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Beyond Redundancy: Why Last Month’s AT&T Outage Sucked So Bad
…In the days after the outage, locals recounted the impacts on Facebook. A local tech company employee was talking to a potential client when the phone cut out mid-call. “It's…
(VIDEO) Here’s a Forest Ranger Performing an Original Rap About An Endangered Bird
The above video, featuring "Ranger Ryan," was uploaded to the Redwood National Park Service's YouTube page a couple weeks ago. Ranger + gangsta = "Rangsta," is what we're guessing here. Way to…
(UPDATED) Sheriff’s Office SWAT Operation Underway at Pine Street and West Del Norte in Eureka
…The two people briefly detained yesterday at the scene of this police action were questioned and released, according to Lt. George Cavinta of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. Cavinta said that…
(VIDEO) UFC Champion Ronda Rousey Reaches Out to Paralyzed Fighter Steve Watts
…Unknown to Watts, a mutual friend who works in the entertainment business shared his story with the sports icon. Soon after, Watts received the video from Rousey wishing him well on his…
Big Waves Coming! Hurricane Oho to Bash Our Shores With Monster Breakers
The National Weather Service is recommending that you not get pitted-so-pitted for stretches of the coming days. Hurricane Oho is traveling a path from Hawaii to the Pacific Northwest and…
Funny Money Alert: Grocery Outlet Hit With Counterfeit C-Notes
Grocery Outlet in Eureka has been handed three fake hundred-dollar bills in recent days, Manager Dennie Linde told the Outpost this afternoon. How did they know the money was counterfeit? "You…
The Humboldt Bay Power Plant Is Not Exploding
Not the Humboldt Bay Power Plant in King Salmon this morning. This morning you're going to be seeing fire trucks and hazmat vehicles of all sorts freaking out around the Humboldt…
Harbor Board President: Conflict of Interest Lawsuit ‘Has No Merit,’ Was Filed to ‘Slander’ Commissioner
PREVIOUSLY On the Eve of Harbor District Election, Rail Buffs File Conflict of Interest Suit Against Sitting Commissioner LoCOLLOQUY: Leo Sears Writes LoCO About His Lawsuit’s Timing, and of His Alleged…
Reggae on the River To Go ‘Water-Neutral’
In an apparent music festival first, Reggae on the River organizers hope to make next year's event – held annually at French's Camp alongside the Eel River – a "water-neutral" one…
Here’s the County’s Draft Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
Less than a month after industry group California Cannabis Voice Humboldt (CCVH) handed off the regulatory reins, county staff has released what it's calling "the final Draft Marijuana ordinance." (Click here…
Two Texas Men Arrested in Eureka Motel with 50 lbs. of Packaged Marijuana
…During the course of the investigation, Officers noticed a strong smell of Marijuana coming from the motel room. A search warrant was obtained and the Eureka Police Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP…
Someone Called the Cops on This ‘Offensive’ Van Parked in Eureka
…Jennetti reports the van has Canadian plates and was parked in front of Delta Mattress. But is it offensive? The best we could figure is that the same anonymous LoCO commenters that…
Man Walking Through Eureka with a Rifle? Eh, Not Really
…In that instance, Powell said EPD responded to the area but were unable to locate the subject. So it seems we are 1 for 2 on answering the "what's that gun…
RESCUE SQUAD! Humboldt Bay Fire Launches Two-Man Lifesaving Team w/ Tricked-Out Truck
…The squad is the primary response vehicle for all medical calls and single unit service calls not involving fire in the Downtown and Myrtle Town areas. The squad is housed at Fire…
Your Latest ‘Humboldt is Really Pretty’ Video is Really Pretty (VIDEO)
…Our most recent example comes to us courtesy filmmakers Will Pattiz and Jim Pattiz of the More Than Just Parks project, an attempt to chronicle the beauty encapsulated within America's 59…
CHP Releases Info and IDs Drivers in this Afternoon’s Highway 101 Collision
…The sport utility vehicle made a lane change to the right directly into the lane of the Honda. The driver of the Honda took evasive action to avoid a collision and lost…
King Salmon Woman Found Guilty of Battering Her Neighbor With Baton, Pepper Spray
From the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: On October 6, 2015, the jury found 43-year-old Amber Rachelle Davidsen guilty of illegal possession of a weapon, and battery - both misdemeanors…
Sign These Weed Bills, Jerry: State Lawmakers Bogart Courthouse Steps for AB 243 and 266 Rally
Weed regulation architects Bonta, Wood, Lackey A group of state lawmakers made the trek up to the Emerald Triangle to host a midday rally on the Humboldt County Courthouse steps. The purpose…
(UPDATED) ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Murder Suspect From Salinas May Have Spent Last Night Behind Bayshore Mall, Eureka Police Say
…According to Salinas Detectives, the suspect reportedly spent last night behind the Bayshore Mall. The suspect is wanted for attempted robbery and murder. The suspect is a parole absconder with a history…
260 Plants Seized From Rio Dell Marijuana Grow Op
…On October 6th, 2015 the Rio Dell Police Department, assisted by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department served two search warrants in the 300 block…
LoCOLLOQUY: Leo Sears Writes LoCO About His Lawsuit’s Timing, and of His Alleged Train Non-Buffdom
PREVIOUSLY On the Eve of Harbor District Election, Rail Buffs File Conflict of Interest Suit Against Sitting Commissioner ### Hank: Your recent headline derogatorily refers to me a “Railroad Buff.” At the turn…
15-Year-Old McKinleyville Girl Runaway Sought by Sheriff’s Office
…Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office…
OBITUARY: Ted King, 1923-2015
…After his wife’s death, Ted continued to be involved in the community. One of his favorite activities was the Saturday morning “Slipper Club” at Hospice. Another highlight was going on the…
(PHOTOS) Sea Otter Sighting Off North Jetty
…The current sea otter population descended from this small raft of about 50 animals. – The Otter Project: With that in mind, let us enjoy the photos sent along by Friend of LoCo…
On the Eve of Harbor District Election, Rail Buffs File Conflict of Interest Suit Against Sitting Commissioner
Harbor District Commissioner Greg Dale photobombs the press conference announcing a lawsuit against him. Center: Leo Sears. Right: Bill Bertain. This election season got a shot to the ribs today as a…
Vegetation Fire on South Broadway No Problem for Humboldt Bay Fire
…The first Humboldt Bay Fire truck on the scene reported the fire at about 50 feet by 20 feet in size, and in heavy brush. The fire was quickly contained — they're…
Body Found in Scotia Identified
…The autopsy showed Nevis died from the results of severe blood loss due to laceration wounds. Humboldt County Sheriff Detectives believe Nevis is the suspect in the attempted home invasion on North…
OBITUARY: Jared Foster, 1985-2015
…Touching many hearts while he was with us including the amazing bonds he had with the many pets we shared. He always did his best to do the right thing, and was…
‘Sign Our Weed Bills, Governor’; Assemblymembers to Hold Rally on Courthouse Steps
Assemblymember Jim Wood brought a live marijuana plant to the Capitol back in July. Jim Wood, our local Assemblymember and author of Assembly Bill 243, will co-host a rally on the…
JOHN HARDIN: This Isn’t a Bomb Either
I've written before, about how few Americans are capable of making anything for themselves anymore, but the story of MacArthur High School freshman Ahmed Mohamed, who was detained at school and…