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Schools That Are Closed in Humboldt County
…As of 5:30 a.m., due to a power outage, all the schools in Miranda will be closed today. This includes South Fork High School, Miranda Junior High and Osprey Learning…
Extreme Weather Shelter Opened in SoHum
An Extreme Weather Shelter has opened in Southern Humboldt at the Garberville Veterans Hall. According to Debra Carey, an activist, there are over 20 people and about 10 dogs at the shelter…
Van Duzen and Parts of Eel Now Predicted to Flood Tonight or Early Tomorrow
…The Sheriff is requesting that people move away from the low-lying areas near those places, as well as the low-lying areas along Highway 101 in the southern parts of the…
(AUDIO) Summing Up Today’s Storm and Previewing Tomorrow’s Flooding
…Another storm system is moving in and will reintinsify the weather, bringing yet more rain and wind. Another river forecast is due at 9 p.m. tonight. "The south fork at Miranda…
Images of Rainageddon (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
…We're just gonna start posting the best ones here. Reader Teri Ohlsson sends in this image of the new river that has formed in front of Honest Engine in Eureka Reader…
Could Be ‘Highest Water” Ever at Fernbridge Except for ‘64 and ‘55 Says The Office of Emergency Services
…Okay, if you haven't been taking this Rainageddon thing seriously, now might be the time. The Office of Emergency Services in Humboldt has issued the following information which includes the startling…
(UPDATING) Rainageddon Traffic Report: Numerous Local Accidents
…Rainageddon heroes! LoCO reader Sugee Page sends in the photo at the top of this post of South Fork High and Miranda Junior High students moving a tree off of the Avenue…
BE ON THE LOOKOUT: Single Mom’s Honda & Xmas Shopping Stolen in Eureka Right Before Rainageddon
Friend of the LoCO Greg Gehr writes: A co-worker's daughter had her car stolen last night off of Albee street in Eureka. She is a single mom who works as…
Power Outages in Honeydew and Petrolia
…The cause of the damage is unknown at this point. If you do have power (or you charged your phone in advance or something) and want to keep up on local power…
The Rainageddon Radar Image Looks Like a Wet Dragon Set to Devour Humboldt
If you haven’t noticed, LoCO is maybe taking a little too much glee in its updates relating to the coming downpour. Of course, you should absolutely heed the tips provided by…
Meet Old Town Eureka’s New Foot Patrol Officer
…They are the proud parents of 8 children. Officer Altic’s oldest son, Ben, is following in his father's footsteps and will graduate from the College of the Redwoods’ 114th Basic…
Arcata Fire Predicts Rainageddon Will Be Worst Storm in 40 Years, Offers Tips For Survival
More tips! Arcata Fire Protection District weighs in on the coming storm in the press release below: Weather experts are predicting the storm that is due to hit the coast today and…
The Eel at Fernbridge Will Flood Friday Morning: UPDATED
…Other local rivers expected to flood include The Van Duzen at Bridgeville, the South Fork of the Eel River at Miranda, the Navarro River at Navarro, the Russian River at Hopland, the…
Be On the Lookout: Kidnapped Woman’s Bike Sorely Missed by Male Partner Bike
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
A Behind the Scenes Look at Judging the Emerald Cup
…But the main event is the announcement of the winners of the flower contest on Saturday night. One of the scoring categories is Looks. (You can view the buds and judge their…
Two Park Roads Closed in Advance of Rainageddon
…The parks anticipate the roads will re-open by Saturday morning as long as weather and road conditions permit. Severe storms can cause hazardous conditions in the old-growth redwood forests. The…
In Case of Flood: Tips For Dealing Humboldt’s Imminent Rainageddon
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office would prefer you not wash away during the monsoon that's expected to sodden the North Coast over the next few days. Thus, for those about…
Cow Chooses Death on the Freeway Over Auction; Northbound Hwy 101 Blocked Near Fortuna
A Lost Coast Outpost Facebook friend alerts us to the fact that a cow is running down Highway 101 near Fortuna, currently blocking both northbound lanes. Scanner traffic indicates that the animal…
Arcata’s New Loo Will Now Accept Your Bodily Waste
…The new steel restroom — modeled on the Portland Loo, PDX’s preferred piss place since 2008 — features a toilet, toilet paper, a hand-sanitizing station inside and running water for washing up…
Wanted Poster Leads to Arrest of Man for Marijuana Possession
…The bail amount for the violations was $100,000. The Arcata Police Department would like to thank the citizens of this community for their assistance in the capturing of this fugitive. Previously…
‘Major’ Two-Vehicle Accident in Ferndale
…The California Highway Patrol Humboldt Area responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. Emergency personnel from the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department, the Ferndale Police Department, and City Ambulance also responded…
Dump Truck Overturned on Bear River Ridge
…A Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputy has arrived on the scene and ambulance and tow truck services are en route. Stay updated here.
UPDATE: Emergency Personnel Unable to Resuscitate Toddler Found at Big Lagoon
…It was reported the juvenile was last seen near the water on the lagoon side of the park and rescuers including local citizens started searching. The juvenile was located in the water…
National Weather Service Issues Gale Watch and High Surf Advisory
Respect the ocean more than usual the next couple of days. National Weather Service Eureka press release below: Small Craft Advisory/Gale Watch: A small craft advisory is in effect until 3AM…
(VIDEO) Drones + Humboldt + Bigfoot x Country Music = WTF
…Please enjoy the latest release by Lenny Green, the Johnny Cash of 'squatch ballads. According to Green's amazing homepage, he was Del-Fi Records labelmates with Ritchie Valens and Frank Zappa…
Early Morning Car Fire in Eureka Believed to Be Suspicious
…The crew attacked the fire in the vehicle, and checked for fire spread. The fire was knocked down and controlled within approximately 5 minutes of arrival. The fire caused paint damage to…
Heavy Rain Expected Again - Are we REALLY Still In Drought?
This morning I spoke with Matthew Kidwell, a forecaster at the National Weather Service office on Woodley Island. I asked him with all the rain we've been having on the North…
The Rain Came…So What Do You See Where You Are?
…The storm predicted for the end of the week has the potential of being one of the largest in years. BE PREPARED!!! — Trinity County DOT (@TrinityDOT) December 8, 2014 ### Original post: One…
KSLG Hosts Warm and Fuzzy Clothing Drive with Betty Chinn Monday
…8) at the North Coast Co-op in Eureka located at Fourth and B. Chinn’s mission to care for those less fortunate will be greatly benefited during these cold winter months…
On the Bay: A Look at the Intersection of Man and Nature
Couldn't get out this weekend? Chris "Mo" Hollis took a tour of the Humboldt Bay for you. Here's some of the sights you would have seen had you hiked, biked…