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LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Eraserhead (Thoughts on Teaching)
James Tressler / May 24, 2015, 6 a.m. / Letter From Istanbul
(AWARDS UPDATE) 2015 Kinetic Grand Championship Sculpture Field Guide
Andrew Goff / May 23, 2015, noon / Kinetic
… # # # -RUNNING ROAD RUNNER DOWN-(Don Clark)Years Raced: 1 | Years Aced: 0 # # # -DRILLING FOR GLORY-(Tempus Fugitives)Years Raced: 7 | Years Aced: 3 # # # -LOTECNOTEC-Years Raced: 7 …
(UPDATE, VIDEO) Arson Suspect in Custody After Early Morning Arcata Structure Fire
Andrew Goff / May 23, 2015, 6:22 a.m. / Fire
… in flames: # # # UPDATE: Arcata Police Department press release: On 05/23/15 at 1:13 AM, the Arcata Police Department, along with the Arcata Fire Protection District, responded to the report of a structure …
Humboldt County Unemployment Rate Keeps Falling, But How Many People Aren’t Even Looking for Work?
Hank Sims / May 22, 2015, 4:18 p.m. / Economy
… . All told, we have the 19th lowest workforce/working-age ratio in the state. This is far ahead of #1 Lassen County (41.97 percent) and even slightly ahead of a few high-population counties, such as San …
Local Bowlers Strike Fear Into Hearts of Competition at National Women’s Championships
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 4:06 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… the Harbor Ladies collectively rolled games of 604, 628 and 710 for a 1,942 total moving them ahead of the Inspirators from Bloomfield, New Mexico in the Sapphire Division (what is that?). Bowl.com all …
Investigation Finds FedEx Driver at Fault in 2014 Collision With HSU-Bound Bus
Ryan Burns / May 22, 2015, 4:05 p.m. / Government , HSU , Transportation
… , for unknown reasons, he allowed the tractor-trailer to drift into and through the #1 lane, maintained this gradual path of travel through the median, and crossed into northbound traffic without applying …
St. Joe’s President Responds to Union Report, Says Wages Are ‘Fair and Competitive’
Ryan Burns / May 22, 2015, 2:57 p.m. / Health Care , Labor
Coroner’s Office Releases Name of Alderpoint Suicide Victim
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 1:45 p.m. /
Highway 101 Accident Near Smith River; Emergency Personnel Rescue Woman From Ditched SUV
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 12:44 p.m. / Emergencies
Humboldt Quadcopter Sessions: Trinidad Lighthouse (VIDEO)
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 12:04 p.m. / Soaring
… Sculpture Race, Part 1 Patrick’s Point! Houda Point! Trinidad State Beach! Arcata Skate Park! Arcata’s Creamery Fest! Trees of Mystery! Mad River/Woodley Island! Thomas Dolby! Tree …
Humboldt Quadcopter Sessions: Trinidad State Beach (VIDEO)
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 12:03 p.m. / Soaring
… Sculpture Race, Part 1 Patrick’s Point! Houda Point! Trinidad State Beach! Arcata Skate Park! Arcata’s Creamery Fest! Trees of Mystery! Mad River/Woodley Island! Thomas Dolby! Tree …
Humboldt Quadcopter Sessions: Moonstone Beach (VIDEO)
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 11:51 a.m. / Soaring
… Sculpture Race, Part 1 Patrick’s Point! Houda Point! Trinidad State Beach! Arcata Skate Park! Arcata’s Creamery Fest! Trees of Mystery! Mad River/Woodley Island! Thomas Dolby! Tree …
High-Load Truck Trailer Smashes Into Rio Dell Bridge, Causing Damage
Ryan Burns / May 22, 2015, 9:27 a.m. / Public Safety , Transportation
… in this incident, but the Outpost just got the following email notice from Myles Cochrane, spokesman for Caltrans District 1: We’ve been notified that a backhoe on the back of a truck trailer smashed …
Humboldt Live Sessions: Rainbow Girls
Andrew Goff / May 22, 2015, 8:11 a.m. / Humboldt Live Sessions
Health Care Union Issues Report on ‘Harmful Effects of Low Wages’ at St. Joe’s
Ryan Burns / May 21, 2015, 3:23 p.m. / Community Services , Health Care , Labor
… .” The nonprofit St. Joseph Health System operates both St. Joe's and Redwood Memorial. The two hospitals employ roughly 1,400 people in Humboldt County, and NUHW represents more than 400 of those, according …
So When Is That Rubble From the Fortuna Star Hotel Fire Going to Be Removed?
Israel LeFrak / May 21, 2015, 2:33 p.m. / Community
Kids Evacuated From Eureka City School Bus on Highway 101 This Morning
Andrew Goff / May 21, 2015, 10:44 a.m. / Non-Emergencies
Humboldt Ranked: List Things Humboldt Needs Less Of/More Of
Andrew Goff / May 21, 2015, 10:39 a.m. / RANKED
… what would you add a pinch more of? Also, what is overpowering the rest of this meal? Specifically, what does Humboldt need more of and/or what does it need less of? # # # MORE OF LIST: 1 …
OBITUARY: Kelly Ann McKenzie, 1957-2015
LoCO Staff / May 21, 2015, 9:11 a.m. / Obits
… on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church in McKinleyville, beginning at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to McKinleyville High …
Let it Grow! Arcata City Council Moves Forward With ‘Marijuana Innovation’ Project
Diover Duario / May 21, 2015, 7:28 a.m. / Cannabis , Local Government
FYI: Serial Burglar is Out and About While He Awaits Sentencing
Andrew Goff / May 20, 2015, 5:05 p.m. / Non-Emergencies
Hey, Arcata – Are You Ready for a Giant ‘Marijuana Innovation Area’ Out on West End Road?
Hank Sims / May 20, 2015, 4:38 p.m. / Cannabis , Local Government
… playing field and allow our existing long-term underground businesses an opportunity to 1) conduct their business out in the open; 2) hire and pay employees paychecks with standard deductions and benefits …
Four, 12 or 24: What Percentage Will Eurekans Have to Reduce Water Usage?
Ryan Burns / May 20, 2015, 3:43 p.m. / Government
Injury Collision Snarls Traffic on Broadway
Hank Sims / May 20, 2015, 2:31 p.m. / Traffic
New Bus Routes Coming to Old Arcata Road, Bear River Rancheria
Ryan Burns / May 20, 2015, 2 p.m. / Transportation
Suddenlink Bought by European Telecom Behemoth
Andrew Goff / May 20, 2015, 1:09 p.m. / Business
… of television and Internet services, has been purchased by European telecoms group Altice for $9.1 billion dollars. Industry watchers are speculating that Suddenlink is but an appetizer, with Time Warner …
Judge Bruce Watson to Step Down After 23 Years; Governor Will Appoint One Lucky Lawyer to Fill Remainder of Term
Hank Sims / May 20, 2015, 1:01 p.m. / Courts
(VIDEO) ‘American Ride’ Biker TV Show Roars Through Humboldt County
Ryan Burns / May 20, 2015, 11:44 a.m. / Culture , Entertainment , Media
State Fire Service Inspecting Homes From Westhaven to Big Lagoon
Hank Sims / May 20, 2015, 9:03 a.m. / Fire
Suicide Attempt at Humboldt County Jail
Andrew Goff / May 19, 2015, 5:46 p.m. /