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Local Law Enforcement Agencies Are Instituting the ‘Blue Envelope Program’ to Improve Communication With Neurodivergent People, and There’s a Big Event at the Wharfinger Today to Kick it Off
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: The Eureka Police Department, in collaboration with the Redwood Coast Regional Center, is proud to host a regional Blue Envelope Program event designed to improve…
Billionaire Activist Tom Steyer Joins Race to Succeed Newsom as California Governor
…Sign up for their newsletters. ### Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist and businessman who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020, is the latest Democrat to jump into California’s crowded gubernatorial field…
OBITUARY: Paul ‘Jason’ Pacheco, 1977-2025
…He loved the energy of live music and made many friends along the way, working shows for legendary artists such as The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, and at Bonnaroo. It was a…
OBITUARY: Gordon Schatz, 1943-2025
…Shortly after receiving this honor, the Schatz family donated the tree farm to Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation. Gordon continued working as resident manager of the tree farm until his passing…
OBITUARY: Mark ‘Sparky’ S. Hensley, 1954-2025
…In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Mark’s memory.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Mark Hensley's…
HUD Policy Changes May Force 70+ Humboldt People into Homelessness — But Maybe Not for Several Years
…Courtesy of AHP.The Outpost reported some dire predictions last week for people dependent on the federal Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care funding. Although the outlook is grim…
POLL! We Gotta Call the 'Indianola Undercrossing' Something Snappier, Right?
If you haven't yet cruised over the freshly opened Indianola Undercrossing —Humboldt’s latest bayside, government-funded joyride — you soon will. But after saying and typing out “Indianola Undercrossing” roughly 78…
TODAY IN SUPES: Board Selects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026, Homeless Rights Advocates Raise Alarm Over Federal Funding Cuts
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors made quick work of its agenda this morning, wrapping up the public portion of the meeting…
New Liability Waiver at Humboldt County Animal Shelter Leaves Volunteers Feeling Hung Out to Dry
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is located north of McKinleyville, next to the county airport. | Photos courtesy Mara Segal.###The county government recently started requiring volunteers at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter…
Cal State Wants to Offer Bigger Raises to Campus Presidents While Cutting Elsewhere
…Committee members will discuss the matter and decide on whether to advance the idea during a scheduled vote before noon. The full board will vote on the measure in the afternoon. The…
(VIDEO) NEW UNDERCROSSING DAY! Here’s What Humboldt Bay Looks Like From 18 Feet Higher Up
…Two and a half years after Humboldt officials posed with those goofy golden shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-planned Indianola Undercrossing, LoCO finally got to live the dream: cruising…
Returning to Our Roots: Sacred Groves to Bring ‘Green’ Burials to Tree-Based Cemetery in Kneeland Hills
…The only issue raised by commissioners was about the proposed depth of the graves, which was set at 18 inches, the minimum depth required by state law. Speaking at the Nov. 6…
OBITUARY: Dr. Lois Anne Cook, 1949-2025
…Her commitment to public health led her to serve as a Fellow in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control from 1985 to 1987, where she focused…
OBITUARY: Richard Wilmer McDowell, 1937-2025
…He was an avid ukelele player and taught ukelele classes at the Fortuna Senior Center. He also emceed the Fortuna Senior Center “Open Mic” events for five years. He was a birder…
OBITUARY: William C. Landergen, Sr., 1939-2025
…In 1957 he joined the Navy and returned to Fortuna in 1959 to marry his “Miss Ornery” Marilyn Mastel. Bill and Marilyn were married for 60 years at the time of her…
OBITUARY: Jackie Lea Glenn, 1931-2025
…Sisterhood, the Sequoia Humane Society, or the Humboldt Senior Resource Center Meals on Wheels program.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jackie Lea Glenn's loved ones. The Lost Coast…
POLL! Should Giant Images of Unborn Fetuses Be Allowed in Ferndale's Christmas Tractor Parade?
…Can we have them? It seems increasingly difficult!Last week, the official Facebook page for the annual Ferndale Lighted Tractor Parade featured a statement aiming to dispel rumors that this year's…
The Flood-Prone Places Are Flooded Again. Don’t Drive Through Them!
…Say the good folks at the Sheriff's Office:This driver got stuck on a flooded roadway without cell phone service on Elk River Road earlier today. Thanks to a passerby calling…
After a Standoff in Carlotta, Deputies Arrest Man Who Allegedly Assaulted His 70-Year-Old Mom
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov.16, 2025, at approximately 12:33 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 7300…
THIS WEEK IN SUPES: Board to Finalize Seattle Flight Deal With Alaska Airlines, New Rules for Cannabis Microbusinesses, and More!
…The county will put up $400,000 in matching funds, according to the staff report. The agenda item, which appears on the consent calendar, asks the board to approve a two-year…
Kneeland’s Backcountry Press Wins Prestigious Prize at the National Outdoor Book Awards
Matt Ritter (L) and Michael Kauffmann (R) visit the world’s largest juniper in the Sierra Nevada, California. Photo by Joe Johnston/University Photographer/Cal Poly 7-8-25.###Backcountry Press is…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Poultrymen! Back in the Day There Were Plenty of People Who Made Their Scratch Off Half-Wild Turkeys and Chicken Farms
…In the absence of money, the barter system of exchanging eggs for merchandise was followed in the most primitive time of the development of the county. With the development of shipping agricultural…
‘They’re Killing People’: HUD Announces Funding Changes to Homeless Services, Sparking Chaos Locally
…In Humboldt, the CoC funds many local programs for housing for the homeless, including the AHP and the Humboldt Area Foundation. [CORRECTION: A spokesperson for the Humboldt Area Foundation lets us know…
District Attorney Review Exonerates Police Officers’ Fatal Shooting of a Man Who Slashed Two Children’s Throats in Early 2024
…Additionally, the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office, Humboldt County CAST, Child Welfare Services, and the California Department of Justice- Bureau of Forensic Services, contributed to the investigation.The following summarizes the facts…
POLL! Which Humboldt City Has the Best Seal/Logo?
…We are empowering you, our judgmental readers, to assess the aesthetic leanings of Humboldt County's seven incorporated cities and ultimately choose which one rocks the best city seal! This is fun…
Rejoice! The Restrooms in Redwood Park Are Open Again
…The increase in park use, especially among families with young children, highlighted the need for indoor restroom facilities. Since the playground renovation was completed, both the Arcata City Council and the Parks…
Klamath River Youngsters Who Recently Paddled the Un-Dammed Waterway Head to Brazil for COP 30 Climate Change Conference
Ruby Williams and the Rios to River team arrive at COP30 in Brazil. | Photos via Rios to Rivers.PREVIOUSLYIndigenous Kids Are Kayaking the Entire Length of the Klamath River For the First…
Emergency Food Drive Helps Feed Over 800 Households Impacted by Delayed SNAP Benefits, Says Food for People
…The distribution for central Humboldt County took place at the College of the Redwoods campus, with a drive-thru event in the main parking lot. A second emergency distribution was held the…
The EPD Says It Broke Up a String of Vehicle Thefts, All Involving Kias, Early Yesterday Morning
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On November 13, 2025, at approximately 4:54 a.m., Eureka Police Department Patrol Officers responded to the 2900 block of G Street for a…
That Big FBI Raid in Hoopa Yesterday? That Was a Child Pornography Investigation, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On November 13, 2025, detectives from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division, and officers from the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police…