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Drug Task Force, State DoJ Made Rio Dell/Dinsmore Weed Megabust Friday
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On 12-07-2012 at about 0800 hours, Humboldt County Drug Task Force and the Rio Dell Police assisted the California State Department of Justice…
Big Old Trees Dying Off Everywhere, Study Says
A study published in the current issue of Science finds that big, old-growth trees worldwide are dying off at a frightening rate. Everywhere the researchers looked — Yosemite, the Brazilian rainforest, Europe…
Local Film about Marijuana Growers—One Good Year
Click here to learn more and back this project! "In Humboldt County, everyone has sticky stuff on their fingers…Every business in this county relies on the marijuana business," proclaims a subject…
Letter from Istanbul: The Unfinished City
Transforming an ancient, imperial capital into a 21st Century city is a round-the-clock job. Not even the arrival of winter gets in the way. ### Winter arrived in the city this…
Arcata Credit Union Robbed at Gunpoint
…The teller complied with orders and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then exited the business out the eastside doors. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark…
Bicyclist VS Vehicle
The CHP is reporting a "bicyclist vs vehicle." Medical is on the way. Get updates here. View Larger Map
Mad River Bridges Bike Detour Lifted
…Proceed with extra caution through the construction zone, and please follow advisory signs and traffic direction from construction personnel. Pedestrian access along the new multi-purpose path located on the northbound Mad…
3 Car Pileup South of Willits/ Both Lanes Blocked
…According to the dispatch, Hwy 101 is completely blocked in both directions. Traffic is backing up on either side and the tow vehicles may be stuck in the resulting mess. View Larger…
Man Arrested Three Times for Meth Sales Pleads Guilty
…Brian Christopher Fleming entered guilty pleas today in the Humboldt County Superior Court to Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale and Transportation of Methamphetamine. Mr. Fleming also admitted to two special allegations of…
Kuljian Family: Public Memorial Sunday
…Three of four family members were swept out to sea after their dog Fran was pulled into the waves while chasing a stick. Family friend Tisa Lucchesi-Cook spoke with KHUM this…
Gun Shot Victim Found ‘Staggering’ near Bridgeville
…A citizen had found the victim “staggering” on State Route Highway 36, near Bridgeville at a turnout, and transported the victim to the hospital. The victim is a 24 year old white…
Accident on Salmon Creek Frontage Rd/ Subject Trapped
…Miranda Fire reports that the person had minor injuries and not believed to be local. ——————- The CHP is reporting an accident on the Salmon Creek frontage Rd across from Miranda. A white…
Divided on Death: The Humboldt County Prop. 34 Map
Proposition 34, which would have abolished the death penalty in California, had interesting results in Humboldt County. Consider this: Statewide, Prop. 34 was voted down at almost exactly the same rate Prop…
The Humboldt County Anti-Frankenfood Election Map
Proposition 37 — the Nov. 2012 ballot initiative that would have required labeling of genetically modified food products — tanked at the polls. When all was said and done, Leftifornia could only muster 48…
Discovery Museum in Financial Crisis, Doors May Close
Discovery Museum Corner of 3rd and F Streets, Old Town Eureka (photo from Website) Unfortunately, all the play money that has been stuffed into the real cash register over the years won…
HELP: [REDACTED] is Evicting These Big Lobby Plants
…The plant-and-liner-pot can be moved separately from the ceramic outer pot, which makes the overall plant easier to move. The two largest plants have multiple stems and are very…
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE: HSU Madrigal Singers Beautify the Ugliest Building on Campus
…But the HSU Madrigal Singers accomplished just that yesterday afternoon in an end-of-term Christmas concert for the benighted wage slaves forever trapped inside that abomination. The video at right doesn…
Coastal Currents: Tsunami Debris Exploration
Tomorrow for Ocean Night, the movie "Ikkatsu" follows three kayakers traveling the roadless coast of the Olympic Peninsula, documenting the debris from the tsunami as it washes ashore on remote Northwest beaches…
Mendo Board of Supes: ‘Retain Outside Counsel’ in Response to Federal Subpoena of Ziptie Records
…After a period of public comment in which "people involved in the medical marijuana industry locally"urged the Board to protect those involved in the program, the board agreed in a private…
McKinleyville Union Superintendent on His District’s Capital Appreciation Bonds
McKinleyville Union Superintendent Michael Davies-Hughes sends the following statement to the Lost Coast Outpost. It's a response to a story we ran Friday about the district's use of capital…
Car Accident near Trinidad—Reports Occupant Trapped
…There are occupants (or one occupant —details contradictory) trapped. ——————————————————- The CHP is reporting a car fire near Trinidad with an occupant trapped inside. Fire Crew are on their way. Follow the accident…
Obama v. Romney Humboldt County Smackdown Map
The county elections department has just published its precinct-by-precinct report for the Nov. 6 general election. We at the Lost Coast Outpost leaped to action and slurped the data into…
Eureka Man and Companion Arrested for Possessing Over $160,000
…Following the stop the Deputy contacted the occupants of the vehicle who identified themselves as Keith Stewart Jr., of Brooklyn, New York, and Alexander Odell, of Eureka, California. While speaking to Odell…
Officer Involved Shooting Just South of Redding
The Record Searchlight is reporting that the shooting which occurred near West Valley High School about 15 miles south of Redding involved at least two maybe three victims. According to their updated…
Circulation Element Update For General Plan & More
…Cliff and Emily talk about an ad-hoc committee that dealt with the Circulation Element Update For General Plan and made recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors yesterday. The Mendocino Pacific…
Slide Video—Life on a Country Road in Winter
Video provided by Mariah Gregori According to Mariah Gregori who provided the above video, this slide on Cartwright Rd. came down early Sunday morning about four miles from the Honeydew store towards…
Hydesville Man Missing Since Thanksgiving
…Deputies responded to the Balcom’s home in the 6800 block of Rohnerville Road, Hydesville and met with a female relative. The relative told the deputies she left town on 11-20…
Two Vehicle Accident Blocking Road near Evergreen Rd by Redway
The road between Garberville and Redway on the bluffs has a traffic accident that is at least temporarily blocking the way. Please avoid the area. Follow the details from the CHP here.
The River Winding Through Whitmore Grove
Local photographer, Kim Sallaway took the above photo yesterday as the waterway in Whitmore Grove reached its zenith. Below you can see how much the water has dropped. According to Sallaway, "The…
Got Warmth?
…When you enter the Co-Op, the KSLG table will be the first thing you see. Monica Topping will host from 6am-12pm, with Myles Cochrane handling 12pm-6pm. Chinn needs gently…