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Centerville Road at the Beach Closed Due to High Surf
Centerville Road at the Beach Closed Due to High Surf
Homicide No Longer Suspected in Case of Missing Eureka Man Found Dead in Van Near Leggett
PREVIOUSLY:Missing Eureka Man’s Bullet-Riddled Van Found Burning Near Leggett With Body Inside; Mendo Sheriff’s Office Searching for Man Seen Fleeing the Scene While Legs Were on Fire###From…
One Dead After Residential Structure Fire in Laytonville
…A Fire Investigator, employed by Cal Fire, also responded to assist with determining the cause and origin of the fire.The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The owner/current occupant…
Man Reports Being Stabbed at McKinleyville Encampment; Sheriff’s Office Investigating
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Dec. 16, 2018, at about 8:23 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800…
Humboldt Bay Shut Down Completely as High Surf Pummels the North Coast
From the Humboldt Bay Harbor Safety Committee, via the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services: Harbor Safety Committee of the Humboldt Bay Area: According to USCG, due to weather conditions exceeding USCG…
Extreme Weather Shelter Open in Arcata Tonight
Arcata House Partnership:Arcata House Partnership will host the Regional Extreme Weather Shelter tonight to serve people who are homeless. Shelter intakes will begin at 2:00 p.m. today at the…
Sector Humboldt Bay Crewman Earns Prestigious Surfman Designation
…The surfman designation dates back more than 200 years to the U.S. Life-Saving Service, a predecessor of the Coast Guard. More information on the register of surfmen can be found…
Fortuna Grocery Store Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspects Found Inside Another Grocery Store Down the Street
…After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash the suspect fled on foot. The clerk was not injured during the robbery. Officers collected video and physical evidence from the business as well as…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth
Where did the Prince of Peace come up with the idea of sinners spending an eternity in hell? The first — of 11 — references to hell (Gehenna*) comes in the Sermon on the…
The HOBELMANN REPORT: 2018 Cannabis Gift Guide!
…This is not the norm in most of the world. 'Tis the giving season! It's the perfect time to flex our rights and buy some thoughtful cannabis gifts that may be…
OBITUARY: Tommie (Gary) Miller, 1940-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Tommie (Gary) Miller announces his sudden passing on November 21st, 2018 at the age of 78. Gary was born on August 16, 1940…
(VIDEO) SLATTERY SLAPS BACK! Eureka’s Beat Down Bureaucrat Lashes Out at Hoodslam Wrestlers, LoCO Commenters
Miles Slattery, asskickerMere days after suffering a brutal attack at the hands of Hoodslam wrestlers, Eureka Community Services Director Miles Slattery is back to call out his numerous detractors.In a scathing…
Arcata’s Newly Formed Task Force Wants You To Share Your Ideas for Improving the Plaza
From the City of ArcataFrom the family-friendly farmer's market to the drunken debauchery of the Oyster Festival, the Arcata Plaza is undoubtedly one of the prime gathering spots for Humboldt…
Four Roosevelt Elk, One Pregnant, Killed Near Blue Lake; CDFW Asks For Public’s Help
…During the investigation, officers discovered four dead Roosevelt cow (female) elk. An examination showed the animals were recently killed with a firearm, and one of the elk was pregnant.CDFW closely manages…
Eureka Police Investigating Dead Man Found This Morning as Hit-and-Run Case
…The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has made the required notifications. The Eureka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance and urges…
‘Carpathian’ Sentenced to 16 Years for Child Sex Abuse
…Doe’s mother said Beideman told people he was waiting for the girl to turn 18 “so he could tell his side of the story.”In fact, she said, Beideman was “a…
Body Found on the Side of Highway 101 in Eureka
…See update to this story here.###The Humboldt County Coroner's Office and other local officials are gathered at the far north end of Fifth Street in Eureka after a body was…
Rio Dell’s Main Drag Closed Today Due to Light Pole Damage
From the City of Rio Dell:Wildwood Avenue is closed in both directions to vehicular and pedestrian traffic just north of Davis Street due to a leaning light pole.The estimated time…
Package Thievery! Police Seeking Two in Connection With Anti-Santa Activity Near Henderson Center
…A male was seen in the driver’s seat of the SUV. The female returned to the SUV with the package and the SUV fled the scene. As a result of the…
OBITUARY: Rolf Hermann Christian Durang, 1951-2018
…He was grew up in the late '60s, undergoing the counterculture movement that much of the world was experiencing. He lived by his own rules.He traveled the world, coming from Germany…
Two Arrested in Connection With Eureka Arson Case
…The Eureka Police Department will continue to investigate these fires until all responsible are held accountable.Anyone with information regarding the recent fires is urged to call the Eureka Police Department’s…
Two Eureka Businesses Targeted by E-Bomb Threat Hoax
…The Eureka Police Department received reports from two local businesses today warning of a bomb planted inside their businesses.The threats were sent via email to employees stating that an explosive device…
(VIDEO) Arcata City Council Slamdown! Council Elects New Mayor and Vice-Mayor; Winkler Appointed Vice Mayor Despite ‘Concerns About His Credibility’
At a special meeting today the Arcata City Council elected Vice-Mayor Brett Watson to serve as the city’s new mayor and Councilmember Michael Winkler to serve as vice-mayor. Though…
California Fish and Game Commission Closes Abalone Season for Another Two Years
Abalone. | WikimediaAbalone divers will remain beached until at least 2021.The California Fish and Game Commission voted yesterday to extend 2018’s recreational abalone fishing closure for an additional two years.The…
OBITUARY: Evelyn Moranda-Horn, 1915-2018
…You would often see her walking to the post office with her cat trailing along, as a dog would. Or perhaps peeling potatoes at the restaurant across the street, her day job…
OBITUARY: Thomas L. (Tom) Bess, 1934-2018
…He was a member of Ferndale Rotary and Ferndale Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West. He especially enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world and playing cards at Poppa Joe…
OBITUARY: Ronnie Ray Hooper, 1957-2018
…After graduation, he went to the College of the Redwoods and Fresno State College in California. He was a local contractor for many years. He had fond memories of attending Pine Hill…
(UPDATE) St. Joseph Hospital Accused of Excessive Use of Restraints on Patients, Including One With PTSD
…He forwarded the voicemail to the Outpost. On it, the CDPH worker says the hospital will be receiving two deficiencies, "the first for implementing restraints instead of a sitter for a patient…
Local Cannabis Company Taking Over the Ol’ Kmart Building in Eureka
From "Big K" to big cannabis | Photo by Ryan BurnsIn October of last year the Eureka Kmart forever closed its doors, leaving behind an empty shell once filled with cheaply made goods…
Sheriff’s Office Says One Local Has Reported Losing $185,000 Cash to New Phone Scam
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a Social Security Administration scam targeting local residents.According to one report, a…