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OBITUARY: Jimmy Shumard, 1943-2018
…After returning from the war, Jimmy went to work for Emmerson’s mill. He made many friends there over the years and loved the poker games they all played during lunch time…
Interstate 5 to Remain Closed Until Further Notice, Caltrans Says
The 5 freeway is still closed between Redding and Mount Shasta due to the ongoing wildfires plaguing Shasta County."I-5 remains closed until further notice," Caltrans District 2 reported on social…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Travels with a Folding Bike
…RLS route through the Cévennes with Modestine (Public domain).Travels with a Donkey inspired the title of the last book written by then-ailing John Steinbeck, who circumnavigated the U.S. in…
OBITUARY: Brandon J. Brocious
…In addition, the family would like to thank the Eureka Police Department for their quick actions in detaining the homicide suspects and Ayers Family Cremation for their professionalism and kindness. ###The obituary…
Gov. Brown Signs Bills to Block Trump Administration Plan to Expand Offshore Oil Drilling
Photo courtesy the California Governor's Office.Good news for the coast and those who care about it: California Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown today signed a pair of bills intended to…
(PHOTOS) Classic Cars Take Over Old Town
…Today marked the car show portion of the 25th annual Cruz'n Eureka —three days of car-centered events to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods.The event kicked…
Former Correctional Deputy Will Stand Trial on Charges He Sexually Abused Three Children, Three Inmates
…The person asked the three boys to write statements about what Fisher had done to them, then gave their statements to a civil attorney before going to the EPD.As to the…
(GRAPHIC) Investigators Share Testimonies From Inmates Who Say They Were Sexually Abused by Former Humboldt Correctional Deputy
…Fisher apologized to the inmate later, saying he was having rough time in his life.Doe II is one of several current or former inmates who have filed grievances against the county…
OBITUARY: Merv George, Sr., 1943-2018
Mervin Louis George, Sr., popular musician, Hupa Tribal Ceremonial leader, and familial patriarch left this world peacefully and went to the Ch’idilye’diwinte-ding (place where the Ancestors dance forever) on…
Man Shot on Ettersburg Road Last Night After What He Described as a ‘Road Rage Incident’
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Sept. 6, 2018, at about 7:20 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a local hospital for the report of a…
OBITUARY: Elias P. Sousa, 1935-2018
…Sousa — aka "The Big E" — left this Earth on the morning of September 3, 2018. Elias was born July 16, 1935 at the Lower Riverside Ranch in Ferndale to Elias and Mary…
OBITUARY: Shirley Irene Gibney, 1935-2018
…We would like to thank the members of the LDS church who provided continuous support for Shirley and the family during her passing. In particular we would like to express gratitude to…
OBITUARY: Jean A. Chamberlain, 1928-2018
Jean went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2018, at her home in Fortuna. She was 89 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52…
(GRAPHIC) At Court Hearing for Accused Child Molester — and Former Correctional Deputy — Detective Describes Nearly a Decade of Ongoing Abuse of Multiple Minors
…Today, the first day of Fisher’s preliminary hearing, Eureka police Detective Ron Harpham testified he read affidavits from three victims, then spoke with two of them about their experiences with the…
Two Men Charged in Overdose Death of Eureka Teenager Scheduled for October Trial
…A pathologist testified the girl also had a congenital heart defect, which could have made her more susceptible to heart failure from the drug. Burgess had left the motel room before the…
Search for Domestic Violence Suspect Ends When He is Heard Screaming He Can No Longer Tread Water Inside 15-Foot Water Tank Hiding Place
…Deputies noticed the adult female had numerous injuries on her face, neck, and chest as a result of the incident.The Deputies searched the Laytonville area for Phipps with negative results. The…
PG&E Announces That It’s Now Accepting Bids on Potter Valley Dams, Which Take Water From the Eel Put it in the Russian
Scott Dam at Lake Pillsbury — a key component of the Potter Valley Project. Photo: PG&E.###PREVIOUSLY:PG&E Tells Regional Commission It’s Thinking About Selling or Abandoning Potter Valley Dams…
(VIDEO) New Fire North of Redding Has Burned 15,000+ Acres in Under a Day
…The fast-moving fire forced truck drivers to abandon their rigs on the highway. Several trucks were consumed by the blaze. A couple trucks that burned up in the #DeltaFire remain burning…
HSU Alumnus Who Created ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Endows Marine Science Programs With $135,000 for Student Research Projects
…Released in 1999, the popular Nickelodeon show has been adapted into two movies, with a third in production. The franchise also debuted on the live stage this year with “SpongeBob SquarePants: The…
OBITUARY: Barbara J. Butler, 1928-2018
…Barbara loved playing golf and spent many hours on the course with her friends. She also loved the outdoors, from working in her garden to taking walks around town. Barbara enjoyed cooking…
OBITUARY: Mary E. Moore, 1952-2018
…8.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Mary Moore’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines here.
No, HACHR Did Not Hand Out Syringe Kits During Arts Alive
"One Community" event during this last Saturday's Arts Alive.The Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction (HACHR) is again the center of controversy in Eureka, after a story from North Coast…
Judge Postpones Arraignment of Accused Child Molester While Defendant Sorts Out Legal Counsel
…12 for the arraignment, at which defendants are advised of the charges against them, enter pleas of not guilty and have future court dates set.According to the complaint filed by the…
Hearing for SoHum Murder Suspect Suspended Today, After Prosecution’s Main Witness Fails to Show Up
The preliminary hearing for murder suspect Zachary Cordell Harrison was canceled today when the prosecution’s main witness didn’t show up for court.Judge Timothy Canning issued but held an arrest…
OBITUARY: Sharon Kay Nichols, 1943-2018
…We would like to thank the team at UCSF, the people of the Jewish Home of San Francisco, the people at Fortuna Rehab and Hospice of Humboldt for all their help and…
Sheriff’s Office Stakeout Nets Suspect in Ongoing Theft, Trespassing Issues at McK Business
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 31, 2018, deputies with Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Division conducted a special operation to investigate ongoing trespass and theft violations…
Two Arrested, Suspected of Dealing Heroin, Meth in Fortuna, Eureka
…4, 2018, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Fortuna Police Department, served search warrants at two locations in Humboldt County. Agents had previously received…
McKinleyville Post Office Vandalized; Damages Estimated at More Than $10,000
Photos of the damages by Michael Ives.The McKinleyville post office located on the 1500 block of City Center Road was vandalized over the long weekend, with numerous P.O. boxes forced…
Humboldt Labor Day Weekend Impaired Driving, Auto Crash Stats Increase Over Last Year
…Statewide, in 2017, over 30 people were killed in crashes over the Labor Day weekend. The CHP’s mission is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service and Security and by…
Marci Kitchen Turns Herself In: After Brief Hearing in Court This Morning, Fortuna Woman Who Has Confessed to Manslaughter Will Await Sentencing in Jail
…Kitchen has admitted she was driving under the influence when her car struck her daughter and Tsarnas. She also has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene afterward.Much of the discussion this…