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Get Your Tickets For the Early Humboldtified ‘After Earth’ Screening
If you'd like to be the first on your block to see Humboldt's redwood forests invaded by killer monkeys in the soon-to-be-released M. Night Shyamalan/Will Smith…
Arkley Center to Close for ‘Indefinite’ Period
…Members of the Eureka Symphony said that the news was revealed to them Saturday night, at a party following the last show of the symphony's 2012-2013 series. Cahill said she…
Names of Victims in Saturday’s Arcata Double Homicide Released
The Coroner's Office this morning confirmed the identities of the two people killed in Saturday morning's double homicide on Eye Street in Arcata. They are: Alan "Sunshine" Marcet – 27 years…
More Like Alexander von Ho-Humboldt!: An HSU Graduate’s Take on 2013 Commencement Ceremonies
…He suggested that the suspense and the secrecy would culminate in something well-worth all of the to-do and hush-hushedness. The top-secret presentation was (insert drumroll here) HSU Geography…
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Shapes
…Begin your work week overlooking the Pacific Ocean up near Trinidad in the latest edition of the Humboldt Live Sessions. Santa Cruz-based beach folkies The Shapes provide your aural therapy with…
Weatherman says, Warm Today Inland but Frost Possible by Wednesday
The US National Weather Service is saying that inland temperatures will be in the low 80's today and coastal temperatures in the 60's (See map here.) However, tomorrow will bring…
Meet Your 2013 Rutabaga Queen: Lady Luck! (RUTABAGA BALL PHOTOS)
(Click 'em to big 'em.) At Saturday night's Kinetic Rutabaga Ball, Taylor "Lady Luck" Depew (above) bested the kompetition and was named the 2013 Rutabaga Queen. (For more on the Johnny…
Queens Shun Berrypicker And Crown A New Queen
…Once the judges had made their decision, we called the contestants up to the stage along with Queen Sohotshe Burns. Traditionally the reining Rutabaga Queen crowns her successor. Once the crown was…
The Mattole Valley Returns to Normal—Pancake Breakfast, All Invited
Drawing from the Mattole Grange site. Since May 8th, when volunteer firefighters around the tiny community of the Petrolia helped law enforcement find the vehicle of Shane Miller—the suspect in the…
Fire in Tooby Park
Southern Humboldt Fire Chiefs Association Public Information Team member Doug Bryan says, "Redwood stump on fire near ToobyPark. Cal fire and Garberville fire at scene." He provided the photo also.
HSU Graduation: Lighthearted Moments Amid the Ceremony
…Richmond follows the mace bearer during the recessional. Students hug during the graduation. ———————————————————————- The Lost Coast Outpost sends best wishes to Bob Doran of the North Coast Journal who suffered a medical…
(UPDATING, PHOTOS/VIDEO) Suspected Double Homicide in Arcata This Morning
…The investigation led officers to a residence located in the 200 block of Marilyn Avenue, located in the Sunny Brae area of Arcata. Upon initial contact with the occupants of the residence…
HSU Science Grads: Improve Earth Using This One Weird Old Trick
Congratulations! In celebration of your achievement and of the responsibility we all have to make the world a better place, take a listen to the only speech you'll ever want to…
Burnt Bones Found Near Willits Believed to be Human
Screen print of Google Map of the junction of Hwy 101 and 162. Marker is placed by Google to indicate the road not the spot the bones were found. Mendocino Co. Press…
Show Me How Big Your Brave Is — Bareilles Creates Another Hit
Sara Bareilles, Humboldt's well known singer, introduced a new music video to accompany her new LP The Blessed Unrest. The video features her song "Brave." The lyrics, the dance, and the…
Eureka Man Shot as He Opens Door
…Eureka Police Officers were able to connect the “shots fired” call to the wounded male at the hospital. The Eureka Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded to assume the investigation. The…
Arcata Man Arrested in Ukiah
…One officer sighted the vehicle and began following it. At Orr Springs Road, the car made a sudden U-turn, and the officer initiated a traffic stop. The car stopped near Mendo…
66-Year-Old Woman Fires Shots at Neighbor
…Gipson admitted that during the dispute, she became upset over the ongoing issues and fired her revolver in the victim’s direction. Gipson was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and…
H Street Blocked in Downtown Eureka Due to Overturned Vehicle
Numerous friends o' the Lost Coast Communications are calling us to report an overturned vehicle on H Street between Sixth and Seventh due to an overturned vehicle. The street is closed to…
More on the Search for Shane Miller
Today, officers with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department prepare to continue a search for Shane Miller at their command post at the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Station. (Photos provided by Mark McKenna…
Alleged Indecent Exposure Leads to Arrest of Registered Sex Offender
…On 05/13/13 Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were detailed to investigate the report of an indecent exposure incident which had occurred on 05/12/13 near the…
(UPDATED) Kai the Homefree Hitchhiker Wanted For Murder in New Jersey
Humboldt-tied Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, who skyrocketed to internet fame in February under the moniker "Kai the Hitchhiker," is wanted by authorities in connection with the killing of a lawyer in New…
King Range Manhunt Winds Down
Guest post by residents of the Petrolia area, John Williams and Kathy Radke who attended Wednesday’s meeting in Honeydew. LoCO thanks them for sharing their experiences. Sheriff Mike Downey told a…
24-Year-Old Eureka Native Shot Across From EHS
…Eureka Police Officers were able to connect the “shots fired” call to the wounded male at the hospital. The Eureka Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded to assume the investigation. The…
Earth First Protests Green Diamond Logging
…I am listening to all the perspectives. The stronger the consensus is, the more likely we will see land set aside. No single interest group will decide the outcome. It is a…
The Battle for the Little Lake Valley: Debating the Willits Bypass, Pros and Cons (Part III of III)
A video posted on the Save Little Lake Valley blog that discusses traffic projects from the anti-bypass point of view. This is part three of the Lost Coast Outpost’s three…
Northern Nights Festival—Comment Period Drawing to a Close
The weekend of July 19th through the 21st a new festival rivaling Reggae on the River will be happening at the Cooks Valley Campground. Some neighbors are less than thrilled and are…
Miller’s Dog Found—Law Enforcement Searches for Hikers Who Found Her
…She could more easily find the owner, she thought. The first night, Antonson said, "She instantly followed me around." But the dog seemed subdued. The next day the dog, she said, seemed…
Flatmo’d!: Lost Coast Humans #001
This week's edition of Flatmo'd — the Lost Coast Outpost's visual celebration of Duane Flatmo's drawing/drinking habit — warns of what could happen to you if you happen to…
County-wide Grower Tax?
Buried in the middle of yesterday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisor's meeting was an item exploring an electricity tax that might resemble Measure I, Arcata's so-called "Grower Tax…