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(UPDATE) Didn’t Study For Today’s Exam? Good News! HSU’s Power is Out
…A good portion of HSU campus — excluding the Jolly Giant Commons, BSS building and the Kinesiology building — are currently without juice. At this point, the cause of the darkness is unknown."Power…
Suspect in 2016 Armed Robbery Spree Set for Early Trial
…He is being held in Humboldt County Correctional Facility on $1 million bail.He is represented by Deputy Public Defender David Lee, with Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees handling the prosecution.###PREVIOUSLY…
Weed Permit Applications Reveal Breadth and Location of Demand in Humboldt
…the Rainmaker Properties LLC registered with the county shares a name with the Silicon Valley corporation but is, in fact, a separate entity. The Outpost regrets the error.]There are countless other…
HSU Student Sentenced to One Year for DUI Manslaughter; Ruling Upsets Supporters of Convicted Man and Victim Alike
…She said her son is "heartbroken" over the death, and she asked the judge for mercy. Although at least a half-dozen of Gradwohl's friends and family members attended the hearing…
Maxx Robison Held to Answer on Murder Charges; Defense Says He Only Intended to Shoot Up Empty Car When 19-Year-Old Women Was Killed
Maxx Carson Robison says murder wasn't part of his plan when he opened fire on a car parked outside Room 12 at the McCullen's Motel on June 30."There wasn…
Be Warned! It’s Totally Snowing on Highway 299 at Berry Summit
…In both sets of images, above and below, the first image was taken around 7:30 a.m. this morning while the second image was taken around 1:15 p.m. this…
Sheriff’s Office Provides Cause of Death for Eureka Transient Man Whose Body was Found Under a Bridge
…Sam Whitney was found deceased February 11th under the Ryan Slough Bridge. Whitney was dressed adequately for the weather. A thick sleeping bag was found nearby.During the autopsy on Wednesday, February…
(VIDEO) Eureka, City of Art! Council Approves Five-Year Plan to Help Revamp and Nurture Local Arts Culture
…Problems on iPhone? Turn your phone sideways. Eureka has an array of the arts throughout the city, and the belief is that this is essential for quality of life and the economy…
McCullens Motel Murder Trial: While Witnesses Detail the Boring Night of Drug Jonesing That Led to Shooting of 19-Year-Old Girl, Additional Victim Refuses to Testify
Murder suspect Maxx Robison rolled down the car window, leaned out and fired multiple rounds, a witness testified today at Robison's preliminary hearing.But so far it's unclear whether Robison…
OBITUARY: Harold Arthur Oliveira, 1948-2017
Harold Arthur Oliveira passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2017 in the comfort of his home in Hydesville. In his final days he was surrounded by family and friends. His courageous battle…
OBITUARY: Robert Williams, Jr., 1966-2017
…at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to a charity of your choice.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Robert’s family. The…
OBITUARY: Henry ‘Doomie’ Beck, Jr., 1956-2017
…The family of Henry Arnold Beck Jr wishes to extend our sincere thanks to list the Yurok Tribe, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Hoopa Forest Industries, Hoopa Fire Department and all the people that…
SILVER ALERT CANCELED: Missing Eureka Woman Found Safe and in Good Spirits
…Farley indicated she had been spending time with a friend.The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.Anyone with information for the Sheriff…
Humboldt’s Tuesday Afternoon Roads Report
…Two-lane traffic should be restored soon.That's all well and good, but the Humboldt County Department of Public Works just sent out it's Tuesday afternoon list (as of 3…
Here Comes the Huff! Congressman to Visit Arcata for Town Hall Meeting
…In his online invitation, Huffman merely says, "I look forward to answering your questions and sharing my priorities for representing California’s North Coast in the 115th Congress."Here's the official…
DON’T LET THOSE PILLS PILE: Here is a List of Six Humboldt Pharmacies Now Accepting Unwanted Medication
…Humboldt County has a high rate of prescription medication overdose deaths, and the new bins will help reduce the number of dangerous medications circulating through the community. Additionally, if disposed of improperly…
Latest Highway 299 Limited Opening Schedule
CaltransDespite unfriendly weather, work on the section of Highway 299 at Big French Creek continues.Last week Caltrans told the Record-Searchlight that, while "significant" progress has been made, Highway 299's…
28-Year-Old Samoa Woman Found Deceased in Bay Near Samoa Bridge Identified
…At about 0745 hours, United States Coast Guard located a body near the 3rd span of the Bridge in the water.The body was later identified as Richelle Brianne Anaya, age 28…
OBITUARY: Jennifer Fukuoka, 1964-2017
…For Jen, that meant putting on a facade for much of the world to see. Therefore, the family would like to share the big-hearted soul behind the veil — a kind heart…
MISSING: 68-Year-Old Eureka Woman Reported Missing by Roommate
Anne Catherine FarleyHumboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On Monday, February 20, 2017 at about 10:35 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a…
How Would You Feel About Some Tuesday Thunderstorms, Humboldt?
…As if that weren't fun enough, NWS states that "any thunderstorms that do develop will be capable of producing small hail, damaging wind gusts, lightning, and waterspouts over the ocean."Whee…
HARDIN: The County’s New Public Defender
Thadeus Greenson wrote a good piece in last week's North Coast Journal about the skewed panel assembled to vet candidates hoping to replace Kevin Robinson, who retired recently, as County Public…
Highway 299 Will Open for Local Traffic Later Today, Should Remain Open Until Early Tomorrow Morning
…and 5:30 a.m.Friend o' the LoCO Gregg Foster sends these shots of driving down the temporary 299 detour last night"It was huge and eerie," he said.Caltrans recommends…
Van of Missing Children Last Seen in Humboldt County Found Safe and Sound Says Chico Police Department
Photo by the City of Chico.You may have gotten a dramatic phone message from the Chico Police department this morning asking you to be on the lookout for a van of…
Downed Old Growth Redwood Triggers Earthquake Sensor in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Photo provided by Jamie Wayne.If an old growth redwood falls in the forest, does it make an earthquake?Yes! Well, it sure feels like one anyway. Local geologist and Prairie Creek…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: 500 Rupees
Last fall, before the election, I heard a lot of promises that — so far as I know — didn’t make the transition to reality: “If Trump wins, I’m going to move…
Highway 299 Will be Open for a Few Limited Hours This Weekend Caltrans Says
Caltrans.Caltrans District 2 reports that Highway 299 will be open for a limited number of hours this weekend as crews continue to clean up the slide at Big French Creek.The…
(UPDATE) Subtropical Moisture Will Soon Dump Inches of Rain on Humboldt, Flood Watch in Effect Until Tuesday
National Weather Service of Eureka.UPDATE, 3:55 p.m.:Here's the latest satellite imagery of the storm that's about to hose Humboldt County. Enjoy the dry while you can…
OBITUARY: Mary Lou Brewer Harrison Stine Benton, 1932-2017
Mary Lou Brewer Harrison Stine Benton (October 4, 1932 - January 8, 2017) passed peacefully in her sleep.Mary was an accomplished singer and played the piano and organ. She was involved in…
HSU Student Had Been Drinking Before Driving Through University Entrance Sign; No Field Sobriety Tests Were Issued, According to UPD Traffic Report
The morning after the crash. Photos by John Ross Ferrara.Almost four months after a Humboldt State student punched a Looney Tunes-style hole through one of the university’s entrance signs…