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Deputies Chase Devil’s Elbow Car Burglary Suspect Into the Brush, Where He Vanishes From Sight
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On 07-19-17 at about 1324 hrs deputies were dispatched to the Tegtmiers area of the Trinity River for a report of a vehicle…
Woman Wounded Near Alderpoint Proves Difficult for Deputies to Locate, Finally Turns Up at Garberville Hospital
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's OfficeOn 07-19-17 at about 2143 hrs Deputies were dispatched to a report a gunshot victim walking around the Alderpoint area. Deputies were initially unable…
OBITUARY: Alice Hernandez, 1949-2017
…Her dear friends Sue LaFranchi, Joyce Ruiz, Shirleen Williams, and Dianna Melton.A celebration of life will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church (3400 F Street in Eureka) on 7/22…
Mendo Wildfire Burning Along Highway 101 is 90 Percent Contained, Calfire Says
Photos provided by Calfire.PREVIOUSLYVegetation Fire Ignited Along Highway 101 by Burning Truck Between Willits and Ukiah Now 50 Acres in Size###The wildfire burning alongside Highway 101 in Mendocino County is…
Eureka Police Release Descriptions for This Morning’s Armed Home Invasion Robbers
…On July 19, 2017, at about 8:20 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1100 block of 6th Street for the report of an armed robbery at…
ALBUM REVIEW: Rowdy Blue Lake Singer/Songwriter Jeff Kelley’s ‘Never Been Done’
Kelley plays with his band The Vanishing Pints at last weekend's Humboldt Folklife Festival All-Day Free Fest | Andrew GoffJeff Kelley’s CD is out and it’s a gem. Never…
(VIDEO) Street Smart Eureka Rat is Too Fly for Internet Pest Control Tips
…But she underestimated the street smarts of one particularly gangsta Eureka rat. Swensen recorded footage of the rat in action and posted it to Facebook."A very determined, very smart rat," Swensen…
Eureka Police Respond to a Report of Armed Residential Robbery on Sixth Street
…Wednesday, Eureka police officers responded to a call concerning the robbery of a person in his or her home at a duplex near the corner of Sixth and M streets.We don…
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: Humboldt Crabs, City of Arcata Pitch a Big Ballpark Revamp — More Seats, New Facade and Real Dugouts
…Under the plan, the old bleachers would be removed. The seating would then be divided into two sections, and elevated more than the current seats. The lower half of the seating would…
Captain Steve Watson Named Eureka’s Interim Police Chief
…City Manager Greg Sparks stated “the Chief of the Eureka Police Department is one of the most important positions within the city organization. It is vital that we hire the right person…
Arcata Man Found Guilty, Faces 6 Years For Assault on Correctional Officer
PREVIOUSLYArrest Made After Illegal Firework Almost Strikes Flight Landing at McKinleyville AirportHumboldt County Correctional Officer Hospitalized After Being Attacked by Inmate, May be Flown Out for Surgery###Humboldt County Office of the…
Arcata Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Sexual Assault; Defense’s Mental Illness Defense Fails to Sway Judge
…The time for the assault must be served in prison, while the year for escape could be served in the county jail.Between the Feb. 26 library incident and his final arrest…
(UPDATED) A Team of Rescuers is Trying to Save a Humpback Whale That’s Been Tangled in Fishing Gear Since Last Week
A photo of the entangled humpback whale taken from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter on Sunday. | Bryant Anderson, taken under NOAA Fisheries MMHSRP Permit# 18786-01UPDATE, 5 p.m.: Milstein reports…
Identities of Three HCSO Officers Involved in Eastern Humboldt Shooting Incident Revealed
HCSOThe Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Tuesday morning to release details on the officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night on the Martin’s Ferry Bridge near Weitchpec…
Eureka Mayor Frank Jager Was Employed by Coroner’s Office and Acting as Executor of Estates During Period Under Investigation for Corruption
…Contacted earlier this month, he declined to comment until the investigation is complete. After granting the Outpost an interview at the outset of the investigation, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal has not…
APD: Weekend Arcata Shooting Was Not a ‘Drive-By’ Nor Was It Random
…The victim was transported to the Mad River Hospital with a non-life threatening injury. It is anticipated the victim will be released from the hospital today.Investigators determined that the crime…
Armed Men Allegedly Pose as Law Enforcement in Attempt to Steal Northern Mendocino Marijuana Crop
…The subject was released when the suspects drove away. Hernandezsanchez and Nunez | MCSO (A photo of the third suspect was not available)Deputies at the scene requested the assistance of the Mendocino…
CRIME ALERT: A Long Time Ago Someone Allegedly Stole Something at Redwood National Park and Rangers Can’t Find Him. Can You?
