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OBITUARY: Chet Schroeder, 1961-2018
…for a celebration of his life.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Chet Schroeder’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
People on the Street: Is 420 Still a Thing?
File photo of Redwood Park on April 20, 2007.Remember 420? That day where hundreds of Arcatans use to meet up in the community forest to openly smoke weed in defiance of…
(PHOTOS) Fortuna Police Need Your Help Identifying This Burglary Suspect
…The subject left with the front cash box with an undisclosed amount of cash inside. The Fortuna Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect. The following photographs were taken…
Yuck! Don’t Eat Romaine Lettuce, CDC Warns
…If you do not know if the lettuce is romaine, do not eat it and throw it away.Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell any romaine lettuce from the Yuma…
Happy 4/20! Supervisor Estelle Fennell Elected President of Multi-County California Cannabis Authority
Press release from the county: Photo illustration by Christian Testanier. (No, she didn't actually wear this hat.)The California Cannabis Authority (CCA) Board has elected Humboldt County Supervisor Estelle Fennell as…
Two Arrested on Heroin, Child Endangerment Charges in Hoopa Hotel Room; 100 Syringes, Drugs Packaged for Sale Within Reach of Kids
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On April 19, 2018, at about 11:30 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies, Child Welfare Services, and Hoopa Tribal Police officers responded to…
Coast Guard to Remove 1,500 Gallons of Fuel From Burnt Ship Currently Docked Along Eureka’s Waterfront
Photo of the Midori taken today by John Ferrara.U.S. Coast Guard press release:MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — The Coast Guard is coordinating fuel removal and salvage operations Thursday for a fishing vessel…
Arcata Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Crazy Run From the Cops, Won’t Fight Extradition to Tennessee on Attempted Murder Charges
…While fleeing, Deputy District Attorney Whitney Barnes told Judge Dale Reinholtsen today, Little drove more than 100 mph on the freeway. When sheriff’s deputies lost sight of the car, the CHP…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Humboldt Bay Fire Douses Smoldering Fishing Boat That First Caught Fire in Trinidad
…Photos of the Midori taken today by John Ferrara.Humboldt Bay Fire Battalion Chief Kent Hulbert told the Outpost that the boat continued to smolder as it was towed into Humboldt Bay…
McKinleyville Burglar Caught In the Act of Stealing a Motorcycle, Evades Sheriff’s Deputies in Wooded Area
…Upon arrival to the residence, deputies heard noises coming from the back yard. Deputies entered the back yard and observed a male subject attempting to pull a motorcycle over the fence. When…
OP-ED: A Medication-Assisted Treatment Center is Critical to Fighting the Opioid Epidemic, Says Aegis Chief Executive
…If we don't each do our part in breaking down the stigma, we will lose the battle against the opioid epidemic. Lisa's bravery in talking from the heart at the…
OBITUARY: Jacob Matthew Hagler, 1976-2018
…Everyone that knew him is invited to the service and to go roller skating afterward.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jacob Hagler’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs…
OBITUARY: Joyce Schirmann, 1928-2018
Much to the surprise of her family, who thought she would live forever, Joyce Schirmann passed away on April 14, 2018. She lived her 90 years with faith, a sense of duty…
OBITUARY: Audrey May Mello, 1924-2018
Audrey was born to her parents Laura Dale and Leslie Swanson the oldest of nine children. Her early years were spent in the Blue Lake and Hoopa Valley areas. Audrey — always enjoying…
Wanted Felon Hides From Deputies Under Shed After Foot Pursuit Through Manila
…Descriptions of the subject closely matched the appearance of wanted felony suspect, Aaron Ray Waggoner, 42, whom deputies were searching for in the area earlier in the day.While checking the area…
Local Immigrant Rights Groups on Red Alert After Receiving Report That ICE Agents Are in Town
…The "rapid response hotline" referenced in this story is run by the True North Organizing Network.
(PHOTOS) OPERATION FREE THE DUDLEYA: Multiple Agencies Team Up to Replant Humboldt’s Stolen Succulents
…Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, California State Parks, the local chapter of the California Native Plant Society among them — set about returning the little dudleyas to the coastal cliffs and…
Alex Cappa to Work Out for San Francisco 49ers, Will Likely Be Drafted During 2018 NFL Draft Next Week
…from Redwood Bowl to the NFL Draft | HSU Athletics.Alex Cappa, the pride of Humboldt State football, aka the "De-Cappa-tator," aka "the Green Monster," aka "Lumberjack Pancakes," (okay, LoCO made…
Eureka City Councilmember Natalie Arroyo Announces Reelection Bid, Taking On Two Challengers in New Third Ward
During a brief event in front of City Hall Wednesday afternoon, Natalie Arroyo announced that she would seek a second term on the Eureka City Council, ending months-long speculation on her…
Rio Dell Woman Freed From Jail, Sentenced to Probation for Involuntary Manslaughter Over Fatal Hash Lab Explosion
Screenshot from a video of the fire.A Rio Dell woman was ordered released from jail today after spending more than seven months behind bars on a charge of murder.Judge John…
Klamath River to Have ‘One of the Better’ Fall Chinook Runs in California This Fishing Season, CDFW Says
…The California Fish and Game Commission set similar ocean seasons.The 2018 recreational ocean salmon season for the California coast is as follows:In the Klamath Management Zone, which is the area…
Mercer-Fraser Withdraws Controversial Plans for Glendale Cannabis Extraction Plant and Rezone Request
Mercer-Fraser has abandoned plans to build a 5,000 square-foot marijuana manufacturing facility on a 13.5 acre parcel along the Mad River between Glendale Dr. and West End Rd…
OBITUARY: Ruth Davis, 1921-2018
Ruth Davis, of Hydesville, passed through the gates of heaven on April 12, 2018, at the age of 96. Ruth was born December 22, 1921, in Edgerton, Minn. to Samuel and Jenny…
OBITUARY: Donald M. Heberlein, 1938-2018
Don flew over the Rainbow, January 8th @ 10:18, 2018.Don lived in the Humboldt County area since 1984. As an artist in the Los Angeles area his designs were on fine…
OBITUARY: Steven Alvarado Sr., 1948-2018
…A potluck will follow services at same location so please feel free to bring your favorite dish.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Steven Alvarado Sr.'s family. The Lost…
APD: 12 Arrested During Months-Long Investigation Into Drug Sales at Sidelines, Toby and Jacks
…Due to heightened concern about public safety on the plaza, and specific concerns regarding drug sales on the plaza from the community and local businesses, ABC, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force…
SLACKERS REJOICE! Tax Deadline Delayed Due to IRS Technology Woes
Breathe easy, tax procrastinators! You have one (1) more whole day to remember where you chucked your W2 and get your financial life in order.Why? Well, the Internal Revenue Service has…
Busting Pot Farms From Space, Take Two: Supervisors (This Time) Approve Contract for High-Resolution Satellite Monitoring
Image of a satellite courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.After the item was pulled from last week's agenda without explanation, today the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with San…
Bald Hills Road Will Be Paved Come May; Expect Delays
…The Humboldt County Department of Public Works, in cooperation with the Yurok Tribe, will be replacing culverts and paving a portion of Bald Hills Road beginning on May 1.Motorists can expect…
Fourth Hart Child Body Identified; Two Remain Missing
…The body 12-year-old Ciera Hart was found in the in the Pacific Ocean near Juan Creek 10 days ago. At this point the bodies of six of the eight people…