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Humboldt Bay Closure
…By promptly reporting an overflow, the City is able to minimize the impact to the environment. To report a sewer back-up or overflow, please call the Environmental Services Department at 707…
Highway 101 Closed at Big Lagoon; Overturned Semi Spills Big Boulders Everywhere
…The truck was in route to the Crescent City Harbor. As the semi-truck began to negotiate a left curve in the roadway, the load shifted causing the truck/trailer combination to…
Suspect in Epic Chase from Crescent City to Eureka Finally Caught
…This morning at 6:00 am Zachary Scott the suspect in the robbery of the Subway in Crescent City was arrested in Curry County by the Curry County Sheriff's Office with…
Sheriff Briefs Rep. Huffman, Media on This Year’s Marijuana Season
…Talk of the famous dead fisher the Sheriff's Office found at a recent bust, and of the necropsy performed on it recently. The animal had been dead only for a few…
Tricky Bidness—Marijuana in Humboldt
Bud after a rain. (Photo by Kym Kemp.) "The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker—They're all growing a little bit of pot. Your grandmother's growing," says Nancy Noll, a…
‘Good Progress’ on the Corral Fire
Photo of the Corral Fire from today shows a much quieter looking fire. See here for comparison. (Photo Credit Peggy Phillips) According to the Forest Service, the Corral Fire is now at…
Fire Saturday Damages Eureka Home
…Fire damage was limited to the front room and attic with smoke and heat damage in the rest of the house. While the units were committed to the fire coverage was provided…
Fisher Necropsy Confirms Poisoning
…The items in the site could potentially poison the person by the mere handling of the items; some of these chemicals can travel through exposed skin. Allowing your dog off leash in…
(VIDEO) Quadcopter Aerial Views of Creamery Fest’s Decor
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a camera-equipped helicopter gizmo! It's … well, it's that last thing. Local videographer Chad Johnson is back with some…
Deputy Coroner Looks for Answers on Body Found Floating at Shelter Cove
Today, Humboldt County Deputy Coroner Trevor Enright will be searching for answers on the body found floating at Shelter Cove Friday morning. As of 8:45 A.M. Monday, no missing person…
Celebrating HSU’s 100th
Free cookies donated by Ramone's were handed out to celebrants of HSU's 100th birthday. (Photos in this post are provided by a reader.) Guest post - Spirits were high as the…
Fluff and Stuff—Video of Adorable Baby Red Panda
Sent to us by a reader, this video shows the "Cutest Baby Red Panda Ever." You can see it yourself at the Sequoia Park Zoo.
(UPDATE) Woman Killed in Traffic Accident on 36 This Morning
…The CHP has announced that the driver who sustained fatal injuries in this traffic collision is 27 year old Elsa Sunah Kim of Alamo, California. She has recently resided in the Eureka…
Fire Behind Bayshore Mall [Now With PHOTOS]
…Above two photos show the fire from the bay. Photos provided by the crew of the Madaket. Above two photos show the view of the fire from the Mall side. Photos provided…
Woman Assaulted with a Machete
…She was taken to the local hospital for treatment and later moved out of the area for advanced care. Witnesses identified a suspect, Antonio Parker (aged 24), as the person who assaulted…
LoCO’s Humboldt Week in Review: 8/17-8/23
The Lost Coast Outpost‘s top read/clicked posts of the week Aug. 17-23 compiled with Google analytics: NON-CRIME: 1. National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Humboldt…
Brother of Missing Hiker Says They’ve Found Her ‘Halfway Camp’—Still Searching for Her
Anna Rodriguez, a hiker missing in the wilderness near Slate Creek between Orleans and Weitchepec. "Me and my nephew whose mom is lost are both going to walk out there [Saturday] where…
LoCO on the Pot: SoHum Water Debacle, Part 2
Circumstances around bulk water sales and incidents of bulk water theft have led to strain on the water systems of some of Humboldt's smaller communities, and since there are a lot…
Shooting in Eureka—Police Search for Three Suspects [UPDATED with Press Release]
…After shooting the female, the subjects reportedly left in a vehicle described by the female as a newer (possibly) Chevrolet gold four-door car. The car had (possible) Wyoming license plate(s…
The LA Times Talks Willits Bypass
Willits downtown. (Photo by Kym Kemp.) In today's LA Times, a staff writer takes on the Willits Bypass. The focus of the article is on whether a four-lane bypass is…
Motorcyclist in Fortuna Accident Earlier This Month Dies
…The Sonoma County Coroner’s Office will be conducting additional investigation and the case will be forwarded to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office for review. Previous Release: On August 9…
Water Releases on Trinity River Start Monday—Be Careful
…The Lower Trinity Ranger District manages the following river access locations along the Trinity River and South Fork of the Trinity River that are open to the public: Sandy Bar, Todd Ranch…
Repeat DUI Offenders, the Fortuna Police Are Looking for You
…In 2012, The Fortuna Police Department partnered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to take part in the “DUI Hot List” pilot…
Crescent City Robbery Suspect Eludes EPD; Fresno Murder Suspects Picked Up in Humboldt
Due to the seeming unavailabilty of every police officer in the state of California this Friday, we're going to have to give you these two stories we've been working on…
ON THE RECORD: Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me
…The band’s achievements – the scintillating debut album, the ringing chime of the near-perfect pop song, Chilton’s “September Gurls,” highlighting the band’s second, Chilton-led phase and the deconstructive…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: What Is Humboldt’s Best Beach?
…With the county's scientifically-ish determined best sandwiches etched in the stone of the world wide webby, Humboldt Approved embarks on its eighth week of confusing "best" with "most popular." Hooray…
Here is a Car on Fire in Eureka’s Motel 6 Parking Lot
LoCO reader Jon Baer sent in the above photo of a car on fire in the parking lot of the Motel 6 in Eureka. He files the following report: "Car started smoking…
Suspect Identified in North Spit Animal Abandonment Case
…Arena told her that he had to leave the following morning and that he could not put the dogs in his truck and take them across the country with him. The Sheriff…
Body Found in Ocean Near Shelter Cove
Earlier this morning, Brandon Centeno was out trolling for salmon near the Red Whistle Buoy off Shelter Cove when he saw something floating in the water. "I thought it might be a…
CHP Wants You—If You’re a 25-35 Year-Old High School Graduate
…This brief application period marks the second time in three years that the CHP has accepted applications. Those interested in applying, or seeking additional information, should visit www.chpcareers.com. “Officers are…