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Gov. Brown Selects Arcata Teacher to Lead California Arts Council
Bown-Crawford.From the California Arts Council:Anne Bown-Crawford has been named the new Director of the California Arts Council, the state agency announced today. Bown-Crawford was appointed December 22…
Accused Ferndale Cop-Shooter Gets New Attorney; Preliminary Hearing Could Start as Soon as Next Week
A new attorney was appointed this morning for a Ferndale man accused of attempting to murder a sheriff’s deputy by shooting her with a 12-guage shotgun.The Public Defender’s…
Suspect in Last Week’s Stabbing of Fields Landing Man Surrenders to Jail Staff
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:Lee Allen Conoboy turned himself in to the custody of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility today around 11 a.m. Conoboy was wanted for attempted…
Operator of Exploding Myrtletown Hash Lab Sentenced to 44 Months in Jail, Minus Time Served
…This story, as originally published, misidentified the location of Willams' hash lab. It was in Myrtletown, not Manila. The story has been corrected. The Outpost regrets the error.###PREVIOUSLY:11,412 Marijuana…
[UDPATE: Victim Wants to Press Charges] General Manager of Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District Resigns Following Alleged Assault
The Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District Office. | Google Street View.UPDATE, 3:15 p.m.:Rex Olander says he "absolutely" wants to press criminal assault charges against former Shelter Cove Resort Improvement…
Time to Trash Your Tree! Here is a Growing List of Your Christmas Tree Disposal Options, Some of Which Involve Scouts
…Details on that follow all the scouting troop details at the bottom of this post.OK — here we go!ARCATA/MCKINLEYVILLE: Greetings, LoCO: I’m hoping you can help us spread the…
OBITUARY: Arcelia Martinez, 1932-2017
…There will be a reception in memory of Arcelia at the home of Mario and Bonnie Martinez following the mass.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Arcelia Martinez’s family…
Saying They’ve Been ‘Maligned,’ Trinidad Rancheria Calls for ‘Cooperative Body’ to Resolve Trinidad Lighthouse Dispute
Image from an SHN engineering study for the Trinidad Civic Club shows the proposed relocation spot for the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse.Press release from the Trinidad Rancheria:Recently, the Cher-ae Indian…
High-Speed Motorcycle Chase From Loleta to Fortuna Goes Offroad, Ends With Probationer in Custody
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: A Rio Dell man is in custody after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high speed pursuit. Around 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 24…
Wanted Oregon Sex Offender, on the Run for Over Two Years, Found in Garberville
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: A wanted sex offender is in custody thanks to proactive efforts by a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy. While responding to a call for service…
Wanted Felon Discovered in Possession of Heroin Following Christmas Foot Pursuit in Eureka, Sheriff’s Office Says
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: A wanted felon is in custody after leading a sheriff’s deputy on a foot chase yesterday afternoon. Around 2:04 p.m. on Dec…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Bog Road
“Where to?” I ask. “The bog road,” she replies, pulling her bike gloves on. “OK, I'll catch you,” I say, distractedly. My attention is directed on the fiendishly difficult crossword sitting…
PASTOR BETHANY: Why Did the Lord Choose Mary, and Why Does He Choose You?
