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Firefighters Make Progress on Orleans Complex Fire Despite Difficult Conditions
…The fire continues to back down to Ukonom Creek and the Klamath River on the west, north and east. Containment on the complex is currently only at 5 percent due to the…
Highway 96 Closed North of Orleans Due to Fire-Caused Rockfall
…Friday, August 4 due to rockfall on the road from the Ukonom Fire. The closure will be between Carter Creek on the south and Dillon Creek on the north.Rocks dislodged by…
PenAir Will Fly the Humboldt Skies No More
…Emily Jacobs, program director with the Humboldt County Aviation Division, told the Outpost that she learned of PenAir’s decision in a phone call this afternoon around the same time as did…
Local Agencies Collaborating to Launch New Detox and Residential Treatment Facility
The colorful building just north of the Target parking lot will be the new home of Waterfront Recovery Services, a dual-diagnosis facility being operated through a collaboration between various local agencies…
California Department of Justice Agrees to Take Over Investigation of Humboldt County Public Administrator’s Office
…The code also notes, "Upon conviction of this section a person forfeits his office."The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, which has included the County Coroner/Public Administrator's Office since early…
Eureka Man Pleads Guilty to Deer Poaching and Related Charges After Wardens Find Evidence on His GoPro
Humboldt County Office of the District Attorney press release: Derrick Toste, a 46-year-old Eureka resident, pled guilty yesterday to four misdemeanor charges under the California Fish and Game Code: spotlighting…
11,412 Marijuana Plants Eradicated, 1,153 Pounds Seized, Three Arrested After Three-Day HCSO-Led Raid
…The private parcels in question had no applications on file with Humboldt County Building and Planning and no permits issued for the cultivation of commercial marijuana. The following agencies assisted DEU with…
‘Suspicious’ Fire Destroys Willow Creek-Area Home This Morning; Investigation Underway
Photos of the fire by local reporter Shelly Middleton.From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:At approximately 0400 hours on this date, 08/04/2017, a residential fire was reported in…
(UPDATE) IT’S NOT JUST YOU: Widespread AT&T, Frontier Internet Outage Hits Humboldt County
…Frontier too.The independent tests we perform here at LoCO Labs verifies these numerous reports. The College of the Redwoods website — always a reliable bellwether, since the college hosts the thing on…
OBITUARY: Dennis (Denny) Michael Wendt, 1948-2017
…Dennis was named Construction Person of the Year by the Humboldt Builder’s Exchange in 1994, Citizen of the Year by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department in 2005, and the Fortuna Chamber…
OBITUARY: Helma Bachman, 1936-2017
…On the night of my arrival Don walked me out on the balcony, pointed to the sky ablaze with 4th of July fireworks and said “This is all to welcome you.” We…
OBITUARY: Kenneth M. Bomar, 1954-2017
…He passed away peacefully July 2, 2017 at his home in Trinidad at the age of 63.Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from March 1972 to…
EPD Releases Identity of Eureka Man Shot and Killed by Gas Station Security Guard
…The investigation suggests that the security guard was confronted by the male subject in the alley as the guard was trying to exit his vehicle. A confrontation took place and the male…
Crescent City Man Arrested in Connection with Numerous Burglaries in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
…Investigating officers from the National Park Service and California State Parks obtained information and surveillance video of a suspect using one of the credit cards stolen the night of the 26th. Through…
PREPARE TO BID! How Much Would You Pay For the City of Arcata’s Old Junk?
How much you got?The City of Arcata, just like all of us, is trying to figure out where all this stuff came from! Screw this stuff! It's gotta go! Thus…
(UPDATE) Fire Northwest of Garberville Closes Alderpoint Road; Evacuations Underway
…Sheriff Honsal has ordered evacuations of the immediate vicinity. Residents in the surrounding area should be prepared to evacuate if the fire grows.Upper Sawmill Rd and Lower Saw Mill Road are…
Air Quality in Eastern Humboldt Communities Deemed ‘Unhealthy’ Due to Wildfire Smoke
…Change the standard air conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If available, use the “re-circulate” or “recycle” setting on the unitDo not smoke, fry food, or do other…
Here are Your Yurok Tribal Council Candidates! Tribal Members: Are You Registered to Vote?
From the Yurok Tribe: The following candidates were certified to run for Tribal Council Seats.NORTH DISTRICT Edward Horse AubreyJack Mattz REQUA DISTRICT Ryan P. Ray, Sr.Elise Williams WEITCHPEC DISTRICT Toby…
Huffman Unveils Bill to Protect and Restore Local Forests and Watersheds, and He Wants Your Feedback
…The draft legislation would not limit hunting or fishing, close any legally open roads or trails to vehicles, or affect access to or the use of private property. The lower Trinity River…
Local Native American Group Pens Scathing Letter to Rob Arkley
PREVIOUSLY: (AUDIO) Rob Arkley Wants to Buy Indian Island to Keep Eureka From Returning it to ‘The Natives’Arkleys Clarify Indian Island Intentions, Say They Want to Buy It to ‘Preserve It…
Man Who Fled Police Carrying Loaded Handgun Through Downtown Eureka (Before Being Shot) Goes to Trial August 21
…It was found lying next to him on the street, with eight rounds in the magazine but none in the chamber.Lasinski underwent surgery before being jailed in Humboldt County Correctional Facility…
You Had One Jah(b), Reggae Signmaker
I don't want to wait in vain for your copy editing. | Facebook (h/t Julia Minton).This photo of a sign from this year's Reggae on the River is making…
(VIDEO) RIOS TO RIVERS: Klamath and Chilean Youth Make Epic Three-Week Klamath River Journey with Powerful Message of Free Rivers
…The river flowed with grace and the landscape was breathtaking. The crowd embraced the powerful moment and cheered with excitement when the watercraft hit shore. It's all part of Ríos to…
OBITUARY: Mary Beth Wolford, 1932-2017
…Her various accomplishments touched the lives of many. Mary Beth was born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in the Bay Area. She attended the University of California, Berkeley. Shortly after graduating…
Man Killed on Highway 101 After Vehicle Careens Down an Embankment and Into a Tree
…The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the investigation it was determined the driver had been restrained at the time of the collision. US-101 was reduced to one lane…
Yurok Group Issues Statement Responding to Arkleys’ Indian Island Comments
PREVIOUSLY(AUDIO) Rob Arkley Wants to Buy Indian Island to Keep Eureka From Returning it to ‘The Natives’Arkleys Clarify Indian Island Intentions, Say They Want to Buy It to ‘Preserve It…
Covered California Premiums in Our Region Will Jump 33 Percent Next Year, Though Subsidies Could Help Offset Increase
…Covered California officials cited "unprecedented uncertainty" in the market as a factor in the rate hikes. Covered California, the state's ACA insurance exchange program, is in its fourth year of operation…
(VIDEO) Four Puppies Sealed in Box and Dumped Under Garberville Bridge During 100-Degree Heat Wave
A litter of puppies was taped up in a box and dumped by a bridge in Garberville during today's 100-plus degree heatwave.Luckily, the poor pooches were picked up by…
Enjoy Delay-Free Highway 101 Travel This Weekend Thanks to Reggae Music
Numerous LoCO readers have bemoaned long delays — over half an hour, by some reports! — on Highway 101 as Caltrans continues work on the monstrous Horseshoe Slide north of Leggett (map below). PREVIOUSLY…
Three Standish-Hickey Cabins Burglarized; Leggett Man Arrested
…The Deputy made contact with Meinecke at the fence and questioned him regarding the forced entry into the cabins.During this continuing investigation, the Deputy obtained statements and physical evidence that proved…