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Six Sought in Suspicious Fires in Eureka
…After sighting the group of males exiting the woods, a school maintenance worker checked the woods to see what they had been doing. The maintenance worker discovered the remains of a campfire…
Sheriff Dept. Releases Name of Suspicious Death in Hoopa—Calls It Homicide
The suspicious death associated with the investigation into the hit and run yesterday has now been named a homicide. The victim is Dorothy Ulrich, 47 years old of Hoopa. Humboldt Co. Press…
Three Fires Burn Near Weitchpec
…The fires near the community of Weitchpec (Humboldt County) are now 14 acres & 70% contained. _________________________________ Cal Fire is reporting that "[f]irefighters are battling 3 fires totaling 10 acres off Hwy 96…
North Coast Railroad Director: Let’s Stop Pouring Money Down a Black Hole
There is good news regarding the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA). Its freight hauler, NWP, has been providing rail service to customers between Lombard (near Napa) and Windsor, since July 2011. Major…
Transient Twins Arrested in Willow Creek; Twin One Wanted on Michigan Arson Charges
…Deputies contacted the occupant that was sleeping in the back seat of the vehicle and they smelled the odor of alcoholic beverages. The occupant was identified as Keith Chapman, 21 years old…
Sheriff’s Dept. Releases Information on Yesterday’s Fracas at the Veteran’s Park
…Jones, who was wearing heavy boots, was kicking the other deputy in the chest and face. The citizen who initially pointed out Jones as the one causing the disturbance came to the…
As Tragedy Strikes, Community Responds
Gateway to Tomorrow Yesterday's hit and run tragedy struck many in the community with a need to respond—to do something positive and heartfelt. The running community immediately began to organize…
Families of Women Joggers Struck by a Hit and Run Driver Issue Statement
Photo of Suzie Seemann who was fatally struck by a hit and run driver yesterday morning The families of the victims of yesterday's tragic hit and run in north Eureka issued…
Arrest Made in Hoopa Suspicious Death — No Word on Connection to Yesterday’s Bayside Tragedy
…The car in that struck the women was quickly found in Eureka; it was registered to a Hoopa address. A CHP officer discovered the victim in the suspicious killing at a Hoopa…
Fracas in Garberville’s Veteran’s Park Leads to Three Arrests and Injuried Deputies
Officers gather across the street from the Garberville Veteran's Park (Jim DeMulling Memorial Grove) A fracas in Garberville's Veteran's Park during midday on Sept. 27th led to three arrests…
Stabbing Victim Refuses to Name Attacker
…The male contacted the citizen and requested to use his phone to call 911. Deputies and medical responded to Pinecrest Court, Eureka and met with the citizen and the 31 year old…
CHP Investigation Turns Up Dead Body in Hoopa. Connection to This Morning’s Fatal Bayside Hit-and-Run?
…a search warrant was issued by the Humboldt County Superior Court and detectives entered the residence. Further news releases will be made as the investigation continues. Anyone with information for the Sheriffs…
Jail Inmate Walks Away From Work Crew, Remains At Large
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 09-27-2012, approximately 11:45 a.m a Humboldt County Correctional Facility Cal Trans Inmate work crew was working on Highway 299 near…
Solo Rollover North of Moonstone Beach Blocking One Lane
…The southbound lanes are now open. —————————- The CHP site is reporting a solo vehicle apparently hit the median and rolled over near the 6th Ave offramp north of Moonstone Beach. The number…
Fire in the Shelter Cove Area
…According to scanner traffic, the fire is near the intersection of Warden Court and Toth Road. CalFire and the Shelter Cove Volunteer Fire Department are responding."
Three Joggers Down/Coroner Called/Accident in North Eureka
…Additionally, one of the jogger's dog was struck and killed during the collision. The driver of the Kia fled the scene directly following the collision. The Kia was later found abandoned…
Big Rig Blocking Briceland Thorn Rd.
View Larger Map Map from CHP gps coordinates which don't always accurately reflect the actual site of the incident The CHP is reporting a big rig is blocking the Briceland Thorn…
Operation House by House—Feds Sweep Santa Rosa Neighborhoods for Marijuana
…According to the article, over 30 homes in the area south of the Corby Auto Mall have been raided. Reports of exploding flash grenades are coupled with photos of officers in what…
Don’t Let Your Doggies Eat Your Weed
Photo from today's Garberville Redway Vet's Facebook page The Garberville Redway Vet's office pens a Facebook page with tidbits of charming advice on pet-care. (Like it on Facebook…
Trimmers and Harvesters! Oh, My!
…Apparently the competition for these jobs can be fierce as the list of services that the ads offer along with trimming can be startling. The long hours of hunching over tables snipping…
Hazy Days in the Jail: Eight Arrested on Weed Cultivation Charges Yesterday
…Three arrestees were shown to their new quarters by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, one by the Eureka Police Department and three by the District Attorney's Office. The latter are…
Smoke Comes from Idaho Fires
Although there are reportedly no new fires in the Humboldt area, the skies today have been smudged with smoke. It is one of the smokiest days of the year so far. The…
District Attorney’s Office Leading Big Raids Up Titlow Hill Today
…The person at the DA's office we got in touch with says that her floor is pretty empty at the moment — Chief Investigator Mike Hislop and DA Paul Gallegos himself are…
Sheriff Still Searching for Woman Missing Since June
Katherine Gillham, Missing Person The Sheriff's Dept. has put out an update on Katherine Gillham who has been missing since early June (See earlier post) Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Press Release…
Woman Chases Thief and Retrieves Purse with the Help of ‘Angels on Earth’
Poor quality still taken from surveillance tape of suspect Last night at 10 P.M., a local woman with the help of two "Angels on Earth" recovered a stolen purse. Naveena Bird…
Helicopter-Cam Man Chad Johnson Blinds Thomas Dolby With Redwoods
One of the Lost Coast Outpost's favorite artists (and most steady source of pageviews) is Mr. Chad Johnson, the madcap heli-drone cinematographer and musician. You remember him from such hits…
RePower Humboldt
From a Schatz Energy Research Center press release: "The Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University and the Redwood Coast Energy Authority have unveiled their joint RePower Humboldt Strategic Plan, spelling…
Flash Bang Device Found at Moonstone Beach
Photo provided by the Sheriff's Dept. shows type of device not the actual one found Humboldt County Sheriff's Press Release: On 09-24-2012, approximately 6:00 p.m. the…
The Future of the Humboldt Bay Rail Corridor
…The first meeting will be dealing with the condition of the rail prism. The next meeting, Oct. 12, will be dealing with potential Trail Development along the corridor. The third meeting on…
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Blackberry Bushes Stringband
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Blackberry Bushes Stringband