Lost Coast Outpost

A McKinleyville man has been arrested for allegedly murdering an ex; Governor Newsom announced that California is stockpiling abortion pills; plus, a major wind energy corporation is opening an office in Eureka. Those stories and more in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

California’s ocean salmon fishing season has been canceled forcing state officials to scramble to aid those in the industry; local environmental groups have choice language for Eureka business owners’ legal attempts to stop city housing projects; plus, your weekend events and weather in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

High Heels for Healing pumped up the Eureka crowds; Senator Mike McGuire was in town to deliver some good news; plus, some local media got April fooled! Details on that and other stories in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

St. Joe’s admits it lost an unknown number of patient samples during a car crash on Highway 36; two are arrested in Bayside for allegedly making bombs, selling drugs, and endangering a child; plus, a preview of tomorrow’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting and more in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Aid worker Jeff Woodke is back in Humboldt after over six years in captivity in Northern Africa; a SoHum man is arrested on child sexual abuse charges; plus, your weekend events and weather in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Humboldt correctional facility deputies go to great lengths to retrieve fentanyl from an inmate; Eureka’s getting a roundabout; plus, the Smith River is full of yucky stuff. Details on those stories and more in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

A handful of senators are calling for an investigation into whale deaths on both US coasts; Governor Newsom is hoping to secure federal disaster funds for our area; plus, Cal Poly Humboldt is looking into allegations its basketball coach was abusive toward players. Details on those stories and more in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

How about that wind, eh? Humboldt awoke to the realization there were fences that needed fixin'; Drug-sniffing dogs from Pelican Bay are being deployed into classrooms; plus, the Elks Lodge dished out some fabulous titles to its favored members! Details in today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Why do students prefer Arcata High to McKinleyville High? A task force has been commissioned to figure it out; The Yurok Tribe is suing the feds on behalf of salmon; Plus, winter is coming back in a big way. Details on today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

HUMBOLDT TODAY: About UNdam time, that is. We have the details as historic work on the Klamath River is set to get underway. Plus, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office make an arrest in a 2018 murder case. And California is simultaneously posting good employment numbers and lifting water restrictions. Dare we say it’s a good news day on today’s newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor? Maybe!