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(PHOTOS) Youth Dance for Awareness on the Arcata Plaza: DOWNPOUR EDITION
…But true Humboldters, regardless their age, never let that deter them (especially when the cause is good). Applaud the next generation's gumption as you take in the photos below.(For video…
END OF AN ERA: Three Scotia Homes in Escrow and More to Follow, as the Historic Pacific Lumber Company Town Begins to Transfer Itself to the Citizenry
…Hurwitz's Maxxam Company promptly pilfered from the employees' retirement plan, tripled the rate of cut and ransomed the Headwaters Forest to the state and federal government, extracting all the value it…
Public Schools’ Open-Enrollment Agreement Extended One Year, Though Cutten Elementary May Be Excluded for Eureka Kids
…But following the morning meeting, the Humboldt County Office of Education issued a statement indicating that the superintendents had agreed to a one-year extension of the current open-enrollment agreement, in…
(VIDEO) WOMEN’S WEED: Local Medical Collective Director Speaks on New Cannabis Products and Opportunities for Women, and Booming Business Generally
…Problems on iPhone? Turn your phone sideways. Every day more people are becoming aware and accepting of the many uses of cannabis, and this expands the market and the selection of cannabis…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Marching Through Fortuna on ‘A Day Without Immigrants’
The latest example of a Trump-provoked, social media-fanned mass protest, immigrants across the nation opted to forego work, school and other activities Thursday to demonstrate how important they are to…
(UPDATE) Crescent City CHP Officer Injured in Big Rig Crash Near Humboldt-Del Norte Border
…As a result of the collision, the CHP Officer was pinned in the patrol vehicle and needed extrication. The Officer is conscious and is receiving medical treatment at this time. This collision…
School Superintendents to Recommend Extending Open-Enrollment Policy Through Next School Year
…But according to the press release below, superintendents from throughout the county have agreed to recommend extending the current open-enrollment agreement for at least a year.Here's the press release…
Clayton Lee Lasinski Gets April Trial Date; Armed Man Who Fled Eureka Police and Was Shot in the Chest Could Face 40 Years
…He survived a bullet to the chest during the Dec. 6 chase, with Eureka police firing more than 40 rounds in an attempt to stop him.Clayton Lee Lasinski.Lasinski started out…
Surprise Witness Delays Hearing on New Spousal Battery Charges for Accused Murderer Jon Goldberg
A preliminary hearing on new charges against murder suspect Jon David Goldberg was postponed today so the defense can review last-minute evidence presented by the prosecution.Goldberg.Visiting Judge Marjorie Carter…
OBITUARY: Thomas (Tom) Andrew Andersen, 1943-2017
…He served in the apprenticeship program of the Operating Engineers and became a superintendent for the hot plants and crushers at Mercer Fraser Co. He took a two-year break from his…
Willow Creek Tipster Dimes Out One of ‘Humboldt’s Most Wanted’; Cops Take Two Into Custody at East County Motel
…NorHum’s Most Wanted###From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received a tip regarding the whereabouts of fugitive Joshua…
Trial Date Set for SoHum Man Accused of Opening Fire on Occupied Trailer in Garberville
PREVIOUSLYSheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Garberville Attempted Murder###GiampapaA March jury trial was scheduled today for a Southern Humboldt man who allegedly opened fire on a trailer in the Garberville area…
City of Arcata to Plant 115 Urban Street Trees and Shrubs During February and March
Photos provided by the City of Arcata.The City of Arcata will be planting 115 new trees and shrubs throughout its parks and roadside areas between now and the end of March…
County Fines PG&E and Three Local Businesses for Hazardous Waste Violations
Press release from the county:The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) recently issued hazardous waste violation fines to four businesses that operate in Humboldt County…
More and More People are Stealing More and More Cars in Humboldt, Says Sheriff’s Office — And Thieves Really Like Hondas and Toyotas!
