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OBITUARY: Tomasa “Tommie” Smith, 1923-2019
…Until her passing, Tommie enjoyed family meals in the backyard, taking her daily walks with the dogs by her side and basking in the sun, surrounded by the singing birds and wind…
Rio Dell’s Downtown May Soon Have Three Weed Stores
…Once the council approves the applicants, which Knopp said is likely, the businesses will be able to go through the normal permitting process. The permits will then go before the Rio Dell…
Accused Arcata Pig Killer Will Stand Trial; Defense Argues Suspect Believed He Had Right to Slaughter ‘Princess’
…I wouldn’t say ‘Time’s up; you’re dead.’”There was conflicting testimony on how the pig died. Ramos told police Miller shot it in the head. Miller told an APD…
Crabs Hit the Road in Search of First Win
The Humboldt Crabs will be hoping to put a disappointing opening weekend behind them when they travel for a pair of midweek games at the Redding Colt 45’s, beginning on Wednesday…
Humboldt’s County’s Election’s Office, a Transparency Pioneer, is About Ready to Buy New Voting Machines
Humboldt County is looking into getting new voting machines ahead of the 2020 March primary election. The current system has been in use since 2009, and some machines that are geared toward…
Eagles 17U Pull Away Late Against NH Giants
File photo — Eureka High standouts Keenan Morris, left, and Zac Anderson each had a big game for the Humboldt Eagles on Monday.The Humboldt Eagles 17U scored four times in the top…
Are You a Local Artist? Can You Make the Concrete Cylinders Out on the Samoa Peninsula Beautiful? Get Paid!
…Artists can choose to paint their vault during the Eureka Street Art Festival (July 27 to August 3) and provide the opportunity for the community and festival attendees to observe the mural…
Del Norte Rescuers Search for Missing Woman Whose Kayak Sank on Lake Earl Sunday
Photos of the search provided by the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office.Del Norte County Sheriff's Office:Del Norte County Search and Rescue members have been searching for a missing…
Inmate Who Walked Away From Work Crew Yesterday Taken Into Custody After Foot Chase
The inmate who walked away from a Sheriff's Office work crew on the Hikshari Trail yesterday was taken into custody in midtown Eureka about an hour ago.Corey James Allmon fled…
Humboldt County Growers, Manufacturers Show Out Strong at the 2019 NorCal Cannabis Cup
…Rocourt feels that it is the “TLC” the employees give to the handcrafted products are why they stand out.“The blend team does everything by hand,” Rocourt said. “We are still paddling…
County to Unveil New, ADA-Compliant Playground at Freshwater Park This Weekend
…Community input indicated that the playground equipment should incorporate green and yellow as the preferred colors. Staff reviewed the findings in the report and took into consideration budgetary constraints to determine the…
Orick’s Palm Cafe Shuttered After Inspectors Find Roaches, Rat Urine, ‘Unapproved Insecticides’ and Numerous Other Violations
…It must correct all violations before petitioning to reopen.Among the most serious of the violations were the discovery of a major pest infestation. According to the report:Observed German cockroaches in…
Developers and Unions ‘Not Close’ on Deal to Spur Housing Construction
…Those talks have stalled, says the head of the developers' group in Sacramento. ###In January, two of the biggest adversaries in California housing politics appeared on the verge of detente. California developers…
OBITUARY: Edith (Edie) Lewis, 1924-2019
Edith (Edie) Lewis was born October 27, 1924 in Navarro, California to Ainsley and Frances Skinner and passed in Eureka, May 16, 2019, at the age of 94. The family moved to…
DA: 38-Year-Old Eureka Child Rapist Found Guilty on 16 Felony Charges, Faces Life in Prison
PREVIOUSLY:Eureka Man Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges###Press release from the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office:This morning a Humboldt County jury convicted 38-year-old Eureka resident Seng…
KART ACTION! Li’l Boldface Racers Return to Redwood Acres For Thrilling Go-Kart Showdown!
Grant Proctor held off Dylan Combest to win his second box stock main event of the season. Photo: Humboldt Outlaw Karts.###Press release from Humboldt Outlaw Karts:After rain washed out the…
Humboldt High Schoolers Announced as First David Josiah Lawson Scholarship Recipients
…In January 2019 the Eureka NAACP began collecting money in honor of Josiah Lawson. David Josiah Lawson attended Humboldt State University. On April 15, 2017 at the age of 19 he was…
(UPDATE: Letter Approved) Supes May Ask State Officials to Close ‘Loophole’ Allowing High-CBD Cannabis to be Grown as Hemp
UPDATE, Tuesday, 1:50 p.m.:The Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to send the proposed letter, with a minor edit to the wording. They also opted to send a copy…
MISSING: Arcata Woman’s Family Has Not Heard From Her in Three Weeks, Says APD
…Natalie is transient in the Arcata area and typically stays in hotels and travels on foot or by bus. Anyone with information regarding Natalie’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Arcata…
Eagles 17U Split on Opening Day, Get Set for Giants
…Bernard’s standout Bode Joyner will get the start on the mound for the Humboldt Eagles when they play the Northern Humboldt Giants in American Legion action on Monday evening.The Humboldt…
INMATE ESCAPE: Man Walks Away From Work Crew at the Hikshari Trail; Sheriff’s Office Asks People to Be on the Lookout
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Allmon.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate a Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) inmate who walked…
Eureka Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Family Will Stand Trial
…The two men argued, and as Donald was starting to leave the house Danny “punched him one time in the face,” Donald pushed Danny, Omey said, and that’s when Danny pulled…
(VIDEO) Driver Jumps Sidewalk, Plows Into Pacific Outfitters With Stolen Car Before Hightailing It Down Eureka Alleyway
A man in a stolen car crashed into the Pacific Outfitters on Eureka's 5th Street around 6 a.m. today, after seemingly losing control while driving erratically through the parking lot…
EUREKA MARKETING CONTRACT: Contrary to Previous Statements, the Humboldt Made Proposal was Received Late; City Vows Reforms to ‘Restore Public Trust’
…Humboldt Made provided the new copies and those new documents were used by the reviewing panel. As staff moved forward with the process of evaluating the proposals, providing the documents to the…
STATE CONVENTION: California Democrats Loudly Lean Left — But Quietly Make a Safe Choice
Delegates at the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco snap selfies with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who’s once again seeking the party’s nomination for president. Photo by Elizabeth Castillo for…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Check Out These Friendly Flamingos, Wouldya?!
While Humboldt's summer weather has yet to materialize, you can get all the Monday heat you need to start your week here on LoCO courtesy of Michaele Whiteley, our ambassador of…
OBITUARY: Mike Davidsen, 1967-2019
…Mike owned and operated MD’s Tree Service since the early 1990s. He truly loved the tree service business and working with his customers. Over the years he created a number of…
OBITUARY: James Robert Borges, 1944-2019
…Memorial contributions can be made to Miranda’s Rescue.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of James Borges' family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no…
Disappointing Start for Humboldt Crabs as Knights Sweep
Ray Hamill/humboldtSports.com – The Crabs talk things over during Friday night’s series opener.The Corvallis Knights scored twice in the top of the eighth inning on the way to a…
(VIDEO) Late-Night Arcata Car Crash Ends at Don’s Donuts Doorstep; One Arrested for DUI
Video of the scene provided by Outpost reader Richard Schmueckle.One person was arrested for driving under the influence last night after a car plowed into the typically busy H Street sidewalk…