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OBITUARY: Ron Samuelson, 1950-2017
On March 18, Dad was finally released from the prison of Alzheimer's Disease to join his beloved wife Diane.Ron Samuelson was born on Nov. 29, 1950 to Charles and Arlene…
Major Development Project for Southern Humboldt Community Park Comes Before Supervisors Tuesday
A view of the park property from Hwy. 101, half a mile south of Garberville. The arrow shows the proposed location for new recreation facilities. | Photo courtesy County of Humboldt.On Tuesday…
New Fiber Optic Line a Go! State Pledges $47 Million to Dredge Internet Up From the Sea, Thread Fat Pipe From Eureka to Redding
…We often hear them say that ‘the numbers just don’t pencil out’ because the population is so small,” said Wood. “That’s what makes the CASF grant program so essential to…
Driver in Last Week’s Fatal Crash in Westhaven Released on Bail
…27 he didn’t show up for a scheduled court appearance and the judge issued a warrant for his arrest. He was never picked up on the warrant.The California Highway Patrol…
Eureka Collision Leaves Chevy Tahoe Overturned on Sidewalk
…A dispatcher reported that one of the subjects had a possible chest injury. Emergency personnel responded to the scene. The Outpost's Andrew Goff was on the scene and said the injuries…
(PHOTOS) A Classy Collection of Highly Adoptable Humboldt Hounds
…Over the weekend the shelter made the decision to tug at Humboldt heartstrings by posting a slick gallery of some of their most eligible canines to ze Facebook. According to Mara Segal…
HARDIN: Lots of Soil, Not Many Vegetables
…2017 promises to be the biggest soil delivery season in Humboldt County history, and our roads are in the worst shape I've ever seen them. Just add the cost of the…
Warehouse Completely Destroyed By Fire Last Night, Humboldt Bay Fire Says, But Surrounding Buildings Were Saved
…Because access to the fire was directly off of R Street, the northbound lane of Hwy 255 was closed at 4th Street for the duration of the incident.Crews attacked the fire…
Man Stabbed to Death in Alderpoint; Assailant Says Boyfriend Had Been Beating Her, According to Sheriff’s Office
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Sunday 3-26-2017 at around 7:58 P.M. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call from a…
Fire at Eureka Warehouse Near Foot of Samoa Bridge
Humboldt Bay Fire is currently battling a structure fire at a warehouse located at the corner of R and Second streets in Eureka, near the base of the Samoa Bridge. Highway 255…
(VIDEO) ‘Deceptive’ Slide Continues to Dump Mud on Route 1 Near Leggett, the Road is Also Sinking and Caltrans Doesn’t Know Why
Trees falling from the top of the slide. Video from Caltrans.The section of Route 1 that was shut down almost two months ago due to active slides west of Leggett, isn…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Art of War
(On the Iraq war) I think they’re in the last throes, if you will, of the insurgency.— Vice President Dick Cheney, May 31, 2005### Sun Tzu’s 5th century BC “Art…
Ferndale Woman Rose Clothilda Ambrosini Celebrates a ‘Fantastic’ 101st Birthday Today
…Ambrosini's family tells us that she was also one of the first women to study business at Humboldt State University.Happy Birthday from all of us at LoCO, Rose! May your…
Two Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property, Drugs After Fortuna High School is Burglarized Via Roof Access
…The department K-9 Officer “Nordy” was requested and responded to assist with checking the interior of the large building. No one was located inside at that time. While investigating, officers recovered…
Burnt Ranch Elementary Campus Closed After Mold is Found in All School District Buildings
Photo from the Burnt Ranch Elementary website.Burnt Ranch Elementary School was shut down until further notice yesterday due to a mold infestation discovered in all campus buildings.The mold was found…
Yurok Tribe Warns of ‘Most Catastrophic Fisheries Collapse in Klamath River History’
