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### For the second year in a…
OBITUARY: Genevieve Helen Hemenway, 1928-2026
…Her early years included memories of the town as a bustling whaling port. She was enthralled by the player piano in the hotel, she would watch guests play for hours at a…
OBITUARY: Michele ‘Mickie’ Harris, 1956-2026
…She had a fondness for collecting socks, the brighter and more mismatched the better, and enjoyed collecting fossils along the river. She loved to dance and sing, even if she wasn’t…
OBITUARY: Ruth Villier, 1931-2026
…They married, she sold the family home on Myrtle Avenue, retired from the school, and began a new chapter. Together, they stayed active volunteering at the Arcata Police Department, participating in the…
PHOTOS and VIDEO of Sunday’s ‘ICE Out’ Protests in Eureka and Ferndale
Video submitted by former Eureka City Councilmember Austin Allison.###Hundreds of people turned out to the latest "ICE Out" protest in Eureka today. The event was quickly organized after Border Patrol agents…
House Lost to Fire in McKinleyville Today; Investigators Determine Arsonist to Blame
Press release from the Arcata Fire District: At approximately 4:07 a.m. on January 25, 2026, units from the Arcata Fire District, Fieldbrook Fire Department, and CAL FIRE Trinidad were dispatched…
PLAN AHEAD! The Samoa Bridge Will Be Closed for the Next Few Nights to Accommodate Bridge and Broadband Work
…Crews will be conducting bridge and broadband work during the overnight hours. Due to the nature of the work and the limited space available to keep workers safe, a full closure is…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Las Memorias del Gran Fuego — My Immigrant Family Lived in the Dean Victorian When it Caught Fire
Although Joe and Teresa Romero (who were married in 1948) retired to Guadalajara in 1964, the Victorian still remains in the family, lovingly cared for by Dominga Cabrera's grandson. Photos via…
OBITUARY: Joyce Louise Jury, 1935-2026
Joyce Louise Jury passed away in the comfort of her home on January 20, 2026 surrounded by her family who she loved beyond measure. She was born April 14, 1935 in Martinez…
OBITUARY: Thomas Henry Peters, 1945-2026
…Please contact the offices of Hansen & Pereira for more information, (707) 444-9364.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Tom Peters's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of…
Local Leaders Optimistic About Arcata’s Future at the State of the City
…The Chamber of Commerce Maier and chamber Event Manager Gloria Baker focused on the dozens of events the chamber has worked to coordinate, including the Arcata version of the Friday Night Market…
POLL! Is It Better to Buy a New Car, a Slightly Used Car or a Total Beater?
…Which is best? "The new car!" "The slightly used car!" "The total piece of s***!" ###Got something you want pollzed? Send it to news@lostcoastoutpost.com with "POLLZ" in the subject line…
Drug Tasks Force Busts Up Alleged Fentanyl Operation in the Hoopa Valley; One Arrested
Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:Over the past several months, the Sheriff’s Office received several complaints and reports of drug activity in the Hoopa Valley. On Jan…
Humboldt County Superior Court Secures Stopgap Funding to Maintain Courthouse Security Screening Through June 2027
A security guard with the private firm American Guard Services strikes a pose by the Fourth Street entrance to the Humboldt County Courthouse. | Photo by Ryan Burns.PREVIOUSLYThe County Could Cease Funding…