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A High-Powered Sacramento Lobbyist Dropped by to Tell Us About Prop 64, the Weed Legalization Measure
Jason Kinney is a big-time political power broker, a man whose client list includes AT&T, the California Medical Association and the National Football League. At the moment, though, he's…
Cans! (VIDEO)
Hey! Something else we saw on Facebook today! LoCO has been a fan of a somewhat recent trend in the craft brewing world in which breweries are offering their liquid gold in…
The Pot Farm Raided in Blocksburg Today Had Applied for County Permits, Was Attempting to Go Legit
PREVIOUSLY:Sheriff's Office, CAMP Conducting Raids Out Alderpoint Road Today###The grow site raided in the Blocksburg area this morning was a commercial cannabis operation that was coming into compliance with…
Final Communications with Cal-Ore Life Flight Plane That Crashed Near McKinleyville Detailed in NTSB Report
Debris from the crash | AGToday the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report detailing the events leading up to the July 29 crash of a Cal-Ore Life Flight medical transport…
(VIDEO) Does the Trailer For this Film Shot in Humboldt County Count as (NSFW)? Eh, Watch It.
…Much like the Radcliffe and Dunst vehicles, this film sounded like one to shield the children from. Here was the synopsis we had last year: THE LOVE WITCH is a film about…
(UPDATE) Sheriff’s Office Says Last Weekend’s Shooting Incident Was Homicide; Seek Public’s Help in Investigation
…From the Sheriff's Office:On Saturday, August 13, 2016 an autopsy was performed on decedent Brials McCutcheon. The autopsy report confirmed Brials died from a gunshot wound.The Sheriff’s Office…
Drugs a Factor in Sunday’s Major-Injury Car Crash Near Blue Lake, CHP Says
From the California Highway Patrol: On Sunday, August 7, 2016, a 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling on SR-299 westbound, east of Blue Lake, when it drove off the roadway and collided…
Supervisors Vote Unanimously to Place Pot Tax Measure On Nov. Ballot
PREVIOUSLY:County Supervisors to Consider Putting Weed Tax on the November BallotSupes Move Forward With Reduced Weed Tax Measure, Aggressive Panhandling OrdinanceSupes Lower Proposed Weed Tax Rate Again, Approve Measure for November…
OBITUARY: Dave Jackson, 1942-2016
…Dave enjoyed playing the stock market and he proved to be quite successful, having a knack for picking winners. Dave also enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen, making some of the best blue…
Sheriff’s Office, CAMP Conducting Raids Out Alderpoint Road Today
…The Outpost rang up Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Wayne Hanson who confirmed that half a dozen or so of his deputies, along with assistance from CAMP officers, are conducting raids…
(UPDATE) SILVER ALERT: At-Risk Elderly Fortuna Man Missing
…Scanner traffic indicates that the Silver Alert has been canceled. Nienburg has been located and is OK. # # #Fortuna Police Department press release: Frank Stuart Nienburg was last seen on August 8, 2016…
Ellie: The Deportation Trials of the Sun Valley Seven, Part Four
Community members march through Eureka in support of migrant workers and the Sun Valley Seven. Screenshot from a Whitehorse Productions YouTube video.Note: This is the fourth in a series of stories…
CHP Attempting to ID Driver Who Fled After Fatal Highway 101 Honda vs. Bull Collision
…As the Honda was driving, it struck a bull in the roadway and overturned. Once the Honda came to rest, the driver reportedly fled on foot. The front passenger in the Honda…
WATCH: Former Eurekan David Cobb Compliment Julian Assange’s Natty Fashion Sense at the Green Party Convention!
Attention friends, comrades and fellow travelers! In keeping with the Outpost's mission to catalog the ways in which Humboldt County touches on this season's boffo presidential election, please find attached…
Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Man Shot Dead in Eureka This Weekend; Incident Still Under Investigation
PREVIOUSLY:Sheriff's Office Investigating 'Suspicious' Fatal Shooting in Eureka###From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Saturday afternoon at approximately 1739 hours, Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office…
HARDIN: We Sent an Invitation to ‘Big Pot’
I had a nice chat with Linda Stansberry about “the Green Rush,” and it got me to thinking about how ridiculous it is for so-called “Mom and Pop” growers to complain…
OBITUARY: Steven Grant Taggart, 1958-2016
Steven Grant Taggart, son of Vivian Taggart and the late Grant Taggart, passed away suddenly at his home, in McKinleyville. A life lost tragically, and far too soon. Steven Grant Taggart. As…
Yesterday’s Bayside Road Apartment Fire Extinguished by Quick Acting Resident
…The first arriving engine reported black smoke coming from the eaves of the two story apartment building, the fire crew assumed fire attack operations. Upon entry of the residence, fire crews discovered…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Fatal Shooting in Eureka
…Due to the suspicious nature of the shooting, HCSO Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating this matter. The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending the on…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: (Nearly) Free Stuff
While my summery Pollyanna Self has control of my mind (see last week, “Only Good News”), I’ve been noticing the free/nearly free stuff that cost big bucks just a few…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Reflections on Crisis, Opportunity and Disaster
I've always had this habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or the right place at the right time, depending on how you look at it. I…
Redwood Pals Will Have to Make Some ‘Hard Decisions’ if These Mutts Aren’t Adopted Soon
Are you in the market for a new best friend? Well, Redwood Pals Rescue reported on its Facebook page last week that "very hard decisions" will have to be made if some…
Two Eureka Men Arrested in Connection with Late Night Gas Station Robbery
…The subjects were described as both about 5-5” in height, wearing baseball caps, sweaters and masks.While enroute to the call, officers observed two subjects entering the alley between California and…
(UPDATE) Major Response to Spreading Fire in Benbow
…Fire crews are currently utilizing multiple engines and aircraft to attack a spreading vegetation fire reportedly in the area Blue Rock Road above the Benbow KOA. At least one structure is “fully…
Do You Have Strong Opinions on How Humboldt County Should Regulate Waterless Toilets? You are Needed
Let's discuss thisDepartment of Health & Human Services release:The County of Humboldt is seeking input from the community on waterless toilet regulations. Waterless toilets are also known as composting toilets or…
Former Courthouse Manager Gets Year in Jail for Pocketing Money from Traffic Tickets, Criminal Cases
From the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office:District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced today that Socorro Cervantes was sentenced to serve 365 days in jail and, five years of felony probation, and…
DHHS: Humboldt Fox Tests Positive for Rabies
…DHHS advises anyone who has had contact with the Orleans fox population in the past 30 days to call the Public Health Clinic at 707-268-2182. Rabies is always present in…
APD’s New K-9 Officer ‘Baron’ Needs a Bulletproof, Stab-Proof Vest
…The dogs help save lives, boost crime prevention efforts and strengthen the relationship between the police department and the community. A sable-colored German Shepherd, Baron was born and raised in the…
Health Inspector Visits Eureka Wendy’s After Woman Claims to Find a Dragonfly in Her Berry Salad
Photo of the dragonfly provided by Shantel Burkhart. A health inspection was conducted at the Eureka Wendy’s yesterday, after a woman claimed to accidentally eat part of a dragonfly she found…
Careful, Reggae Goers: Potentially Toxic Algae Now in Full Bloom on the Eel River
…Support for the “Is It Swimmable” project was provided by the Rose Foundation Grassroots fund.The shallow side water on the South Fork at Phillipsville (on the left above) is a high…