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POLL! Would You Ride This Flying Motorcycle?
For reasons unclear to anyone but itself, the YouTube algorithm today decided to serve this video of a dude and his flying motorcycle to your Lost Coast Outpost. This is a real…
Runners are Spending Hundreds of Hours Going Around the Same Arcata City Block This Month in Pursuit of Free Burritos
Pete Ciotti stands in front of the Jogg'n Shoppe. By Dezmond Remington.Pete Ciotti was hard to miss even in 6 a.m. morning gloom. I noticed the pink hoodie first…
California Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops to Get Homelessness Funds
…Newsom, the Legislature, local officials and other stakeholders likely will spend the next several months fighting about those terms, and hashing out the conditions for the $500 million in homelessness funding proposed…
California Investigates Elon Musk’s AI Company After ‘Avalanche’ of Complaints About Sexual Content
…Users on the social media platform X, which is connected to the tool, began using Grok to remove clothing in pictures of women and children. “The avalanche of reports detailing the non…
OBITUARY: Suanna Rowell (Bonhote), 1947-2026
Suanna Rowell (Bonhote)June 10, 1947-January 11, 2026 Suanna Rowell was born to Louis and Barbara Bonhote in the old St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka. She attended St. Bernard's Elementary…
POLL! Abolish ICE?
…Reform, sure." "ICE is perfect just as it is." "On the contrary — make ICE stronger."
Two Eureka Teens Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Rob a Homeless Man at Faux-Gunpoint, Police Department Says
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On January 15, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers from the Eureka Police Department (EPD) were dispatched to the area of 4th and…
This Valentine’s Day, Get Yourself Married on the Madaket or in the Library’s Majestic Humboldt Room
…This year, the Clerk-Recorder's Office will perform civil wedding ceremonies at two memorable locations.Couples have the option to exchange vows aboard the historic Madaket and experience romance on the…
Local Business Coalition Launches ‘Arcata Fire Relief Fund,’ Seeded by a $50,000 Donation From PG&E
…Without being asked, The PG&E Corporation Foundation stepped forward with a commitment of $50,000, recognizing both the urgency of the situation and the importance of acting quickly to support small…
Get Ready for an Airplane to Scream at You Saturday Afternoon
…Civil Air Patrol, via the Sheriff's Office.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Civil Air Patrol, in coordination with the Offices of Emergency Services for Humboldt and…
The Fight Over How to Pay for Medi-Cal Puts Pressure on Newsom to Raise Taxes
Advocates gather on the steps of the state Capitol in support of the Fight For Our Health Coalition, calling on leaders to address threats to health care coverage, in Sacramento, on Jan…
‘They’re Escalating’: A Q&A With Rob Bonta on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Attorney General Rob Bonta during the swearing-in ceremony for Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón in the Senate chambers at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 5, 2026. Photo by…
OBITUARY: Donald Edward Metaxas, 1937-2025
Donald Edward MetaxasDecember 1, 1937-December 31, 2025 Don was born in Fort Bragg on December 1, 1937, the third child of Harry and Carol Metaxas. When he was eight years old…
POLL! Which of the Following Initiatives Will Do the Most to Advance Eureka Community Pride?
…Cultivating community pride strengthens civic involvement, enhances quality of life, and promotes a unified vision for the future.Below are the 10 "tasks" listed as priorities for the council, community pride-wise…
The Wing Group, Whose Arcata Factory Was Vandalized By Protesters on Saturday, Acquires Kokatat in Union of Local Success Stories
A paddleboarder in Kokatat gear (left) and a rafter in a Wing Inflatables watercraft. | Images via the Wing Group.###Two of Arcata's most successful companies have joined forces, and when you…
EUREKA RESIDENTS: You Can Kill Five Minutes and Help Out a Local Kid Getting His Degree By Taking His Quick Survey on the City’s Bus System
…In it, I’m determining the factors needed to improve the bus system. With my findings, I’ll create maps and a journal article detailing the proposed improvements. If you have the…
Local Educator Colby Smart Withdraws From Campaign for Congress, Citing Time and Energy Constraints
…Jared Huffman in the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Colby Smart, deputy superintendent at the Humboldt County Office of Education, today announced his withdrawal from the race. He issued the following…
Many California Prisoners Get a Second Chance. A Declining Parole Rate Shows That’s No Guarantee
…Every so often, they advocate for the incarcerated person’s release. Other than the governor’s veto power, the commissioners’ findings are generally the last buffer against a former criminal being released…
Building Homes Is a Top Priority for California Democrats Again This Year. Voters Could Get a Say
…The proposal, Senate Bill 417, cleared the Senate Housing Committee by an 8-1 vote last week and heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee next week. Lawmakers are seeking to put the…
OBITUARY: Stephanie Farmer Witzel, 1952-2026
…Almost immediately, she became deeply involved in the local community. Beyond serving on the Boards of Directors for Dell’Arte, Friends of the Dunes and as a Deacon at Arcata Presbyterian Church…
OBITUARY: Alan Ramon Walters, 1968-2025
Alan Ramon Walters, born May 20, 1968, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 8, 2025, in Eureka, at the age of 57. His friends lovingly nicknamed him “Big Al — The original…
OBITUARY: Ona Darlene O’Neal, 1933-2026
On the first day of the new year, our beloved mother, Ona Darlene O’Neal, peacefully crossed over into heaven, reuniting with family who had gone before her. After a brief illness…
Fortuna Seniors Say Mobile Home Park Ordinance Needs Work
File photo by Andrew Goff.PREVIOUSLYFortuna Mobile Home Rent Moratorium PassesOwners of the Royal Crest Mobile Estates Ask Fortuna’s City Council to Kill the Proposed Rent Stabilization OrdinanceOwners of Royal Crest…
POLL! Grateful Dead Rhythm Guitarist Bob Weir Served Many Iconic Looks Throughout His Long and Illustrious Career. Which Was The Best Expression of Bob Weirness?
Over the weekend, some sad news for some significant portion of Humboldt oldsters: The great Bob Weir, rhythm guitarist for the Grateful Dead, passed away at the respectable age of 78. All…
TODAY in SUPES: With Federal Funding Cuts Averted for Now, Locals Resume Efforts to Develop More Supportive Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
…The announcement panicked local service providers, who said the cuts would have severe negative impacts on the roughly 70 Humboldt County households (about 80 individuals) who rely on such housing.However, the…
Eureka Man Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Person, Dog at a Homeless Encampment
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On January 11, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Eureka Police Department (EPD) Patrol and Community Safety Engagement Team (CSET) officers responded to the…
‘We Need to Stay Vigilant’: Eureka City Council Approves Anti-War Resolution Condemning U.S. Occupation of Venezuela
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###At a special meeting last night, the Eureka City Council unanimously approved an anti-war resolution condemning the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and calling…
END OF WATCH: Cheyenne, the Sequoia Park Zoo Bald Eagle, Has Passed Into Legend
…Sequoia Park Zoo.Sad news from the zoo this morning. Cheyenne, the beautiful bald eagle, has moved on to that big perch in the sky.As the zoo shares on its lively…
OBITUARY: Velma Ruth Childs, 1923-2026
…She remained active with the Mattole Valley Historical Society, the Southern Humboldt Garden Club and the Redcrest Community Grange. She was a founding member of the Weott Christian Church and was one…
OBITUARY: Sherria (Sheri) Tyler, 1950-2025
…Memorial donations may be made directly to Hospice of Humboldt in Eureka.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Sheri Tyler's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…