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TODAY in COURT: Agreement Could Mean 11 Years for Man Who Fled from and was Shot by EPD; Orick Murder Trial Postponed
…Four police officers opened fire during the pursuit, with one of the approximately 40 bullets striking Lasinski in the chest. Lasinski apologized to police after the incident, saying he thought he was…
Supervisor Candidate Sean DeVries Addresses the Rumors and Allegations About His Past
…DeVries was living in central Florida at the time, working in the mortgage servicing industry in the wake of the economic collapse of 2008. He was angered by President Barack Obama "bailing…
Humboldt Targeted by Card Skimmers. Here’s What to Look For
…The attempt was unsuccessful, however, it is important that you are aware of the signs that a machine may have been tampered with, and the steps you can take to protect yourself…
Humboldt Hill Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Another With Kitchen Gear, Shooting Firearm at Him (Again)
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 19, 2020, at about 6:20 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 2500…
(PHOTO) Illicit Messages Between Faculty Member and Student Prompted Solicitation Investigation
HSU | Photo courtesy of the CSU systemPREVIOUSLY:HSU is Investigating Allegations That a Faculty Member Solicited Paid Sex From Multiple Students###Humboldt State began looking into allegations of faculty misconduct after what…
Inside the Governor’s Bid to Fix Homelessness: Changing How California Deals With Mental Illness
…In his annual State of the State address today, here’s what the governor proposed to deal with people who have fallen through holes in the safety net: Force more people into…
Analysis: Newsom Now ‘Owns’ Homelessness, for Better or Worse
…Which means much of the new funding and policy proposals the Newsom administration has announced won’t be reflected in the state’s official 2020 homeless count, due at the end of…
OBITUARY: Galen ‘Doc’ Gallup, 1964-2020
…The staff at Rollins College got to experience many years of him as the MC of the annual holiday party, where his quick wit and off the cuff remarks added so much…
OBITUARY: James Thomas Hart, Jr., 1947-2020
…Sarge, succumbed to service-related cancer associated with Agent Orange exposure early on the morning of February 11. He passed peacefully at the Hospice House in Eureka, under the overwhelmingly kind care…
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Garrett, 1936-2020
…She worked in the shrimp factory, where she would take the Madaket to get across the bay. She also worked in the General Hospital as a Candy Stripe Nurse, before moving to…
OBITUARY: Janice Kay Kaufman, 1951-2020
…If you would like to bring a dish or just yourself that would be amazing.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Janice Kaufman's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
Ukulele, Badminton and Tai Chi Among Plaza Improvement Task Force’s Recommendations For How to Better Downtown Arcata
Folks enjoying the Arcata Plaza during the 2018 Oyster Festival | Photo by Stephanie McGearyHome of zany traditions, statue-centered controversy and some rather bizarre crimes, the Arcata Plaza is an important part…
Investigators Locate Ettersberg Suspected Homicide Victim’s Remains
…on February 17 to serve the warrant.During a search of the property, crime scene investigators discovered evidence indicating a homicide had occurred.Deputies searched for Tanner throughout the day in the…
Eureka Woman Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter in Killing of Son; Humboldt Bay Fire Releases Information About Early Morning Blaze at Crime Scene
…The male was transported by ambulance to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injury.Based on the investigation, Detectives with the Eureka Police Department have arrested the victim’s mother…
HSU Hires New Athletic Director
…Prior to the role at the PacWest Athletic Conference, Teixeira worked at the University of Southern California, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Texas A&M;International University.Teixeira was a three…
(UPDATE) Home Where Last Night’s Eureka Homicide Occurred is On Fire This Morning
…Humboldt Bay Fire's Chris Emmons, tells the Outpost's Andrew Goff at the scene, that first responders saw smoke emanating from the roof of the residence when they arrived at around…
EUREKA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Teen Shot on Union Street
…Police Chief Steve Watson has tweeted out a few details concerning the case: I can confirm EPD is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred in a residence on the 2200 block of…
(VIDEO) A Convoy of Truckers Saved the Day for Highway 101 Drivers Yesterday By Towing a Broken-Down Logging Truck Off the Road at Last Chance Grade
…Green captured the joyous moment on his cellphone and has shared it with the Outpost for all to enjoy. Put your ears on and go check out the video at the top…
McKinleyville Woman Awakened by Burglar in Her Home; Bike-Riding Suspect Later Arrested by Deputies
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb 16, 2020, at about 4:20 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1500…
HOMICIDE IN ETTERSBURG: Sheriff’s Office Arrests One After SWAT Operation Yesterday
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: In the evening of Feb. 16, 2020, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a possible homicide occurring at a property…
The New Thing for California Politicians? Sweet Charity
…Despite the high-profile scandal, nonprofits with ties to the state Capitol have mushroomed over the last decade. The strategy isn’t limited to lawmakers with shared heritage. Oakland Assemblyman Rob Bonta…
(VIDEO) The Internet is Quite Impressed By the McKinleyville Kmart’s Folding Chair Selection
Video of the McKinleyville Kmart by Sam Eisenberg.The McKinleyville Kmart seems to be on its last foldable leg and the internet has taken notice.A video of the store's extensive…
HSU is Investigating Allegations That a Faculty Member Solicited Paid Sex From Multiple Students
HSU | Photo courtesy of the CSU system.Humboldt State University press release:Humboldt State University has expanded its investigation into allegations that a faculty member may have solicited paid sex from multiple…
OBITUARY: Thomas Edward Nolan Jr., 1948-2019
…He was a very hard-working man who prided himself on becoming the master of any job, trade, or project he took on… he truly was a jack-of-all-trades. Most…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Fight For Your Right to Mardi Gras
Good Monday morning and good health, Humboldt County! Your President of Positivity Michaele Whiteley is already in that Mardi Gras spirit and, as such, is partying down with the fine folks at…
(VIDEO) Humboldt State Hooper Hits Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater With 0.4 Seconds Left on the Clock
Buzzer beater win @humboldthoops congratulations pic.twitter.com/uxEtHCtgKA— Joan De Souza (@JoanDeSouza) February 16, 2020Humboldt State women's basketball stunned the Sonoma State Seawolves on the road last night when senior…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Didn’t See THAT Coming!
As we scrambled to the top of Cerro del Muerto (Dead Dude Hill) outside Aguascalientes, Mexico last week, we were greeted by a couple of chavos, probably 17 or 18 years old…
SoHum CHP Officers Save a Life
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:On February 15, 2020, at approximately 0235 hours, in the CHP Garberville Area, a Garberville unit encountered a pedestrian sitting on the bridge railing of…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Dead Billboards, The Great Redwood Trail and More!
It's an environmental news roundup conrnucopia, as Alicia Hamann of Friends of the Eel joins us to talk about the latest on the Great Redwood Trail andThe state of play with…
MAYOR WINKLER MAD! $500 Reward Offered For Info on Arcata Graffiti Vandals
…The City will distribute reward money as determined by the number of tips received that result in an arrest and conviction for this specific incident of graffiti vandalism. Community members with information…