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Half a Million Young Californians Aren’t in School or Work. Most Are Men
…The car was slowing down, even though his foot was still on the gas. He pulled over to the breakdown lane and watched steam pour from the hood. By the time he…
OBITUARY: Anthony Oliver (‘Olie’) Knox, 1965-2025
Anthony Oliver Knox ("Olie")May 9, 1965 – October 7, 2025 Anthony Oliver Knox, affectionately known as “Olie,” passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the Hospice House in Eureka, surrounded by…
OBITUARY: Nancy Mary ‘Noni’ Kurtz, 1928-2025
Nancy Mary "Noni" Kurtz (née DePucci) March 26, 1928 – October 20, 2025 Nancy Mary “Noni” Kurtz passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Eureka at the age of 97. Born on…
WEED TAX NIXED: Humboldt County Supervisors Zero Out Measure S, Citing Industry Woes
Longtime Humboldt County cannabis farmers Tom and Karen Hessler, who were once featured on CNBC, address the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. | Screenshot.###Humboldt's commercial cannabis farmers will never again have…
POLL! Have You Been (Or Are You About to Be) Affected by the Government Shutdown?
…1, tens of millions of Americans — including an estimated 30,000 people here in Humboldt — are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits, the latest effect of the ongoing federal…
California Highway Patrol Will be Maximally Patrolling the Roads for DUI Drivers on Halloween Night
Press release from the California Highway Patrol: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, October 31, through 6 a.m…
Celebration Marks Completion of Tributary Restoration at Key Klamath River Sites
Heavy machinery was utilized at Jenny Creek to place boulders and trees to slow the water and add habitat complexity for fish and insects.Press release from Resource Environmental Solutions:Hornbrook, CA…
OBITUARY: Viva ‘Vi’ Campbell, 1948-2025
…at the Hoopa Cemetery. The reception will be at the Hoopa Fire Department (immediately following the service). The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and staff of…
OBITUARY: Darlene Genevieve Marshall, 1937-2025
Born on May 27, 1937, Darlene was the first child born to Ernest and Rosalind Marshall. She passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved…
OBITUARY: Bruce Parker, DDS, 1936-2025
…He was an active member of the Fortuna Seventh Day Adventist church, volunteering many hours at the church and school. Several of his years were spent as school board chairman at Fortuna…
OBITUARY: Debra Ann (Skillman) Bryant, 1954-2025
…There will be a celebration of life on November 2, 2025 at the Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St., Eureka, from 2 to 4 p.m.###The obituary above was submitted…
Only Half of Arcata Residents Think City Is Heading in the Right Direction, Survey Says
PREVIOUSLYTired of Hearing Only a Few Viewpoints, Arcata is Considering Contracting With Survey CompanyBarely half of Arcata residents and workers think the city is headed in the right direction, according to a…
POLL! What Will You Dress as For Humboldt Halloween?
…Then, for fun, maybe we can try all dressing up as the same thing this year. We'll talk about it fondly for the rest of our lives! Big fun! Vote! "Oh…
Annual Old Town Gazebo ‘Day of the Dead’ Event Cancelled
…2, but now organizers have announced that it's not happening, citing fears over the targeting of their community. From their post announcing the event's cancelation: With a heavy heart, we…
Following Misconduct Complaint, Supervisor Bushnell Hires Private Attorney to Challenge the County’s Investigation Process
Humboldt County Second District Supervisor and Board Chair Michelle Bushnell. | Screenshot from a meeting video.###Michelle Bushnell, Humboldt County’s Second District supervisor and the current chair of the Board of Supervisors…
THIS WEEK IN SUPES: What’s Next for Measure S? Humboldt Supervisors to Consider Repealing, Replacing the Cannabis Cultivation Tax
Outpost file photo.###Nearly three years after the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors temporarily suspended Measure S taxes for financially struggling cannabis growers, the board will consider a proposal to repeal and…
California Latinos Take Pride in Casting Ballots in Person. ICE at Polls Could Deter That
Voters cast their ballots at the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters office in Sacramento on June 7, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign…
(UPDATE: FOUND!) Officials Searching For 17-Year-Old Believed to Be in Arcata Community Forest
…The Arcata Police Department says the missing juvenile has been found safe. In keeping with the Outpost's policy on missing kids, the previous post and identifying details have been deleted.
TO YOUR WEALTH: Nike Investing, From ‘Just Do It’ to ‘Why Do It’
“Why?” is the perennial question. From philosophers to theologians to conversations between children and their parents, and now to the next generation of athletes, that deeply human question is being asked. Recently…
LoCO SPORTS! A Humboldt Homegrown Youth Rafting Team Just Hosted the Whitewater National Championships, and After Winning Some Big Races They’re Looking to the Future
Humboldt’s very own Redwood Rafters at USA Whitewater Nationals on the Trinity River in September. Left to Right: Coach Abby, Jameson Wolf, Zade Hatton, Zane Garwood, Miles Frederickson, Ava Wood, Alia…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Northern Humboldt Indians
On this week's EcoNews Report, historian Jerry Rohde joins the show to discuss his new book, Northern Humboldt Indians, which you can download as an e-version here. In his book…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Who Were the Mawenoks? Remembering Humboldt’s Lost Native American Tribe, Whose Territory Was Along Mad River From Blue Lake to Iaqua
…The flat on the inside of the bend contained what was described as “one of the largest rancherias in the whole Mad river valley.” The Mawenok name for the village was probably…
OBITUARY: Nancy Yvonne Detrick, 1951-2025
…The family would like to extend a thank you to Deena Johnson and the Heart of the Redwoods Hospice for your support and help during the final weeks of Voncie's life…
OBITUARY: Christine Ann Patton, 1950-2025
…She was the beloved wife of Tim Patton for 52 years. Chris was one of five siblings. Daughter of the late Robert and Ora Neal. Her early years were spent growing up…
Arcata to Develop Criteria for Evaluating Potential Sister Cities
…In the years since, the main form of cultural exchange between Camoapa and Arcata has been the annual I Street Block party, which raises money for projects in Camoapa. Camoapans sometimes visit…
It Looks Like There’s a Creeper Stalking Out Eureka High Girls on Snapchat, Police Department Warns Parents
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On October 21, 2025, the Eureka Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) was made aware of a potential stalking and online baiting incident involving…
VIDEO POLL! Safety Meeting: Should This Boat Be Doing This?
Is this OK?A piece of maybe dramatic video shot at the Humboldt Bay harbor entrance has been making the social media rounds and inspiring commentary this week. In the clip, an…
Judge Rules Against Nonprofit, Says Humboldt County Has Discretion in Managing Groundwater Extraction in the Lower Eel River Valley
Agricultural land in the fertile Eel River Valley gets irrigated during dry months via wells that draw from the alluvial aquifer. | File photo by Andrew Goff.PREVIOUSLYLawsuit Could Force Humboldt County to…
‘Unhealthy Levels’ of Domoic Acid Delay Start of Recreational Dungeness Crab Season in Northern California; Commercial Season Slated to Begin ‘Around the New Year’
…During the mid-December Risk Assessment, the CDFW Director will evaluate all available data, including a recommendation from the Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group to determine whether the commercial fishery can…
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $6K in Merchandise From Bayshore Mall Businesses, Says EPD
###Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On October 23, 2025 at approximately 8:50 a.m., a Eureka Police Department (EPD) Community Service Officer (CSO) was dispatched to the Bayshore Mall…