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OBITUARY: Sandra Dee Head, 1938-2018
…She also enjoyed going to the casino, going to the zoo, and shopping at Kohls. She cherished her many friendships-some from as long ago as grade school. The family would like…
Registered Eureka Sex Offender, Child Molester Arrested for Sexual Battery
…at a residence on the 800 block of I Street, but could not comment more on the case.According to Meganslaw.ca.gov, Horn was previously convicted of committing lewd or lascivious…
HSU Administrator Threatens Legal Action Against the Outpost, Mad River Union Over Reporting on KHSU Strife
…Wruck that appeared in the pages of The Lost Coast Outpost ("The Outpost") on Tuesday, July 24th. On that date, the Outpost published an article by Ryan Burns entitled, "Citing Race, KHSU…
Orick Murder Suspect Arraigned, Faces Three Counts of Child Endangerment for Allegedly Killing Ex’s New Boyfriend in Front of His Own Children
An Orick father was arraigned this morning on a charge of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend by stabbing him in the heart as his own young sons watched from just feet…
Man Accused of Shooting His Girlfriend in SoHum Has a Big Choice to Make
…Woman Shot in the Leg On Avenue of the Giants; Reports That Assailants Demanded Money, DrugsSheriff’s Office Arrests Man in Connection with Last Week’s Avenue of the Giants ShootingA Hydesville…
[CORRECTION: He’s Not the First!] Meet Cody Roggatz, the Man Moving from South Dakota to Become the County’s Very First Next Director of Aviation
Apparently the County isn't keeping close track of its own history!Earlier today we published the press release below, which states that one Cody Roggatz has been hired "as the county…
Woman Who Attacked Eureka Walgreens Cashier With Hammer Headed to Mental Facility
Eureka resident Errica Lee Stevens, who thought she was saving the world from aliens when she attacked a Walgreens cashier with a hammer, has been committed to a state mental hospital for…
Eureka City Council Votes to Proceed with Plan to Reduce Car Lanes On H and I Streets
PREVIOUSLY:Eureka City Council Slated to Discuss 'Multimodal Corridor Plan,' Which Could Reduce the Number of Automobile Lanes on H and I Streets###Following hours of public comment at a standing-room…
Fire Destroys Fruitland Ridge Home; Volunteer Firefighters Help Prevent Another Wildfire
Photos of the fire provided by the Fruitland Ridge Volunteer Fire Protection District.A volley of local volunteer fire departments helped extinguish a house fire in Fruitland Ridge yesterday, preventing it from…
Eureka Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Meth
…On August 7, 2018 at 9:34 am, officers with the Eureka Police Department’s Community Safety Enhancement Team (CSET) were conducting routine patrol in the greenbelt area of the 500 block…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reported Armed Robbery in Pine Hill; Victim Says He Was Shot, Declines Treatment
…On August 7, 2018, at about 5:20 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Herrick Ave. and Meyers Ave. in Pine Hill for the report…
(UPDATE) MISSING: Eureka Police Searching for Mother and 3-Week-Old Child
…The woman and child have been located, the EPD says.###Eureka Police Department press release: The Eureka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 33 year old Eureka resident…
Eureka City Council Slated to Discuss ‘Multimodal Corridor Plan,’ Which Could Reduce the Number of Automobile Lanes on H and I Streets
From the City of Eureka's website Tonight the Eureka City Council will discuss the “Eureka North-South Multimodal Corridor Plan,” a project aimed to improve pedestrian and bike safety between J…
(PHOTOS) Donate to Help These Furry Fire Victims
Photos provided by the Haven Humane Society.The Haven Humane Society in Redding is currently accepting donations to help pay for the medical costs of several animals that were severely burned in…
Beware the Humboldt DIRECTV Scam, Says Sheriff’s Office
Be wary of people on the other end of the line, always. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of a new…
