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‘ENUF’ is Enoughed: EPD Arrests Tagging Suspect
From the Eureka Police Department: Officers from the Eureka Police Department have arrested Scott Joe Cano of Eureka for felony vandalism. Working with information provided by community members, Officer Drake Goodale stopped…
Lowest Rainfall on Record for Eureka/Several Rivers at Record Minimums for This Time of Year
For Eureka, this was the second driest December on record. But that simple fact just scratches the surface of how little water this county has received in 2013. Normally, about 40 inches…
(UPDATE) Fight Allegedly Leads to Shots Fired As Cutten Rushes to Pack All Its 2013 Drama Into One Night (PHOTOS)
…The argument occurred outside the Cedar Street residence. After the two twenty three year old men left the area, the victim heard his Chevy Silverado pickup start-up and drive away. The…
Suspect Arrested in Scotia Pharmacy Armed Robbery
…Detectives learned the suspect left Humboldt County the day of the robbery to Pennsylvania to visit family for the holidays. On December , 2013, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Detectives obtained a Humboldt…
California Drivers Need to Know These Changes to Traffic Law
…A criminal complaint may be filed within three years of the offense, or one year after the person was initially identified by law enforcement as a suspect in the commission of the…
Suspected Greenwood Heights Mail Thief Arrested
…The woman told the dispatcher she heard a male voice outside her home and then pounding on her front door. The man tried to open the door to her residence, but could…
PRAY ON, PRAYA! Judge Rules in Favor of Eureka City Council Religious Invocations
…Bruce Watson handed the City of Eureka some yuletide cheer by dismissing half of the lawsuit brought against it earlier in the year — the one that claims the city is violating the…
Plaza Meetup Ends With McKinleyville Stabbing, Suspects Sought
…While at the victims home an argument ensued and the suspects attacked the victim. During the attack the victim was stabbed several times in the back. All three suspects immediately fled the…
LoCO on the Pot: 2014 New Years’ Resolution: Legalize Cannabis in California
…The proponents expect to start circulating the initiative for signatures at the start of February. Option 3: The Control, Regulate and Tax Marijuana Act of 2014. The Drug Policy Alliance is behind…
Sneaker Waves Predicted Today
…They write on their Facebook page, Large long period waves are peaking this morning in the waters causing breaking surf in the 10 to 15 foot range. The largest of these waves…
LoCO’s 2013 Top 50, Part I: Sharks, Explosions, Arkley!
We're gonna start doing our end o' the year stuff now. Last year 'round this time, your Lost Coast Outpost counted down its top 15 most trafficked stories of 2012, which…
Again With the Booming
Again with the Booming…. LoCO received multiple reports of an explosion occurring about 10:14 P.M. in Eureka. Areas indicating they heard sound were mainly in the area of 'E', 14th…
Drive Made Scenic Once More: Trash Clean-up Success
When is a Scenic Drive not scenic? When trash is dumped over the side of the road. (Photo of illegal dump provided by Tim Haywood) All Out SUP owner Tim Haywood is…
Boom! Kerpow! Crackle…
…Another of the mysterious booms that have shaken Humboldt County for the last few months apparently struck again. "KERPOW!!!," wrote Debra Lawton on LoCO's Facebook page. Then followed with a description…
Pedestrian Injured Near Hoopa
CHP dispatch is reporting a pedestrian has been injured at the intersection of Hwy 96 and Tish Tang Rd. Tribal Police are on the scene. (CHP is on its way) A medical…
Helicopter in Piercy Area Ferrying People Into Woods [UPDATED]
Helicopter landing on near the Eel River by the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. (Photo provided by Bryan Norkunas.) UPDATED (See below) Original Story: Currently, a helicopter is landing in the Cooks Valley…
What Humboldt Clicked: 12/21-12/27
The Lost Coast Outpost‘s top read/clicked posts of the week Dec. 21-27 compiled with Google analytics: CRIME/TRAGEDY: 1. Serious Accident on 101 2. Sticky Bank Night Drop Burglar…
Breaking News: Missing Elderly Woman Found After Search in Fortuna [UPDATED]
…The missing person’s family reported that she had left the residence more than an hour prior and had not returned. The family was concerned because of the missing person’s age…
Stolen Christmas Violin Is Already Replaced
Rachelle Whitmire, on the left, holding the violin gifted to her by Chase Rocha, on the right. This violin was meant as a replacement for one stolen just prior to Christmas. (Photo…
Inmate Assaulted by Two Others in Humboldt Co. Jail
…The Officer in the 70 man housing unit did not witness the assault, but became aware of it when approached by the victim who was bleeding from his face. The officer rendered…
Woman Arrested Along with Meth and Stolen Vehicle
…The sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 20 year old Klamath resident Cierra Rebeccah Lee Oscar. Using the pickup's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the vehicle was found to have…
Special Present Snatched Just Before Christmas—Have You Seen It?
The violin before it was stolen. (Photo provided by previous owner.) On Christmas Eve, Debby Whitmire wrapped the keys to her car in a box with a note that told her 16…
Flatmo’d: National Cruelty to Animals Week
In this edition of Flatmo'd, the Lost Coast Outpost's weekly visit under the e-mistletoe with local coaster desecrater Duane Flatmo, our kinetic hero shares with his fans his favorite…
CHP Releases Details on Last Night’s Fatal Accident
…The vehicle was traveling in the #1 lane, at approximately 60 mph. After passing a truck tractor towing a semi-trailer, the Honda moved into the #2 lane. As the Honda proceeded…
Breaking News: Serious Accident on 101 [UPDATED]
…CHP dispatch said that the vehicle involved in the fatal accident was a 2000 Honda Coupe. There were three people in the vehicle. The Jaws of Life were used to extricate at…
Accident in Eureka Blocking Samoa Bridge at Third St. [Photo]
Vehicle entangled with motorcycle. [Photo posted on LoCO's Facebook page by a reader.] LoCO has received a report that there is a collision involving a truck and a motorcycle blocking the…
Your Week in Ocean: The Ocean is Scary
…If we have to suffer through sunny days, why not do it in the most glorious of places? Like the siren’s song, the ocean calls. No wonder NOAA and the Coast…
Breaking News: Fire in Eureka [UPDATED]
…The first arriving engine reported smoke coming from a garage in the alley. Additional crews arrived and extinguished the fire. The garage sustained damage estimated at $7000. No injuries were reported. The…
A Very Seasonal BOLO for a Jolly Rosy-Cheeked Male
Last night, Fortuna Police Department issued a very seasonal BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for Santa. Aww!! Merry Christmas to all!
Woman Pardoned for Humboldt County Burglary
…The pardon allows the recipient to once again serve on a jury trial, own a gun (in some cases), and gives certain other benefits. According to her pardon, Arlette Adelle Wendlandt (Large…