Press release from the Yurok Tribe:The Yurok Tribe is bracing for the far-reaching economic, cultural, and social challenges created by what is expected to be the most catastrophic fisheries collapse…
Poacher Cuts Talons Off Bald Eagle Before Dumping It in a River at the Oregon Border
Photos provided by the Oregon State Police.Oregon State Police Press Release: On March 20, 2017, an OSP Fish and Wildlife Division Trooper responded to a report of a Bald Eagle that…
RAPID RESPONSE: Rep. Jared Huffman Does a Little Dance on TrumpCare’s Grave
From the office of Rep. Jared Huffman:Today, Speaker Paul Ryan canceled the vote on President Trump’s disastrous health care repeal plan, the American Health Care Act. Rep. Huffman (D-San…
More Info on This Morning’s Dueling Fires in Arcata and Eureka
Almost simultaneously, the Outpost received followup information from both Arcata Fire District and Humboldt Bay Fire concerning this morning's pair of residential structure fires in Arcata and Eureka, respectively. PREVIOUSLY: House…
Brother of Iranian HSU Student Affected by Trump’s Travel Ban Will Consider Suing College of the Redwoods Because He Was Unable to Register for Classes a Week Late
…The Lumberjack sends along the following response to the response below: The Lumberjack is dedicated to unbiased and well-sourced reporting. As a student lead publication, we understand it is incumbent upon…
Victim in Yesterday’s Fatal Crash Near Moonstone Identified as 25-Year-Old Orick Man; Driver Arrested for DUI
…Herrera was booked into the custody of the Humboldt County Sheriff after he was released from the hospital.The name of the deceased is being withheld until notification of the next of…
Firearm Safety: The Eureka Police Department Wants to Trade Gift Cards for Your Guns Today and Tomorrow
Guns confiscated from a crime scene by Eureka police in 2015. | File photo.From the Eureka Police Department:As a separate event in conjunction with Project S.A.F.E. Eureka, the…
(UPDATE) Home Erupts in Flames on Eureka’s West Del Norte Street; Rapid Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Structure
…Humboldt Bay Fire Battalion Chief Kent Hulbert tells the Outpost's Andrew Goff, on scene, that no one was at home when the fire erupted in the garage of the home. The…
House on Fire Near Arcata Elementary School
…Several engines were sent to the scene, and other fire districts send engines to cover.The home, on the 2200 block of Baldwin, seems to have been badly damaged, judging by reports…
(VIDEO) BREAKING THE CYCLE II: With Rising Gang Presence in Humboldt’s Jail, Law Enforcement Gathers to Hear Message of Hope from Former Gang Member
…He's the associate executive director of Homeboy Industries out of Los Angeles. The organization provides hope, training and job skills to the formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated. Verdugo gave his…
OBITUARY: Bob Meyer, 1930-2017
Bob and PatRobert (Bob) Meyer, formerly of Willow Creek, was born March 30th 1930 and passed away March 5th 2017 at his home.Bob worked in the Simpson Korbel timber industry, and…
Active Slide Threatens to Send Trinidad’s Memorial Lighthouse Tumbling Into the Pacific Ocean
A bench at the edge of the slide that has since been removed. Photo provided by the City of Trinidad. The present condition of the lighthouse. Photo taken today by Daniel Berman…
HEY, SERIAL SHOPLIFTERS! The Eureka Police Department Has a New Plan to Keep You in Jail Longer
From the Eureka Police Department:In an effort to lessen the adverse impact of repeat theft offenders negatively impacting businesses within the City of Eureka, the Eureka Police Department, with the support…
(VIDEO) Lions and Bobcats, and Bears, Oh Yes! Trail Cam Captures Rarely-Seen Wildlife in Headwaters Forest Reserve
The California Bureau of Land Management posted this trail camera footage to Facebook yesterday showing the variety of wildlife that inhabits the Headwaters Forest Reserve a few miles southeast of Humboldt Bay…
It’s Gonna Be a-Windy Tonight
…Our local National Weather Service weather gurus tell us that both Humboldt and Del Norte counties are going to get gusty this afternoon and into the evening. "Sustained winds of 20-30…