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OBITUARY: Viola E. Risling-Ryerson, 1919-2016
…At the time of her death, Viola was the oldest member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. She was from the villages of Medildin in Hoopa, Morek on the Yurok Reservation and a…
Kortney Olson, International Entrepreneur and Humboldt Native, Bounces Back From Addiction on the Strength of Her Watermelon-Crushing Thighs
…and the U.K.But she has hopes of bringing her brand back to Humboldt County.“That's part of the mission, to grow this clothing line and put the resources back…
MATTHEW IN THE MIDDLE: The Bubble
If you’re still asking, “What the hell happened?” then you’re probably living in “The Bubble.” The Bubble is where only like-minded people hang out together. They drive their Prius…
Woman Missing After Highway 101 Crash North of Willits Found Deceased in Marshy Area
…During the conversation the female stated she did not want to be contacted by law enforcement personnel. Upon arrival Deputies searched the immediate area of the collision scene with assistance from the…
PG&E: If You Happen to Smell Gas After That Earthquake…
While Humboldters work on perfecting their tipped-over item earthquake memes, PG&E writes the Outpost with a few common sense reminders of things to be mindful of after your area experiences…
Lori Dengler On Today’s 6.5 Earthquake
…Dengler was quick to point out that this quake posed no tsunami danger due to its size, distance from the shore and nature of the quake. She described this earthquake as a…
‘Domestic Disturbance’ Call Leads Deputies to 368 Pounds of Weed, Ton of Guns
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On the evening of December 7th, 2016, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 6900 block of…
(UPDATE: AFTERSHOCKS!) EARTHQUAKE! 6.8 6.5 Rocker Strikes Offshore
UPDATES, 8:45 a.m.:Seismologist Lori Dengler discusses the quake.Aftershocks! There have been at least three so far — a 4.9, a 2.4 and a 5.2.###UPDATE: Downgraded…
(VIDEO) Museum Carries On Kinetic Sculpture Race Legacy at New Location, Gets Gift from Former MythBuster
…The museum has an ever growing collection of kinetic sculptures, costumes, bribes and memorabilia from the Kinetic Grand Championship and needed more space.The KGC is the 'Triathlon of the Art World…
OBITUARY: Bobby Voy Fox, 1942-2016
Bobby Voy Fox died on December 6, 2016 in Eureka at the age of 74.Bobby was born on July 15, 1942 in Aberbeen, Wash. to Glen & Velma Fox. He graduated from…
(2nd UPDATE: OPEN) (UPDATE: 299 CLOSED) Snow on Berry Summit Causes Multiple Wrecks on Highway 299; Chains Required
…According to recent chatter on the scanner, CHP is considering closing 299 for 2-wheel drive vehicles. They have not yet done so. We'll keep you posted. In the meantime, Caltrans…
CHIEF MILLS: Suspect in Last Night’s Shooting Expected to Survive; Investigators Unclear if He Fired on Officers
…He said that a fully loaded .45 semiautomatic was found where the suspect went to ground, with the hammer pulled back. Either he reloaded his weapon at some point during the chase…
Parolee Leads Deputies on Samoa Peninsula Chase in Stolen Vehicle, Later Arrested in Possession of Brass Knucks, Burglary Tools
…a Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff observed a black Ford pickup truck stopped at the intersection of Simpson Rd and Lincoln Ave in Fairhaven. The deputy requested a records check on the vehicle…
Woman Performs WWE-style Beatdown on Her Boyfriend in Northern Mendo Bar
…The adult male and Duncan walked to the back of the bar at which time she started hitting him in the face several times with her fist.The adult male placed his…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: Sector Humboldt Bay Keeps You Alive in Times Like These
Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay sure knows how to “shred the gnar” (as shown in last week's post), but they’re not just out there for entertainment and thrills — they’re…
OBITUARY: Shirley Bardella, 1929-2016
…Shirley was the center of her family and can not be replaced. We are comforted to know she will now be reunited with the love of her life, the man she spotted…
(UPDATING) SHOTS FIRED DOWNTOWN: One Person Down After Eureka Police Engage in Firefight on Fifth Street; Highway Closed
…He describes the events that led up to the shooting, and told reporters that the victim is undergoing surgery. They don't have any current word on his condition.The incident began…
Two Once-Busted Humboldters Get Healthy Settlement From State of Iowa
Iowa state troopers took this cash — $100,020 in total — off a couple of Humboldt fellows traveling through the Midwest in 2013. Now our guys are getting it back with interest.PREVIOUSLY…
Jon Goldberg, Suspect in Fortuna Murder, Appears in Court; Victim’s Wife Testifies
At the scene in Fortuna, Sept. 26, 2016 | Photo: Andrew GoffPREVIOUSLY:Man Shot, Killed Off Rohnerville Road in Fortuna; Police Searching for Suspect’Fortuna Police Release Statement on Today’s Homicide; Shooting…
Guns, Drugs and Cash! Eureka Police Department Served a Search Warrant Today
…this morning at a house on the 2500 block of C Street. Hokti Cleveland, 32, of Eureka, was arrested and booked in to jail on the following charges: Felon in possession of…
HSU Offering Students Free Pancakes to Help Them Cope with Finals Stress
Thinking of 'cakes | HSUStudying giving you the blues, HSU students? Pour some syrup on those woes! HSU lays out Mental Health Week activities — including free freakin' pancakes — in the press release below…
Search Warrant on Humboldt Hill Home and Related Traffic Stop Uncovers Heroin, Meth, Pipes, Weed; Three Arrested
…During the traffic stop the deputy could see what he believed to be a one pound package of processed marijuana bud on the passenger side floor board. A search of the area…
TODAY’S WEATHER: Winds and Cold Temperatures in Forecast Prompt National Weather Service to Issue ‘Emergency Shelter Alert’
…National Weather Service, Eureka.Such alerts usually prompt frantic efforts among local governments and nonprofits serving the houseless, who will be seeking ways to get everyone living on the streets under a…
WATCH: Sector Humboldt Bay Airlifts a Guy Who Fell Off a Trinidad Bluff Today
…and lowered the rescue swimmer to assess the survivor and prepare him for transport to a local hospital.The survivor was then hoisted from the base of the cliff and transported to…
Man Treated for Injuries Before Being Arrested for Throat Slashing in McKinleyville
…Witnesses heard the disturbance and separated the victim and Battersby. Battersby was escorted out of the residence by the witnesses. The victim left the residence and made his way to Ray’s…
Street Pianos? More Murals? A Return of the Jedi Festival? Eureka Asks For Help Choosing New Art Projects.
Archimedes totally got it.Local legend has it that Humboldt County boasts more artists per capita than anywhere else in the state, if not the nation.* And now the county seat is…
IT’S GONNA SNOW! National Weather Service Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook For the High Country
Our friends on Woodley Island are sounding the klaxon this morning, due to an incoming weather system that is COLD and WET. They say there's gonna be snow down to 2…
HARDIN: Dump Trump and Make a Stand
In the wake of the recent presidential election, I hear people talking about building a movement to end the electoral college. They say it dates back to the slave days and gives…
(VIDEO) A Drone’s-Eye View of Paragliders Soaring Over Table Bluff
…Maybe rethink the music next time.
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Retirement Options
…Here’s an edited version, together with my (lame) attempt to include Eureka:You can retire to The Deep South where… “He needed killin” is a valid defense. (that was the chuckle…