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LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Dinner With Vlad the Impaler (and Other Orientalist Fantasies)
…The bedroom, located in the back of the small apartment, sat away from the sunlight. It was really the only drawback. “It is cold,” Meryem admitted. “Shall I get the quilt?” They…
OBITUARY: Norman Richard Fontaine, 1924-2018
Norm Fontaine was a beloved husband and father and a devoted servant of the Lord from an early age. He was born August 22, 1924 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and entered the…
Driver Ejected from Vehicle During Collision On Avenue of the Giants
…The driver of the Hyundai sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was not using a seatbelt at the time of the collision.The passenger of the Hyundai sustained…
Get Ready, Eureka: Old Town is Gonna Have So Many New Murals
…Some details are still being ironed out, Reynolds told the Outpost. She said that the Eureka Arts and Culture Commission still needs to approve the final sketches and renderings of the pieces…
Eureka Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Dealing Meth, Faces Minimum 10 Years
…Narayan is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Kimberly Richardson. The prosecution is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Humboldt County Drug Task Force.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway 1 Near Leggett
…For reasons still under investigation, the Kawasaki traveled off the east road edge, down the tree and vegetation covered embankment, and collided with a tree. Knowles was transported by air ambulance to…
Eureka’s Next Mayor? Susan Seaman Officially Launches Campaign
…Catsos said she was happy with the turnout today."Our goal was about 50 people. I think we surpassed that," Catsos told the Outpost."It's sometimes hard to generate excitement for…
Body of Missing Man Found in McKinleyville Field
…On June 22, 2018, at about 12:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Hiller Road in McKinleyville for the report of a body…
Miranda Woman Arrested on Child Endangerment, Drug Charges
…Upon seeing deputies, Friend began backing the vehicle onto State Highway 254 away from the property. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Friend was taken into custody without incident.Friend…
County Health Department Develops Poop Test to Figure Out Who — or What — is Making Clam Beach So Poopy
Clam Beach is covered in snow rather than poop in this photo by Eva York from the Outpost archives.###PREVIOUSLY:Polluted Clam and Luffenholtz Beaches Land on Heal The Bay’s Top…
Deputies Respond to Child Welfare Complaint in Bayside, Stumble Upon Big Ol’ Butane Hash Lab
…The man fled into a nearby wooded area upon seeing the deputies.While at the residence, deputies observed an active butane hash oil (BHO) extraction lab inside the open garage. The Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Sheryle Nelson-Gierek, 1945-2018
Sheryle Nelson-Gierek left this world for the heavens on June 13, 2018.Sheryle Lynn Luther was born in Eureka on August 6, 1945, the second daughter to Mary Scalvini and Joseph…
OBITUARY: Gerald ‘Punky’ Watson, 1949-2018
…at the Manila Community Center 1611 Peninsula Drive. Please bring some special memories and any pictures you would like to share with us.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Punky…
OBITUARY: Mary Joan Lansill Dawkins, 1924-2018
I’ll find you in the morning sunAnd when the night is newI’ll be looking at the moonBut I’ll be seeing you Joan Lansill Dawkins, born Mary Joan Lansill on…
Trinidad Mother Arrested for Baby’s Death; Sheriff’s Office Says Child Was Left in Car for 10 Hours
…It is believed the child was left unattended in the back seat of the vehicle with the windows rolled up for about 10 hours.Scott was subsequently arrested and booked into the…
STARTING ALL OVER: Former Jailor, Accused Child Molester Won’t Be Going to Trial Anytime Soon
…One reason is the mass exodus of attorneys from the Public Defender’s Office after the hiring of former Public Defender David Marcus. And one of Fisher's former lawyers, Kelly Neel…
Local Environmental Groups File Complaint Against U.S. Forest Service and Mercer-Fraser Co. Over Operations at Willow Creek Property
Mercer-Fraser Co.'s Willow Creek gravel yard can be seen in background of this aerial shot of the Big Rock recreation area on the Trinity River. | Screenshot of video from YouTube…
(UPDATE) Steve Madrone Will be the Next Fifth District Supervisor; Post-Election Tally Shows Him With 103-Vote Lead
…Andrew Goff.Steve Madrone holds a commanding 103-vote lead against incumbent Fifth District Supervisor Ryan Sundberg in a new, post-election night tally released by the Elections Office this afternoon.The…
Arcata-Based ‘Project Hugs’ Collecting Stuffed Animals to Send to Detained Immigrant Children
…The huggable toys will be sent to immigrant children in "tender age" shelters.A Project Hugs release:Project Hugs is a community response to the crisis surrounding immigrant children who are detained…
WARNING! Your EBT Card Isn’t Going to Work on Sunday
From the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:County residents who use electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards are advised that due to a statewide system upgrade, cards will not be…
Bicyclist Struck by Semi in Front of Broadway Cinema, Suffers Severe Injuries; Northbound 101 Closed
…One lane of northbound 101 has been opened. ### A log truck collided with a bicyclist in front of the Broadway Cinema a few moments ago, prompting a large response from police and…
The Humboldt Marten — an Adorable Mustelid Once Feared to Be Extinct — is Being Recommended for Protection Under California’s Endangered Species Act
…June 2018.###Press release from the Environmental Protection Information Center:The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is recommending that the Humboldt marten, also known as the coastal marten, be listed as…
‘I Knew I Had Gotten Shot’: Deputy, Hostage Testify in Case of Accused Ferndale Cop-Shooter
Coppini Lane in Ferndale, site of the Dec. 2017 Coppini dairy shooting incident | Photos: Andrew GoffCourtney Schlapkohl was so distraught, she broke down on the witness stand before she could spell her…
Humboldt Deputy DA Named California’s ‘Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year’; Kamada Prosecuted Poachers, Growers, Dudleya Bandits
…When the officer attempted a traffic stop, one of the occupants began shooting from the bed of the truck while the driver sped away. During the course of the pursuit, 10 shots…
Accused Ferndale Cop-Shooter Held to Answer For Attempted Murder
…Another witness says Parral Aguirre took the first shot and police returned fire.Tomorrow the Outpost will publish a full story on the hearing, including dramatic testimony from the wounded deputy and…
1,924 Marijuana Plants Eradicated, Firearms Seized at Unpermitted Grow Near Dinsmore
…The following agencies assisted the DEU: the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Humboldt County Environmental Health and HAZMAT Unit, the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department and the California State…
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Drug Task Force Busts Arcata Man Outside the Post Office With Package Full of Ketamine and Molly
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On May 31, 2018, a Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alerted the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) of an intercepted…
Another Car on its Roof in Downtown Eureka, This Time in Front of the Courthouse
…No one was injured in the crash.Only one lane of Fifth Street is open and traffic is backed up while first responders deal with the latest manifestation of this remarkable phenomenon.
D.C. UPDATE: Rep. Jared Huffman on Family Separation at the Border, Medicare for All, Trump’s Stupid SPACE FORCE and More
…Update," the show in which Humboldt's Congressman, Jared Huffman, talks with Larry Trask of LoCO sister station KLGE-FM ("The Lounge") about the issues of the day.This week:The Trump…
Ferndale Exorcist Mom Found Not Guilty
…She then entered the plea saying she was insane at the time of the assault.Felder’s case has been referred to Conrep, a state agency that determines where she will be…