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Lawmakers Send Newsom a High-Stakes Energy Overhaul Tied to Wildfires, Utilities and Oil
…The package of legislation now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. Newsom and his allies, who negotiated the package in the final days of the legislative session, said the…
PASTOR BETHANY: Our Fight is Not Against Each Other
…I bet you can sense it as well—everyone holding a collective breath, wondering the consequence of the assassination, the violent and disgusting murder of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What Will Humboldt County’s New ‘Dark Skies’ Ordinance Accomplish?
…Stable Diffusion.Humboldt County just took a big step towards protecting our night sky! In August, the Board of Supervisors approved the Inland Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, regulating outdoor lights to limit light…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Lessons Learned and Pies Eaten During a Lifetime of Huckleberry Picking
Vaccinium ovatum, the California huckleberry. Photo: James Gaither, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)###This is what Webster's Dictionary says about "huckleberry": "1. Any of a genus (Gaylussacia) of plants…
OBITUARY: Ellis Eugene Cleaver, 1942-2025
…In 2018, he was recognized as the Fire Citizen of the Year by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department — an honor that spoke to the countless quiet contributions he made to his community…
OBITUARY: Judy Ann Cole, 1947-2025
…Our family would like to thank Hospice of Humboldt and especially the nurses and staff at the Ida Emmerson Hospice House for the amazing care that Judy received there as well as…
Humboldt County Democrats, Republicans Issue Statements on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Press release from the Humboldt County Republican Party:One of the basic principle that underlies the American spirit is the freedom to speak our mind and state our beliefs without fear of…
POLL! How Many of the Following 22 Alleged Humboldt Mammals Have You Seen in the Wild?
LoCO saw a fox run across the road the other day and the sight brought us a brief moment of joy. It had been a bit since we'd seen one of…
In Last-Minute Scramble, California Lawmakers Fail to Deliver Promised Environmental Reform
…The stifled effort contrasts how quickly California’s top Democrats scaled back the environmental rules in June. The governor at the time threatened to reject the state budget if the deal did…
A Big New Parking Lot in the Bottoms? Cal Poly Humboldt Hopes to Ease its Parking Woes By Building 200+ New Spaces Across Town
###Parking near Cal Poly Humboldt has become an even bigger headache for students since the newly built Hinarr Hu Moulik dorms welcomed more than 500 residents at the start of the fall…
OBITUARY: Ayla Lynn Ramsey, 1987-2025
…Ayla spent the last several years volunteering for security at Reggae on the River, Kate Wolf and the Arcata Oyster Festival which was her last volunteer job in June of this year…
OBITUARY: Lynette Matyshock, 1942-2025
Lynette Matyshock passed away early in the morning of August 21, 2025, eleven days shy of her 82nd birthday.She had spent the day before visiting with Linda Sovndal, who had driven…
POLL! Have You Posted on Social Media in the Last 24 Hours?
It's been a busy couple of days on the socials, for reasons we don't feel a need to get into. Have you entered the fray? "Yes, I've either posted…
HOT FRESH ROAD: Caltrans Paves Hwy. 36 With Goal of Reopening Slide-Damaged Route to Two-Way Traffic Next Month
Photos via Caltrans.From the California Department of Transportation District 1 Office:FRESH PAVEMENT IN ROUTE 36 SLIDE RESPONSE: Crews have been conducting paving today as we continue to build a temporary…
Hey, Local Government Watchdogs! The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury is Looking for Alternate Jurors to Serve in Its Current Term
…Although the term has already begun and the members are empaneled, if and when vacancies occur during the term of service alternates will be needed. The Humboldt Superior Court empanels 19 citizens…
Weed Tax Hike Repealed: California Legislature Passes AB 564, Which Will Bring the Cannabis Excise Tax Rate Back Down to 15 Percent Once Gov. Newsom Signs It Into Law
…From that point forward, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) will decide every other year whether or not to increase the rate with the eventual goal of recouping the revenue lost…
Do You Vote in Yurok Tribal Elections? You Might Want to Check Out the Candidate Forum for Tribal Chair in McKinleyville Next Week
…This forum is open to the public, and especially relevant to Yurok tribal members who will have the power to vote. However, it is important to all community members as this decision…
Newsom Strikes Climate Deal Extending California Cap and Trade, Boosting Oil Production
…The business community, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the powerful Western States Petroleum Association, strongly opposed the changes even before the final wording was released, staging an all-out lobbying…
Newsom’s Bid to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Stalls Again
A “No Tunnel” sign opposed to the Delta Tunnel in Hood, on Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their…
OBITUARY: Derek Russell, 1987-2025
…He immediately found a home there, hanging out and working at the shop over the years, and being a counselor at the local skate camp. After taking over, Derek poured his heart…
OBITUARY: Donley Brian Powell, 1972-2025
…He loved the outdoors and especially being near the water, whether fishing in a stream, sitting by a river, or spending time at the lake. His greatest joy, however, was found in…
OBITUARY: Reafala Julia (Loretta) Sorensen, 1933-2025
Our dear Reafala Julia (Loretta) Sorenson passed away on August 28, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born on the first day of spring March 20,1933 in Seattle to…
(UPDATE) Prominent Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed During Event in Utah
…Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer and the head of Turning Point USA, one of the country's highest-profile right-wing youth activist organizations, was shot in the neck on Wednesday while…
Interim Cal Poly Humboldt President Michael Spagna Thanks Campus Community and Welcomes His Successor
…Spagna sent the following message to the campus community this morning following the announcement that Richard A. Carvajal has been hired to fill the permanent position, starting in January: SpagnaHello Lumberjacks,This…
Meet Cal Poly Humboldt’s Next President, Richard A. Carvajal, Who Grew Up Here
Carvajal. | Photo via CSU.Press release from Cal Poly Humboldt:The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Richard A. Carvajal as president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Carvajal…
Seven Years After California’s Deadliest Fire, Schools — and Kids — Are Still Recovering
…It would never be the same. Casey Taylor, Achieve Charter School superintendent, described the first few months after the fire as the “hero phase,” where the community pulled together and vowed to…
POLL! Are You Planning to Go See 'One Battle After Another' When It's Finally Released This Month?
…After the way Leo acted at the Carriage House??!?" Some movie bros attend a One Battle After Another premiere in Los Angeles on Monday and pose with a pay phone similar to…
Trump Administration Slams Eel River Dam Removal Plan, But Huffman is Confident the Project Can’t Be Stopped
…In a statement emailed to the Outpost, PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno said the motives for this were purely financial."The reason PG&E is seeking to decommission the Potter Valley Project…
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Says Bear Shot Last Week in the Ridgewood Area Was Euthanized by Police Officers
…Submitted.###PREVIOUSLY:Cal Fish and Wildlife Investigating Alleged Shooting Death of a Mama Bear and Cub Near Eureka### Press release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife: The California Department of Fish…
Special Meeting on the Future of Arcata Fire May Finally Happen Tomorrow
…Dezmond Remington.Back at the end of July, the City of Arcata and the board of the Arcata Fire District planned a special meeting to talk about the results of a study…