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OBITUARY: David Prentiss Jones, 1942-2018
David Jones had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up the room. People keep saying this as they learned of his passing, nine months to the day after…
OBITUARY: Barry Charles Hay, 1946-2018
…at Chapel of the Redwoods — 3327 Timber Fall Court, Eureka.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Barry Hay’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents…
OBITUARY: Jimmy Dale Severe, 1948-2018
…He worked in the timber industry for almost 20 years and developed a love for the outdoors. Jimmy enjoyed being in the wilderness and living off the land whenever he could. He…
GOLDBERG TRIAL, FINAL DAY: Murder Suspect Wraps Up Emotional Testimony; Jury to Deliberate Monday
…Then the case will be handed to the jury. Jon Goldberg, left, is accused of murdering Tim Smith, rightToday was the 12th day of often-emotional testimony in the trial. The 37…
Congratulations, DA Fleming, Sheriff Honsal and These Five Other Candidates Who Basically Already Won Because They Will Have No Opponents on June’s Election Ballot
…The California Department of Justice is still investigating systemic corruption in the Public Administrator's Office involving the sale of dead people's belongings to Sheriff's Office employees. The activity dates…
It’s Official: Sen. Mike McGuire Introduces ‘Great Redwood Trail Act’
…The Great Redwood Trail Agency would then take over to start building the actual Trail in the coming couple of years. The legislation will also authorize the continuation of excursion and potential…
GOLDBERG TRIAL, DAY 11: Accident, Self-Defense or Murder? Jon Goldberg Testifies About the Moment He Shot Tim Smith
…The jail recorded the call. Unfortunately the recording was inaudible in the back of the courtroom, but Goldberg apparently made some very unkind remarks about his wife.Bernthal asked Goldberg whether that…
OBITUARY: Leilani Jean Whitten, 1946-2018
…She belonged to the Eel River Quilting Guild, where she made many friends and was soon due to be initiated as a member of the Elks Club in Eureka. She was a…
OBITUARY: Raymond Edward Christen, 1925-2018
Raymond Edward Christen, born December 16, 1925, passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 11. He leaves behind Leroy (Victoria) and Loretta Martinelli, his brothers Clifford and Alfred (Toni), his sisters…
‘Precious’ is Precious (and Free), Thanks to Rescue Efforts by Humboldt Bay Fire
Two Humboldt Bay Fire engine crews helped free this appreciative pooch's paw from the hinge of a convertible car top today."Today Engine 8113 and Truck 8181 helped to free 'Precious…
Man Matching Description of Murder Suspect Wanted for Decapitating Woman in Washington is Seen in Happy Camp After Victim’s Car was Found in Yreka
A man matching the description of Jacob Gonzales, the 33-year-old suspect wanted in Washington for the violent murder of 26-year-old Katherine Cunningham, was seen in Happy Camp according…
Wanted Felon Using False Name Attempts to Smuggle 12 Grams of Heroin Into Humboldt County Jail Via ‘Her Person’
…Upon further investigation, correctional deputies learned that Gayman had also attempted to smuggle 12 grams of heroin into the facility via her person. Gayman was booked into the Correctional Facility on the…
All the Fight Has Gone Out of the North Coast Railroad Authority
In a meeting in Ukiah this morning most notable for its air of defeatism, the board of directors of the North Coast Railroad Authority — never before known for shying from scuffles — voted…
HSU Police Cite One, Arrest Two During Statewide Sting Operation to Prevent Underage Drinking
File photo of the HSU entrance sign on Sunset Avenue after a student who'd been drinking plowed through it in 2016.Humboldt State University press release: University Police assisted agents from…
(PHOTOS) PEPPERBOX: Humboldt County High School Students Walk Out to End Gun Violence
…Phones were a common sight in the hands of students, and the social media outlets of the participants became flooded with pictures and videos from the march, the first-person accounts of…
GOLDBERG TRIAL, DAY 11, Part 1: Murder Suspect Takes the Stand, Tearfully Recounts Learning of His Wife’s Affair With Victim
