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OBITUARY: David Ralston, 1946-2024
LoCO Staff / Aug. 20, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Labrador, Keeper. A celebration of David’s life is planned for Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m. at the Trinidad Town Hall.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of David Ralston's loved ones. The …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Slaughterhouses of Early Humboldt County and the Rise of an Industry Fueled By Beef
R. Chalmers Crichton / Aug. 17, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
… of the Pioneer Market, plus several privately owned operators who purchased wholesale from that location. One wagon went to Klamath, another through Arcata Bottom, and others to Freshwater, Trinidad and other …
OBITUARY: Mark Stephen Boyd, 1953-2024
LoCO Staff / Aug. 17, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Humboldt State University in 1980 with a B.A. in business. Mark was incredibly intelligent and well read. He often shared about climbing through brush to get to a private spot on local beaches, like Trinidad …
OBITUARY: Paula Casillas Taizan, 1927-2024
LoCO Staff / Aug. 9, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… sleep in Eureka at age 97. She was the six child of 12 of her parents Alejandro and Trinidad Salazar.Paula lived most her entire life in the San Gabriel Valley, where she enjoyed a large extended family …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: A Eureka Boys’ Group Made the 510-Mile Walk to Portland’s Lewis & Clark Exposition in 1905 and Arrived as Heroes
Glen Nash / July 27, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
… the following pledge: Realizing that my going to Portland is dependent upon the following conditions here named, I promise:1. That I will receive, transact and obey all orders from, and allow myself …
OBITUARY: Douglas Jager, 1939-2024
LoCO Staff / July 19, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… , Humboldt State University. Doug died on June 7, 2024, at his north Trinidad home with his loving family by his side.Born in Oakland, California, on New Year’s Eve 1939, Doug boasted that he never …
Want to Run For City Council in the Fall? Now’s the Time to Get On It!
Hank Sims / July 10, 2024, 2:25 p.m. / Elections
… , Blue Lake, Trinidad – and you think you have something to offer your town’s government, this is your moment!Starting Monday, July 15, you can take out papers to run for City Council on the Nov. 5 ballot …
Remains of Humboldt Man Who Went Missing 33 Years Ago Identified with DNA Testing, Says HCSO
LoCO Staff / July 2, 2024, 1:27 p.m. / Missing
… to Houda Point (near Trinidad) for a report of human remains being found. A human mandible was recovered after a search of the area. Missing persons cases stay open until solved. A DNA sample …
Crews Extinguish Large Vegetation Fire East of Arcata
LoCO Staff / July 2, 2024, 9:40 a.m. / Fire
… Crews Extinguish Large Vegetation Fire East of Arcata AFDArcata Fire District release: On Tuesday, July 2 at 1:38 A.M., the Arcata Fire District was dispatched …
OBITUARY: Erma Hale Backman, 1941-2024
LoCO Staff / June 26, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… 2001. They lived in Trinidad. He preceded her in death on January 2011. Erma dearly loved her family and was very proud of them. She enjoyed trivia, old movies, board games and game shows, especially …
OBITUARY: Doris Jean (Maloney) Donahue, 1960-2024
LoCO Staff / June 25, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… being around her family.You could find her at Trinidad Bingo a few times a week. She so loved her BINGO and was down to go whenever and wherever. While traveling she would stop at the casinos and play …
OBITUARY: John Roger Day, 1940-2024
LoCO Staff / June 21, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… and would drive from Brookings most weekends to paddle with them out of Trinidad. He also met his current wife, Marcella, kayaking and moved to Arcata in 2010. John “Seadog” Day loved paddling out of Trinidad …
California Public Utilities Commission Expected to Reject AT&T’s Proposal to Discontinue Landline Services at This Week’s Meeting
Isabella Vanderheiden / June 19, 2024, 8 a.m. / Infrastructure
… landline services in certain areas of Humboldt County, including much of Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Rio Dell, Trinidad and smaller communities along Highway 101 and State Route 299.AT …
TODAY IN SUPES: Code Enforcement Unit Touts Successful Year of Nuisance Property, Illegal Cannabis Abatements
Isabella Vanderheiden / June 11, 2024, 4:49 p.m. / Local Government
… on Quarry Road near Trinidad. “Both of these cases are from 2012,” he continued. “It should be noted that a proposed amendment to the [tiny home] ordinance that would benefit the owners of the Quarry Road …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Remember Humboldt Bay’s Once-Mighty Shark and Flounder Fisheries? And: Can You Identify the Weird Fishes That Baffled Early White Settlers?
