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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Attempted Homicide Committed Earlier This Year
PREVIOUSLY:Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Months-Old Attempted Murder Case; Two More Suspects Still Being Sought###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Cady. Photo: HCSO.The Humboldt…
Will Filling Out Student Aid Form Target Undocumented Parents for Trump’s Mass Deportations?
Graduating students at the Fresno State Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration in the Save Mart Center in Fresno on May 18, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight LocalIncoming president Donald Trump has…
OBITUARY: Jeanette Lee Cooper, 1936-2024
…She devoted much of her spare time to the Fortuna Seventh Day Adventist Church and School, where she and her children attended. She enjoyed nature, travel, taking walks, and learning new skills…
OBITUARY: Nicholas E. Williams, 1978-2024
…Nick was the husband of Christine Williams and stepped into the role of dad to Christopher, Sheree, Tanner and Adison. He took pride in being called grandpa by his grandson, Redsky, and…
[UPDATED] ‘A Nightmare on Replay’: New Lawsuit Accuses St. Joseph Hospital of Denying Emergency Abortion Care to a Woman With Serious Medical Condition
…13, 9:35 a.m.:A Providence spokesperson sent the following statement on Friday morning:We are truly saddened by the experience described in the complaint filed by “Jane Roe” and are…
(PHOTOS) State Route 199 Remains Closed Following Overnight Rockslide
…101. "Responding crews, including maintenance and geotechnical personnel, recognize the importance of this route and the long detours around the slide, and are working hard to resume safe access as soon as…
SURVEY: Tell the City of Arcata What Kind of Services You Want at Valley West’s New Community Center
…The survey is a part of the city’s ongoing effort to revamp Valley West, Arcata’s oft-overlooked neighborhood. In recent years, the city has allocated funds for numerous beautification and…
Providence Plans to Drastically Reduce the Availability of Open Heart Surgery in Humboldt County Next Year, According to Employees at St. Joseph Hospital
…Time is of the utmost importance in such cases."The patient’s bleeding inside, and the pericardium is like a balloon — it can only hold so much," Smith said. "The pressure builds…
OBITUARY: Brandon Lee Heryford, 1993-2024
On November 13, 2024, at the young age of 31, Brandon Lee Heryford passed away from complications of diabetes. He was born June 23, 1993 in Yuba City. After graduating from Sutter…
OBITUARY: Marlena (Mina) Rochelle Neely, 1989-2024
'“I’ve cried buckets of tears through the years for my beautiful browned eyed girl” — Van Morrison. As a child this was her song.Marlena (Mina) Rochelle Neely was born on March…
OBITUARY: James B. Kaufman, 1959-2024
…Fly free and we’ll see you on the other side.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of James Kaufman's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Todd Keenan Burhus, 1974-2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Todd Keenan Burhus, known to many as "Thunder McCovey." He was a cherished son, father, brother, friend, and a proud member of the Yurok…
OBITUARY: Dean L. Mohorovich, 1957-2024
…When Dean was younger, he loved the outdoors — hunting with his sons and friends in the mountains of Humboldt, ocean fishing with his good friend Norman and the boys. He and Norman…
Body Found in Humboldt Bay Identified as Missing Eureka Woman, Sheriff Says
…A Special Services Division Deputy arrived at the scene, moved the body to the shore, and confirmed that the body was a deceased female. The Deputy Coroner was then called to the…
POLL! Which Area in Northern California is Most Spiritually Like Humboldt?
…Of the far north rural places in California, which feels the most like a close cousin? Crescent City (Del Norte County) Yreka (Siskiyou County) Alturas (Modoc County) Susanville (Lassen County) Redding (Shasta…
‘A Game-Changer for Humboldt’: State Sen. Mike McGuire, County Officials Announce Additional Funding for Behavioral Crisis Triage Center in Arcata
…We are firm in our belief that by the end of the 2025 calendar year, we'll have the full [funding] allocation secured.” Mad River Community Hospital donated the land for the…
Drug Task Force Arrests Man for Alleged ‘Ghost Gun’ Manufacturing in Cutten Today
…At the conclusion of the search warrant, Osborne was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges: 11366 HS Operating/maintaining a drug house29180 PC Illegally manufacturing…
Smoky in Trinidad? That’s From Green Diamond Prescribed Burns
Friends o' the LoCO are telling us that there's plenty of smoke up Trinidad way at the moment. Here is the reason for that.Press release from Green Diamond:Weather conditions…
Rep. Jared Huffman Seeking Feedback on Draft Offshore Wind Legislation That Would Guarantee Money for Tribes
Huffman, on Woodley Island, speaks about federal funding for the Harbor District's offshore wind efforts earlier this year. File photo: Andrew Goff.Press release from the office of Rep. Jared Huffman…
Spare a Thought for the City of Chico Today, After a Devastating Fire Claimed its Most Beloved Building
…The cause of the fire is still unknown.It's a pretty devastating loss for Chico. Imagine if we lost the Carson Mansion — it would be like that, but maybe even worse…
Fewer California Workers Were Dying on the Job. Then Fentanyl Happened
As the nation continues to struggle with an opioid crisis now supercharged by fentanyl, overdoses have become one of the leading causes of workplace deaths. California is no different: Workplace overdose deaths…
California Judges Say They’re Underpaid, and Their New Lawsuit Could Cost Taxpayers Millions
A new lawsuit alleges the state illegally miscalculated raises for California judges over the past eight years. Here, a courtroom at the San Diego County Superior Court awaits a judge on Oct…
OBITUARY: Steven Eugene Crayton, 1948-2024
…He was a master mechanic and helped numerous people throughout the area. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Debra E. Crayton; daughters Jennifer L. Crayton, Alicia S. Crayton…
OBITUARY: John Gaylord Snyder, 1956-2024
John Gaylord Snyder passed away in the comfort of his own home with his wife beside him after a long battle with bone cancer. John was born in Pomona, California on November…
OBITUARY: Bruce Allen Bennett, 1966-2024
Bruce Allen BennettDecember 15, 1966 - November 27, 2024It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Bennett, who departed this life on November 27, 2024, at the age of…
NAPIER DEFEATS JONES: Blue Lake Election Tie Resolved By Pulling a Name From an Envelope Pulled From a Box
Kat Napier and Adelene Jones await the pulling of a name from an envelope during Blue Lake's city council meeting. | Screenshots via Zoom.###PREVIOUSLYThe Blue Lake City Council Race Could Very…
POLL! When's the Last Time You Saw a Monarch Butterfly in Humboldt?
…Never." "I swear I've seen one this year!" "Oh, surely within the last five years." "Uh, probably within the last 10 years, I reckon." "Within the last 20 years." "I'd…
Woman’s Body Found in Humboldt Bay
…Body Identified###The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s body was found this morning in Humboldt Bay.As first reported on the Redheaded Blackbelt, shortly after 9…
TODAY in SUPES: A New Disaster Response Plan Just Dropped, and So Did Some Overnight Parking Restrictions
…Each year the board divvies up the appointments, and today was the day.Mostly, the board members stuck with the roles they've already been serving, with the occasional request to swap…
Man Stopped With Fake License Plates at 3 a.m. Turned Out to be Carrying Drugs and a Handgun, Sheriff’s Office Says
…Deputies contacted the driver, Zachary Osborne, age 27, of Eureka, and inquired about the false plate on the vehicle. By running the VIN, deputies confirmed that the vehicle had not been registered…