Andrew Goff

3 weeks ago | lostcoastoutpost.com | Andrew Goff

PREVIOUSLY: Highway 36 Closed East of CarlottaCaltrans release:An employee of a contractor working on a Caltrans emergency project was killed during an active slide on Saturday morning, along Route 36 east of Swimmer’s Delight. We extend our sincere condolences to the worker’s family and friends and all who knew and worked with him. This tragic incident, occurring shortly after our workers’ memorial service, serves as a reminder of the risks associated with our work on state highways.

1 month ago | lostcoastoutpost.com | Andrew Goff

If you’re in the mood for a little scenic drive, you might consider a pilgrimage of sorts down to Southern Humboldt this weekend since it’s the last time you’ll be able to cross under the iconic green steel beams of the Honeydew Bridge. Earlier today, Humboldt County’s Department of  Public Works posted the nostalgia-inducing clip above and note that bridge replacement begins this coming Monday, May 12.

1 month ago | lostcoastoutpost.com | Andrew Goff

(AUDIO) Food For People on KSLGIn an interview this week with KSLG’s Dale Cooper, Food For People’s David Reed estimated that the beloved Humboldt County nonprofit now provides food to around 21,000 locals, constituting roughly 15 percent of Humboldt County’s population. Needless to say, it’s a rough time out there for a lot of people, so your food donations are very appreciated. And hey, Food For People is going to make donating food extra easy for you this week.

2 months ago | lostcoastoutpost.com | Andrew Goff

Highway 36 update from Caltrans:36 OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE: Route 36 has OPENED east of Swimmer’s Delight in Humboldt County as we respond to a slide. Travelers should expect delays as we still have a lot of work to do. PLAN AHEAD: On Friday, this location will be OPEN until 9 a.m. Then traffic will be held for 2-hour stretches, with traffic allowed through at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and then OPEN after 5 p.m. for the rest of the evening.

2 months ago | lostcoastoutpost.com | Andrew Goff

Above: Today the Sequoia Park Zoo released some cute video of Ishŭng that didn’t have any audio. So we added some. Y’all have been very patient. Now it is time. Earlier today the Sequoia Park Zoo announced that Ishŭng — their new, photogenic black bear — has completed her quarantine and is ready for her closeup. Today she is exploring her new digs and negotiating cohabitating terms with new roomie Tule.