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First Indictment in Homeland Security Raids
Hank Sims has been diligently tracking down information on why the Department of Homeland Security has been conducting a series of raids the last few days in Humboldt County. (Read here for…
Suddenlink: Soon To Be Under New Ownership
Hey, everyone loves Suddenlink™, Humboldt County's #1 provider of cable television, Internet and telephonic services! Right? Well, sit down for this because according to Reuters the current owners of the superduper…
One Arrest in Yesterday’s ICE Raids
…yesterday morning, just before the high-profile raids in Bayside and Salmon Creek. Photo at right taken from the web page of Snakebeard Jackson, Mcfarland's country rock band from his Sioux…
Setting Sun and Roughhousing Clouds
Clouds roughhousing in the sky rumple the pale silk scarf of the setting sun.
Here’s What We Know About Today’s Federal Raids
…The owner of the Bayside property raided is named Brett Mcfarland. The owner of the Salmon Creek property is named Jaymar Adams. As we have been unable to locate the precise location…
Raid up Salmon Creek
…The vehicles drove past the end of the county road up towards the Samuel's Loop Ranch. Before they reached the school, they turned down a driveway. Law enforcement remained there for…
Northbound Lane Closed on 101 Near Bull Creek
View Larger Map The CHP is saying that one northbound lane on Highway 101 is closed near Bull Creek and Dyerville Loop Rds. due to a white KIA hitting a tree. Apparently…
Vehicle Rollover on Salmon Creek Earlier This Week
…This collision was later reported to the CHP.
BOOKED: The Click-The-Code-Section-For-More-Information Edition
…Click the code again to close the box. Right now this works with charges pertaining to the California Penal Code, the California Vehicle Code and the California Health & Safety Code — the great…
Solo Vehicle Rollover on Alderpoint Rd.
A red vehicle was reported over the side near 10 mile turn at around 7 A.M this morning. Look for emergency vehicles if traveling in that area.
Two Bomb Stories that Don’t End with a Bang
For some reason the universe offered up two bomb incidents in Eureka in the last four days. Bomb incident number 1 as detailed by the Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Dept. Press Release…
Medical Marijuana Growers Diss Feds for Cracking Down on Dispensaries and Not Focusing on Illegal Grows on Public Lands
…Cohen was raided by the DEA in October 2011 after the airing of the Frontline documentary, despite being a model of compliance with the program. “By targeting law-abiding medical cannabis cultivators…
NCRA Bay Trail Update & Mendo PCBR Workshops
…Cliff & Emily talk with Rex Jackman of Caltrans about the upcoming workshops on the Pacific Coast Bike Route in Mendocino County. Before that: The decision by the NCRA to form a committee…
Humboldt’s Pete Nichols Named National Director of Waterkeeper Alliance
…Now comes news, via the National Journal, that Pete Nichols, former Coast Guardie and current Alec Baldwin bestie, has taken on the top national job in the powerful environmental group founded by…
BOOKED: The Drunk in Public/Possession of Controlled Substance Edition
BOOKED: The Drunk in Public/Possession of Controlled Substance Edition
Humboldt Co. Sheriffs in Benbow Today—Seized 609 Plants
…The investigation into who is responsible for the residence and cultivation is ongoing. Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the…
Brown Goes Bohn; Governor Appoints Rex to the BoS
…With Jimmy Smith Stepping Down, the Age of Bohn Begins Early ### Press release from the office of Gov. Jerry Brown: Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointment. Rex Bohn…
Shot Fired in Eureka Bud-Jacking Sunday
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On July 15th 2012 at about 6:32pm, the Eureka Police Department received a report of a residential robbery that had just occurred at an…
Eureka School Bus Vandalism Suspectlings Located
…With the communities help three (3) male juveniles were identified as possible suspects in the vandalism. The investigating Officer was able to locate and interview the juveniles. Through the interviews the Officer…
Daughter Attacks Mother in McKinleyville
…The victim told the deputies she was assaulted by her daughter, Heather Megan Bohannon, 40 years old, who recently moved into her residence from San Francisco. The victim told the deputies she…
Home Invasion in Willow Creek
…Deputies responded to the residence where Tribal Police were at and saw a motorhome matching the description of the one the victim described associated with the robbery. Deputies located another male at…
Exploring Humboldt with Kids—The Redwood Parks
Not even half way through summer and you've busted the bank trying to do things with kids? Everything seems to cost so much! The first time we went to the Avenue…
Reggae on the River
Photo of Duane Stephenson—one of the featured musicians at this year's Reggae on the River Don't forget this next weekend is Reggae on the River at Benbow. As usual…
Fire Caused by Downed PG&E Lines
View Larger Map The CHP site announced that a fire north of 299 has started due to downed PG&E lines. This can be dangerous. The Flat Fire which temporarily closed Hwy…
One Northbound Hwy 101 Lane Closed Near Myers Flat
…But vehicles are still being removed so please slow down in the area.
Betsy Lambert & KIEM
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: John Matthews & Hank Sims discuss KIEM's decision to "not renew" Betsy Lambert's contract. Audio
Homicide in Willits
…Emergency medical staff pronounced the decedent's death at the scene.Deputies contacted the victim's girlfriend at the scene and she advised that she had located the victim at the family…
You are missing awesomeness at Arts!Arcata
Hoodoo Trying to find my husband at Arts!Arcata when I received a text: "Cool heavy blues rock band in Ace parking lot." I quickened my pace and turned the corner just…
Introducing! BOOKED: Your Who’s Who Guide to the Humboldt County Jail
In our second major housekeeping announcement of the day — if you missed the first, see here — the Lost Coast Outpost is pleased to introduce "BOOKED," a LoCO subsection that gives you an…
Why You Should Stay on Your Side of the Bay
Your side has rainbows! Sometimes restrictions bring out the worst in people. Case in point: Ever since CalTrans modified the stretch of highway between Eureka and Arcata into a special "safety corridor…