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Wanted Subject Spotted Shooting Guns Near Shelter Cove; Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest After Brief Manhunt
…The Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the positive relationships being built with the citizens of Southern Humboldt and the community support, working together to create safer neighborhoods.
(UPDATE) Highway 255 Closed Near Mad River Slough Following Crash Last Night
…This has caused power and phone lines to create a hazard across the roadway this morning and is preventing traffic from being able to pass through the area. Caltrans is assisting with…
OBITUARY: George Albert Wheeler Jr, 1949-2020
…transitioned to the stars hours before dawn on February 5, 2020. The family is certain that he is having a marvelous adventure on the other side, and we take comfort in knowing…
OBITUARY: Notchko Paul McCovey Sr., 1971-2020
…In his youth Notchko was an incredible natural athlete and began the family tradition of donning the #34 in honor of his favorite athlete Bo Jackson. His children took up the tradition…
OBITUARY: Martin Joseph Cote’, 1948-2019
…He also received a Citation from the Secretary of the Navy for his “professional achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict and directly contributed to the increased efficiency…
Last Week’s Fugitive Task Force Raid Brought in Four People Wanted for Grand Theft, Domestic Violence and DUI
…Members the Eureka Police Department, Fortuna Police Department, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rio Dell Police Department participated in the operation. The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Crime Analyst provided…
Eureka Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend Vandalism of Republican Party Headquarters
PREVIOUSLY:(VIDEO) Humboldt Republican Headquarters Vandalized Early Saturday Morning###Press release from the Eureka Police Department:On February 8, 2020, at about 4:50 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Swing Your Mighty Sushi Sword!
Love is in the air! Also fresh fish! Yes, this week our President of Positivity Michaele Whiteley makes a pre-Valentine's Day sushi stop at Tomo to see her dear friend…
California Stopped Charging Parents for Kids’ Incarceration. So Why Are Some Still Stuck Owing Thousands of Dollars?
Andrew Simmons tattooed the initials of all six of his adopted children on his arm. Simmons still owes San Diego County over $13,000 for the time his son spent in juvenile…
(VIDEO) OH, BOY! A Brand New City Hippie Rap Video to Either Love or Make Fun of, This Time in Ultra HD
The brand new music video for "Frozen." | City HippieAfter receiving a strong response to their last track, "Bussdown," Humboldt-based rap group City Hippie is back with a brand new, locally-filmed…
Burglary Suspect Leaves 2-Year-Old Daughter Inside Ransacked Redwood Valley Home, Swaps Cars With Unsuspecting Neighbors Down the Street, MCSO Says
Rusti Vassar | Booking information and photo provided by the MCSO.Mendocino County Sheriff's Office press release:On 01-30-2020 at approximately 2:59 p.m., deputies from the Mendocino County…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: First Lines
“What’s the world’s first book?” I’d been giving a presentation on The Evolution of the Book, and a participant asked this quite straightforward question…which really doesn’t allow…
Road Construction Begins Next Week on Myrtle Avenue at Cooper Gulch; Delays to be Expected
Press release from the City of Eureka's Public Works Department:The City of Eureka will be performing street repaving work on Myrtle Avenue at Cooper Gulch in Eureka beginning Tuesday February…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Republican Headquarters Vandalized Early Saturday Morning
…John Schutt has been the Republican Party chairman for Humboldt County for the last three and a half years and told the Outpost that he received a phone call from the alarm…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Monte Merrick, Wildlife Rescuer, Tells Us About His Work and Offers Some Tips
What do you do when a raccoon is living in the walls of your home? What about when a bird flies into your window? Why do more English majors than science majors…
OBITUARY: Ernest E. Ingraham, 1929-2020
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear father and friend Ernest Edward Ingraham. He passed peacefully into a brave new world at the age of 90…
OBITUARY: Judith Ann Daniels, 1942-2020
…Together the couple moved to Trinidad, where they raised three daughters — Inga, Kersten, and Jenna. Judy was stay-at-home mom involved in raising her three girls and active in the PTA…
OBITUARY: Jim Overholt, 1959-2020
Jim Overholt — beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend — left us on the morning of January 31 in Eureka.Jim was born on July 2, 1959 in Fortuna. He lived in…
OBITUARY: James Lewis Pfingsten, 1944-2020
…He loved camping with his family at the R-Ranch in Hornbrook, Calif., riding his bicycle for miles on end, rooting for his favorite teams the Lakers and the Rams. You would…
OBITUARY: Virginia Delight Gutshall, 1949-2020
…She will be greatly missed.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Virginia Gutshall's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Can Find Its Marbles at Redwood Acres This Weekend
Humboldt once again has the unique opportunity to tour the extended marble universe during the return of the Humboldt Marble Weekend. The multi-day gathering of the glass orb-obsessed is now…
As The Blue Lake Rancheria Receives a Grant For Ensuring the Future of Native American Students, Local School Districts Struggle With Addressing Cultural Differences that Lead to High Suspensions
The Blue Lake Rancheria recently received a $156,116 grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the State Tribal Education Program to establish a multi-district agency aimed at improving…
Sheriff’s Office Searching for A Man Considered to be ‘Armed and Dangerous’
PREVIOUSLY:Eureka Attorney Arrested and Charged in Connection With Illegal Narcotics and Firearms Trafficking, Drug Task Force Says###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On February 7th, 2020, the…
(PHOTOS) Yesterday’s Crashed Plane Has Been Successfully Lifted out of the Mud of the Bay: A Capt. Zippo Photo Essay
…Success!Once again, Zippo sends the Outpost photos from the scene. It seems that a Mercer-Fraser barge outfitted with a crane was able to yank the plane out of the mud…
OBITUARY: Allen John McIntire, 1959-2020
…Allen grew up playing in the woods and the fields that surrounded his family’s home. The familiarity of his childhood’s rural surroundings, and the influence of his family’s long…
SO PROUD! The Outpost’s Freddy Brewster Has Been Honored With the Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award
Freddy Brewster is now a Madisonian.Dear Friends o' the LoCO: Please be advised that the Outpost's Freddy Brewster has been officially recognized as awesome by the Northern California Chapter of…
Former Humboldt Resident Quarantined on Cruise Ship; 20 61 Fellow Passengers Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
…embassy in Tokyo saying, in part, "The U.S. Embassy and the Department of State have no higher priority than the welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad." The email offered…
DOWNWARD FACING DO-GOODERS: Humboldt Firefighters Are Now Taking Yoga Classes So That They May Better Rescue You Someday
You want a centered first responderLearn more about local first responders' attempts to stay sane and limber in the Humboldt Bay Fire press release below: Humboldt Bay Fire has partnered with Yoga…
The Arcata City Council Will Not Draft a Ballot Measure to Stop Fluoridating Its Water, Despite Paul Pitino’s Passion on the Topic
…Fourteen Years After Arcata Voted to Keep Fluoride in the Water, Arcata City Council May Again Put the Issue on the Ballot ###The city of Arcata will, at least for the time…
Cali the Fire Dog Undergoes Successful Surgery After Receiving Nearly $7,000 From Generous Humboldters
Cali recovers after her surgery. | Photos from Cali's Facebook and GoFundMe pages.Humboldt Bay Fire's unofficial ambassador Cali the Fire Dog underwent successful surgery yesterday after being diagnosed with an…