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‘We Will Not Stop Feeding People’: The Cofounder of Humboldt Soup’s On Reflects on Two Years of Serving Hot Meals to Arcata’s Unhoused Residents
Over the past two years, volunteers with the local nonprofit Humboldt Soup's On have served tens of thousand of meals to unhoused Arcata residents, serving up food seven days per week…
(UPDATE) Did You Buy This Infant Formula at Target? Don’t Give it to Your Baby and Read This Now
…The cans were sold in early November, prior to the recall for Infant Botulism on Nov. 8. No other stores in Humboldt County received shipments of the recalled lots. If you have…
POLL! Do You Get Veterans' Day Off Work?
…Will your employer — yourself, if you're self-employed — allow you to honor our nation's service members by taking a non-working day to bask in the glory that is America…
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Convicted Felon With Sawed-Off Shotgun, Editorializes About the State of California’s Criminal Justice System
…in Loleta observed a vehicle parked partially obstructing the roadway. The vehicle’s engine was running, and a male and female were observed inside. The deputy contacted the occupants and identified the…
Eureka Man Arrested for Strong-Arm Robbery of Passenger in His Car, Police Say
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On November 7, 2025 at approximately 9:48 p.m., Eureka Police Department Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of G Street for a…
Shutdown-Induced Lapse in Telehealth Services Leaves Local Medicare Patients With Fewer Options for Care, Forcing Some to Skip Appointments
…If the deal moves ahead, it is still unlikely that the government would reopen before Wednesday, according to The New York Times. However, even if the government reopens in the coming days…
PRAYERS UP! The Lord is Thinking About Sending Ferndale Pastor Tyrel Bramwell to Wyoming
…Mark’s Pastor, Pride Marchers Meet Face-to-Face Before Ferndale’s First Pride DemonstrationFor Black History Month, Ferndale Reverend Calls BLM ‘Evil’ and Says the Movement is ‘Built on Sin’Ferndale…
SMOKE ALL OVER! The Forestry Companies are Doing Prescribed Burns in the North and in the South This Week
…From the Humboldt Redwood Company: The Humboldt Redwood Company expects to conduct prescribed burning north of the McCann area on Monday, November 10th. Smoke will be visible from Dyerville Loop road. The…
Body Found at Mad River Beach Saturday Identified as Missing McKinleyville Man
PREVIOUSLY:Sheriff’s Office Asks for Public’s Help to Locate Missing McKinleyville Man###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: On Nov. 8, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p…
Local Educator Colby Smart Announces Independent Campaign for Congress in California’s New Second District; Will Challenge Jared Huffman on Next Year’s Ballot
Photo via the campaign website.Press release from the Colby Smart campaign: Colby Smart, an educator, community leader, and lifelong advocate for rural and coastal Northern California, today announced his candidacy for…
Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo Announces Re-Election Bid
…Natalie shared several examples of recent positive accomplishments and her passion for serving the community at the local government level, especially in this moment. She thanked the many fellow community leaders present…
OBITUARY: G. Grant O’Neill, 1943–2025
…Grant grew up in Marin County until age nine, when the family moved to Eureka, where he spent the rest of his life. He loved the outdoors and the beauty of Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Joe Murguia, 1991-2025
…His memory will forever be woven into the fabric of our hearts, and the impact he made will continue to resonate through the lives he touched.###The obituary above was submitted on…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Tell FERC That Eel River Dams Gotta Go!
…Taking down the Eel River dams is the single most important step toward recovering the river’s once-abundant salmon, steelhead, and lamprey runs. Supported by Tribes, fishers, recreationists, and conservation groups…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: From Troublemaking Eureka Scamp to West Point Cadet to Leader in the Fight Against Pancho Villa — One Eureka Veteran’s Life In and Out of the Service
Thomas Monroe second from left, is shown with fellow officers in 1914 at' Camp Cotton, El Paso, Texas, where men and materials were assembled under General Pershing for the campaign against Pancho…
OBITUARY: Evo Frank Fanucchi, 1920-2025
…There will be a gathering at the Elks Lodge from 1 to 3 p.m. on November 16 for an Honor Guard Ceremony.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Evo…
OBITUARY: Emily Becker (Peterson), 1974-2025
…Given to her at the age of eight, Cricket became Emily’s lifelong best friend and partner. Together they competed throughout Humboldt County, ultimately winning the California State Horsemen’s Association (CSHA…
OBITUARY: Wai Yan Leamon, 1977-2025
…A private family graveside service is pending.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Wai Yan Leamon's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at…
POLL! What Does the Temperature Have to Be Outside to Warrant a Fire Inside?
…The weather shift the last couple weeks has left little doubt that the last remnants of our lingering summer have dissipated. For those of you with fireplaces or wood stoves in your…
Convicted Felon Arrested in McKinleyville After Attempting to Toss Illegal Firearms Into Bushes While Evading Deputy, Says HCSO
…During this time, the subject reached into his pockets and discarded items in the bushes and onto the ground.Deputies detained the subject, who was identified as Aaron Thomas Bjorkstrand, 42 years…
CalFresh Recipients are Starting to Receive Their November Benefits, County Says, Though the Situation is Still a Bit Up in the Air
Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:After delays and many unknowns during the federal government shutdown, CalFresh recipients started receiving their November benefits on Thursday, Nov…
Scammers are Trying to Scam People Who Have Applied for County Planning or Building Permits, Sheriff’s Office Warns
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Planning & Building Department has recently received several reports of an email scam targeting our community. In this scam fraudulent emails…
California Lawmakers Found Money for These Pet Projects Even as They Slashed the Budget
Assemblymembers gather during a floor session the state Capitol in Sacramento on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their…
What Veto Drama and a Texas Trip Tell Us About a Potential Shift in California’s Homelessness Strategy
…2 — the day after Newsom’s veto. “I think it’s a terrible bureaucratic failure,” Haney said of the lack of communication. Having the state and the Legislature work together, rather than…
OBITUARY: Susan Lee Wilson, 1946-2025
…It includes everything she loved about the movies she watched: romance, dance, music, science, and a dash of the supernatural. One could say that all the things she loved about the movies…
OBITUARY: Helny Maria Younger, 1926-2025
…One of the young girls in the family was Mom’s best friend and died from the disease, as did the rest of the family eventually. Her father Karl got her out…
POLL! Does Recent Turmoil at US Airports Make You More Nervous About Flying?
…Has all that turbulence in the headlines made you more uneasy about taking to the skies? "No. Flight delays and cancellations are not a new thing. Air travel is still the fastest…
Hey, Are There Any Land Trusts or Something Along Those Lines That Would Want to Own the Old Sun Valley Floral Farms Land? Anyone? Because the Seller’s Agent Would Really Like to Talk With You
Hey, Are There Any Land Trusts or Something Along Those Lines That Would Want to Own the Old Sun Valley Floral Farms Land? Anyone? Because the Seller's Agent Would Really Like…
After Lots of Pushback, Arcata City Council Decides to Keep Zoom Public Comments
…last night as dozens of residents showed up to complain about proposed changes to the city’s rules on addressing the council. City staff recommended that the council alter the City Officials…
Bushnell Was Urged to Step Down as Board Chair Months Before Being Forced to Do So
Humboldt County Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell. | County of Humboldt.PREVIOUSLYFollowing Misconduct Complaint, Supervisor Bushnell Hires Private Attorney to Challenge the County’s Investigation ProcessHumboldt County Supervisors May Remove Bushnell as Chair…