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Letter from Istanbul: At the May Day Demonstration
"Wanna go for a walk?" my flatmate Omer asked. "Sure," I said, though not really in the mood. Still, it was a holiday, and a beautiful spring day, so it seemed like…
Woman Almost Drowned, Helicoptered to Hospital
…The crews found a woman approximately 40 years of age who was not breathing in the area of the McCann summer bridge. A helicopter was called. According to EMT Jimi Hensley, after…
Accident on Hwy 36, Small Child Pinned Inside
…An ambulance is on the way. Follow the updates here. The accident appears from the gps numbers given to be not far from the Dinsmore Airport.
Hmm … What’s In The Bag?
…The commenter that comes up with the most original mystery backpack contents wins Saturday. Or you can just go on with your day. Your call. Just keep an eye out for backpack…
Summer Camp for Kids
…Kids in our summer camp programs learn about themselves as they learn to live in the wilderness. Our program actively teaches campers confidence, compassion, community and conservation. The rugged terrain of the…
Record Driest Months in Parts of Humboldt
"For parts of Western Oregon and large part of northern California, this is the driest January to April on record," writes the National Weather Service. For all of Mendocino and most of…
Law Enforcement Deploys Special Patrols for Cinco De Mayo
…That’s why this year the Avoid the 7 DUI Task Force is joining with others across the state and nation to encourage everyone to plan ahead this Cinco de Mayo and…
Rattlesnake Season
Any time when the weather warms up, rattlesnakes can be found. They can even be seen in urban settings but rural residents should be especially alert. Rattlesnakes can be deadly. In fact…
Another McK Car Theft Case Culminates in Book ‘N’ Release
…Deputies responded to the victim’s residence in the 2100 block of Spruce Avenue, McKinleyville and met with the victim. The victim told the deputies her 1995 Blue Nissan Maxima had been…
Humboldt Film Commissioner Responds to Dunked Dodge
…The Film Commission is currently in the process of changing regulations countywide to ensure that film permits are not issued without the the authority of the Film Commission in the future. The…
Helicopter Landing North of Willits to Load Accident Victim
…Cassidy was interviewed by the investigating officer at the scene and at the hospital, and was determined not to be under the influence. US-101 was closed for approx. 15 minutes while…
Record High Temperatures in Eureka and Ukiah
…It reached 73 degrees today and the previous high was 68 degrees set back in 1998. Ukiah tied its previous record of 92 degrees set back in 1966. Garberville/Redway area reached…
One Arrest, Plus Cash, Weed, Firearms Seized at Eureka Grow Houses
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On 05/01/13, officers and detectives with the Eureka Police Department served search warrants at the 4000 block of 'F' St and the 2600…
RV Fire Injures One
Photo sent in by Chris Hardee An RV fire at the Hwy 101 underpass near Trinidad reportedly injured the driver and sent clouds of smoke billowing across the freeway. Calfire and the…
Oyster Fest 2013’s $10 Question — Arcata Main Street’s Jennifer Koopman Speaks
…In addition, the non-profit organization is working with the Arcata Police Department, the Arcata Fire Protection District and the City of Arcata to manage the large crowds and maintain the crowd…
Driver in Yesterday’s Fatal Accident Identified, Victim to Be Officially Named Later Today
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: EPD Traffic Officers and Detectives spoke with citizens today who saw the victim of yesterday’s fatal collision walking her dog in the general area…
Get Out the Vote, HumCo! Ferndalean is National ‘Farm Mom of the Year’ Finalist
Your Lost Coast Outpost will admit that it was unaware that such an honor as "National Farm Mom of the Year" existed. But, dagnabbit, when Humboldt people do well, we are happy…
Rejoice, Crooks! Cite ‘N’ Release Policy In Full Effect As Jail Nears Capacity
…He was booked and released on his own recognizance from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of probation violation and resisting arrest. See the pattern? Capt. Ed Wilkinson, commander of the…
POP Finds Hash Making Equipment at a Marijuana Grow
…During the service of the search warrant, detectives discovered a Hasish manufacturing lab inside the residence, and a Marijuana grow inside the garage. Several hundred highly explosive butane canisters (used in the…
Rio Dell Bust Yields Plants, Pounds, Pitbulls, and Peyote
…Davis was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked and released. Davis girlfriend was called to the scene and took custody of the two Pitbulls. Some of the…
Smoke from Panther Fire Seen in North Coast Skies
The US National Weather Service explained the colorful sunrise and the smoky skies in the excellent graphic above. The 2000 acre fire has over 500 firefighters combating the flames. According to the…
Deputies Chase Down Stolen Car in Blue Lake; One Suspect Nabbed, Two Flee
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 05-01-2013, approximately 1:30 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy driving a marked patrol car spotted a stolen Green…
Flatmo’d!: Flatmo Coasts!
…Often then his hand starts a-scribblin' and the world gets a glimpse into one of Humboldt's great noggins. In the first of what we at the LoCO is hoping will…
EPD Releases Initial Details on This Morning’s Fatal Pedestrian Collision
…She sustained major head trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 53 year old male driver of a 2005 Chevy 2500 truck was also located at the scene. It was…
(UPDATED) Not Able to Dodge Humboldt Tides, Truck in the Ocean Near Moonstone Beach
…He said it looked like the truck drove right off the cliff. When he 1st arrived the truck was stuck in the sand & rocks. As the tide quickly rose the truck became…
MADD Gives Awards to Local Prosecutor and Law Enforcement Officers
…Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) awarded Deputy District Attorney, Elan Firpo, the 2013 Outstanding Prosecutor for her outstanding dedication to holding defendants accountable for committing the crime of driving under the influence…
Vegetation Fire Near Briceland Thorn Rd.
…Cal Fire Division Chief Charlie Hanes says that it took awhile to locate the flames. The fire is located near Whale Gulch area (near a pottery place.) It is a half acre…
NOW UPDATED to FIVE Earthquakes—-Earthquakes Centered Near Rio Dell
…Original post below————- Two small earthquakes occurred approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Rio Dell.The USGS says the first was a 3.9 and the second is a 2.8.
Grass Fire by Clam Beach
…The fire is between the freeway and the frontage road. Cal Fire expects to have it mopped up soon. .
Sheriffs Raid Just North of Rio Dell
A LoCO reader has reported that there is a "Sheriff raid at old industrial park by Rio Dell." He added that this was north of the town off of 101. LoCO believes…