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Accident On 101 Near Humboldt Hill
Traffic on Highway 101 between the Humboldt Hill and King Salmon exits is currently slowed due to an SUV rollover. The Lost Coast Outpost's CHPWatch is indicating that the jaws of…
POP Arrests Three—Pistol, Heroin, Meth, etc.
…On 04/29/13, detectives from the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP) were conducting hotel/motel enforcement in the 1600 block of 4th St. During their investigation, detectives…
Fatal Vehicle v. Pedestrian Collision Near Zane Middle School
A car struck and killed a pedestrian near the intersection of Buhne and S this morning. The entire block between Buhne and Huntoon was blocked off by law enforcement vehicles and tarps…
Structure Fire in Eureka Earlier Today
…The first arriving unit found heavy smoke coming from the attic area and heat throughout the structure. The initial crew immediately attacked the fire while additional crews searched for victims and ventilated…
Eureka Chamber President J Warren Hockaday Decamps to News Channel 3
…I leave the Chamber with some regret as the Board and staff have made a significant contribution to the vibrancy of the local business community. I am proud to have played a…
Man Missing—Last Headed Towards ‘Murder Mountain’ in Humboldt Co.
…The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. On 04-25-2013 a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy spoke on the telephone with…
The EPD Would Appreciate Assistance Identifying This Guy In The NorCal Sweatshirt
…The owner of the Eureka business that was robbed Sunday posted a few more security camera shots of the suspect to your LoCO's Facebook page. We present them here. I dunno…
Wrapping Up Today’s EPD Stolen Car Recovery Spree
Today the Eureka Police Department's business was recovering stolen cars. And business was good. Multiple EPD Press releases below: On the morning of 4-29-13, officers with the Eureka Police…
We’ve Got a Friend! Jared Huffman Stops by KHUM (AUDIO)
…Audio ### Congressman Jared Huffman, recently-elected representative of our recently-redistricted 2nd Congressional District is in town today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Open Door Facility in Eureka. Making…
Arcata Police Have Video of Home Invasion Suspect—Do You Recognize the Face
The best look at the face is right as he runs out of the frame. (Note: you need to be signed into Facebook to see the video.) Arcata Police Dept. Facebook Release…
Buy a Corner of Eureka—Caltrans Offers a Piece for Sale
…WHAT IS AVAILABLE Caltrans has studied the effects this land sale may have on the environment, and have concluded the sale will not significantly affect the quality of the environment. Copies of…
Whitethorn Man Injured in Car Accident
…Upon attempting to return his vehicle to the roadway, Hughes lost control of the pickup. The pickup then slid east across the road before striking a small dirt embankment. The pickup subsequently…
Deer Causes Accident by Piercy
…Middlemiss was unable to avoid colliding with the deer. Due to his abrupt turning movement Middlemiss lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the west road edge and overturned down the…
It’s Stolen Vehicle Recovery Day at the EPD
…This morning, a friend of the victim saw the stolen vehicle driving city streets. The friend followed the stolen truck and notified the police, who showed up to perform the arrest above…
Suddenlink Slasher Reward Increased Again
If you are chums with the individual who can't seem to resist cutting sections of Humboldt County off from their internet service, you might want to ask yourself how much that…
Open Door Eureka Ribbon-Cutting Today; Worthies on Hand to Celebrate
…When the situation is not life- threatening, this will provide an affordable, quality alternative to visiting the emergency room. The clinic is designed to bring significant savings to the community.
Wildflowers on the Dunes
…The park system calls it "The most pristine remaining dune system in the Pacific Northwest, this is the site of one of the most successful dune restoration projects on the west coast…
Letter from Istanbul: Cappadocia
The first morning did not get off to the most promising start. We arrived on the overnight bus at just after seven o'clock in the morning. The city of Kayseri was…
WATCH: Humboldt Bay Eagles Featured on NBC Nightly News
Eaglemania soars to its highest altitudes yet! Saturday, the beloved Humboldt Bay Eagles, stars of Eagle Cam, were featured on the national NBC Nightly News. Watch above. (Or, if the video doesn…
Happening Now: Rhododendron Parade in Eureka (PHOTOS)
As we speak, the streets are of Eureka are lined with smiling faces, fallen flower petals and enough Jolly Ranchers to rot an army of teeth. Why? 'Cuz there's a Rhododendron…
ON THE RECORD: Lady
…From the bright ring of piano intro in the opening track, "Tell the Truth," and the way the rest of the band falls in with crisp execution, the duo jumps in, trading…
Accident off of Elk River Rd. Knocks Down Power Lines/Ambulance on the Way
…The vehicle hit a pole and knocked power lines across the road. An ambulance and other emergency response crew are on the way. Follow the CHP dispatch here.
Inmate Escapes/Recaptured
…The Correctional Officer supervising the crew overhead a male voice yelling, “stop” and “get on the ground.” The Correctional Officer went to investigate and found that an inmate, James Miles of McKinleyville…
Local High School is the Ninth Best in California
If you put stock in the the various lists (yay, lists!) US News & World Report publishes throughout the year — and many do — you'll be excited with the impressive showing of one…
Rollover Accident on Hwy 36, Ambulance on Its Way
According to the CHP dispatch site, a grey Toyota pickup is on its side on Hwy 36. This is a solo vehicle accident. Fire and CHP are on their way. Follow the…
Convicted Child-Molesting Pastor Dino Cardelli Returns to Humboldt; Resentencing Hearing Monday
…in Room Eight of the Humboldt County Courthouse. The question at the hearing is a relatively minor one, but it is possible that Cardelli — the former leader of Arcata's Calvary Chapel…
Oscar Needs a Home
…The Humboldt County Animal Shelter keeps bumping his story to the top of their Facebook page. This Saturday, they're bringing him out to the public in hopes of finding him a…
Arcata Police Department Seeking Suspect in Afternoon Home Invasion Robbery
From the Arcata Police Department: Shortly after 3:00 pm on 4.25.2013, the Arcata Police Department received a call from a woman who had just been the victim of a…
North Coast Cal Fire Gearing Up for a Dangerous Year
…Furthermore, he says, "The bulk of the precipitation fell in December. The earlier part of the winter was when we got most of the water." He adds that we've had a…
Another Theft at McKinleyville High School (UPDATED - Quad Recovered)
According to Kimberly Comet, Risk Manager for the North Coast Schools’ Insurance Group: We had another theft at McKinleyville High School. Thursday morning around 12:30 a.m. two individuals entered McKinleyville…