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Drunk Driver Manages to Emerge Uninjured from Wreck That Ripped Car in Half, Says APD
Photos from the APD Facebook page. Last night at about 8:30 the Arcata Police responded to an accident outside of Redwood Curtain Brewing Company on South G Street, to find that…
Humboldt Sends Resources to the Now 70,000-Acre Camp Fire in Butte County
The Camp Fire burning off Pulga Road | Cal FireHumboldt is one of many California counties contributing to the firefighting efforts in Butte County where the Camp Fire has burned over 70,000…
OBITUARY: Thelma May Miller, 1936-2018
…Thelma met the love of her life at one of the many dances held in the community. Dave and Thelma were married on June 19, 1954 in the little gray church in…
OBITUARY: Isabel Theresa Detlefsen, 1922-2018
Isabel Theresa Detlefsen, born May 6, 1922 in Galt, California, went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of October 31, 2018. Isabel lived an amazing life and filled…
As Much as 45% Percent of the Humboldt County Vote Hasn’t Been Counted Yet
Humboldt County Elections Manager Kelly Sanders told the Outpost today that the Elections Office still has 24,588 ballots left to count — a far higher number than in elections past — leaving a…
New Arcata Police Chief Announced; San Diego PD Vet Will Be Introduced to Community Tomorrow
From the City of Arcata:The City of Arcata announced today that Brian Ahearn has been appointed Arcata Police Department’s new Chief of Police. The incoming Chief of Police will be…
(UPDATING) PARADISE LOST: ‘Camp Fire’ in Butte County Fire Has Already Burned 70,000 Acres
…The fire is centered in the Feather River Canyon off Highway 70 about five miles east of the town of Paradise which has a population of near 26,000 people. The Butte…
OBITUARY: Opal Baldwin, 1928-2018
Opal Baldwin was born July 20, 1928, the firstborn child of Roy and Bea Berkley in Driggs, Idaho. She was joined by Lola, Trilma, JoAnn, and Roy. The family moved to Colorado…
At Least 12 Killed in Southern California Mass Shooting
…The gunman was discovered dead at the scene. Around 11:20 p.m. police officers were called to the Borderline Bar and Grill, which is located some 40 miles west from downtown…
Godfather Director Makes SoHum Marijuana ‘Brothers’ an Offer They Can’t Refuse
Humboldt Brothers (not actually brothers) co-founders Brett Todoroff (left) and Johnny Deim (right).Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned director of the Godfather movie franchise, has teamed up with two Humboldt County…
Supervisors Override Objections from Fortuna, Approve Indoor Cannabis Operation Near Rohnerville Airport
Merritt Perry, interim city manager and public works director for the City of Fortuna, addresses the board on Tuesday.The City of Fortuna has made it abundantly clear that it wants nothing…
Eureka City Council Pumps Brakes on In-N-Out Development, Directs Staff to ‘Further Negotiate’ With Developers
…Specifically, the council was not convinced that the city should allocated $450,000 from the general fund to pay for a traffic signal on the corner of the proposed location at Vigo…
Cemetery Murder Hearing Postponed Due to Dispute Over Teenage Eyewitness’ Testimony
The preliminary hearing for murder suspect Lorna Jean Leen was called off today over a legal dispute about the planned testimony of a teenage eyewitness. The hearing for Leen, accused along with…
Robbery at Downtown Eureka Chase Bank Branch This Morning; Suspect, Who Had Previously Robbed the Same Location, Taken Into Custody
…It was reported that the suspect presented the Teller a note demanding money. The Teller complied and handed the suspect an envelope containing U.S. currency. The suspect then exited the Bank…
Two Men Flee From Deputies, Ditch Firearm After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle in Eureka This Morning
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate two men suspected of stealing a vehicle and fleeing from…
Distressed Hoopa High Student Mentions Guns, Schools on Social Media, Gets Visit from Law Enforcement
Parents of students in the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District were alarmed yesterday evening after school administrators issued somewhat vague messages via phone, text and email describing "a threat made to…
EPD Officers Arrest Man Armed with Loaded Shotgun, Recover Stolen Vehicle
…A high risk stop was conducted in the parking lot of a business at the 1700 block of Broadway Street. The solo occupant of the vehicle, identified as Tyrell Shane Cornforth (35…
OBITUARY: Damian Zane Jackson, 1993-2018
Damian Zane JacksonFebruary 22nd, 1993 to November 4th, 2018Defender of fairness, debater of grand ideas, a slayer of cancer, and the holder of nine lives, he was defeated by the demons of…
OBITUARY: Maureen Evelyn Rose, 1948-2018
…She founded the Eternal Art Glass Studio in the 80s as a venue for her stained glass artwork, which later became the Eternal Art Community Center in McKinleyville, a beloved hub for…
OBITUARY: Marguerite ‘Janet’ Cote’, 1924-2018
…After working her shift, she often went dancing and ice skating with the hope of trying out for the Ice Follies. What fun she must have had! At the end of the…
(UPDATING) Humboldt County Election Night — Live!
…Summing Up Arroyo and Castellano wrap the night at The Siren's Song Measure K — the county sanctuary ordinance — has pulled ahead as of the election night final report, and looks like…
Eucalyptus Trees Along 101 Should Come Down Because They’re Decayed and Dying Already, Arborist Tells County
Photo from tree risk assessment report by Dryad, LLC, commissioned by the county.PREVIOUSLY:BYE BYE, EUCALYPTUS? County Staff Recommends Cutting Down Some Trees Along 101 To Complete Humboldt Bay Trail Project…
CHP Still Attempting to Identify Driver Killed in Fiery Highway 101 Accident
…The BMW became engulfed in flames after the collision. Several passing motorists stopped at the scene and attempted to extricate the driver from the BMW but were unsuccessful due to the vehicle…
OBITUARY: Christine Johannessen, 1948-2018
…She loved her grandkids with all her heart and enjoyed spending time with every one of them, even if it meant going down the waterslides with them. She loved the Lord and…
Suicidal Subject on Eel River Bridge Tasered After Pulling Knife on Officers, Telling Them to Shoot Him
…At one point, the subject began walking towards the driver door of his vehicle and the officers instructed him to move away, fearing for his safety and the safety of the public…
ELECTION PREVIEW: Crunching the Numbers on Tomorrow’s Bonkers Ballot in Eureka!
Tomorrow the City of Eureka holds its craziest election in recent memory. You have 12 different candidates running for four different municipal offices, and it's Eureka's first go-around with…
Loleta Homeowner Traps Burglary Suspects’ Truck in His Driveway; One Arrested, One Beat Feet
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 5, 2018, at about 12:45 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 900…
Two Arrested in Loleta on Assault Charges
Rebecca Sue Owen and Quintin Duane Donahue | HCSOPress release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 3, 2018, at about 7:30 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office…
HARDIN: A Plant Can Break Your Heart
…As fall wore on, the buds added highlights of purple and the crystals became so thick that the whole plant looked glazed, the way trees get when the rain freezes on them…
House Fire on West Harris Street This Morning Contained Before Spreading to Nearby Businesses
…The first arriving engine reported a single story, residential structure fully involved with fire in alley to the rear of 411 W. Harris St. Due to the threat of the fire spreading…