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(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…
CRAB ON! Humboldt’s Commercial Crab Fishery is Finally Set to Open Next Week
…CDFW.From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife:The Director has declared that the last closed area of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in Humboldt County [southern boundary of the Reading…
Investigation Finds No Evidence of Foul Play in January 2 Arcata Fire; Cause Remains Undetermined
…The headline to this post initially misidentified the fire in question, referring to a more recent and less devastating warehouse fire in Arcata. The Outpost regrets the error. ### Photo by Garth Epling…
[UPDATE: There is a GoFundMe] ‘This Loss is Profound’: Weott’s Agnes J. Johnson Charter School Slated for Closure Amid Ongoing Financial Crisis, Declining Enrollment
…At the Board meeting held last night, no formal action was taken to close the school. However, the Board did approve moving forward with the creation of a plan to wind down…
Local Central Labor Council Calls for Solidarity With Minnesota on Its ‘Day of Truth’
Press release from the Humboldt & Del Norte Labor Council: The Humboldt & Del Norte Central Labor Council affirms our solidarity with working people and families of Minneapolis and across Minnesota who are standing…
The Local Chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is Closing
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast (BBBSNC) announces, with deep gratitude and heavy hearts, that following careful deliberation, the…
Newsom Wants $200M for EV Rebates. Experts Say It’s Not Enough to Fix California’s Slump
Andy Vo unplugs his Nissan Leaf at a rapid charge station at the Emeryville Public Market on July 5, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters###This story was originally published by…
OBITUARY: Kaelyn (Kale) Starshine Jones-Rios, 2004-2026
…She found peace in the warmth of the sun at the river, the ocean breeze, stargazing with loved ones, searching for agates and rocks in the sand, and wandering through misty redwood…
OBITUARY: Julie Ann Baldy McKinnon, 1946-2026
…Julie was a direct descendant of the Main House of the Hoopa High Dances and took pride in her role as a camp cook, where she was especially known for her pies…
OBITUARY: Randall Galen Sheesley Sr., 1960-2025
…Everyone always looked forward to his pumpkin bread around the holidays and his BBQ in the summer. He loved taking care of his home and could really fix anything! Randy cherished spending…
KEET-TV Warns Locals About Scam Texts Claiming PBS or Public Broadcasting are Shutting Down and Requesting Donations
File photo of the KEET-TV studio by Andrew Goff.Press release from KEET:We at KEET PBS want to make you aware of a scam text message that some area residents…
Arcata City Council Adopts Resolution Opposing Offshore Oil Drilling
…The resolution emphasizes the city’s traditional commitment to the environment and its protection, and the dangers offshore oil drilling presents to marine life and ecosystems. The resolution will be sent to…
Humboldt’s Civil Grand Jury Explains Why it May or May Not Grant County Supervisors’ Request to Review Its Code of Conduct and Make Recommendations
…Prior to publishing, each report is sent to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Once the Judge has signed it, the report will be released to the public and published on…
Enviro Group Cries Foul as Caltrans Removes a Few Small Trees in Richardson Grove; Agency Says Construction on Long-Delayed Improvement Project Will Start in Spring
A semi truck navigates the curves through Richardson Grove State Park. | Photo via Caltrans.###We're nearly two decades into the pitched legal battle over a proposed highway realignment project through Richardson…
Arcata City Council Tackles Sea Level Rise at the Marsh, and Also Bumps Up the Number of Bicycle Ride-Share Stations
Tandem Mobility bicycles at the bikeshare station outside Sorrel Place in Arcata. Photo courtesy of Tandem Mobility.A short Arcata City Council meeting last night was highlighted by a presentation on combating…
HEADS UP: Expect Delays on Henderson Street in Eureka Today and Tomorrow; That Thing’s Getting Repaved
Henderson Street, looking east from I Street. | Google.Press release from the City of Eureka: The City of Eureka will be performing Road Construction work at the above locations in Eureka beginning…