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EPD: Jacketnabbing Bicyclist Pursued and Captured at Bayshore Mall
…An officer of the EPD pursued the alleged thief around and about the parking lot before finally captured the bandit on a bike. You could say the guy jacked the jackets… . You…
REALLY? Someone Stole Dave Silverbrand’s Submachine Gun
…The gun, an Auto-ordnance Thompson sub-machine gun, is a firing replica of the iconic weapon used by police, gangsters and the military and is highly coveted by collectors. Silverbrand said…
APD Seeks Witneses to Homecoming Night Football Player Stabbing
…During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information that the individual in the attached photo was at the party at the time of the incident and may have information critical to…
Humboldt Live Sessions: Erin Inglish
When you've already shot music videos damn near everywhere in the county (see below), sometimes you've gotta jump a few fences to score an original location to film. Such was…
Reports of Power Outages in Arcata
…If you're in A-town, keep us updated on the darkness afflicting you.
Deer Mating Season Means Car Accidents on the Rise
…The high beams can reflect off animal eyes and warn you of their presence. · If a deer is in your lane, brake firmly but stay in the lane. The most serious crashes…
Bomb Squad Investigating Possible Explosive on I Street in Eureka; Streets Closed
…KIEM's Facebook page is reporting that the device was detonated by the bomb squad. ### Sgt. Ernie Steward of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office confirms that the Eureka Police Department has…
Three Humboldt Residents Died in Logging Accidents Over the Weekend [UPDATED w/ Coroner’s Press Release]
The T-S is reporting three separate logging-related accidents in which locals died over the weekend: 66-year-old Thomas Alan Rea died on Friday after being hit by a log…
Logging Truck VS Pickup on Hwy 36 [Video]
…There is no word yet on whether the road is closed or there is traffic control. Though Caltrans is on its way to direct traffic. Follow this link for updates. ————- Thanks to…
Despair Sweeps the Nation—Facebook Is Down
…For heaven's sake, posts can't be liked! The most recent post on the timeline of LoCO reporter, Kym Kemp, was put up three hours ago. The morning routines of millions…
101 South of Garberville—Two Lanes Blocked
…reporting an accident had occurred near Benbow which is currently blocking the two southbound lanes. There is a male driver with moderate injuries and a child who appears uninjured. The most current…
Seeking the Source of the Boom
Once again the Boom boomed in the Eureka area. (Possibly boomed several times.) Once again, LoCO readers are asking, "What's up?" LoCO notes that we have not yet tracked down the…
LoCO on the Pot: This Year’s Biggest, Weirdest, Grossest Busts
…At the Dutyville Road parcel, officers found a pump in the creek, spilled oil in the river bed and they found "where the suspects were storing oil and gas cans in the…
Letter From Istanbul: Apples and Yogurt
With the bayram holidays, Istanbul becomes very quiet, as most people leave the city to visit relatives in the countryside. This year most of my friends had left too, on exotic trips…
Humboldt Homegrown Humor
…They wryly point out the ironies inherent in what they do (even if this consists only of snickering to themselves.) A longtime local told me the following story. Swore it was true…
Where There’s Smoke: Burning in the National Forest to Prepare for Next Year’s Fire Season
…The Forest Service will be working closely with the National Weather Service in Eureka and the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. For more information, contact Forest Fire Chief Mike Minton…
What Humboldt Clicked: 10/12-10/18
The Lost Coast Outpost‘s top read/clicked posts of the week Oct. 12-18 compiled with Google analytics: NON-CRIME: 1. Flotilla of Military Helicopters Spotted Across Humboldt 2. Have You…
18-Year-Old Transient Arrested in Eureka on Suspicion of Beating 70-Year-Old Portlander With a Skateboard
From the Portland-area media comes some backstory on an arrestee in today's "Booked." Daniel Delbert Dorson, who was picked up in Eureka yesterday afternoon, is the suspect in the brutal…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: What is Humboldt’s Best Coffee Shop?
…To vote, look through the comments of this Humboldt Approved poll. If someone has already nominated the answer you would give for that week's category, click the upvote arrow. If you…
Humboldt County Sheriff Sergeant Arrested for Sexual Battery
…Daniels has been placed on administrative leave by the HCSO, pending the conclusion and outcome of the criminal investigation. The investigation continues and inquires should be directed to Chief Investigator Wayne Cox…
Dan Rather Reports on Marijuana From Humboldt
Dan Rather Reports came to Humboldt this August to talk marijuana. (What else?) Here's the promo for the show which is premiering October 21st. The half minute ad features Mikal Jakubal…
Eureka Extreme Weather Winter Shelter Opening in November
…Vincent’s Dining Facility serves as the overflow location for men, if the Rescue Mission, located on Second Street reaches capacity. The Rescue Mission serves as the intake for the EWWS. Teen…
Smoke Near Hoopa From Controlled Burns
That smoke billowing up in the northeast part of Humboldt County? Don't worry. Cricket Baird, the Public Information Officer for Cal Fire out of Fortuna, reassured LoCO's readers who have…
Paving the way to Ferndale
…This paving project is expected to be completed by the end of October. Beginning Monday, October 21, there will be intermittent ramp closures on US Highway 101 at the Fernbridge/Ferndale Exit…
Flatmo’d: Protect Everything
In this edition of Flatmo'd — the Lost Coast Outpost's sacred corner for local artist Duane Flatmo's scribbled public service announcements — our gap-toothed hero, always passionate about the environment…
Old Growth Stump Caught Fire in Arcata Forest Yesterday
…Investigators deemed the fire was suspicious in nature. It is unclear if the fire was arson or the result of a warming fire left unattended. The APD would like to remind everyone…
Killer Whales Sighted, Researchers Seeking Your Stories, Photos
"Canopener" (Photo by Bob Stewart) Oh, ocean creatures are just amazing! While you’ve likely heard about the oarfish carcass that washed up near Catalina Island, we’ve had some fantastic sightings…
No, Humboldt County Is Not Exploding: It’s the Great California Shakeout
…That's right — the "Great California Shakeout" just launched a few minutes ago. Expect to see people running around doing emergency-like things for a little while longer, even though no emergency…
Still Life With Yak Men — Or, Goodbye, Arcata!
And so the sun begins its long dip below the horizon, sending one last blessing to man and beast alike with its life-giving rays. It seems to say: Let us not…
And Your 2013 NorCAN Nonprofit Leader Achievement Award Winners Are …
…The Northern California Association of Nonprofits has selected Herrmann and Cheyenne Spetzler to receive the prestigious 2013 Nonprofit Leader Achievement Awards. Each year, the Northern California Association of Nonprofits (NorCAN) calls for…