Rep. Jared Huffman Calls Trump ‘President Shit-for-Brains,’ Respectfully Requests More Federal Firefighting Help
…The Mendocino Complex Fire is now the largest in modern California history, and the Carr Fire that began its devastating impact in Shasta County has also crossed into Trinity County, which may…
Mendocino Complex Now Largest Wildfire in State History at Nearly 300,000 Acres; River Fire Almost Fully Contained
The path of the Ranch (above) and River (below) Fires.The Mendocino Complex Fire is now the largest wildfire in California history, burning nearly 300,000 acres along the Mendocino-Lake County…
OBITUARY: Joann Marie McKenzie, 1932-2018
…Bill and Joann married in the early 1950s and began a life full of work, tending to children, and, in the moments left in the day, having a good time. Their children…
OBITUARY: Richard Sumner Simpson, 1936-2018
…Donations can be made in Rich’s name to the American Cancer Society or the National Alzheimer’s Association.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Rich Simpson’s family. The…
CHP Releases Info on Wreck That Killed Blue Lake Man; 8-Year-Old Son Transported to Bay Area Hospital
…After the collision with the tree, the Honda came to rest on its wheels, facing a southeasterly direction, within the Rattlesnake Creek bed.As a result of the collision, Rogers sustained fatal…
Holy Simulated Emergencies, Batman! HSU Will Be Holding a Realistic Fire Drill Complete With Smoking Buildings and Actors Crying for Help
…to test campus and community response teams.The simulation will be loud and include participation from Housing & Residence Life, the University Police Department, the Arcata Fire Department, Arcata Mad River Ambulance, and…
McKinleyville Man Arrested After Alleged Burglary Attempt at Central Avenue Dealership
…in McKinleyville.When deputies arrived on scene, the suspect, 28-year-old Kevin Baltazar Dial of McKinleyville, fled from inside the business on foot. Deputies pursued and quickly apprehended Dial. Dial was…
EPD Investigating Murder/Suicide Incident on D Street
…Based on the totality of the circumstances, officers ultimately forced entry into the residence. Officers located a deceased female with multiple lacerations and a male subject who also had lacerations. The male…
Swipe Up: LoCO Can Now Share Articles On Instagram
…If you want to back out of the article and go back to Instagram, just click the “X” button at the top left of the screen. BOOM! You’re back on the…
Heroin-For-Sale Suspect Has Skipped Court Date, DA’s Office Says; Investigators Ask for Public’s Help Tracking Her Down
From the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: Inboden in June of this year. The District Attorney’s Office seeks assistance from the community with the apprehension of Michelle Lynn Inboden (Age…
Many Seafaring Boats Broke Down Saturday, But Sector Humboldt Bay Naturally Rescued Everyone at Risk
…Coast Guard.From the U.S. Coast Guard:The Coast Guard rescued six mariners aboard disabled vessels in three separate cases off the coast of Humboldt County, Saturday.A good Samaritan vessel…
K-9 Kai Helps Bust Suspected Meth, Heroin Dealer Carrying Loaded Semi-Automatic Rifles With High-Capacity Magazines
Loaded firearms seized from Neal's vehicle. | Photos provided by the CCPD.Crescent City Police Department press release:On 8-3-2018 at about 0030 hours, a CCPD Officer conducted a traffic…
OBITUARY: Shayla ‘Shay’ Clara Alto, 1994-2018
Shayla “Shay” Clara AltoOctober 26, 1994 – July 2, 2018Shayla passed away at the age of 23 from a sudden, extreme hypoglycemic episode brought about by Type I (Pediatric) Diabetes while visiting her…
LoCO Salutes the 2018 Humboldt Crabs — Champions of Baseball — By Ranking the Top Dozen Names on This Year’s Squad
Crusty the Crab threw out the last first pitch of the season this afternoon. Photo: Matt Filar.The Humboldt Crabs defeated the San Francisco Blues by 19-6 this afternoon, closing out…
Humboldt Bay Fire Extinguishes Large Bus Stop Fire Near 4th and H Streets in Eureka
…the LoCO these photos of the scene and says that the flames were hot enough to break the bus stop glass.According to scanner traffic, the dispatched firefighters were able handle the…