###But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.— Luke 2:19###Mary has just given birth to the Christ-child. But before this moment, she experienced achy…
OBITUARY: Clyde Duncan Golden, 1957-2017
Clyde Duncan GoldenJuly 31, 1957 - December 19, 2017 Born in the LA area, Clyde Duncan Golden quickly adapted to his Humboldt roots when he moved here in the mid-'60s. With his…
Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man Lost Two Days in the Woods Between Blue Lake and Willow Creek
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Posse helped locate a Redding man who was lost in the woods. The Sheriff’s Office received…
Arcata K-9 Cop ‘Barron’ Bites Fleeing Felon in the Butt Near Hiller Park
…File photo.From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: A wanted felon is in custody thanks to the help of Arcata Police Department’s K9 Baron. Ganfield.Around 5:13 p.m…
Sheriff’s Deputies Allegedly Find Meth, Heroin, Weed and a Loaded Revolver During Probation Check
Photos courtesy HCSOPress release from Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered narcotics and a loaded firearm during a probation check this morning at the Bear River Casino…
Garberville Man Allegedly Assaults Another Guy Verbally, Then With a Rock to the Head
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:A Garberville man is in custody after assaulting another man with a rock. MachadoOn Dec. 21, 2017 around 8:20 a.m. sheriff’s deputies…
Man Arrested on Charges of Theft, Prowling After Allegedly Stealing a Package From Fortuna Home
From the Fortuna Police Department: On December 22, 2017 at approx. 8:15 am, Fortuna Police Department received a report of a male who had just stolen a package from the front…
Ferndale Man Killed in Yesterday’s Big Rig Crash Near the Humboldt-Mendocino Line
PREVIOUSLY:Highway 101 Closed Near Humboldt/Mendocino Line After Big Rig Crash ###From the California Highway Patrol: On 12/21/2017 , at approximately 1:15 P.M., a 2018 Peterbilt logging truck…
OBITUARY: William ‘Injun Bill’ Carpenter Jr., 1933-2017
…on Friday, December 22, 2017, at the Neighborhood Facilities. Interment will be held at the tribal cemetery, with a reception to immediately follow at the Hoopa Fire Hall. All are welcomed to…
(VIDEO) THE DOG CRISIS: Humboldt County Animal Shelter Sees Highest Yearly Dog Intake in its History
…It's a sad situation that never lets up, and despite all efforts from the shelter, volunteers, local rescuers, foster families and the community, it’s getting worse. This year the Humboldt…
Fortuna Police Arrest Man on Charges of Arranging Meeting With 14-Year-Old for Lascivious Purposes
From the Fortuna Police Department: On December 21, 2017, the Fortuna Police Department received a report from a citizen advising that an adult male was communicating with a 14 year old female…
HOLIDAY JOY: Anonymous Local Donates $5,000 Worth of $100 Gift Cards Now Being Handed Out by Eureka Police Officers
…Powell said Eureka police officers handed out 13 of them yesterday, spreading the bounty to everyone in the Fresh Freeze burger joint on Harris Street — customers and employees alike."There was an…
(UPDATE) NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK SPREADS: Schools Shuttered in Cutten, Fieldbrook, Rio Dell; More May Announce Closure Before Tomorrow
…As a result, we are taking the precautionary measure of closing our schools to help stop the spread of the illness. The health and safety of our students is our top priority…
Wanted Eureka Man Arrested With Drugs After Being Spotted on Cell Phone While Driving, Says EPD
…The officer observed the driver using a cell phone while operating the vehicle. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Eureka resident Perry Bailey, failed to stop and a pursuit ensued…
‘A Dynamic Champion for California’s Indigenous Students’: ACLU Honors Yurok Educator With Civil Liberties Award
…Martha Winnacker/ACLU.From the American Civil Liberties Union, Northern California Chapter:The ACLU of Northern California proudly recognized Jim McQuillen, a Yurok Tribal member and dynamic champion for California’s indigenous…
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Deputy Shot Near Ferndale Sunday Morning
…Gregory Musson were the first deputies on scene at the incident. Freixas was injured when shot in the shoulder by the suspect. Both deputies exemplified courage and strength throughout this incident. They…
Eureka Police Make ‘High-Risk’ Traffic Stop and Arrest Driver of Stolen Tacoma at Gunpoint
Excerpts from reader-submitted video.Shortly after 9:30 this morning, a Humboldt County probation officer spotted a truck he suspected had been stolen and alerted the Eureka Police Department. Officers responded…
Deputies Seeking Two Men Who Are Believed to Have Swiped a Handgun From a Garberville Business Last Night
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a man who is believed to have stolen a firearm from a Garberville business. Deputies…