Search the Ol’ LoCO Archives!
37011 results found, newest first.
PASTOR BETHANY: Religion on the Fringe — Or, Give More Than Thanks
Our American history began as a fresh start, with the Pilgrims arriving on soil as visitors, unsure of what New World could mean. They arrived hopeful and hesitant, immigrants on sea legs…
DEAD RECKONING: The Little Black Book of Hate
I had just turned 15 when my dad died, and I remember walking along the red and yellow curbs of St. Joseph Hospital feeling as if a bolt of lightning had just…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: City of Horizons
…In the five years I have lived here, we have seen the opening of a new metro that runs beneath the Bosphorous, the only metro in the world that connects two continents…
Be On the Lookout: Guitar Stolen from Green Room at the Mateel
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…
Bicyclist Busted With Baggies
…On 11/22/2014 at about 10:40pm, an officer with the Arcata Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist in the 1800 block of Alliance Rd that did not…
Water Main Bursts Off Broadway, Shutting Down Service to Some
KHUM deejay Amy Berkowitz tells us that there's a bit of a hectic scene on West Fifteenth Street, near Eureka Natural Foods and the AAA Insurance office. A water main has…
Woman Convicted of Stabbing Another Woman in the Liver
…Workman, Jr and the minor sister of the victim rushed Pitts to the hospital where she was treated for life threatening injuries. The Defendant is facing seven (7) years in the California…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Promotions, Measure Z Change the Face of Law Enforcement for Outlying Areas
With retirements in his department and money concerns easing up now that Measure Z passed, Sheriff Mike Downey is making some big changes to the face of law enforcement—especially for Southern…
BERGEL PULLS AHEAD: Here are Your Uncertified Election Result
…LoCO is down at the Humboldt County Elections Office where the uncertified final election results have just been released. Obviously the nail biter of most interest was the tight race between Eureka…
DA: No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officer for Death of Tommy McClain
…The report was reviewed and analyzed the report in its entirety. It is not the purpose of the Office of the District Attorney’s investigation or report to determine if any officer…
Plane Crashes Near Garberville
…A nearby resident, Chester Clark, said he heard the plane hit the tree then looked out his window to see the plane cartwheel down to the ground. Photo above courtesy Sundara Clark…
Be on the Lookout: Customer Vehicle Stolen from Arcata Repair Shop; Reward Offered
…According to the business owner, sometime around midnight, the alleged thief jumped the gate and commandeered a black 1986 Toyota 4Runner before plowing through a fence to make their escape. The vehicle…
Missing: Jessica Nieman, Danielle Bertolini, Sheila Franks, Jeff Joseph
A 23-year-old woman, Jessica Nieman, is missing from the Redding area. Her family believes that she may have returned to Humboldt County where she previously lived. Nieman, who may be…
MATTHEW IN THE MIDDLE: Get Involved or Get Outta the Way!
…So I hang another uey and go back around the street to the other end of the alley, turn into the alley and drive slowly down the gravel. The tweakers see my…
Loleta Cheese Company, a Beloved Eel River Valley Institution, Declares Bankruptcy
The Loleta Cheese Company, which has been putting out Humboldt County-made cheeses since 1982 and operates the Cheese Factory, a popular attraction in downtown Loleta, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…
[Photo Update] Accident South of Leggett Blocks Some Lanes of 101
…Apparently, debris and the vehicle are in several lanes. According to dispatch, an elderly woman has received a head injury. To follow as CHP dispatch updates, click here.
Rollover Accident on 299
The Lost Coast Outpost's CHP Watch indicates an accident involving two vehicles occurred recently in Willow Creek at the intersection of highways 299 and 96. One of the vehicles rolled over…
Be On the Lookout: Snazzy Bike Snatched in Arcata
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…
OBITUARY: Michael Wayne Kuhnel, June 19, 1950 — Nov. 10, 2014
The following tribute was submitted to the Outpost by Michael Kuhnel's family. ### Michael Wayne Kuhnel June 19, 1950—November 10, 2014 Michael was born on June 19, 1950 and left us…
EPD: Cache of Weapons Found in Devil’s Playground Camp Following Accidental Shooting
…During the subsequent investigation, including a sweep of the greenbelt, EPD detectives determined the victim lied and the shooting occurred at an illegal transient camp. The involved shotgun was located concealed in…
What Are You Going to Do With All That Weed? Enter Some in the Emerald Cup
…The submitter in the flower contest has to have a physician's recommendation and provide three ounces of outdoor grown marijuana raised with organic materials. The winner gets an all expense trip…
Your Week in Ocean: “It Was The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen”
Scene from the foot of Del Norte Street by Aaron Ostrom. Most everyone agrees that trashing Humboldt's beaches, rivers, bay, wetlands and other waterways is a bad thing. But a vast…
(UPDATE, Shooting Was Accidental) Devil’s Playground Camper Shot in the Leg; EPD Investigating
…The EPD has located a weapon they believe was used in the crime — a shotgun. EPD Sergeant Gary Whitmer tells the Outpost that the weapon was located in a homeless encampment just…
#EPDLOLZ
…However, by steering clear of the Twitterverse, you miss out on the occasional humorous musings of local public officials. For example, something happened to Eureka Police Chief Andy Mills (@ChiefAndyMills) today that…
Homeless or Hungry? Lonely or Disabled? Community Thanksgiving Meal
…Another similar amount of people is expected to be fed this year at the Arcata Community Center. 'Twas the week before Thanksgivin' and all through the land Luke Patterson was stirring with…
Be On the Lookout: F350 Stolen Yesterday
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…
No, It’s Not Just You: Crime in Humboldt County is Getting Much Worse
…The FBI does not provide population or per capita crime rates for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office; for that purpose, the Outpost gathered estimates on the population of the unincorporated area…
OBITUARY: Danielle Nemetz (Rippeon), Jan. 11, 1995-Oct. 16, 2014
The following tribute was submitted to the Outpost by Danielle's family: Tarrah Danielle Rippeon NemetzJan. 11, 1995 - Oct. 16, 2014 It saddens me to say that on October 16th, Heaven gained…
Free Drought Kits For Low-Income Humboldt Residents
…Did you get yours? From the County of Humboldt: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received 400 drought tool kits from The Home Depot to help low-income California households conserve…
Pursuit Ends in Hospital for Probationer
…The operator of the motorcycle initially stopped on North Bank Rd and allowed the female passenger to dismount. The operator of the motorcycle then led the officer on a pursuit that ended…