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OBITUARY: Barbara Andrews, 1918-2018
…at the Eureka Elk’s Lodge.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Barbara’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
OBITUARY: Richard ‘Dick’ Allen, 1943-2018
…He was also a Past President and a current member of the board of directors for the Redwood Shrine Club, as well as a current Sultan of the Djinns Oriental Band. Richard…
OBITUARY: Daniel Jay Phelps, 1985-2018
…Phelps A celebration of Life will be held July 7, 2018 at the Mad River Community Center.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Dj’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost…
OBITUARY: Bill Gastman, 1949-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Gastman announces his passing on June 17, 2018 in Redding.He was born to Joy and Rose Gastman January 1, 1949 in…
It’s a Race! Leslie Castellano Officially Launches Her Eureka City Council Candidacy
…This is a strength I will bring to Eureka.” Castellano is the second declared city council candidate for Eureka Ward One — the other being local business owner Anthony Mantova, who launched his…
Steve Madrone Wins Fifth District County Supervisor Election in Final Tally, Defeating Incumbent Ryan Sundberg
Madrone.Earlier this evening the Humboldt County Elections Office posted the Final Cumulative Report on its website, making it official: Steve Madrone has defeated incumbent Ryan Sundberg by a vote count of…
Humboldt Correctional Deputy Saves Choking Inmate During Dinner by Using Heimlich Maneuver
…After approximately five to six Hiemlich thrusts, the food dislodged from the inmate’s throat. He was later cleared by medical staff at the facility. Silva’s says medical training provided to…
Patchy Fog May Dampen Your Independence Day Firework Celebrations
Don't lag on those firework grand finales while celebrating America's independence on the Humboldt Coast this year. Eureka's National Weather service forecasts that patches of freedom-hating fog will…
Firefighters Extinguish Car Fire Threatening a Eureka High School Building
…The cause of the blaze remains unclear at this point."It’s kind of a freaky thing,“ said new Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Sean Robertson. The owner of the vehicle had been…
(UPDATE) Suspect, Victims of Yesterday’s Fatal Mendo Shooting that Closed Highway 101 All Belong to Same Covelo Family, Sheriff’s Office Says
Photo of the scene by the Ukiah Daily Journal.Mendocino County Sheriff's Office press release:Mendocino County Sheriff's Detectives continued to investigate the shooting incident overnight and into 07-03…
OBITUARY: Dorothy Dudal, 1925-2018
…All family and friends are invited.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Dorothy’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
(UPDATE, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY) Mendocino Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on Highway 101 Shooting
…Their apprehension was announced to the public by another mass text. Read it below:THIS IS THE MENDOCINO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE THE HOMICIDE SUSPECT HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS IN CUSTODY, THE…
Highway 101 Closed South of Willits After Freeway Incident Leaves at Least One Dead
…The CHP Ukiah Office notes on Facebook, "The southbound lane[s] will be closed temporarily to accommodate emergency personnel … . We are working to reopen the highway as soon as possible. Please find…
Meet Your New New Humboldt Bay Fire Chief
Chief Robertson with the HBF's JPA Board of DirectorsHumboldt Bay Fire press release: Humboldt Bay Fire Joint Power’s Authority Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Sean Robertson as…
Humboldt County Gets Its Own Regional Office of the Bureau of Cannabis Control
McGuire (left) and Wood.Here's a — cough! — joint press release from our state reps in the legislature, Assemblymember Jim Wood and Senator Mike McGuire: North Coast legislators Assemblymember Jim Wood and…
Klamath Man Found Dead After Telling 911 Operator a Knife-Wielding Man Was Attempting to Break Into His Home; Suspect Arrested for Murder
…When the deputy and CHP officer arrived they located the suspect, 18 year old Blaze Thomas Breslin of Klamath, and placed him under arrest. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene…
The CDFW Wants You to Fish Without a License This Saturday
Here's your chance to reel in a monster catch like this halibut caught off the Humboldt Coast in May. Follow @LostCoastOutpost on Instagram for more local photos like this.CDFW press…
TICK TIME! Here’s Some Tips on How to Endure Humboldt’s Tick Armies This Season
…Parents should check their children for ticks under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist and especially in their…
(SECURITY CAM) Willy Wonka Look-Alike Burglar Busted Stealing Cookies, Cash From Eureka Ice Cream Shop
Eureka Police Department press release:On July 1, 2018, at about 4:34 a.m., officers responded to a business at the foot of F Street for the report of a burglary…
Noah Levy, Humboldt County Planning Commissioner, Arrested for Public Intoxication
LevyHumboldt County Planning Commissioner Noah Levy was arrested late Saturday night — technically early Sunday morning — and booked for alleged public intoxication by the Humboldt State University Police Department.This marks the second…
Man Killed After Vehicle Collides With Tree in SoHum
…For reasons still under investigation, the driver allowed the Chevrolet to travel off of the south roadway edge, where it collided with a tree. The traffic collision was not discovered until approximately…
One Arrested in Connection to the 14 Show Dogs Stolen From Redding In-N-Out Parking Lot Last Month, Another Suspect Still at Large
…Since June 6, 2018, Redding Police Investigators have continued the investigation to identify the responsibles for stealing a vehicle with 14 show dogs from In-N-Out restaurant. The vehicle and show…
K-9 ‘Kai’ Busts Yet Another Suspected Crescent City Meth Dealer, Poses With Fat Stacks
…Meth.K9 Kai alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle and Carr had unrestricted search terms.A search of the vehicle yielded $2,224.00 US Currency, approximately 5.1…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Why? Nipples, Hollister and Leap Days
…But the period of Earth’s orbit — i.e. the length of the year — is 365.2425 days, give or take. Meaning that in order to synchronize the calendar with the seasons…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: At That Hour
The strip of beach was usually empty at that hour, the sea barren. All the afternoon swimmers had gone home. The fading sunlight gave the calmly ripping, burgundy-colored waves a sad…
Coast Guard Rescues a Surfer Near Crescent City
Press release from the U.S. Coast Guard:CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — The Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescued a surfer who was swept out to sea near…
(PHOTOS) Protesters Join the ‘Families Belong Together’ March in Eureka
A huge crowd gathered at Madaket Plaza and marched through Old Town Eureka this morning, joining thousands of people across the country in support of Families Belong Together —a nation wide protest…
Park Rangers Arrest Felon With Illegal Firearms
…Rangers identified the camper as Terry Rogers, 62, of North Bend, Oregon. Terry RogersDuring the ensuing investigation, rangers discovered three loaded firearms inside the vehicle that Rogers was operating. One of the…
OBITUARY: Edith Margaret Lee, 1916-2018
…Mom volunteered at the Senior Resource Center for 25 years, until the arthritis in her hands made it impossible for her to serve the seniors. She was older than all the seniors…
(UPDATE) Woman Killed In Bayside Traffic Incident Yesterday Identified
UPDATE:From the California Highway Patrol:The next of kin has been notified and the victim in yesterday's fatal collision has been identified as Linda Anderson, 50 years old, of Bayside…