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(UPDATE) Van Duzen River Forecast to Exceed Flood Stage on Tuesday, Bridgeville and Highway 36 May be Affected
John Ross Ferrara / Dec. 19, 2015, 11:41 a.m. / Emergencies
… forecasts will continue to be revised through Monday. Humboldt Bay Keeper also reports that today's tides are 1 foot higher than predicted. All low-lying roads will be at risk of major flooding throughout …
At Ease, Eureka! That Unholy Caterwauling Was Only Cops Going Christmas Shopping
Hank Sims / Dec. 19, 2015, 8:08 a.m. / Non-Emergencies
… up at Target. EPD's Shop with a Cop this morning! 30 lucky kids will be heading with a convoy of officers to Target soon. pic.twitter.com/hCtjPL1EBg — Steve Watson (@SWatsonEPD) December …
Local Woman Busted With 180 Pounds Near Kansas City, Platte County Sheriff’s Office Reports
Hank Sims / Dec. 18, 2015, 6:58 p.m. / Cannabis
Cackle Along With Plaza Bystanders at This Rare Repeat Cold-Cocking
Hank Sims / Dec. 18, 2015, 4:46 p.m. / Our Culture
Feds Approve Truce in War on Medical Marijuana
Ryan Burns / Dec. 18, 2015, 4:08 p.m. / Cannabis , Government
… Feds Approve Truce in War on Medical Marijuana Earlier today, Congress passed a $1.1 trillion dollar spending bill, and in the process it approved a provision promising to keep federal law …
House on Fire in King Salmon; Humboldt Bay Firefighters at the Scene
Hank Sims / Dec. 18, 2015, 1:32 p.m. / Fire
… House on Fire in King Salmon; Humboldt Bay Firefighters at the Scene Photo: Chelsea Jensen. UPDATE, 1:50 p.m.: The word on the scanner — and from LoCO superfriend Chelsea Jensen, on the scene …
THE BIG, DUMB THREAD: What is an ‘Assault Weapon’?
Hank Sims / Dec. 18, 2015, 12:20 p.m. / The Big, Dumb Thread
(VIDEO) U-Haul Driver Attempts McDonald’s Drive-Thru, Hits Sign and Roof
Ryan Burns / Dec. 18, 2015, 11:31 a.m. / Hardly News , Humor
Smith River Just About All Full Up as Rain Expected to Dump All Week
Hank Sims / Dec. 18, 2015, 10:05 a.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
… Smith River Just About All Full Up as Rain Expected to Dump All Week 1. Rain The National Weather Service is currently forecasting pretty steady rain through at least Christmas Eve, at least …
OBITUARY: ‘Uncle’ Dave Casey, 1945-2015
LoCO Staff / Dec. 18, 2015, 7:12 a.m. / Obits
(PHOTOS) Star Wars: The Fans Awaitin’ … in a Long Line
Ryan Burns / Dec. 17, 2015, 5:35 p.m. / People of Humboldt
Ignore That March 1 Deadline for Local Weed Regs, Says Assemblyman; Date Appeared Due to a ‘Drafting Error’
Ryan Burns / Dec. 17, 2015, 5 p.m. / Cannabis , Government
… Ignore That March 1 Deadline for Local Weed Regs, Says Assemblyman; Date Appeared Due to a 'Drafting Error' This just in: a game-changing announcement from California Assemblymember Jim Wood …
AT&T Says: Yes, Our New North Coast ‘Network Upgrade’ Will Include Emergency Access to East-West Fiber
Hank Sims / Dec. 17, 2015, 4:35 p.m. / Internet
Assault Weapon Found Under the Hood of Pickup After EPD Drug Dog Alerts to Weed
Hank Sims / Dec. 17, 2015, 4:29 p.m. / Crime
CULVERT FAILURE! Trinidad’s Stagecoach Road Closed Until God Knows When, Says County
Hank Sims / Dec. 17, 2015, 2:40 p.m. / Traffic
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: The 12 Days of Ocean (Part One)
Delia Bense-Kang / Dec. 17, 2015, 1:12 p.m. / Ocean
… YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: The 12 Days of Ocean (Part One) 1. A walk on my favorite beach This holiday season walk off all the fudge and peppermint white mochas with a stroll along your favorite beach …
(UPDATED) St. Bernard’s Football Headed to State Championship For First Time in School History
John Ross Ferrara / Dec. 17, 2015, 1 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… for the first time in school history. After posting an impressive 9-1 regular season record, coach Matt Tomlin led his team to playoff victories against Middletown, Ferndale, Berea Christian and Fall …
Sports Illustrated Posts Weed-Obsessed Profile of Our Triumphant HSU Football Squad
Ryan Burns / Dec. 17, 2015, 10:54 a.m. /
Traffic Backed Up Coming Into Eureka From the North Due to Caltrans Bridgework
Hank Sims / Dec. 17, 2015, 10:17 a.m. / Traffic
… the Eureka Slough. Sayeth CT: Bridge work at the Eureka Slough Bridge will continue. A southbound lane closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. …
Supervisors Look to Strike Balance With Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
Ryan Burns / Dec. 16, 2015, 4:30 p.m. / Cannabis , Government
… (HuMMAP). His tone said, “glad I'm not you.” Indeed, the board is rushing to get a regulatory framework in place before March 1, a deadline set by the state government. The recently passed …
Local Fighter Wins Amateur Title in Big Vegas Bout, Dreams of Going Pro
John Ross Ferrara / Dec. 16, 2015, 3:09 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… slow with trying to rank my way up to No. 1,” Bell said. “If i get my butt kicked, that just means I have more to work on. I need to find all my weaknesses before I can go pro. I want …
County Health Department Says: We Can Help You Get Home For the Holidays, But You Have to Stay There Forever
Hank Sims / Dec. 16, 2015, 12:57 p.m. / Local Government
Did You See a Long Line of People Parading Through Eureka Late Friday Night? Here’s What That Was
Hank Sims / Dec. 16, 2015, 11:04 a.m. / Our Culture
Enviro Groups Sue U.S. Fish & Wildlife Over Lack of Protection for Coastal Marten
Ryan Burns / Dec. 16, 2015, 9:52 a.m. / Animals , Environment
Fortuna Man Suffers Head Trauma in Last Night’s Hydesville Car v. Pedestrian Crash, Says CHP
Hank Sims / Dec. 16, 2015, 9:12 a.m. / Traffic
THE WEED SOCIALITE: Getting Down With the Cannabis People at the 2015 Emerald Cup!
Emily Hobelmann / Dec. 16, 2015, 6:39 a.m. / Weed Socialite
Supervisors Get an Earful on Latest Draft of Marijuana Land Use Ordinance
Ryan Burns / Dec. 15, 2015, 5:17 p.m. / Cannabis , Government
… a March 1 state deadline for local regulations. Check back tomorrow for a more thorough report on the meeting and the issues raised therein. …
Two More Guns From Pac Outfitters Heist Found on Redway Man With Felony Warrants
Hank Sims / Dec. 15, 2015, 4:34 p.m. / Crime
Simultaneous Freakazoid Car Crashes in Hydesville, Loleta
Hank Sims / Dec. 15, 2015, 3:44 p.m. / Traffic
(UPDATE) Single-Family Home Engulfed in Flames on Patrick’s Point Drive
Hank Sims / Dec. 15, 2015, 2:26 p.m. / Fire