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The Hammond Trail Will Soon Extend North to Scenic Drive, Thanks to New Land Acquisition
Press release from the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust and Green Diamond: The Trinidad Coastal Land Trust (TCLT) and Green Diamond Resource Company (GDRC) are pleased to announce the sale from GDRC to…
Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against McKee in Seemingly Interminable Tooby Ranch Subdivision Case
…It has been 15 years since Robert and Valery McKee purchased the ranch and roughly 13 years since the county sued over the subdivisions. The latest court ruling, which you can read…
(UPDATED) Local Man Drowns at Clam Beach This Morning
…Lieutenant Wayne Hanson told the Outpost that the man was found about half a mile south of Clam Beach's south parking lot. The thought is that the victim had been clamming…
Ticks Suck
…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…
Clam Beach is ‘F’ed: Popular Humboldt Seaside Destination is Third-Dirtiest in the State
"How can Clam Beach be the third worst beach in the state, in a list dominated by major population centers?" That's the question Humboldt Baykeeper Director Jen Kalt posed on her…
(VIDEO) LoCO is Gonna Crowdsource Explanations For What This Old Arcata UFO Video Might Actually Be
…Well, the video extracted joy and chuckles in our office, but we'll admit we too have no idea what the hell that UFO was. So, we bring it before the scientifically…
Out-Of-Control Frying Pan Slops Hot Grease Onto Wall, Sets Family Back $10K
…The fire occurred when one of the occupants was cooking in a frying pan and the cooking oil flashed, spreading to the nearby wall. Fortunately, the 'cook' recognized the danger and quickly…
Small Vegetation Fire in Salmon Creek
…CalFire just tweeted the following somewhat encouraging update: CAL FIRE at scene of a vegetation fire in the Salmon Creek area of Southern Humboldt. 1 1/2 acres with a slow rate…
Shelter Cove Will Host the Secretary of the Interior Saturday
…The King Range was the first of these lands. Details below, but first it's TRIVIA TIME: When is the last time a sitting member of the president's cabinet has visited…
Wheel Chair-Bound Man Struck and Killed in Rio Dell Last Night; Family Fundraising For Memorial
…The victim, Edmund "Jamie" Edwards, 41, suffered major injuries and was provided medical aide by witnesses prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Services. Mr. Edwards was transported to Redwood Memorial…
Demands on Dispensary Workers Grow With Advances in Medical Marijuana Research
…But the process of pursuing two conditional use permits simultaneously — one for the dispensary and another for the wellness center — proved too expensive. While the wellness center has ceased operating, Jurkovich trains…
Blue-Green Algae Comes Early This Year; Local Health Pros Give Tips on How Avoid the Stuff
…To learn more about the occurrence and appearance of blue-green algae on the South Fork Eel River, see the Eel River Recovery Project Toxic Algae Factsheet. DHHS officials recommend the following…
Top 5 Zingers From Eureka High’s Salutatorian Speech (VIDEO)
Like so many high school graduates, Jordan Thayer is eager to get the hell out of the town he grew up in. In his zesty Salutatorian speech, he likens the high school…
Finally, the Rest of Fortuna’s Star Hotel Corpse Being Demolished
…This morning, crews were busy tearing down the remaining walls of the first story of the building as Johnson looked on. The rubble will be removed over the next week or so…
Here is a Map Chronicling a Month of Eureka Vehicle Heists
…Anyone with information regarding the possible identity of the suspect(s) responsible for these vehicle thefts is asked to call the Eureka Police Department at 441-4044. The following are some precautions…
Your Week in Ocean: Why Eat Anywhere Else?
A live under-the-sea webcam for your enjoyment Eat Humboldt Most seafood Americans eat is imported. Most seafood Americans catch is exported. This equation is a problem. U.S. fisheries are…
Behold, the New Face of Humboldt Creamery! Dairy Giant to ‘Relaunch’ at Oyster Fest
…With our resources in the dairy business, we felt we could make Humboldt Creamery one of the leading organic dairy producers in the U.S. The relaunch of Humboldt Creamery and the…
Small Vegetation Fire at the Foot of T Street
…Firefighters are having a bit of difficulty getting their gear to the site. Despite the small size of the fire, and this morning's drippy, favorable firefighting conditions, the company on scene…
Eureka City Council Approves Draft Budget, While Citizens Bemoan Cuts to Public Safety
The Eureka City Council tonight unanimously approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes budget cuts throughout all city departments. Despite last-minute pleas from some members of the public…
‘I Did F#@%ing Kill Him, Ha Ha Ha’: Probation Report Describes Callousness of Juan Ferrer
…After reviewing the facts of the crime and listening to Ferrer's phone calls, the probation report concluded, "it is impossible to believe the sincerity of defendant’s claims.” The DA's…
Hometown Heckler Who Called LeBron James a ‘Pussy-Ass Bitch’ Feels He Should be More Humble
As LeBron James marched victoriously towards the locker room after winning Game 2 of the NBA Finals, he was dazed by a lone question that shot out from the stands. “LeBron, how…
Update on Six Rivers National Forest’s Numerous Lightning-Caused Fires
…The 20 lightning-caused fires from the June 8 storms on the Six Rivers National Forest have been declared controlled as of the end of the day, Monday, June 15. “I am…
Grand Jury: Humboldt County’s Firefighting Infrastructure is Way Broken
The Humboldt County Grand Jury today issued a report looking at the patchwork way we provide fire and emergency services in the county, and it more or less concludes that things are…
Arcata Sez: Grow House Electricity Tax Has Driven Out Hundreds of Weed Operations
From the City of Arcata: In November 2012, Arcata residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of assessing a High Energy Users Tax for residential electricity use in excess of 600 percent of baseline…
(VIDEO) Watch This Guy Free Climb a Local Redwood Tree for Science
When I was a youngin, a tree’s worth was measured by the amount of reachable, human-supporting branches protruding from its lower trunk. Our local giant redwoods are nice and all…
FedEx Big Rig vs. Tree at Richardson Grove; Second Accident Follows
…that a FedEx semi had traveled off the roadway and into a tree. Emergency personnel at the scene report that the right front steering axle has been sheered off. A couple hours…
Kayaker’s Personal Emergency Drill Unwittingly Prompts Public Emergency Response
…Two stationed themselves underneath the Samoa Bridge and another at the Adorni Center, where they visually swept the bay. After a little bit, someone spotted the target — a person in the water…
Man Arrested After Returning to Site of Alleged Garage Arson
…Davidsen then threw the rug on the garage wall where he had just poured the gasoline. The victim said the garage wall then caught on fire. The victim said she was inside…
Lowdown: Etheridge, Izzard, Yankovic, Nye, Spalding, Sharon Jones and (Technically) Fiona Apple Highlight CenterArts Upcoming Season
This weekend, much of Humboldt received their glossy guides to the upcoming parade of famous people who will sneak past the Redwood Curtain over the next year. Yes, CenterArts has released its…
Devious Telephone Scammers Pretend To Be Local Cops, Says DA’s Office
…From the Office of the District Attorney: The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office has been alerted to a phone fraud scheme against the public. Criminals are making unsolicited telephone calls claiming…