…Redwood National and State Parks.From Redwood National and State Parks:Park Rangers at Redwood National and State Parks are looking for a suspect linked to a theft that occurred at the…
OPERATION YUROK: Tribe Launches Annual Marijuana Eradication Effort With Wave of Search Warrants This Morning
…The black market cannabis industry has also put in jeopardy the safety of the local residents on the reservation, particularly those who venture into the high country to pray, as well as…
HARDIN: Humboldt’s Economic Potential
…Downward pressure on the price of cannabis opens up more economic potential by multiplying the opportunities for value-added cannabis products. The new openness of the legal market means that there's…
Vegetation Fire Ignited Along Highway 101 by Burning Truck Between Willits and Ukiah Now 50 Acres in Size
Lucien EddisfordUPDATE, 5:40 p.m.:Outpost reader Lucien Eddisford sends us this footage from the scene. Traffic is no longer backed up in the area. ###Firefighters are battling a 50-acre…
OBITUARY: Cameron Michael Roudebush, 1989-2017
…Cameron was a free spirit who lived his life to the fullest. He loved to spend time with his friends and enjoyed making everyone laugh. Cameron had the biggest heart and the…
Arcata Police: 17-Year-Old Shot at Early Morning Party on C Street
From the Arcata Police Department:On 7-16-17 at about 2:45 am, the Arcata Police Department received a report of a shooting in the 1200 block of C St, Arcata…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Don’t Have Kids, Save the World
…At least to get the discussion going. As a sociologist in the story says, "I’m not sure whether the trend is growing, but the amount of conversation about it sure is…
Sheriff’s Office Nabs Two Suspects in String of Trinidad-Area Burglaries
…From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On 07/14/2017, at approximately 0946 hours, a HCSO deputy was on patrol in the area of Big Lagoon County Park when he conducted…
Humboldt County Correctional Officer Rescues Inmate From Suicide Attempt During Routine Cell Check
…The subject was stabilized and later discharged from the hospital and returned to the correctional facility. The subject remains under close observation for safety concerns at this time. Without the quick response…
New PBS Documentary ‘Tribal Justice’ to Feature Yurok Chief Justice Abby Abinanti
Yurok Chief Justice Abby Abinanti. | PBSA new PBS documentary airing next month will tell the story of Yurok Chief Justice Abby Abinanti, as she works to preserve indigenous customs and beliefs through…
Hoopa Man Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting Last Night in Weitchpec
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On July 14, 2017, at 2157 hours, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office were on patrol in the area Highway 169 North of Weitchpec. The…
(UPDATE) Pedestrian Sustains ‘Major Injuries’ in Traffic Collision on Eureka’s Fourth Street
…The patient was taken to the hospital via ambulance. No information on the person's condition is yet available, but there was several patches of blood visible in the roadway.One lane…
Arcata Man Attempting to Fly Out of ACV With 12 Pounds of Pot Has Pot Seized But Gets to Fly Anyway
…Mogenson was then allowed to board the flight. This investigation will be forwarded to the DEA and the FBI for possible prosecution.