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HCSO: Humboldt Sheriff’s K-9 Unit ‘Benny’ Sniffs Out Much Weed … And You Can Meet Him!
…On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, K-9 Benny and his handler conducted a traffic stop on Highway 101 near Trinidad. The deputy noticed the license plate light was not illuminated on the…
GIANT SQUID! HSU Marine Lab Exhibits Rare Cephalopod Accidentally Snagged By Local Fisherman
…largest in the world, and if you're interested in taking an epic squid selfie, the clubhook will be on display at the Marine Lab in Trinidad until tomorrow. More info here.
Fieri Fanatic on Nationwide Pilgrimage Flies to Humboldt, Eats at Guy’s Favorite Restaurants
…But once he got here, he didn’t gape at the mighty redwoods or sink his feet into the sand at the Trinidad seashore. Grella came for a pasta lunch special. “I…
(PICS) Things Got Wet at Yesterday’s Annual Trinidad-to-Clam Beach Run
…This year's installment of the annual Trinidad-Clam Beach Run took place as king tides swallowed up much of the shoreline. Fortunately the sun was shining, which seems to have tipped…
OBITUARY: Charles Kenneth Miller, 1946-2016
…After marrying Verona they moved to Trinidad, where he began working at Bright Wood Lumber. Later they moved to Redding and he worked for Stain Lumber Company. They moved to Hyampom for…
Mudslide Closes Scenic Drive North of Westhaven Drive
…The slide is a couple hundred yards south of the Camel Rock/Houda Beach parking area, which is still accessible from the Trinidad end of Scenic Drive. The mudslide covered Scenic Drive…
Aww! Young Elephant Seal Spending Friday Afternoon in Trinidad (PHOTOS)
…splashing around in the shore break near the boat launch by Trinidad pier. “I’ve never seen one here,” the Trinidad resident told the Outpost. Pease said he encountered the animal from…
OBITUARY: Kathleen Ann Fairchild, 1956-2015
…Please join us for a remembrance of Kathleen on January 30th at the Trinidad Town Hall, located at 409 Trinity Street in Trinidad. The memorial will be from 2pm to 5pm. Email…
HSO: Wanted Hoopa Man Caught ‘Hiding Out’ in Trinidad with Key to Stolen Honda CRV
…On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs were on patrol in Trinidad and observed a green Honda CRV parked in front of a residence…
CULVERT FAILURE! Trinidad’s Stagecoach Road Closed Until God Knows When, Says County
…The section of Stagecoach Road located north of the Trinidad city limits will be closed for an undetermined period. The closure is due to a failed culvert at the Mill Creek crossing…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: The 12 Days of Ocean (Part One)
…They spend the majority of their life at sea, but you might spot one during nesting season on rocky cliffs off of Trinidad or Castle Rock near Crescent City. 5. Five Coral…
(UPDATE) Single-Family Home Engulfed in Flames on Patrick’s Point Drive
…Harry Johnson A single-family home on the 600 block of Patrick's Point Drive, just north of the town of Trinidad, caught fire a little over a half an hour ago…
Man Stabbed While Spectating at a Trinidad Bar Fight After Hours
…The victim stated he was at the Ocean Grove Lounge in Trinidad when a physical altercation occurred between other individuals at the lounge. The victim stated the altercation led outside to the…
(UPDATE: OPENED) Fishing Closed in Big Lagoon Due to Weekend Fuel Spill; Officials Confirm That Ducks Were ‘Oiled’
…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) closed fishing in Big Lagoon near Trinidad following an incident involving an overturned tanker truck near Trinidad Saturday afternoon. The responsible party has estimated…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: Warning! The Ocean Can Get Kinda Gross When it Rains
…Humboldt County Environmental Health Department monitors five local beaches between Mckinleyville and Trinidad, and all five have dangerous levels of e. coli and pathogenic material that could make you sick. Entering the…
