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‘Like a Funeral’: Derelict Boats Destroyed in Fields Landing
A wake for The Wakan "I'd like to save that mast! Get those turnbuckles off of it!" Mariner Leroy Zerlang barked orders to his crew as they readied the ship for…
Humboldt Is to Weed What Napa Is to Fine Wine
…Above is a trailer for the story. Let the raucous commenting begin! ———————————————- Full disclosure— this reporter provided photos and background for the story.
Buffet Owners Deny Wage Theft Allegations, Say They’ll Appeal
…maintains that there is no violation of law and the corporation is in the process of appealing the citations referenced in your article. We cannot provide further comments excepting the foregoing. The…
Most Wanted Poster Updated by Eureka Police Department
A few of the old familiar faces gone. Some new faces take their place.
MAP: Here’s How Eureka Voted for City Council and the $12/hr Minimum Wage
…As we know, the progressive side of the city's political classes won the city council races — leading to the first prog-majority Eureka City Council in a while — and lost the…
Identity of Body Found in Arcata Creek Released
The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has revealed that the deceased man found in a creek near Heather Lane in Arcata was 55-year-old Randy Dale Markin. Outpost readers will recall…
OBITUARY: Trudy Williams, Ferndale’s Candy Lady
The following tribute was submitted to the Outpost by Trudy Williams' family. ### Gertrude (Trudy) Lorraine Lamontagne Davison Williams October 24, 1924-November 27, 2014 Trudy Williams passed away peacefully in her Ferndale…
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued
…The water level is expected to peak between 8.8 and 9.1 feet MLLW [mean lower low water] at the North Spit tide gauge. * Timing High tide is at 8:44…
13-Year-Old Boy Struck By Vehicle in Eureka
…The boy was taken to the nearby emergency room with head injuries. The Times-Standard posted the below photo to their Facebook page: // Post by Times-Standard.
Body Found in Arcata Creek; Coroner, APD Investigating
…Todd Dokweiler of the Arcata Police Department confirms to the Outpost. Dokweiler that he had little information to release in advance of the Humboldt County Coroner's Office's examination of the…
Supervisors Ratify Election Results, Agree to Make Coroner Part of Sheriff’s Office and More!
It was a busy morning for the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors as they made a number of substantive decisions likely to affect the county's future. Unanimously, no less! An early…
Here’s How Your Neighborhood Voted on the GMO-Banning Measure P
The results of last month's general election were certified by the Board of Supervisors this morning, which means that Kim Bergel is now your officially official next representative from Eureka's…
Be On the Lookout: Goldilocks Took More Than Porridge, She Took a Shotgun
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…
Missing Woman Returned Home
…Ashley told the deputy that she was safe and did not need any further assistance from law enforcement. Previously: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Woman
‘Cyber Attack’ Means No Digital Access to Supervisors’ Agendas
If you're someone who checks Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agendas Monday nights to decide whether or not to attend the Tuesday meetings, well, first of all, that's kinda weird…
Arson Suspected in Early Morning Fire at St. Bernard’s Church
…Watson of the Eureka Police Department. Watson told the Outpost that the EPD was summoned to the scene, at the corner of Sixth and H streets, after the Eureka Fire Department determined…
Buffet Restaurants in Arcata and Fortuna Fined More than $1M For Wage Theft Violations
Oriental Buffet in Arcata (image from company's website) The owners of Oriental Buffet in Arcata and Sushi Boat Buffet in Fortuna have been cited and fined more than $1 million dollars…
Yes, There Will Be a Visible Fire Near Blue Lake Today
Do not fear the smoke you see today, Blue Lake residents. In the press release below, Green Diamond Resource Company says it's all under control: Please be advised that Green Diamond…
Yes, There Will Be Helicopters in Humboldt’s Skies This Week
…The purpose of this notification is to advise the public that this a training exercise and to ensure a safe distance is maintained between the exercise and any bystanders. The training will…
House Fire on Fairfield in Eureka
…PG&E was working to shut off the gas lines to the single-family residence. The Outpost's Hank Sims is on the scene and reports that the back of the home…
[UPDATE] Stabbing Reported on Broadway in Eureka Sunday Evening
…The reporting party said his friend was walking when an unknown assailant "stabbed him in the back." When reached by email late Sunday night, Captain Steve Watson of the Eureka Police Department…
[UPDATE] Law Enforcement Responding to Hiller Road In McKinleyville, Possible Weapons Involved
…Medical was first asked to staged (stay at a distance until law enforcement ascertained that there was no danger to them.) However, medical is now at the scene. Scanner traffic is reporting…
[FOUND! Owner Relates Recovery] Be On the Lookout: Yeep! Stolen Jeep With Brake Issues
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…
Crescent City Boat Disabled and Adrift, Coast Guard Responding
A small crab boat, the Codzilla,* is disabled and adrift near Crescent City. The Coast Guard received a report this morning that the vessel, containing two people, had engine issues and was…
DEAD RECKONING: Attitude of Gratitude
On one hand maybe it's a disservice to set aside a single day out of the year that's dedicated to giving thanks. Gratitude is, or should be, much larger than…
LoCO on the Pot: 2014 Emerald Cup ‘Flower’ Judges Hold Court at Area 101
The other day, my friend Jonah Raskin told me that his friend told him: "2014 is the year of marijuana." I believe it. Raskin got invited to the High Times 40th birthday…
One McKinleyville Man Arrested During Attempt to Serve a Warrant on Another
A resident of the McKinleyville area reported "a large law enforcement presence" stopping traffic on Murray Road around 5 p.m. A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office confirmed that…
Home Invasion Robbers Say They’re From the Humboldt Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
…The suspects demanded money and marijuana from the victims. During the robbery, the suspects referred to themselves as “Humboldt Mafia.” The suspects left after stealing several ounces of marijuana and the couple…
[Eureka Police Update] Woman Slashed Near the Shanty in Eureka
…The man reportedly ran into an apartment near the scene of the incident. We have not yet determined if an arrest was made. The Outpost has requested more information from the Eureka…
Boom!! Multiple Reports of Explosion/s
A large number of readers are reporting one or two loud booms occurred in the area of Humboldt Hill just before 10:15 p.m. Reader Kathy Raffaelli Radford commented on a…