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APD: Arcata Man Arrested With Body Armor, Bullet Resistant Mask, and Stolen Firearm
…During a probation search of the vehicle, numerous items of paraphernalia for the ingestion of controlled substances were located. Officers further searched the vehicle for additional contraband and two loaded handguns were…
Huffman Asks Obama to Reclassify Cannabis
…The US Code Controlled Substances Act very clearly states, "the Attorney General may by rule…remove any drug or other substance from the schedules if he finds that the drug or other…
Del Norte County Supervisors Put ‘State of Jefferson’ Measure on June Ballot
…If you're unfamiliar with the concept, the Jefferson movement looks to form the 51st state of the union from the rural counties of southern Oregon and northern California. Advocates say they…
Dronkers’ Deep Web: Someone Has A Crush On You
…For the unaware, Missed Connections is a subsection of Craigslist is where locals post an ad in hopes of sparking romance with someone they crossed paths with. Decode the abbreviations in the…
MATTHEW IN THE MIDDLE: There Are Three Kinds of Lies…
…Did the so-called progressives and former Measure T supporters denounce the big money trying to buy our local elections? No, they endorsed the candidates who took the checks. Oh yeah, I…
Be On The Lookout: McK Teen’s First Car Stolen From Driveway Last Night (UPDATE: FOUND!)
…Please post this on your website! Thank you very much!! The California Highway Patrol took the report. Adam's mother, Cheryl Gunderson, writes: The car was stolen sometime during the night, between…
HooRain! Lots of Water to Fall From the Sky
Good news for our parched watersheds: "Significant rainfall" is expected through Saturday in Humboldt, Del Norte and western Trinity counties, according to the National Weather Service. But there's also a warning…
Be On the Lookout: Stolen Truck Found and Man on Probation for Auto Theft Arrested
…Hamilton said, the clerk observed the man "trying to get in through the back window" of a truck. The clerk asked the man if he owned the vehicle and was told he…
Ford Explorer Loses Wheel on 101 Near Bayside (PHOTO)
…A Ford Explorer lost a wheel on northbound 101 just before Bayside Cutoff and ended up in the median. Both the driver and passenger appear to be fine. CHP and a tow…
Large Police/Medical Presence in Manila; Possibly Suicidal Person Said to be ‘Alert and Responsive’
Lost Coast Outpost readers and KSLG listeners are reporting a large presence of emergency vehicles on the peninsula side of the Samoa Bridge, at the corner of 255 and Navy Base Road…
Documentary on Transgender Community Coming to Humboldt, Features Local Tragedy
Trans, a new documentary about being transgender, is coming to Humboldt County, and it features the story Chloe Anne Lacey, a young woman who moved to Eureka in 2009 and was in…
Here’s What Kevin McKenny Said About the General Plan Two Weeks Ago
McKenny addresses the Planning Commission on Jan. 28 Kevin McKenny, Virginia Bass's new appointee to the Humboldt County Planning Commission, will make his debut on that body Tuesday evening. The commission…
Saved by the Alarm: Two ‘Close-calls’ Over the Weekend
…The heater was stuck in the on position which caused it to run continuously which eventually activated the fire alarm. The crew shut off the heater and aired out the building. The…
Be On the Lookout: 1996 Ford Ranger Stolen from Eureka
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…
Busted-Open Safe Found in the Woods Leads to Cornucopia of Burgled Items, and Heroin
…The victim believed the suspect(s) were possibly watching his home and saw him leave. The investigating deputy checked the neighborhood and spoke with a neighbor who unknowingly witnessed the burglary. The…
More on ‘Humboldt’s Most Wanted’ Couple
…The driver of the Mercedes ran the stop sign at N/7th Streets and collided with a silver Acura MDX which was traveling eastbound on 7th Street through the intersection. The impact…
Letter of Thanks to the Community from the Parishioners of St. Bernard Church
…You have truly heard the commandment, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Parishioners and Staff of St. Bernard Parish St. Bernard Church. 6th…
New Visions for Old Pulp Mill
…I'm tired of calling it 'the old pulp mill.'" – Harbor District Commissioner Mike Wilson The death of the former Lousiana-Pacific pulp mill was about 45 years in the making. The…
Caltrans Holds Open House for Broadway Feasibility Study
…The engineered feasibility study will identify and evaluate safety, operational, and mobility improvements for all modes of transportation along the Broadway corridor. In the future, the study will be used as a…
HCSO Seek Suspects in Pepper Spray-Fueled K-Mart Parking Lot Confrontation
…The female victim quickly got back into the car, located the keys and placed them into the ignition. The male victim continued to tell Borgner that he had no money, but stated…
Hair Salon, Cars Vandalized on South G in Arcata
Dena Pulverman called the LoCO this morning to report that her South G hair salon — called Hair (former home to Skidmore's Barbershop) — was vandalized last night, along with several cars in…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: Where is Humboldt’s Best Cheap Lunch?
…For this week's Humboldt Approved, tell us where are the best places in the county to stumble to for a noon-time grub down. The other caveat we're putting on…
Owner of Downtowner, ‘Rotting Corpse’ of a Eureka Motel, to be Named to County Planning Commission
"The Downtowner," aka the "town downer," by local artist Jesse Wiedel Humboldt County Supervisor Virginia Bass informs the LoCO that her next appointment to the county planning commission will be local construction…
Be On the Lookout: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Taken From Arcata [FOUND]
Here’s the next post in our new series, Be On the Lookout. Here we highlight stolen items and ask you, the readers, to help your neighbors by passing on any helpful…
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Brothers Comatose
After a two-month, battery-charging hiatus, local videographer Chuck Johnson is back with another installment of Humboldt Live Sessions, the first of 2014. Welcome him back, y'all. This time out…
Just How Much Rain Did We Get?
This morning I talked with Matthew over at the National Weather Service over on Woodley Island about this past weekend's rain. When I spoke with the office on Friday, they said…
Nick Adams Takes Photos: At HSU’s Memorial for Father Eric Freed
The Humboldt State religious studies department held a memorial service for Father Eric Freed at the Native American Forum at Humboldt State on Sunday. Freed taught courses on Christianity, New Testament, Living…
Owner of Dog Poisoned in Blue Lake Speaks Out
In happier days, Nyxo takes a treat from loving hands. (Photo provided by Mourad Gabriel.) Mourad Gabriel, owner of Nyxo, the dog poisoned on February 3 in Blue Lake, is asking for…
Be On the Lookout: Urn Containing Human Remains Stolen From Cemetery [PARTIALLY FOUND]
…The Urn was found but the remains of the family member were not found. More below the photos. (See asterisk*) ### Here’s the next post in our new series, Be On the…
Nick Adams Takes Photos: Humboldt Poultry Fanciers Association Winter Show
…People discuss the birds on display at the poultry show Birds on display Added bonus of having chickens PREVIOUS NICK ADAMS: Library Book Sale Kids in the Rain