Alan Lufkin / June 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
… . Humboldt's shore-whaling industry of the 1800s was shortlived. Except for an 1861 report that the Crescent City Whaling Company had moved its operation to Trinidad (where it did poorly), the whaling …
Local Woman Tried to Stop Teen Bullies From Beating a Kid, but When She and Her Husband Intervened, The Kids Attacked Her Instead; APD Seeks Video Evidence
Ryan Burns / June 7, 2024, 1:05 p.m. / Crime
… /pickleball courts at Arcata's Larson Park. | Photo via the City of Arcata.###Trinidad resident Angie Harder was left with bruises, a sore back, an eye injury and a nasty headache following a violent …
‘Where the Heart Lies,’ a Short Film Based on Hunter Lewis’ Story, Will Screen at the Minor Wednesday
LoCO Staff / May 28, 2024, 10:47 a.m. / Film
… to hide the final treasure, just off Trinidad State Beach, a place he cherished since childhood. Brianna dedicated her Chapman University senior thesis project to sharing Hunter’s legacy. The two years …
County Supervisors Pass Resolution for Peace in the Middle East, With Wording Taken From the City of Arcata
Ryan Burns / May 21, 2024, 1:25 p.m. / Local Government
… willing to address them head-on. Trinidad resident John Webb, for example, said that while Humboldt may be a tiny and remote community far from the conflict, “My taxes go to buy the bombs …
(UPDATE: FOUND) Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Trinidad 12-Year-Old
LoCO Staff / May 17, 2024, 3:14 p.m. / Emergencies
… (UPDATE: FOUND) Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing Trinidad 12-Year-Old The child referenced in the original post has been found safe. In keeping with the Outpost's …
OBITUARY: Jamie Lionel Wax, 1968-2024
LoCO Staff / May 15, 2024, 7:02 a.m. / Obits
… wife Fiona, whom he missed so much every day. While most folks in Trinidad saw Jamie as a watcher of life going by, in the office with the most beautiful view on the West Coast, he was so much more. Born …
OBITUARY: Joannie Jo Berger Bomar, 1951-2024
LoCO Staff / May 14, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Community of the Trinidad Rancheria. Joannie met and married Frank Berger. They were married for many years and out of that union she had two wonderful children, Jay and Mike Berger. When her first marriage …
OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Allison, 1948-2024
LoCO Staff / May 14, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Allison, 1948-2024 Michael Joseph Allison passed away suddenly after a long illness at his home in Trinidad, surrounded by his loving wife, and two beloved …
(PHOTOS) AURORA REDUX: There’s a Good Chance the Northern Lights Will Grace Humboldt’s Skies Again Tonight
Isabella Vanderheiden / May 11, 2024, 12:58 p.m. / :) , Pictures
… solar storm filled Humboldt’s skies with dazzling, pink and purple auroras Friday night. Images of the celestial spectacle were captured all across the county, from Trinidad down to Shelter Cove.If you …
YESTERDAY IN SUPES: Board Punts Decision on TOT Funding for the Arts, Approves $4 Million for Measure Z-Funded Projects, and More
Isabella Vanderheiden / May 8, 2024, 3:49 p.m. / Local Government
… of Mattole Road.$1,100,000 for Public Works to replace three pieces of heavy equipment.$197,901 for the City of Fortuna to reinstate its school resource office.$188,324 for the Sheriff’s Office to continue …
First They Closed College, Now They Close College COVE?!? Yes, But Only For Two Weeks and to Perform Much-Needed Repairs, State Parks Says
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2024, 10:07 a.m. / News
… : In the interest of public safety and resource protection, College Cove in Trinidad State Beach will be closed to access and use on May 15th-22nd and May 29th-June 5th. This closure …
[UPDATED] Coastal Commission Approves Humboldt Bay Seawater Intake System Upgrades Needed for Nordic Aquafarms Project
Ryan Burns / May 7, 2024, 3:24 p.m. / Environment , Government
… Director of Development Rob Holmlund explained that while nearly 12 million gallons per day may sound like a lot of water, it represents just a tiny fraction — roughly 1/6,000th — of the 20 billion gallons …
… Amy Dutschke executed the Grant Deed and Acceptance of Conveyance during a formal signing event at the Trinidad Harbor Seascape Restaurant on May 1, 2024. The signing event attended by the Trinidad …
OBITUARY: Anthony David Maillelle Painter, 1988-2024
LoCO Staff / May 2, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… of Fairbanks, Alaska. A viewing to say goodbye will be held at Paul’s Chapel on May 6, 2024 at 10 o’clock. Directly after will be a burial ceremony for Anthony at the Trinidad Cemetery. Pallbearers: Pride …
OBITUARY: George ‘Jim’ Habib, 1945-2024
LoCO Staff / April 26, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… will be held July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Trinidad Town Hall after the scattering of Jim’s ashes at sea. This will be a time for family and friends to honor, share stories and celebrate the legend of Jim Habib …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Studying and Not Studying at Humboldt State During the Second World War, When Young Women Made Up Most All of the Student Body
Naida Olsen Gipson / April 13, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
… celebrated my seventeenth birthday less than a month before he died. One would think that with a war on. 1 would have been independent and worldly, but that was not the case. I missed my father and worried …