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Eureka Police Followup on Fatal Hit-and-Run with Updated Vehicle Descriptions
…Based on evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, we have updated the descriptions of the two involved vehicles.Vehicle 1: 1994-1999 Chevrolet 2500 or 3500 pickup, white with dark lower color…
‘Troubling’ Audit Reveals State Failure to Test Millions of Babies for Toxic Lead
Children play at a waterfront park near the industrial Port of Los Angeles, between the Valero and Phillips 66 refineries right beside the Los Angeles Port. Photo by Iris Schneider for CALmatters…
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Eureka, Fortuna Girls Both Win Big 5 Openers
File photo – Eureka’s Sophia ChalmersThe Eureka and Fortuna girls both won their Big 5 openers on Tuesday night to set up a huge early showdown between the two frontrunners later this…
Corsairs Continue to Rise in State Rankings
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team is up to No. 14 in the latest state rankings this week,With a huge game at home to…
(UPDATE) Humboldt Bomb Squad Deployed in McKinleyville
…According to the reporting party, the package, which was located inside of a white plastic shopping bag, had been placed under a stop sign at the intersection for several hours.The Humboldt…
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Loggers Remain Hot, Top Enterprise
…The Cats outscored the home team 16-8 in the third quarter to open up a 10-point lead heading into the fourth. Michael Boatright led the way for McKinleyville with 17…
Attention, Humboldt Poetry Fans! Eureka’s Poet Laureate Needs Your Help!
Eureka Poet Laureate David HolperPoetry fans of Humboldt surely rejoiced the day that Eureka’s search for a poet laureate ended and David Holper — local writer and CR English instructor — proudly assumed…
Fire Breaks Out in Duplex Near the Humboldt County Library
…Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Chris Emmons tells the Outpost's Andrew Goff that their preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was accidental, and centered around a kitchen stove near the back of…
The Story of the Unclaimed Dead: For Some, Life After Death Means Sharing A Grave
Around 1,500 people live on the streets in Humboldt. For some, life consists of mental heath struggles, drug addiction and at times a simultaneous battle with illness and the elements. But…
OBITUARY: Connie Lee Rowland, 1971-2019
…Some of her favorite things included attending Devin’s track meets, hosting dinners at the house, reading all of her favorite books, spending time basking in the sun at the lake, and…
OBITUARY: Albert Frederick ‘Fred’ Nelson, 1927-2019
Albert Frederick “Fred” Nelson, of Eureka, California, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Ida Emmerson Hospice House in Eureka, following complications of a short bout of pneumonia and chronic kidney…
OBITUARY: Joan Vaissade Russell, 1936-2019
…She is also survived by five great-nieces and nephews, and five great-great-nieces and nephews.The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff…
OBITUARY: Henry E. Silva, 1923-2019
…A celebration of life will be held at the Ferndale Veteran's Hall, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.###The obituary…
(VIDEO) Man With Head Injury Airlifted to St. Joseph Hospital After Fishing Boat Sinks Near Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel
…Joesphs hospital in Eureka with the injured crew member. | U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard press release:EUREKA, Calif. — The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing vessel near the…
Shots Fired in Danco Town: Samoa Residents Unnerved, Distressed by Owner-Approved Shooting Range
A row of homes in Samoa. | Photos by Andrew Goff.Like everyone else who lives in Samoa, Jared Cooper had been hearing the gunshots for months. Years, even. Sometimes once a week…
Eureka Woman Arrested for DUI After Crashing Vehicle Into House
…The officer ultimately located the vehicle crashed into an un-occupied home at the 1800 block of Harrison.The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Daisy Leen (28…
After Two-Month Investigation Into Timber Poaching on Green Diamond Land, Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Men in Blue Lake Area
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Two men have been arrested following a two-month long investigation into the theft of timber/firewood from a local forest management company…
Eureka Man Punched in the Face After Allegedly Assaulting Someone With a Machete at Little Red Lion Bar
…The victim followed Roby down the street and punched him in the face causing injuries.The victim received moderate injuries and later self-transported to the hospital. Roby also received moderate injuries…
Eureka Woman Arrested for Assault After Allegedly Stabbing 60-Year-Old in the Neck
…The victim was alert and coherent throughout the investigation. The weapon used in the stabbing, according to Powell, was a kitchen knife.The victim received minor to moderate injuries, according to Powell…
Left Waiting: Workers’ Comp Creates Lengthly Delays for Californians Injured on the Job
Doreen Duarte-Ellis sits on the bed in the ‘Elvis’ room, a second bedroom full of Elvis Presley regalia. Able to sleep for only short stints at a time, Duarte-Ellis will…
OBITUARY: Vicky Dare Hostler-Burnett, 1945-2019
…at the Yurok Tribe Veterans Cemetery, Bald Hills Rd. Hoopa, CA 95546.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Vicky Dare Hostler-Burnett’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs…
OBITUARY: Henry Joseph Brazil, 1929-2019
…Honorary Pall Bearers are Bryan Brazil, Joseph Brazil, Michael Brazil and Jared Pape.Friends and family are invited to attend a reception at the Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka following the…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Is This the Year You Roller Derby?
Have you made any New Year's resolutions yet? Would you like one? What if you made this the year you strap on some skates and morph into a badass like the…
(PHOTOS) WHODUNNIT? Arcata Begins Its Year With Lots of New Graffiti
…The Arcata Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects responsible for several incidents of graffiti seen throughout the Downtown area between January 1-3, 2020. In the…
Firefighters Extinguish Chimney Fire in Sunny Brae, Patch Roof to Protect Home From Rain Damage
Captain Nate Padula and firefighters James Sakkis and Rodney Nakamoto battle the fire. | Arcata Fire DistrictArcata Fire District press release:01/04/20, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Arcata Fire District…
Bridgeville Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Reportedly Firing a Gun at Her 84-Year-Old Roommate
…The victim informed deputies the suspect was still armed with a firearm and another unknown type rifle inside the residence. Deputies then responded to the residence and called the suspect out from…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Last Food Rant of the Year
…A good place to start might be the New York Times 7-day sugar challenge.Either that, or move to Chad, where the diet is the healthiest in the world.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Redwoods, HSU Women Both Win
The College of the Redwoods women’s basketball team continued its winning ways on Saturday, with a comfortable 79-53 victory at Las Positas in the Bay Area. The win was the…
PREP ROUNDUP — Close Calls for Several H-DNL Teams
…The Fortuna boys closed out the three-day tournament 1-2 and are now 6-9 on the season. Their two losses at the tournament were by just seven points combined. The…
Hard Work Paying Off for Eureka Girls Ahead of B5 Opener
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.comThe Eureka Loggers are expected to challenge for a conference championship in girls basketball when the Big 5 tips off next week, with plenty of balance, depth…