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OBITUARY: Gordon Llewellyn Bonser, 1950-2018
Gordon Llewellyn Bonser, champion of the natural world and its processes, was born May 13, 1950 and died December 20, 2018 in his home in McKinleyville. He was with his wife, Cathy…
OBITUARY: Edward Kasmir Katri, 1937-2018
…A reception will be held at the Fortuna Fire Hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf…
CRASH, BANG, BUSTED! Here Are the Top 25 Lost Coast Outpost Posts of 2018, as Measured by Site Traffic
It is time once again to look back on this year's top stories in Humboldt County, as gauged by The Only Metric That Matters™ — traffic to various pages on the Lost…
Bicyclist Shot in the Leg While Pedaling Over Orleans Bridge; Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On 12/23/18 at about 2030 hours a male subject was riding his bicycle across the Highway 96 Orleans Bridge in Orleans when a…
Man Accused of Stabbing Arcata Co-op Shopper in the Neck Two Years Ago Pleads Insanity; Trial Scheduled for April
…9, 2016, as Sottong was walking out the door of the Arcata Co-op. Arcata police found Crumbley holed up in a nearby office building and arrested him with the help of…
OBITUARY: Wilma Louise Thompson, 1931-2018
…After the 1964 flood swept away the family home, the couple purchased a house in Fortuna. Wilma went to work at Fortuna Elementary as a secretary which led to a long career…
OBITUARY: Steven Michael Brower, 1951-2018
…We would like to thank the St. Joseph Hospital staff for their care and support. A memorial celebration will take place in the near future at Eureka the Pentecostal Church, please contact…
2018 in Sports — Some More of the Best Moments of the Year
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Eureka girls celebrate a first-ever NCS crown in soccer. PREVIOUSLY:2018 in Sports — Some of the Top Local Stories of the Year### This week here at…
2018 in Sports — Some of the Top Local Stories of the Year
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Hoopa Valley Warriors celebrate a home run during their title-clinching win at St. Bernard’s earlier in the year.When it comes to local…
Scattered Thunderstorms, 50 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain and Hail Possible This Afternoon
You way need a jacket if you're braving the elements today.A strong storm system will likely bring scattered thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain to the North Coast today…
(UPDATE) Alderpoint Armed Robbery Suspect Threatened to Kill Officers During Lengthy Standoff on Highway 101
…This may have been due to the vehicle loosing contact with OnStar in the Canyon along the Highway 101 corridor. The vehicle was finally stopped in the area of south bound Highway…
(VIDEO) Check Out the Flooding From This Weekend’s King Tides!
Some exceptionally high tides, also known as the King Tides, happened this weekend. For the low-laying places surrounding Humboldt Bay this usually means things get extra swampy and in some places…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Smile, You’re on Camera!
…The Brownie democratized photography: “You push the button, we do the rest,” was Kodak’s marketing slogan. It worked, 150,000 Brownies sold the first year. Kodak’s sales pitches included photos…
Loggers Top Crusaders, Begin to Find Their ‘Basketball Legs’
…You could just feel the wave of energy, and that was the biggest difference.” Trailing by five points after the opening period, the Loggers outscored the Crusaders in each of the next…
Marcus Finney Planning on a Better and Brighter 2019
…Big impact In 2018, the former Eureka standout played a full season for the first time in four years, leading the Corsairs with 51 receptions for 790 yards and nine touchdowns. He…
Redwood National Park Will Stay Open During Government Shutdown, Though Services Will Be Limited
…During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts…
Hear a Bunch of Sirens in Eureka This Morning? Don’t Worry! It Was Just the Annual ‘Shop With a Cop’ Day
If you were rudely awoken by sirens in Eureka this morning, or saw a slew of police cars parked outside of Target, and thought "Oh my gosh! What's the emergency?" Not…
Man and Daughter Tied Up, Beaten in SoHum Home Invasion Robbery; Suspect Taken Into Custody After OnStar Disables Stolen Vehicle
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:At around 2035 hours, a male victim called 911 reporting that he and his daughter had been robbed at gun point at his residence located…
Former 49ers Linebacker Keena Turner to Be Guest Speaker at HSU Sports Fundraiser
In a twist of irony, a football legend will serve as the keynote speaker at next year’s Humboldt State Annual Celebrity Dinner & Sports Auction. The school announced this week that former…
Prep Basketball — Puzz Leads Panthers Past Ferndale, Arcata Edges Out Visiting Kelseyville
The Panthers made it two straight wins on the basketball court on Thursday night, defeating Ferndale 79-29 at McKinleyville High. Isaac Puzz scored a game-high 29 points in the win…
(VIDEO) SIC ‘EM, GUSTO! Here’s What Humboldt’s New Crowdfunded K-9 Cop Looks Like When He Tears Into Your Flesh
…Today the Sheriff's Office held what they called a "media meet and greet" for this boy-o up in Arcata; the Outpost couldn't make it, but the office was kind…
Thriller Filmed in Del Norte Redwoods Comes Out on Netflix Today; Stephen King Says He Was ‘Riveted’ By It
Today is officially the first day of winter, which means it is not only holiday season but also Netflix season! As you prepare to get cozy and make your couch your home…
(UPDATE: FOUND) Sheriff’s Office Searching for 53-Year-Old SoHum Man Who Went Missing While Cutting Firewood Yesterday
…More details will be issued as available," says the Sheriff's Office.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s…
Sector Humboldt Bay Remembers Heroes Lost in Helicopter Crash During the 1964 Flood
…The memorial was erected to honor the CG1363 crew, the crew of the CG6541 that crashed in 1994 and the crew of the CG6549 that crashed in 1997. Sector Humboldt Bay personnel…
New Pub Opening in Arcata’s Up-And-Coming Creamery District
The Creamery Building in Arcata, entrance to The Pub on the left The Creamery Building in Arcata will soon be home to a new restaurant. The aptly named The Pub at the…
Arcata Latest Local Government to Support Coastal Bike Route That Will Take Cyclists From Canada to Mexico
…Bike Route 95 provided by the City of Arcata.A new U.S. bike route spanning the country’s western seaboard is being drawn up by various government agencies in California, Oregon…
Eureka Man Arrested For Drugs, Gun After Arcata Police Pulled Him Over in Valley West
From the Arcata Police Department: On 12/20/18 at about 8:33 PM, officers from the Arcata Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a mechanical violation in…
OBITUARY: Hartland “Tony” Murdoch, 1938-2018
Long-time Fortuna resident, Hartland “Tony” Murdoch left this world peacefully, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 11, 2018, after entering it 80 years ago, on April 8, 1938 in…
MAYOR SEAMAN WANTS YOU! Volunteer to Serve on One of These Many Eureka City Commissions and Committees
Aunt Susan.Press release from the City of Eureka:Mayor Susan Seaman announced vacancies on Eureka Boards and Commissions at the Dec. 18 City Council meeting. Committees listed below have vacancies and…
Eureka Man Accused of Rape, Human Trafficking of a Minor Appears in Court; Preliminary Hearing in the Case Set for Day After Christmas
…Several times Anderson looked around the courtroom at members of the audience. After talking with Anderson, Lee told Feeney that for now, he will leave the preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26…