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Man Arrested For Selling Meth out of Blue Lake Casino Hotel Room
…When deputies arrived they met with Blue Lake Rancheria Casino Security and the man they detained. The man was identified as Jeremy John Cringle, 35 years old from McKinleyville. The Casino Security…
Multi-Car Accident Near Bayshore Mall
Lost Coast Outpost readers report of an accident on Broadway near the Bayshore Mall. We know that one of the people involved was Paula Arrowsmith-Jones of the North Coast Rape Crisis…
There Were Local Elections Yesterday?! Huh. Well, Here Are The Results
Well, for 80.26% of Humboldt County's registered/eligible voters who did not vote in yesterday's local elections, here are the races you had no impact on deciding. (Note: There…
Election 2013: Humboldt and Beyond
Eager for a little information on the local elections? You can go here for results in Humboldt. You can go here for information on California results. Click here for information on any…
Eureka Ad-Hoc Posse Hunts Down, Beats Alleged Genital-Exposing Would-Be Weed Salesman
From the Eureka Police Department: On November 5, 2013, at approximately 11:41 AM, Eureka Police Department officers were dispatched to a reported fight with weapons (rocks) in the vicinity of 5th…
Here is Video of the Ferndale High Booster Club’s Blackface “Super Freak” Performance (UPDATED)
…In the piece, Lakin puts forth his belief that the performance "reflected poor judgment." Lakin goes on: "Whether or not we are aware of it, lack of understanding and appreciation for the…
Supervisor Fennell Recuperating from Food Poisoning
…What was different in my case is that while in the hospital, I experienced an unexpected complication, but I am on the mend and will be released from the hospital today." "I…
Law Enforcement Cluster Out 36 [UPDATED]
…Knight of the Humboldt CO. Sheriff's office confirms that a search warrant was served out Hwy 36 on November 5th. More details coming later today hopefully. (Kym) UPDATE, 1:08 p…
Drowsy Driving Causes More than 100,000 Crashes Per Year
…In an effort to reduce the number of fatigue-related collisions and reinforce our mission of saving lives, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the California State Transportation Agency and Office of…
(UPDATED) Fire in Myrtletown; Myrtle Ave. Closed
…The first arriving engine reported smoke coming from the eaves of a single story wood framed commercial building. Crews forced entry into the structure while additional personnel cut a hole in the…
The CHP Wants You… Maybe
…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is actively recruiting for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher for Humboldt County! If you are interested in applying for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher, the…
Woman Attacked in Her Home by Unknown Assailant
…The investigating deputy searched the residence and could not determine how the suspect entered the home. There were no signs of forced entry. Deputies canvased the neighborhood and could not locate the…
Arrive Alive—Safety Tips Produced Here in Humboldt
…In addition to the public service announcements, the Share the Road – Arrive Alive campaign also includes a website located at ArriveAliveNow.org, a YouTube channel “ArriveAliveNow,” and educational materials that will be…
Name of Deceased in Saturday’s Tragic Hwy 299 Accident Released
The CHP has released the name of the Redding woman tragically killed on Hwy 299 this last Saturday when the truck she was riding in struck a vehicle driven by another Redding…
Aircraft Down by Hansen’s Truckstop
…Steve Knight of the Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Dept. stated that the pilots of the airplane planned to land where they did and were "able to take off again." Original post below…
Eureka Heroin Hotel Bust
…On 10.31.13, detectives with the Eureka Police Departments Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP) responded to a motel at the 4200 block of Broadway in response to numerous complaints of narcotics…
Lost in Mendocino After Marijuana Raid, Eureka Man’s Family Requests Help
…Both vehicles crashed with the suspects fleeing from officers into the woods. The four suspects were described as being Hispanic males. Officers searched the area but the suspects were not located. In…
McKinleyville Boy ‘Clipped’ by Truck on Way to School [UPDATE]
…Harvey, "we are unable to determine if the child is too close to the roadway or if the driver was to too close to the shoulder." Original post below—————— The California Highway…
UPDATE: Semi-Automatic Handgun, Sawed Off Shotgun Found Near 299
…The weapons are believed to be the ones the suspects used in the robbery. The items were seized as evidence. PREVIOUSLY: Home Invasion Suspects Arrested on 299
CBS News Bites on State of Jefferson (VIDEO)
…Rural secessionism and the proposed State of Jefferson in particular got an acknowledgement of existence from ol' CBS News over the weekend (video above). So there's that. (Click here if your…
Your Bus Rider Home Late Tonight? Don’t Fret.
…According to Raven Knickerbocker, a LoCO reader, the bus became mired in sand about 5:30 and just now was set free with the help of two pickups. The passengers had to…
Dirt Bike VS Toyota Camry on Salmon Creek Rd. Near Miranda
UPDATE 12:36 P.M.::The CHP dispatch site now lists the motorcycle driver as having major injuries. UPDATE 12:07 P.M.: Roadway clear UPDATE 11:44 A.M.: People at…
Fire Reported Near King Salmon
CHP Dispatch is reporting a fire on the side of the freeway near King Salmon. "A wooden structure" is reported to be the site of the blaze.
LoCO on the Pot: At Last, Some County Regulation of Outdoor Marijuana Farming is Almost Here
…The economy is askew, the busts are often ineffectual and outlaw growers take advantage of the chaos and the cover that their sheer numbers provide in order to profiteer their brains out…
Fatality on Hwy 299 Yesterday
The CHP has released the name of the fatality in Saturday's tragic accident on 299. She was 65 year old Leslie Irene Charles of Redding, California. UPDATE 10:57 A.M…
LETTER FROM 2005 PRAGUE: Meeting Lou Reed and Vaclav Havel
…Well, it wasn't the end of the world. Perspective! You just met the leader of the Velvet Revolution and the leader of the Velvet Underground on the same morning. That counts…
Small Fire in Eureka Quickly Extinguished.
A tiny fire started under the grates outside of the Chapala Cafe tonight a little after 8 P.M. According to Ted Stewart the manager/owner of the restaurant on 2nd Street…
Barn Fire Quenched Early This Morning
…The owner of the barn said that she woke up when she heard loud popping out in the yard and she saw the upper part of the barn on fire. Fire rapidly…
What Humboldt Clicked: 10/26-11/1
The Lost Coast Outpost‘s top read/clicked posts of the week Oct. 26-Nov. 1 compiled with Google analytics: NON-CRIME: 1. BREAKING: Chiara de Blasio Does Not Go to Humboldt…
Halloween Traffic Stop Yields 150 Pounds of Unprocessed Marijuana
Photo provided of the stop by Kristin Biernacki. Fortuna Police Dept. Press Release: On October 31st, 2013 at approximately 5:00 pm while monsters and superheroes wandered the streets in search of…