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Let’s Have That Tick Talk, Humboldt
…Parents should check their children for ticks under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist and especially in their…
Good Morning, Humboldt. Have an Earthquake.
USGS How about a wee shake to get you going this Friday morning? According to the USGS, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck out in the Pacific Ocean a few minutes ago…
Humboldt Bay Fire Finds the Money to Staff Fire Station 4 Full Time Again
…1 Fire Protection District and the City of Eureka), and Humboldt Bay Fire. All parties recognize the value of Fire Station 4 in what it means to the daily operations of Humboldt…
McKinleyville Area Homeless Camps Visited by Sheriff’s Office, DHHS (PHOTOS)
Earlier this week Selena Zorrilla-Mendoza, a public information officer with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, accompanied DHHS as they engaged with local homeless at campsites in the McKinleyville area. She…
(UPDATE, SUSPECT ID) Suspect Arrested and Booked for Murder Following This Morning’s Fatal Shooting at McCullens Motel
…As the homicide investigation progressed, police found probable cause to book him for murder. Officers believe the dispute was between the suspect and the male driver of the vehicle. This is the…
Large Fish Kill at Mad River Estuary ‘Not Armageddon,’ Says State Fish & Wildlife Dept.
Fish carcasses lie in algae along the banks of the Mad River Thursday morning. | Photos by John Ferrara Over the past several days, people walking or kayaking near the mouth of the…
(UPDATED) Woman Shot and Killed Outside McCullens Motel in Eureka
…The male companion drove the victim to the hospital following the shooting and is cooperating with police, Harpham said. The bullets appear to have come from a high-caliber semi-automatic rifle…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: Humboldt’s Upcoming Beachy Activities
Even if it’s a little foggy, summer is here, and that means time hit the beach! Whether your summer goals include hanging-ten, or just getting those bored kids out of…
(MAP) Beware: Here Are Humboldt County’s Roadkill Hot Spots
All things considered, the invention of the internal combustion engine was seriously bad news for animals. Before long, strips of asphalt crisscrossed their native habitat, and 4,000-pound machines were hurtling…
HSU Student, Mother Achieves Academic Success After Memory-Erasing Car Crash
…I will continue to keep my academics at the forefront of my life." About the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement The CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement recognizes students who epitomize…
OBITUARY: Richard ‘Dick’ Leroy Rose, 1942-2016
…Most of all, Dick loved his wife and the family they created together.Charlotte, the love of his life for over 53 years, was by his side at the end. Together, they…
Man Allegedly Climbs in Stranger’s Car, Robs Driver While Holding a Knife to His Neck
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Hills On Monday, June 27, 2016, at about 5 p.m. Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs responded to the 3700 block of F Street, Eureka, CA…
(UPDATE: BODY FOUND) Hammond Trail Jogger Did Not Return Last Night
…The reporting party believed Abbey planned to head to the beach via the Hammond Trail to the Mad River area and then would then run back to the residence north along the…
(UPDATE, SUSPECT ID) Stabbing in Eureka Last Night Motivated by Argument Over a Woman; Suspect Sought
…The victim reported that he was stabbed in the arm after confronting a male who threw a bicycle frame through the front window of his apartment. The victim was transported to the…
A Tiny Earthquake For Willow Creek
Good morning! Perhaps you felt the magnitude 2.5 earthquake that struck 25 kilometers northeast of Willow Creek noted by the USGS a few minutes ago? If that is the case, you…
Supes Lower Proposed Weed Tax Rate Again, Approve Measure for November Ballot
…Sequoyah Hudson, who identified herself as a founding member of the Humboldt Sun Growers Guild, said most growers support the idea of a tax, but they're concerned about the rate. However…
There It Is!: Humboldt’s Goodyear Blimp Watch 2016
…The video above was sent to us by a reader who saw the blimp above Rio Dell at around 3 p.m. Some 20 minutes later it was seen above Fortuna. Thing…
Sorry, Eureka! You Won’t Be Able to Appreciate That Burned Out RV on Broadway Anymore!
Eureka Police Department Twitterer-in-Chief Andy Mills alerts us all, below, that the charred RV skeleton left for ugly on the side of Broadway has left us, thanks to the towing…
Grand Jury Says County Spending Lacks Accountability and Transparency
Humboldt County government spending lacks accountability, transparency and proper oversight, according to the latest report from the Humboldt County Grand Jury. After investigating the county's procurement practices for the first time…
Here is Your Annual Reminder to Not Blow Yourself or Your Kids Up With Fireworks
…Thus, LoCO will refer you the following handy dandy set of sensible Fourth of July precautions provided by the American Red Cross. Share them with the person in your life you most…
This Photo of a Eureka Restaurant With a Racist Name is Now in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
http://retropopcult.tumblr.com/post/16686122738/parking-lot-of-a-sambos-restaurant-in-eureka A "wooden nickel" token from the Eureka Sambo's restaurant. Image source. If you're a West Coast…
HSU Alum Represents the San Joaquin Valley at 2016 Miss California Beauty Pageant
…Not long after walking across the stage at Redwood Bowl, Kathryn Faull is taking the stage at the Miss California beauty pageant in Fresno. The recent Humboldt State Alum is in the…
Another Rat Infestation: County Shuts Down Kitchen Facility at Arcata’s Red Roof Inn
…Rodents (or evidence of them) were found behind the cook-line, in the utensil wash, in a side prep area and other locations, according to the report. "Close the kitchen," the report…
OBITUARY: Ross Radcliffe, 1954-2016
…He loved the outdoors and the trails above Redwood Park. Ross enjoyed remembering the old days of growing up in Southern Humboldt, when the hunting and fishing was of great abundance. He…
74 Marijuana Plants Discovered in U-Haul During Highway 36 Traffic Stop
…Upon arrival in the area, DEU/DTF Agents located the U-Haul turning onto HWY 36 from Barber Creek Road. Agents conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver…
Former CR Football Player and Green Bay Packer Passes Away; GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help with Medical Expenses
CR Football family has lost one of the best to ever wear the Cardinal and Gold. RIP James. Gone but not forgotten. https://t.co/s3QopjviW6 — Redwoods Football (@RedwoodsFB) June 25, 2016…
37-Year-Old Bayside Man Killed After Airborne Car Collides with Tree in McKinleyville
…Shiday drove off the ramp and his vehicle became airborne before colliding with a tree on the embankment. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and extracted Shiday from his vehicle using ‘the…
(UPDATE: Fog Delay) Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: The Goodyear Blimp Will Touch Down in Humboldt Today Maybe Tomorrow
…Program Director with the Humboldt County Aviation Division Emily Jacobs tells the Outpost, that the blimp will arrive sometime during the afternoon or evening hours. The blimp is traveling through the Pacific…
HARDIN: Aggressive Soliciation
It's open season on the poor and homeless in Southern Humboldt. Vigilante gangs terrorize them on the streets. Cops abuse them and local merchants harass them for not looking prosperous enough…
Yurok Tribe Threatens to Take Legal Action Over ‘Massive Fish Disease Outbreaks’
…Prior to the installation of the dam project, massive winter flows carrying a modest coarse sediment load would scour the riverbed, clearing it of the detritus favored by the worm. The impassable…