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Victim Identifed in Last Week’s McK Homicide; More Details Released
…At the conclusion of the autopsy the cause of death was determined to be as a result of multiple stab wounds to the neck, chest and abdomen of the victim. The identity…
Flatmo’d: The New Finger Yo-Yo
In this special Monday morning edition of Flatmo'd — the Lost Coast Outpost's weekly peek into the mind of local visualsmith Duane Flatmo — our beloved coaster-repurposin' hero takes this weekend…
Kids and Lemonade—Sweet Stories of Success
…The goal of the organizers is "inspiring kids to work hard and make a profit. In the process, the youth "are also taught to spend some, save some and share some by…
15 [Now 17] Fires in Hoopa Area [Now Out] —UPDATED
…CHP provided traffic control during the incidents. Mott says the fires are all out at this time. Below are the fires in the order they were reported. Called in at 6:35…
Armed Robbery at Arcata Texaco Station
…During the robbery, the suspect wore a bandanna over his face. The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. The suspect's identity is not known. Anyone with information…
APD Stings Alleged Bike Thief
…Officers then conducted surveillance on the bicycle. During the course of the operation, 41 year old Justin Lawson of Arcata, was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Jail for 487 PC…
Hwy 36 Closed Due to Accident [UPDATE: Open to One Way Controlled Traffic]
…Both KMUD's Facebook page and Real News From The North Coast are reporting that Hwy 36 is now closed in both directions. Follow updates here.
Multiple Fires Reported between Murray Rd and Clam Beach [Photos Added]
Photos by Sara Ware Blinn UPDATE 5:30 P.M.:CHP dispatch is reporting the fires are mostly contained but that Cal Trans will provide traffic control for the west lane southbound…
Accident on Briceland Rd. [Gasoline Spreading in Creek]
…CHP dispatch is now reporting a hazmat situation with gasoline in the creek. Fire crew are damming the creek to keep it from spreading. Reportedly the fluid has moved 100 yards downstream…
Horrifying Accident on the Arcata Plaza Yesterday
…The flagpole holder is directly above the dog near the corner of the overhang. A horrifying accident on the Arcata Plaza left the victim without a ring finger. According to Sgt. Keith…
LoCO’s Humboldt Week in Review: 6/15-6/21
The Lost Coast Outpost's top read/clicked posts of the week June 15-21 compiled with Google analytics: CRIME: 1. Feds Crack Down On Mormon Land’s Pot Supply, More Arrests…
This is News? ACV to SFO Flights Likely to Be Delayed Next Week
Yes, we know, not that big a shocker for frequent flyers of the Humboldt skies. But these projected delays are for non-fog related issues. Your Lost Coast Outpost was tipped off…
Video of a Car Accident in Front of Eureka Denny’s
(Click photo to enlarge.) LoCO reader Chris Larsen of North Coast Audio sent in this security cam video of a car crash in Eureka that took place at the corner of Fifth…
Sometimes Those ‘Click Here to Vote’ Internet Schemes Actually Pay Off
Over on the LoCO Facebook page, our Andrew Goff has been frequently hounding and harassing all right-thinking people into doing their daily duty by voting for Eureka in Benjamin Moore's…
Protestors Hang Banner From Crane to Highlight Concerns about Willits Bypass
…Willits residents list a number of reasons they are taking direct action to stop the construction of the Willits Bypass. Many residents are certain the re-routing of the 101 will not…
Drought Causes River Levels to Drop to Near Record Lows
…While rainfalls were above normal at the beginning of the rainy season during November and December, the rest of the season was very dry. As a consequence, area rivers and streams are…
The NY Times Thinks that Marijuana Growers Suffer From an Identity Crisis
The New York Times put out a story today on the environmental damage caused by marijuana growers. In it, Gary Graham Hughes of EPIC says, “There is an identity crisis going on…
Most Excellent Vessel Alert
If you like cool boats and/or are attending tonight's free concert at the foot of C Street (see the Lowdown), peek around the corner of the Fishermen's Terminal building…
Spyrock Homicide Victim Identified
…On 06-19-2013 Sheriff's Detectives were able to identify the victim as being Hugo Olea-Lopez a 23-year-old adult male from Upper Lake, California.The same day a…
Narcotics Seized From Parked Car in Eureka, Owner Sought
…The citizen told the Sheriff's Sergeant the vehicle make and color. The Sheriff's Sergeant checked the parking lot and located a vehicle matching the description described by the citizen. The…
Local Man Arrested in Connection With McKinleyville Suspected Homicide
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Wednesday June 19, 2013 at about 1:30 PM, information was provided to detectives of a possible homicide victim, with the body…
Escaped Jail Work Crew Inmate Surrenders
…Henry Lance turned himself into the jail. It is unknown why Lance walked away from the inmate work crew at College of the Redwoods. Additional charges are being sought against Henry for…
Motorcyclist Tries to Outspeed APD—Fails
…The pursuit reached speeds of 70 miles per hour and ended when Arcata Police officers boxed in the motorcyclist, identified as Ronald Allen Reike (age 32) of Manila, forcing him to slow…
Fire Merger Ends in Ashes
…The proposal would have merged two administrations, saving the taxpayers of AFPD $100,000 in Fire Chief salary and benefits and $40,000 in duty officer reorganization, at the same time providing…
Inmate Walks Away From Work Crew Near College of the Redwoods (PHOTO)
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On June 19, 2013 at about 2:15pm an inmate work crew was clearing brush near the wooded area of the Humboldt Botanical…
Wha? Sandsculpting At Wildberries?
…This Saturday morning, a section of the Wildberries parking lot will be loaded with sand and local volunteers will be designing a sand sculpture in order to hype the upcoming Sand Sculpture…
Locals to Testify at Big Klamath Senate Hearing Tomorrow
…The mighty Klamath River has historically been the third-most-productive salmon fishery in the U.S, outside of Alaska. This powerful economic engine drove the coastal economies of northern California and…
Flatmo’d: Oyster Fest Greetings
In this episode of Flatmo'd, the Lost Coast Outpost's weekly celebration of repurposed canvases, local art dude Duane Flatmo envisions what it must have looked like when 2013 Oyster Festival…
It’s a Girl! Red Panda Born at Sequoia Park Zoo on Father’s Day
Release from the Sequoia Park Zoo: Zoo staff are proud to announce the first birth of a Red panda at Sequoia Park Zoo. The anticipated event occurred this past Sunday, making a…
HSU Research Journal: Marijuana May Be a ‘Reverse Gateway’ Drug
… or "Jimmy Kimmel, Start Your Engines!" The Humboldt Journal of Social Relations has just published its long-awaited all-weed issue, "Current Perspectives on Marijuana and Society," in cooperation with the Humboldt…