WINDY NIGHT!: Thousands Affected By Multiple Power Outages Countywide
…262 Trinidad: 126 Westhaven-Moonstone: 110 Westhaven-Moonstone: 93 Big Lagoon: 84 Ferndale: 78 Eureka: 75 Trinidad: 65 Arcata: 64 Garberville: 57 Alderpoint: 57 Hydesville: 51 Westhaven-Moonstone: 50 Fieldbrook: 48 Myers…
OBITUARY: Raymond Eacret Lamberson, 1981-2015
“Ray Ray” was a native of Arcata and a proud member of the Trinidad Rancheria. He was born March 17, 1981 to Sheila Karen Eacret and Fred Lamberson III. Raymond worked at…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: Let’s Put Oceans on the Climate Change Agenda
…Here’s the winning photo submission featuring 12-year-old Nate Ferguson, enjoying the ocean's bounty in Trinidad. How inspiring to see one of today's youth out in the physical…
The Fishing Fleet Needs Extra Blessings This Year; Trinidad Made Sure It Got Them
…The 20th annual Blessing of the Fleet above Trinidad Harbor drew a Thanksgiving morning crowd of about 150 fishermen, residents, families and friends. The event, organized by family members of Trinidad’s…
How Bad is Humboldt County’s Mental Health Branch? It Depends On Whom You Ask.
…Dutta purchased a house in Trinidad with plans to stay in the area permanently, but he recently decided to decline the position. Dr. Hayes, president of Traditions, said Dr. Dutta "plans to…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: An Aerial Tour of Your Marine Protected Areas and More
…The hike around Trinidad Head is another excellent outing with the family or your significant other. If you are wanting to stay on flat ground, a stroll down Trinidad Pier may be…
Warren Trial, Day Seven: The Autopsies
…Suzie Seemann running in the Trinidad-to-Clam Beach event in 2009. Photo courtesy Hank Seemann. The day's first witness, forensic pathologist Dr. Ikechi Ogan, testified that in his postmortem examination…
Election Maps! Here is How NoHum and SoHum Voted in Their Harbor District Contests
…But Higgins more than made up the difference with victories elsewhere, most notably in Fieldbrook, Westhaven and Trinidad. Map below. FIFTH DIVISION — HIGGINS V. ROTWEIN Meanwhile, the landslide for Greg Dale, Higgins…
Handcuffed Westhaven Man Runs From Sheriff’s Office Arrest Into the Woods; Ensuing Search So Far Comes Up Short
…Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies were investigating several recent burglaries from the Trinidad Water Treatment Plant in Trinidad. The deputies went to a residence located in the 500 block of Old Wagon Wheel…
OBITUARY: Ruie Willis ‘Boots’ Taylor Jr., 1944-2015
…He spent many years in Humboldt County; southern Humboldt, Bridgeville and Trinidad. Boots was truly a Renaissance man. He was a farmer, a hunter of beautiful crystals, and most especially a poet…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: Lows and Highs of Tide
…Last week a group of Trinidad school kids and families took a field trip to the natural playground of Houda Point (Camel Rock) to film footage for a series of short documentaries…
ELECTION DAY! Find Your Polling Place! Read Your Sample Ballot! VOTE!
…Susan Rotwein in the Fifth Division (McKinleyville, Willow Creek, Trinidad). There is a concerted effort to change the current direction of the district, and a lot of money has flowed into the…
OBITUARY: David Kent Rauhauser, 1952-2015
…8 at the Trinidad Town Hall at 1 p.m. A luncheon reception will follow the service. ### The obituary above was submitted by David Rauhauser's friends. The Lost Coast Outpost runs…
What’s the Story With That Place? From Eagles Hall to Squires HQ at Eureka’s Lloyd Building
…roads of Humboldt county until they reached the Pacific Ocean where the white cross on Trinidad Head shone bright in the glorious afternoon sun. On the return trip a stop was made…
(PHOTOS) Sea Otter Sighting Off North Jetty
…there have been random reports of one in Trinidad bay since spring." (Don't confuse Trinidad's resident river otters with the sea version – get to know your otters here.) By Ken…