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Power Outage in Greenwood Heights
…Repair crews are on the job an the hope to have the juice flowing again by 6:30 p.m.
(UPDATING) Reports of Shooting in Shelter Cove
…Nelson shot one of the deputies in the chest. Both deputies returned fire while fleeing from the residence. It is unknown whether the deputies struck Nelson when they returned fire. The deputies…
Sheriff’s Office Changes Midnight Release Policies; Mental Health Screenings, Call to Friends and Family Now Standard Procedure.
…Upon the inmate’s release the cash is returned to the inmate. Sheriff Downey believes these changes will assist with making the community safer, while still complying with the law and United…
5-Year-Old Loleta Boy in ICU After Head-On Collision, Family Asks For Support
…According to the Press-Democrat, when firefighters arrived on the scene, they discovered Chase unconscious in the back seat. He was ultimately flown to Oakland's Children Hospital with what were believed…
My Name is _____ and I’m Supporting _____ for District Attorney
At this point in the election cycle, we at LoCO assume you’ve skimmed several dozen-or-so letters to the editor in other local publications containing glowing support for Political Candidate…
Humboldt Fighter Wins Ultimate Reno Combat Lightweight Title
Promo poster for the Championship bout between local man Anacleto Inong of Hoopa and Brian "Juice" Jones of Fernley, Nevada. [Image from here.] Anacleto Inong of Hoopa took the championship lightweight title…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: Where is Humboldt’s Best Hitchin’ Spot?
…We demand the “best.” So you decide: Whether it be for the scenery, the uniqueness or the functionality of the spot, tell us, where is the best place in Humboldt to have…
15 Laptops Stolen From Charter School in Eureka
…The principal was unsure how the suspect(s) accessed the school to steal the computers. The computers were all stored in a white cabinet in a class room on the south side…
‘Good Deed’ Robber Nabbed by Eureka Police
Remember the story on Friday ( No Good Deed Unpunished: Charitable Citizen Repaid With Mugging in Old Town.) Eureka Police did some investigating and arrested a suspect. Eureka Police Department Press Release: On…
Eureka Emergency Services Responding to ‘Suicidal Person’ Call Near Harris
…The Arcata Fire Department has been summoned to provide coverage in the Eureka area while Humboldt Bay Fire is at the scene. Updates if/when possible.
Be On the Lookout: Scooter Stolen
Here’s the latest post in our “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you, our readers, to help your neighbors by passing on any helpful information…
CHP, Fire Responding to Vehicle Over the Side of the Road and Smoking Near Clam Beach
…As far as the smoking goes — the vehicle was simply overheated. ### The California Highway Patrol is currently responding to reports of a vehicle over the side of road near Clam Beach, according…
Homicide Suspect on the Run Gives the Outpost His Side of the Story
In a series of emails ending with a phone call to the Lost Coast Outpost, a Humboldt County homicide suspect on the run from law enforcement has detailed, from his perspective, the…
[FOUND!!!] Two Fortuna Brothers Missing Near Headwaters Forest/Search and Rescue Operations Underway
…The 24 year old and the 11 year old were last seen riding their bicycles yesterday about 5 p.m. The two were on the trail system near Fortuna that leads into…
[Replaced!] Be On the Lookout:10-Year-Old’s Bike Stolen
Here’s the latest post in our “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you, our readers, to help your neighbors by passing on any helpful information…
Eureka Police Chief’s Top 10 Quotes from Yesterday’s Human Rights Commission Meeting
…When he took the oath of office last November he replaced Interim Chief Murl Harpham, the figurehead of the old guard, a man who'd spent 56 years with a department that…
No Good Deed Unpunished: Charitable Citizen Repaid With Mugging in Old Town
From the Eureka Police Department: The Eureka Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect. On 5-2-2014 at about 12:33 p.m., officers…
Dronkers’ Deep Web: Magical Internet Money
"It's magical internet money." Humboldt-based Josh Mohland is something of a honcho in the emerging alt-currency world, specializing in a virtual tender called Dogecoin. Though it started as a…
(VIDEO) There’s a Great Big Plume of Smoke Rising From the South Jetty, But Don’t Freak Out About It
…Andrew Goff files the following video report from the fiery scene. Speaking is Tim Jones, fire management officer for the BLM in Arcata. And the following is a press release from the…
$5,410,000 Bail Set for Silverio Sanchez
…A Humboldt County Superior Court Judge agreed with the request for bail enhancement and raised it to 5 million dollars for the assault against the USFS Officer. Sanchez’s total bail is…
[UPDATE-Hazardous Material Spilled] Hwy 101 Partially Closed! Truck Overturned by Richardson’s Grove
…60 year old Frank Martinoni, of Petaluma, Ca., was the driver of the semi-truck. For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the truck allowed the right side tires of the…
Caltrans Worker Struck by Drugged Driver, Says CHP
…Following the collision investigation, the US-101 northbound onramp from Singley Road remained closed and work continued as planned. This collision occurred on the day of the annual Caltrans Workers Memorial Ceremony…
Highway 101 North of Laytonville Completely Closed After Four-Car Pileup
…Four vehicles, including the truck, were involved in the accident, according to the CHP. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.
Attempted Murder Suspect Silverio Sanchez Found Hiding in Attic by K9 Unit
…The officers had the eight occupants exit the residence. The officers interviewed the occupants and learned Silverio Sanchez was hiding inside the residence in the attic. The officers attempted to call Silverio…
Eureka Police Department Wants To Know Where You Think You Live
In an attempt to better police Eureka's mean streets, the EPD is soliciting input from citizens about where they think the boundaries of their neighborhoods are (details below). Lost Coast Outpost…
Flatmo’d: Rejects
In this edition of Flatmo’d, the Lost Coast Outpost’s online sketchbook set aside for local artist Duane Flatmo, our Kinetic hero claws through his coaster archives and reluctantly presents some…
Scam Alert! The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Is Not Calling You Demanding Money
…The caller attempts to get a payment from the intended victim. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office wants to advise the public that this person is not associated with the Humboldt County…
Shelter Cove Man Killed in Collision
…On April 30th, Basso succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital. This collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the…
Drug Arrest in Manila Park
…The deputy saw the adult male occupant was laying low in his seat, so the deputy exited the patrol car to check the man’s welfare. As the deputy approached the Honda…
Sheriff’s Office: Ettersburg Woman Pistol Whips, Shoots At Her 74-Year-Old Dad
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 04-29-2014, at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a woman, who identified…