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Big Neighborhood Meeting at Jefferson School Tonight; Eureka Police Kicking Project NOW Into Gear
A few weeks ago, the Eureka Police Department launched a six-month study to see whether, or to what degree, increased neighborhood involvement might reduce crime in one particular area of the…
‘Boycott Circus Cruelty in Humboldt’ Group to Protest This Weekend’s Big Top Activities
…The mother later rejected the three cubs so the circus decided to raise them by hand. Two of the cubs died and the third was eventually confiscated after its living conditions were…
Two Eureka Women Arrested After Being Observed ‘Checking Gates and Windows’
…The caller said the females knocked on the door and when confronted said they were looking for a friend’s house. The females then walked across the street and were seen checking…
HSU Warns Of Man
Humboldt State University has issued the following press release to local media: University Police are asking the HSU community to be cautious of Jonathan Marcus Werdal, who is the subject of a…
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Operating a Virtual Pharmacy Out of Her Car
…The deputy then detained Garrison in handcuffs and placed her into the rear seat of his patrol vehicle. The deputy then searched the vehicle and located the following narcotics inside of the…
Eureka Bank Robber Pleads Guilty, is Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
From the District Attorney's Office: Benaiah Stephen Tabbytite pled guilty today to two robberies. On both April 23, 2015 at the U.S. Bank in Eureka and on April 28, 2015…
Arcata Homicide Victim Named; Two Suspects Still Sought
…Steele was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Later, Ms. Steele was booked for PC 187 Homicide. Investigators are continuing to follow leads in order to confirm the identity of the…
Wannabe Lassie’s Return Home Sans Owner Prompts Massive Coast Guard Search of King Salmon
…The Sheriff’s Office contacted the Coast Guard, who assigned a helicopter to assist in the search, because of the concern the missing person may have fell into the ocean. At about…
(UPDATE) Humboldt’s Missing Peregrine Falcon Has Been Found and is Eating Chicken
…We have to find him." Should you see Carson, please call Linda Parkinson (362-7484) and follow the bird if it's safe to do so. The peregrine falcon is the fastest…
Arcata Police Arrest Woman Believed to Have Been Involved in Saturday Night’s Home Invasion/Homicide
One person has been arrested in connection with the home invasion robbery that ended when a man was shot dead Saturday night, according to Arcata Police Chief Tom Chapman. Chapman told the…
… And Now the Power is Out in Hydesville and Carlotta
Adding to the power woes already documented this morning on LoCO, PG&E is now reporting that an estimated 1174 customers are without power out Highway 36 centered around Hydesville and Carlotta…
OBITUARY: Sue Baird, 1930-2015
Georgia Lea Baird, always known as “Sue”, 85 years old, died in her sleep with her loved ones continually by her side giving her last breath the morning of May 5, 2015…
Multiple Power Outages Darken Humboldt’s Monday Morning
…Multiple Outpost readers report that they're kicking off their week in the dark, oh boy. The handy dandy PG&E Outage Map reports just under 800 customers without power in parts…
(UPDATED) Mountain Lion Spotted Near Eureka School; Students Cautioned to Stay Off the Trails
…The Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a search of the paths in the wooded area near Zane Middle School this morning and found no trace of mountain lion. LoCO spoke with…
(VIDEO/PHOTOS) ZOO BREWED: Images From Last Night’s Sudsy Safari
Did you zoo? Numerous Humboldters took the opportunity to imbibe amongst wildlife last night at the Sequoia Park Zoo's annual Brew at the Zoo. LoCO amigo Chris Smith from Apex Media…
Homicide in Arcata: Last Night’s Fatal Shooting Connected With Home Invasion Marijuana Robbery, Says APD
…In case it was unclear from the release below, the Arcata Police Department has confirmed that the deceased person was a target of the home invasion robbery, not a suspected perpetrator of…
Car Takes Out Fortuna Power Pole; Newburg Road Closed For the Morning
An Outpost reader messaged us this morning to say that a car smashed into a power pole on Newburg Road, knocking out the lights. The Fortuna Police Department confirms, and adds that…
GOOD PEOPLE OF HUMBOLDT: God Bless Your Wild Soul
It is a typical breezy evening in Loleta as I drive my daughter up the dirt road leading to the pastures where she will muck out the stable and ride for the…
NIKKI’S NATURE RAMBLE: Of Birds, Bees and a Rare Wildflower
…The hum of the telephone wires above and the muffled roar of the Klamath River in the valley below breaks the warm stillness. The reason we pulled over is gracefully feeding on…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Nothing to Do, Nowhere to Go
…You can be like the model in the ad, or the enlightened being in front of you, if you do what they’re telling or selling you. My experience is that such…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Journey of Muses
Some years ago, I lifted a quote from Degas for the opening of one of my books. “Muses never talk among themselves; each one works in their own domain, and when they…
(UPDATED) Shooting in Arcata; Police, Medical Responding to Sunset Neighborhood
…Roads surrounding the scene are still closed. ### A person was shot tonight in a home on Eastern Avenue, in the Sunset neighborhood of Arcata. The call came into the Arcata Police Department…
Two Accidents on the Highway 101 Safety Corridor
Multiple LoCO readers report that the safety corridor has screeched to a halt due to a multi-car accident in the northbound lane of Highway 101 on the Safety Corridor just over…
Please Comment on the County’s Mental Health Services Act Plan, Public
…The plan outlines the MHSA programs and expenditures through fiscal year 2016/17. The comment period will be open for 30 days. The MHSA provides funding to counties to develop and expand…
Suspected Arson at Eureka Labor Temple
A large section of the rear of the historic Eureka Labor Temple was scorched early this morning. The Eureka Police Department received a call at 2:33 a.m. from a nearby…
Eureka Police Tweet E Street Hit and Run Arrest
The Eureka Police Department, Humboldt's most social media-savvy law enforcement agency, has issued the following official tweet: Michael Owen in custody after he fled a hit and run collision on…
Three Suspicious Arcata Fires Last Night: Vegetation, Trash Cans and Port-a-Potty All Burned Up
…Chief McDonald updated the location of the fire as behind the gymnasium at Arcata High School. Engine 8216 and Engine 8239 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, Engine 8216 deployed a hose…
Rio Dell Police Bust Alleged Punks Suspected of Recent Property Crime Spree
…One of the juveniles resides in Rio Dell, another in Scotia, and the third individual in the Fortuna area. It appears that all of the vehicles that were entered were unlocked. The…
Pantsless Man Totes Stolen ‘Assault-Style’ Rifle in Downtown Arcata
From the Arcata Police Department: On 5/08/2015 at about 1:19am, Officers from the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of 7th and K Streets on the report…
College of the Redwoods Names Interim President
College of the Redwoods release: The Redwoods Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Keith Snow-Flamer as the CR Interim President/Superintendent for the period July 1…