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Vice Magazine Eyes Humboldt’s Marijuana Culture
A marijuana grow on public lands. (Photo from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office via Emily Brady.) Every once in awhile it's useful…or, maybe just interesting…to see ourselves as…
Unknown Medications Stolen From Lima’s Pharmacy; Sheriff’s Office Warning People Not to Take Mysterious Drugs [UPDATED]
…The deputy checked the main building which was secure; however the deputy saw wet tracks in the lawn to a smaller building behind the main building. The deputy saw the door to…
Arcatan Arrested in Nebraska With 74 Pounds of Product
…One of ours was arrested in North Platte, Nebraska, after the state police pulled over an allegedly speeding, swerving minivan that allegedly turned out to be carrying alleged poundage on the roof…
(UPDATED) Five Hour Standoff in Old Town Ends With Arrest
…The building was surrounded and people warned away from the area. The standoff was resolved just before 2 a.m. with the man's arrest. We'll update with more information as…
Meth, Heroin, Weed Found During Eureka Traffic Stop of Suspected Trespassers
…The deputy spoke with the property owner who told the deputy they were the suspects. The property owner told the deputy the man and woman told him they learned of the cabin…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: Who is Humboldt’s Best All-time Athlete?
…To vote, look through the comments of this Humboldt Approved poll. If someone has already nominated the answer you would give for this week’s category, click the upvote arrow. If you…
One DA Candidate Addresses Growers’ Concerns at Weekend Event
…As the June 3 primary appears on the horizon, candidates for district attorney are beginning to speak publicly about their vision for the future. On Saturday, three of the four campaigns were…
Humboldt Hunger Games Starting? Arrow Strikes Near Two Young Eureka Residents
…They told the deputy they were walking near the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Lucas Avenue, Eureka when an arrow struck the sidewalk directly between them, causing the arrow to break. The…
Acid-Filled Bottles Discovered on the Winship Campus
…The reporting party told Sheriff’s Dispatch they saw two, (2) liter-sized bottles filled with liquid near the south east corner of the basketball court area. Deputies responded to the scene…
Officer-Involved Shooting in Hoopa; SWAT Team Searching Hills for Fugitives
Officers from the Hoopa Tribal Police opened fire on two people at about 1 a.m. this morning, following a chase up a 10-mile dirt road south of town. Lt. Ed…
Details Released for Major Injury Accident on Mattole Road
…For reasons still under investigation, Orion drove his motorcycle off the roadway and collided with a telephone pole, east of Petrolia, near the dump. Orion was wearing a helmet at the time…
Multiple Reports of a Meteor Streaking Across Humboldt Skies
…According to multiple reports, a very bright meteor sped across the sky around 8 p.m. Reports came in from Eureka to Southern Humboldt. Did you see it? Not only can you…
Sara Bareilles Sang at the White House Tonight
…Sara Bareilles, a Humboldt native, just tweeted that she "[l]aughed and sang my way through the immense honor of singing at the White House tonight for @BarackObama, @FLOTUS, and distinguished guests…
River and Stream Flows Below Average/Water Tank Sales Appear to Be Up
The recent rains carried water and sediment into the South Fork of the Eel River near Phillipsville. (Photo by Kym Kemp) As Humboldt folk uncurl in the sunshine and contemplate the recent…
Nick Adams Takes Photos: Final Wiyot Candlelight Vigil
The sun sparkled on the water of Humboldt Bay on a still, clear evening as Wiyot Tribal members gathered on Woodley Island for their annual candlelight vigil. Each February since 1992, the…
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Mattole Road
CHP dispatch is reporting a major injury accident near the dump on Mattole Road—four miles south southwest of Petrolia. A motorcycle apparently hit a power pole. The victim is being flown…
Nick Adams Takes Photos: One Night in Old Town
Old Town Carriage Co.'s owner Brendan Fearon talks about the history of Humboldt Bay during a tour of the city on Friday. A Cash Mob hit up Humboldt Herbals on Friday…
Pawndamonium Employee Helps Recover Stolen Elantra
…The driver was arrested and so was one of the driver's companions. Beard (pictured to the right) said that he saw the stolen vehicle on the Lost Coast Outpost because he…
Be On The Lookout: Where Is This 2007 Dodge Ram, Dagnabbit?
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…
INTRODUCING: Let the Lost Coast Outpost Help You Get a Job
Hey, you! Do you hate your job? Do you hate that you don't have a job? The Outpost is here to help. Last week we quietly launched LoCO Jobs! For you…
Trail Champs Rally: Video Highlights from a Wild Planning Commission Meeting
…During the first 90-odd minutes more than two dozen county residents stepped to the lectern to address the commission, with the vast majority urging its members to reconsider the trail decision…
Be On The Lookout: Stolen 1986 Toyota Pickup
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 Man Arrested for Having 79 pounds of Marijuana
…When deputies served the search warrant they located Devi Louhenapessy, 30 years old, in the residence. A search of the residence was conducted. Deputies located twenty-eight growing marijuana plants being cultivated…
The Humboldt Co. Sheriff’s Organization Starts a Fight Club to Help One of Their Own
…In mid-January of this year, Rich experienced severe headaches over the course of several days. When the pain didn’t subside, Morgan took Rich to the emergency room where a scan…
‘At Risk’ Woman Last Seen in Fortuna Sought
…Danielle was reported to be in the Fortuna or Swains Flat area. The department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in locating the missing female. Anyone with information is asked to…
Lovelace Says General Plan Update Process Now ‘Completely Corrupt’
Humboldt County Supervisor Mark Lovelace is outraged over the latest turns in the tortuous saga of the county's general plan update. Specifically, as he wrote in a Facebook post yesterday, he…
(UPDATE, FOUND) Woman Missing From Fortuna Motel
…Officers responded and determined that the female had not accessed the room in two days to care for the dog and found the circumstances inconsistent with her normal behavior. Officers contacted out…
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (Now With High-Tech X-Ray Technology)
…All of the money used to purchase the X-Ray machine and lap top computer originated through a Federal grant program through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Emergency…
Eureka Volunteer Patrol Honored/More Volunteers Wanted
…These values are printed on the coin’s face surrounding the Great Seal of the State of California. The reverse side of the coin depicts the emblem found on the Eureka Police…
Allegedly Drunk Fellow Involved in Three Accidents Last Night
According to CHP spokesperson Matt Harvey, a series of accidents spanning "several miles of freeway" were the result of drunk driving. Harvey explained that Allan Lemi (age 30) of Eureka was driving…