…In 2016 there were 688.The Honda Accord continues to rank as the number one vehicle stolen out of Humboldt County, and the Honda Civic and Toyota Camry (and other older Toyota…
Humboldt Will Get a Taste of San Francisco’s Deep Cyclone Tomorrow
…The strongest winds will be out over the ocean, and on land we’ll have not very strong winds up to 20 mph.”There you have it. It’s just a big…
(AUDIO) The Humboldt Power Grid is About to Be Cleaner and Cheaper; Redwood Coast Energy Authority Explains ‘Community Choice’ Energy
This morning I spoke with Matthew Marshall, executive director of Redwood Coast Energy Authority, about the new Community Choice Energy program. Through the hard work of the RCEA, Humboldt County will be…
OBITUARY: Richard Dale Marshall Jr., 1958-2017
…Richie loved the Lord and was raised in the Assembly God Church in Hoopa, and he kept that close relationship with the Lord his entire life.Richard grew up in Hoopa and…
(VIDEO) Shaggy, Zany Filmmaker-Activist Jeff ‘The Dude’ Dowd Blows Through the Emerald Triangle
…He recently visited the North Coast to promote Dell'Arte's "Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary", which is based around many facets of the cannabis industry in the Emerald Triangle. The film…
Redwoods-Adorned License Plates are a Big Flop, So Far — If You Want to Change That, Act Soon!
You can trick out your ride with this official redwood-themed license plate for $50, but only if you convince 7,096 of your friends to do the same. Way back in…
Jury Finds McKinleyville Woman Guilty of Transporting Heroin
…A more thorough search of the purse was later conducted, which revealed another quantity of heroin weighing nearly 5 grams. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Trenton Timm with the…
Motorcyclist and Bicyclist Both Taken to the Hospital After Colliding on Eureka’s West Side
…David Heyne told the Outpost, at the scene, that the motorcyclist told him that he was traveling southbound on Union when the bicyclist left the curb and pulled out in front of…
‘Can We Pleeease Shoot an Indie Thriller at Your Humboldt Mansion That Looks Like One of These?’
…An unnamed film crew is considering shooting their indie thriller in NorCal sometime this summer on the condition that they can find a giant house that fits their vision. Specifically, the movie…
‘Manila Five’ Murder Plot Suspects Will Stand Trial Together; Hearing Scheduled for Next Month
…12 carjacking and murder in Manila will now move forward together through the justice system.This morning visiting Judge Douglas Mewhinney granted a prosecution motion to join the case of Cesar Octavio…
(UPDATE) CHP Searching For Fortuna Man After Hit-and-Run Incident on Avenue of the Giants
…After leaving the roadway the Dodge collided into the wood and metal guard rail located east of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle and was contacted by a…
St. Joseph’s Hospital Purchases Two ‘Cuddle Cots’
Rose Becker (left), stands with one of the Cuddle Cots, or crib-cooling devices she helped purchase for St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals, along with Karen Lewis, Area Director of Obstetrics…
Man Arrested in Eureka After Shooting the Sky
…Several LoCO readers have asked for details on gunfire heard in central Eureka Saturday night.According to Brittany Powell, public information officer with the Eureka Police Department, officers responded to the intersection…
VACCINES for PRETEENS! Now is the Time For Your Sulky Tweener to Get Her/His Shots
'Just smile and think about the horrors of the meningitis that you won't get, ya brat!' Photo: Pixnio.From the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:The need for…
OBITUARY: Alexander Lame Bear, 1957-2017
Alexander Lame Bear was born July 21, 1957 and passed away on February 13, 2017 at the age of 57. He is survived by his children William Lame Bear, Alec Lamebear, Ashley…
Which Way, McKinleyville? Candidates for Community Services District Board Talk Parks, Water Rates, Youth Services and — Inevitably — Incorporation
Four candidates are running for a single seat on the McKinleyville Community Services District Board of Directors. The seat was vacated last summer by Helen Edwards, who resigned and moved to Arizona…