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Orick Woman Accused of Attempted Murder Cries in Court; Public Defender Enters Plea of ‘Not Guilty’
…In addition to attempted murder, she is accused of assault with a firearm and using a firearm during the commission of a felony.Wilson was arrested Sunday evening after the Humboldt County…
(UPDATE) Shawn Hof, Suspected of Shooting at Fish and Wildlife Officer in 2016, is in Custody
HofShawn Hof, Jr., the Humboldt County man suspected of firing on a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Officer near Carlotta almost a year ago, turned himself in to law enforcement today…
OP-ED: Please Don’t Decorate Eureka’s Utility Boxes (But Here Are 12 Suggestions if You Must)
An incontinent appreciation for anything labeled "art" has driven cities across the land to decorate previously inconspicuous, almost invisible, metal utility boxes. Eureka, not wishing to be left behind, is embracing this…
Feline Overload: Humboldt Animal Rescue Team is Bursting at the Seams With Furballs
…Meowzers! Loos at all those pattable little heads.The Humboldt Animal Rescue Team has reached out to LoCO to inform everyone that they are at maximum cat-pacity once more. This means…
Eureka Murder Suspect Maxx Robison’s Hearing on New Drug Charges Delayed
The preliminary hearing on new drugs-in-jail charges against murder suspect Maxx Carson Robison has been delayed until next week at the prosecutor’s request. Maxx RobisonRobison has been behind bars…
Discussion on Racism in McKinleyville Scheduled for Later This Month
McKinleyville’s advisory committee will tackle the issue of discrimination and open up a community dialogue about race relations. The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) voted unanimously at its July 26 meeting…
Trial Date Set for Eureka Man Accused of Molesting Two Girls
…She said they engaged in vaginal and anal intercourse and oral copulation, with the acts occurring at her home, Smith’s Myrtletowne residence, various hotels and in the office of Smith’s…
Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse Must Be Moved
Matt Filar | UnionMunicipal leaders and the civic club have agreed in principle to raise $40,000-$50,000 to move the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse a few “tens of feet” away from landslide…
OBITUARY: Steven Hall, 1952-2017
…He is preceeded in death by his parents Austin S Hall and Ardene L Hall.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Steven’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…
(VIDEO) Eel River Bouncy House: Seattle Magician Returns to Southern Humboldt Home to Live Out Childhood Dream
As a child, Humboldt County local Xack Fischer lived a life most kids dream of, growing up on a river house with his own personal moon bounce — “Puff the Jump-In Dragon…
Fish and Wildlife Up the Reward for Man Accused of Firing at Officer in Carlotta
…The wildlife officer attempted an enforcement stop of the truck when the driver sped away. A pursuit ensued and a person, who was believed to be Hof, was in the rear of…
MORE PARKLETS, Says Eureka!
This parklet is an official successIt's been nearly two years since the City of Eureka launched its parklet pilot program. The results are in, they say. Parklets are great and beloved…
(VIDEO) Bids In For Arcata/Eureka Airport’s Proposed Multi-Million Dollar Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility, Plus Why ARFF Matters
…In this LoCO Video Report we take you to the Arcata/Eureka Airport to find out more about our local ARFF team, the advanced equipment they use, and the status of a…
OBITUARY: Pierre Lefuel, 1957-2017
…At the time of his death, Pierre had been pouring himself into renovating the old Eureka Co-op building in Old Town. Read more about his plans for the space here.]# # # Pierre…
DA Investigation Finds Man Who Died in Eureka Police Custody Last Year Overdosed on Meth; EPD Absolved of Responsibility
…Jenkins into the hospital. The officer's body-worn microphone relays some audio from inside the hospital, but the audio is difficult to hear. At 2:02 the officer asks how Mr…
(PHOTOS) Armed With Warrants, EPD and City of Eureka Inspect 11 Squires-Owned Shitholes
UPDATE, 4:47 p.m.:Here's a press release from the City of Eureka:Pursuant to an inspection warrant issued by the Superior Court, staff from the City of Eureka’s…
(UPDATED) Eureka Police Respond to Bomb Scare in Old Town Apartment Building
…Moments ago a man was removed from the apartment building on a stretcher, though he was conscious and looked relaxed, according to the Outpost's Andrew Goff, who was on the scene…
TUESDAY FIRE UPDATE: Orleans Complex Fires Have Now Burned 4527 Acres with 9% Containment; Chance of More Thunderstorms
…The five fires in the West Zone of the complex have burned a total of about 243 acres, with the largest, the Forks at 240 acres (0% contained). While the fires continued…
OBITUARY: Molly Robey, 1990-2017
…At the age of two the family moved to Fortuna where they could be closer to family and friends. Molly attended school in Fortuna graduating from Fortuna High School in 2008. Molly…
You’re Getting Some New Sidewalks, Myrtletown!
…The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be constructing sidewalks and curb ramps in the vicinity of Lafayette Elementary School to improve safety and encourage students to walk to school.Shoulder…
Another McKinleyville 76 Armed Robbery; Suspect Description Released
…the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information from a local alarm company of an alarm activation at the 76 gas station in the 2600 block of Central Avenue, McKinleyville. The gas…
Shots Fired During Fight Between Two Women in Orick RV Park; One Arrested For Attempted Homicide
…the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a report of a physical fight between two females at the Orick RV Park, 121381 US Highway 101 in the Town of Orick…
Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods Announces New Executive Director
Four months after accepting the resignation of previous head Liz Smith, The Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods has named Monica Rose, who has served as Executive Director in the interim…
Deputy Punched in the Face While Trying to Apprehend Wanted Man in Loleta, Says Sheriff’s Office
…Deputies were able to follow him inside the residence where he struck a deputy in the face. Martinez shoved another deputy and fled out the back door.Martinez ran into the garage…
Gone From Humboldt, PenAir Declares Bankruptcy and Looks to End Service in Crescent City
…It is one of the oldest family-owned airlines in the United States. The airline is also one of the largest regional airlines in Alaska and the Northeast U.S., and one…
HARDIN: The Generous Spirit of Cannabis
I live on the dark side of the hill, on dry land, here in SoHum. That's why I can afford to live here. We don't have enough sun or water…
Gunshot Victim Flown to Hospital After Soured Drug Deal in Briceland, Suspects Still at Large
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On Sunday, August 6, 2017 at about1220 hours, an Officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was flagged down by a motorist at the intersection…
Orleans Complex Fire Burns 3,200 Acres, is 7 Percent Contained
…The East Zone of the complex includes the Ukonom Fire at 3200 acres, the Burney Fire at 513 acres, and the Frank Fire at 13 acres. The fire behavior in the timber…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Natural Cure
The title of the paper isn't exactly a turn-on, neither is the name of the publication in which it appeared two years ago. “Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal…
Topless Driver Crashes Through PG&E Security Gate, Goes for a Dip in the Slough Before Being Arrested by Deputies
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On 08-05-17, at approximately 1:30 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies responded to the PG&E plant in King Salmon for a report…