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Eureka Man Arrested in Fortuna by Humboldt Drug Task Force
…On July 23rd, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic…
Here’s What All That Helicopter Noise Was in Rio Dell Earlier This Morning
###Your Lost Coast Outpost woke up to numerous messages from residents in and around the Rio Dell area, all wondering: What in God's name is going on with this helicopter hovering…
Podcast: Guns Make Policing in America Dangerous — To Officers and Civilians Alike
The casket of Sacramento police officer Tara O'Sullivan leaves Bayside Adventure Church in Roseville after funeral services, June 27, 2019. (Photo by Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)###America’s embrace…
OBITUARY: Marilyn Rocha, 1939-2019
We are sad to announce the passing of Marilyn Jean Rocha, also known as Aunt Jeanie to her nieces and nephews. She was born on November 22, 1939 and she died peacefully…
OBITUARY: Gordon Redtfeldt, 1922-2019
…for the remainder of the war. Gordon went on to serve 30 years in the Air Force — he logged over 4,000 flight hours. He was on active duty in the Korean…
Home Runs Lift Red-Hot Crabs Past B52s
The Humboldt Crabs got the better of the Humboldt B52s for the third time in three matchups this season at the Arcata ball Park on Tuesday night, coming from behind for a…
Eagles 19U to Open Against San Diego Team in Yountville
…The Eagles will open against West Hills out of San Diego on Friday at noon, in the second of three games scheduled for the first day. The tournament features the top six…
‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Results: 42,638 Weed Plants Destroyed, 603 Environmental Crimes Documented, One Nearly Endangered Frog Affected
Illegal Water Diversion | Photos provided by the MCSO. Mendocino County Sheriff's Office press release:On 07-19-2019 Operation Clean Sweep concluded in Mendocino County and a debrief was conducted which…
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Against Co-Defendant in Arcata Pig Slaughter Case; Will Go to Trial for Grand Theft, Possession of Stolen Property
An animal cruelty charge was dismissed today against Arcata resident Ed Jesse Ramos, one of two men charged in the death and butchering of Princess the Pet Pig. At the end of…
County Agrees to Pursue Infrastructure Funds in Hopes of Landing Fish Farm on Samoa Peninsula
Nordic Aquafarms President Erik Heim addresses the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. | Screenshot.The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion directing staff to go after state and…
MEET the ARTISTE! One Local Gal’s Tiny Contribution to the Second Eureka Street Art Festival, Which Kicks Off Saturday
Tibora Bea at SCRAP in ArcataWhen imagining street art, many will immediately think of large murals painted on the sides of buildings. But local artist and SCRAP Humboldt co-founder Tibora Bea…
WELCOME, BRAINARD! City of Eureka Completes Annexation of Old Lumber Mill Behind the Eucalyptus on the North End of Town
…In conjunction with the property owner, the City has the opportunity to create a vision for the site by determining the types of uses desired for the site. Depending on the future…
(UPDATE) Marijuana Grow Neighboring Arcata’s Jacoby Creek Community Forest Causes Logistical Nightmare for Government Agencies; City Expresses Concerns About Owner’s Sketchy History
Photo of the Zimmerman's property and the surrounding community forest. | City of Arcata###UPDATE/CLARIFICATION, AUG. 2: Property owner Bruce Zimmerman writes the Outpost to take issue with a few items…
Eureka Police Surrounded a Problem Property and Knocked on the Door. The People Inside Ran. Then They Got Caught.
…After surrounding the property and knocking on the door, a number of people fled on foot, according to Eureka Police Captain Brian Stephens. One of them ended up on the roof of…
Thrilling Ride Continues for Mack All-Stars
File photo – McKinleyville’s Lincoln Hungerford.The McKinleyville 9 and 10 All-Stars kept their season going with a thrilling 8-7 win over River Park in extra innings at the Little…
These Three People Are Wanted on Various Felony Warrants, and the District Attorney’s Office Would Like Your Help Finding Them
…Press release from the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: The District Attorney’s Office seeks assistance from the community with the apprehension of Janet Marie Egan (age 50), who has an…
Lawsuit: California Should Open Its Presidential Primary to Independents
The way California holds its presidential primary violates the constitutional rights of political independents and misuses taxpayer dollars to “benefit wholly private political parties,” a nonpartisan election group will argue in a…
OBITUARY: Boyd Buck, 1924-2019
He is a soldier.The battle was his we had to let him fight it.The valley was his we had to let him walk it.The rest is his we have…
Tribes Say They’ve Been Left Out of the Process on Potter Valley Project, but Congressman Huffman Begs to Differ
Members of local Native American tribes pose for a photo after walking out of a June 17 ad hoc committee meeting regarding the Potter Valley Project. | Photo courtesy True North Organizing Network…
Eagles Fall to Petaluma, Turn Attention to State
One day after securing a berth in this year’s American Legion state tournament, the Humboldt Eagles 19U closed out play at the Area One Tournament in Woodland, falling to Petaluma 8…
Suspected Meth Dealer Arrested in Hydesville
…On July 21st, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of a narcotic detection K9 with the Humboldt County District…
Federal Agencies Looking to Expand Humboldt County’s Open Ocean Dumping Grounds, Where We Put All the Dredge Spoils
…An environmentally appropriate disposal site for this sediment is crucial to the maritime-related economy of the region. The Humboldt Open Ocean Disposal Site (HOODS) was established for this purpose by the…
OBITUARY: David Maloney, 1942-2019
David Maloney, Sr.1942 — 2019David Maloney was at home surrounded by family when he made his final journey from this earth to the loving arms of his Lord and savior on July…
OBITUARY: Chloe Chapman, 1990-2019
Chloe Chapman unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 28, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in a tragic car accident. She was a kind, beautiful, compassionate, sensitive young woman and will…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: We Slide Now!
…When was the last time you slid down the slides at Sequoia Park? A: Not recently enough! Here, let Humboldt's President of Positivity (and her goofball compadre) inspire you to get…
Eagles 19U Rally Again to Secure State Berth
Photo by Mark Gorge – Eagles head coach Matt Tomlin greets his players after Sunday’s win.The Humboldt Eagles 19U are headed to the American Legion state tournament. The Eagles did it…
Eagles Soar Past Resilient Giants for State Title
Photos by Mark Gorge – The Eureka Eagles celebrate their state championship in Yountville on Sunday.On what was a proud day for Humboldt County baseball, the Eureka Eagles were crowned American Legion…
Two Men Arrested During McKinleyville Traffic Stop; Loaded Handgun, Drugs Found in Vehicle, Sheriff’s Office Says
Photos provided by the HCSO.Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On July 21, 2019, at approximately 12:22 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic-enforcement stop on…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: That Freaking Word
…Ditto “Fuck me!”Part of the attraction of the uninflected word comes from its nice vocalization: the noisy, anticipatory fricative “f” (start of many interjections: Fiddlesticks! Fudge! Foul! Freeze! Fore!) followed by…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Cities of Dust
It was late afternoon when the train arrived in the French town of Colmar. The passengers disembarked, with their hand luggage, walked through the terminal and out onto the Avenue de la…