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Prankster Alters Caltrans Road Sign to Read ‘I Love Smoking Weeeeed’
…One of Caltrans' changeable road signs was left unlocked on the north interchange of the Willits Bypass last night, allowing an opportunistic prankster to alter the message to read "I Love Smoking…
County Health Inspectors Ask Rat-Infested Hoopa Supermarket to Shut its Doors Completely
…Their inspection, which was seconded by the federal Indian Health Services office, prompted authorities to close the supermarket's bakery, deli and meat counter while leaving much of the rest of the…
Why Would a Black Helicopter Be Flying Near Power Lines in Arcata?
What the…? "Why?" asked LoCO readers who noticed the dark whirlybird circling in Arcata this morning with something — something! — dangling beneath it. Why indeed! We sent a panicked email to Emily Jacobs…
Man Fleeing From Arrest on Domestic Violence Charges Caused This Morning’s School Lockdowns
…The female victim received minor injuries from the incident. Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office…
Two 16-Year-Olds Pull Gun on 15-Year-Old at an Old Arcata Road Home
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at about 9:50 p.m., Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs responded to the 3600 block of Old Arcata Rd for…
Humboldt State Alumni Dies in Tragic Boating Accident Weeks After Graduation
…Robbins and his brother Brent were reportedly not wearing lifejackets when the wave jolted the boat. Although Brent was able to swim back to the boat and alert the Coast Guard, Robbins…
Washington School was Briefly on Lockdown This Morning
In case you are one of the people wondering, a 22-year-old male fled from Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputies this morning near Sequoia Park prompting a lockdown of nearby Washington…
OBITUARY: Helen ‘Aggie’ Cyphers, 1939-2016
Helen “Aggie” Cyphers went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of June 9, 2016 at the age of 76. She was born on August 27, 1939 in Greenriver, Utah…
Pony Fire Near Happy Camp Grows to 2,300+ Acres (MAP)
…The word from Northern California Incident Management Team 2 — the brave crew working the Pony Fire — is that fire activity has been "less than anticipated" thanks to a combination of winds being…
Five Arrested on Drugs, Weapons Charges in Morning Melee at Downtown Arcata Gas Station
From the Arcata Police Department: On Tuesday June 14, 2016 at 7:55 am, the Arcata Police Department responded to the Shell Gas station, located in the 1400 block of G St…
Help! There’s a Loose Cow in McKinleyville!
…The Outpost just took a call from McKinleyville's Mike Bates, who told us that this is his kid's cow! The heifer, who goes by the name "T-Bone the 7th…
Ray’s Food Place Issues FAQ on Rat-Infested Hoopa Supermarket, Calls on Tribe to Fix Building
…In addition, we have performed repairs periodically to the exterior of the store as temporary measures until the tribe can address the underlying issues. In the past, the tribe had a Plant…
(PHOTOS) Humboldt Holds Vigils to Honor Orlando Shooting Victims
…Andrew Goff and John Ferrara While the world is still struggling with what to make of the senseless killings that occurred at a gay club in Orlando over the weekend, the deadliest…
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Two Suspects in Last Week’s Myrtletown Armed Home Invasion Robbery
…The victim did not have marijuana and refused to provide the suspects with cash. The younger suspect then struck the victim on the head with the pistol nearly knocking the victim unconscious…
Body of Man Lost Swimming in Hoopa Recovered at Klamath River Mouth
Over two months after being caught up in swift Trinity River currents while swimming, the body of 22-year-old Paul Michael Martin was recovered nearly 45 miles downriver at the mouth…
Tish Tang Swimmers Stuck on Rock Rescued by Hoopa Police Boat
…One of the subjects was taken to the local hospital for treatment. The other two subjects did not require medical treatment. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the…
Parts of Ray’s Food Place in Hoopa Closed Due to ‘Very Large Rat Infestation’
…gorays.com Several parts of the Ray's Food Place store in Hoopa — including the deli, the bakery and the meat department — were ordered closed this weekend, following the discovery of a…
EPIC, Others Prepare to Sue Feds Over Failure to Protect Pacific Fisher
…Now, four environmental organizations — the Environmental Protection Information Center, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center and Sierra Forest Legacy — have put the feds on notice that unless the…
Sharp-Eyed Kids Nail Brazen Fortuna Burglar, Police Say
From the Fortuna Police Department: On 06/11/2016 at 2 pm, Fortuna Police Department received a call of a suspicious vehicle in the area of the 1000 block of Elizabeth Barchus…
Fifty People Killed in Mass Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Orlando
…It comes in the middle of Pride Month, the annual LGBT celebration that marks the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The suspect in the killing — Omar Mateen, an American citizen — was shot…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Wire-Frame Self
…To support us wordless ones, the main dining room had an annex, with “SILENCE“ written in large letters across the portal. One day I was watching deer from the window of the…
63-Year-Old Redwood Run Biker, Passenger Hospitalized Following Afternoon Crash
…For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a dirt embankment. As a result of the collision, both the driver and passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and…
(VIDEO) Drone Footage of Local Surfers Shredding Gnar at Freshwater Beach
…Drone operator Shane Palmero told the Outpost that he and a local surfer worked together to shoot this footage back in April. This was Palmero's first time filming surfers, but said…
OBITUARY: Dana Mary Jensen, 1945-2016
…Her friends gathered around her during the holiday season and shared some tears and much laughter. She was born in Nebraska, and grew up in the East Bay Area. Back in the…
OBITUARY: Lawrence Reed, 1948-2016
…Burial will be held at the Wautec Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a reception following the burial at the Morek Won building on McKinnon Hill. ### The obituary above was submitted…
Coming to HSU: Marc Maron, Brian Wilson, Neko Case, Jeff Corwin and More
…Big fun! The full list of this year's performers can be found at the bottom of this post. Let's just really briefly peruse the most notable names we are getting…
(VIDEO) Burglar Enjoys a Few Sips of Orange Drink Before Hulk Smashing a Car Window
This casual Bayside burglar was caught on camera chillin' with an orange drink at the 800 block of Bayside Road in Arcata, before strolling over to a nearby car, bashing out the…
Multiple Fire Departments Battling Blaze by the Samoa Bridge
…Other agencies are scrambling around attempting to cover for the units at the scene. The Outpost's Andrew Goff is at the scene. "Just-In" of the Outpost's "Scanner Traffic Indicates…
Fire Crews Respond to Reported Explosion in Redway; Fire Spreading to Vegetation
…PG&E has secured the power lines. # # # Original Post: CalFire, Redway Fire and Graberville Fire are currently on the scene of a fire at or near a house near the corner of…
(VIDEO) The Willits Bypass is Getting Ever Closer to Reality
Someday soon, Humboldt drivers coming from or going to points south will shoot right around the Mendocino County town of Willits by default, avoiding its legendarily traffic-clogged streets. Some people have…