Murder suspect Jon David Goldberg broke down this morning on the witness stand as he described the morning he found out his wife was having an affair with his good friend Timothy…
UPDATE: Mountain Lion Frightening Orleans Community Lawfully Killed by Resident
Photos of M2 provided by Orleans resident Deborah Hostler.Local mountain lion “M2,” which was reportedly seen stalking household pets in the Orleans area over the weekend, has been killed. Principal Investigator…
Body Found at Mouth of Eel River Over the Weekend Belonged to Missing Fortuna Man, Says Sheriff’s Office
…The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near the mouth of the Eel River on Saturday, March 10 as that of missing person Quincy Tod Mendes.Mendes’ cause…
Wanted Felons Busted Driving Stolen Car in Eureka, Both Arrested on Numerous Charges
…Officers located the stolen vehicle and initiated a traffic stop near McCullens Avenue and Nevada Street.The driver and passenger were detained without incident. The driver, 44-year-old Carl Keeler of…
‘Extremely Intoxicated’ Man Drives Poorly and Brandishes Sawed-Off Shotgun at Officer Before Being Arrested, Says EPD
From the Eureka Police Department:On March 14, 2018, at about 5:50 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the area of W and Russell Streets for the…
Hayfork Man Severs Artery While Showing CHP Officers His Radio-Controlled Airplane; Officers Apply Tourniquet That Saves Man’s Arm and Maybe His Life
…Fornaciari, ID 16084, were conducting in-view patrol in the community of Hayfork, within the CHP Trinity River Area. While on patrol, the aforementioned officers seized the opportunity to participate in positive…
OBITUARY: Frank F. Schmidt, 1925-2018
…The family would like to thank the staffs of Alder Bay and Timber Ridge, Renaissance, in Eureka for the care and concern they showed our father over the past two years. We…
GOLDBERG TRIAL, DAY TEN: Mother of the Accused Testifies About What He Was Like as a Boy; Psychologist Says Goldberg Told Him Shooting Was Accidental
Murder suspect Jon Goldberg told a psychologist he shot Timothy Smith by accident when Smith grabbed his gun, the psychologist testified yesterday.Clinical and forensic psychologist Andrew Renouf, hired by the defense…
OBITUARY: LeAna J. Schnell, 1931-2018
…Our family wishes to thank the wonderful Hospice organization and also the loving staff at Humboldt House Lodge Assisted Living Home.Please join us for a Memorial Celebration of Life at the…
Rio Dell Hash Lab Explosion Suspects Plead Guilty to Manslaughter, Drugs Charges and Child Endangerment
…Schisler escaped and remains a fugitive.Sentencing is scheduled for April 9, and the three will remain in custody until then. The Humboldt County Probation Department will review the cases and make…
(PHOTOS) Five Loaded Assault Rifles Found Along Van Duzen River Bar, Sheriff’s Office Says
All images courtesy HCSO.From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On March 13, 2018, at about 9:30 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Old State…
Herrmann Spetzler, CEO of Open Door Health Centers for More Than 40 Years, Has Died
Herrmann Spetzler. | Image courtesy Open Door Community Health Centers.Herrmann Spetzler, the respected and beloved leader of Open Door Community Health Centers, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday. He was 70…
This Humboldt Sheriff’s Deputy Recovered Enough Stolen Vehicles in 2017 to Earn Some Snazzy CHP Award!
Deputy Spellman Stallworth, center, is flanked by fellow officers, each one coveting his certificateThe Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is today simultaneously very proud of Deputy Spellman Stallworth and alarmed by the…
Yurok Tribes Files Federal Lawsuit Against Big Pharma Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
The Yurok Tribe today filed a federal lawsuit against more than a dozen major pharmaceutical companies, alleging that they're responsible for the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.In the complaint, which…
Arcata Police Follow Trail of Stolen Goods to Suspect’s Hidin’ Shed; Foot Chase Ensues
From the Arcata Police Department: On March 12th, 2018, the Arcata Police Department was alerted to a commercial burglary in progress in the 900 Block of H Street.Upon the officers' arrival…