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LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: The Revolutionary
…Arriving in Taksim, he walked across the broad, flat square, passing Gezi Park, where all the protests had gone on the year before. The trees were all stark, bare, and the hillsides…
(UPDATING) Shooting in Hoopa; Several People Gravely Injured; Suspects Spotted in Eureka
…George Cavinta with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office told the Outpost over the phone that three individuals were flown out of the area for treatment after today's shooting on Pine…
Bad Crash on Northbound 101 at Sunny Brae Exit; Lanes Closed, Person Ejected From Car
…The driver of the pickup was transported to Mad River Hospital. The driver of the second vehicle refused medical treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation…
OBITUARY: Mary A. Ivancich, 1917-2015
…They married in October 1941 and shortly afterwards, Roy shipped off to WWII while Mary worked as a Rosie the Riveter in San Diego. After the war, they settled in Eureka and…
EPD Day in the Life: a Motel Coffee Bandit, a Bleach Drinker, Syringes and a Bubble Skateboard
Sure, a good share of the most exciting police activity that occurs on any given day in Eureka ends up LoCO, but what did the officers have for lunch? That question is…
District Attorney Maggie Fleming Hires Three New Deputies and an Investigator
…The three new Deputy DA’s reflect District Attorney Maggie Fleming's commitment to increasing the capacity of the DA’s Office. “Our new DDA’s were carefully selected by a team…
Rio Dell Turns Off Man’s Water; Man Allegedly Turns It Back On, Gets Arrested
…On or around March 3rd, city staff discovered the lock had been tampered with and that water services had been unlawfully turned back on. Utility crews again disabled the water service. Yesterday…
Humboldt County’s Economy is Looking Pretty Good, Actually
Chart courtesy of the Humboldt Economic Index. We can feel your incredulous looks. "What about all the vacant storefronts?" you ask. "What about the mill closure?" "What about all the homelessness?" Yes…
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Grand Jury; Says it Is and Will Be in Compliance With the Law
…When the policy is implemented a press release will outline the provisions of the policy. Since January 2015, the Correctional Facility has been given the directive to provide, upon request, public transportation…
Drive-By Shooting in Eureka Last Night; Unknown Parties Blast Two Shotgun Holes Into Side of Apartment Building
…yesterday, someone blasted two shotgun holes into the side of an apartment building on the 1500 block of Second Street, Eureka. No one was injured, but the shots were aimed into the…
District Attorney: Ferndale Man Found Guilty of Felony Domestic Violence, May Face Four Years in Prison
From the District Attorney's Office: District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced that Bronson Moon Lewis was found guilty by jury of felony domestic violence today. Mr. Lewis who is 33 years old…
Sheriff Seeks Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Buddy With a Hatchet
…The victim said Schultz struck him a total of three times in the head with the blunt end of a hatchet. The victim said he was able to wrestle the hatchet out…
Now’s Your Chance to Weigh In On Measure Z Sales Tax Spending
In less than two weeks, money will start rolling in to county coffers from Measure Z, the half-percent countywide sales tax approved by voters last November. And in anticipation of the…
Eureka Police Release Trail Cam Images of Armed Wanted Homeless Encampment Resident
A curious followup to the Devil's Playground homeless encampment raid from earlier this week. Today, the Eureka Police Department released a series of photos taken of wanted man Joshua Stockoff taken…
Dusty Smoke Alarm Garners Impressive Response From Arcata Fire District
…After the smoke alarm had been located fire crews tested the alarms and replaced the batteries in the remaining smoke alarms on the second floor of the residence. This incident is a…
Grand Jury Reminds Poor People That They Can Demand a Ride Home After Being Arrested
This morning the Humboldt County Grand Jury released a report pretty critical of Sheriff Mike Downey's policies when releasing certain people from jail. California law, the Grand Jury writes, unambiguously states…
‘Fully Loaded and Chambered to Fire’ Guns Found in Felon’s Vehicle After Traffic Stop
…A third firearm, an unloaded Winchester 270 rifle was located inside the vehicle along with additional ammunition for the pistols and rifle. Passerini was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional…
Name of Deceased Fortuna Shooter Released by Coroner’s Office; Update on Status of Victim
…The female subject was treated and flown out of the area for treatment of her injuries. The deceased male has been identified as Russell Allan Kellim, age 47, out of Eureka. The…
Two Busted for Allegedly Buying Alcohol for Minors in EPD ‘Shoulder Tap’ Operation
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On 3/14/2015, the Eureka Police Department conducted a program called Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation which targets adults who purchase alcohol for people less…
Flatmo’d: ¡Vacacionase con Duane 2015!
…Always the good boy scout, though, our Kinetic hero more than prepared for his south-of-the-border trek by filling his pockets with coaster canvases. He files a sneak peak of…
Your Week in Ocean: The Great Sea Otter Mystery!
You may recall the poor, dead sea otter that washed up on the South Spit last year. (At least one LoCO reader does, as I was asked, "Did they ever find out…
(UPDATED) Two People Shot in Fortuna Suburb This Morning
…Fortuna Police are not releasing the names of the individuals involved in the incident until next of kin can be notified. — Andrew Goff # # # The Fortuna Police Department process the scene of this…
With Robert Durst Murder Arrest, National Attention Returns to Karen Mitchell’s Disappearance
The FBI’s arrest of millionaire Robert Durst on murder charges over the weekend has thrown the 1997 disappearance of Eureka teenager Karen Mitchell back into the spotlight. Durst is the subject…
Eureka Police Provide Further Details on This Morning’s Homeless Encampment Raid and Removal
…The warrant was obtained after EPD received information from multiple sources that the residents of the illegal camp were in possession of a cache of firearms and dealing methamphetamine. The suspects, Timothy…
(UPDATE, SECOND HELPING OF EGG) Get Egg-cited, Humboldt! First Humboldt Bay Eagle Egg of 2015!
WINNING Praise be to the mighty eagle god Garuda! Over the weekend a second shelled blessing hath manifested high in the branches. Truly wondrous times we are fortunate enough to float through…
(AUDIO) LoCO’s First Ever Reader Submitted Post-Car Crash Audio Interview
Since its inception, your Lost Coast Outpost has always been grateful for the photos, videos and tips it receives from its readers concerning breaking news throughout the county. Y'all are often…
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man Wandering Through Eureka With Stolen Assault Rifle, Knife
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 03-17-2015 at about 9:00 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a concerned citizen about…
(AUDIO) Sheriff’s Office Chases Stolen Truck Through Fernbridge, Fortuna, Hydesville, Carlotta; Eventually Gives Up the Chase
…The truck found in the orchard was, in fact, the truck that ran from the police, Lt. Hanson tells the Outpost. The CHP is on its way to recover the truck, and…
Mental Health Patient Escapes Sempervirens, Returns Voluntarily
…The patient returned to the facility voluntarily about three hours later, according to Heather Muller, public information manager for the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. "Sempervirens is a locked…
EPD Raids Devil’s Playground Campground Again; Finds Guns, Meth, Chickens, Fully Stocked Bike Shop
…This time, the EPD has taken into possession numerous weapons in the greenbelt, which stretches along the bayfront from the foot of Washington Street to behind the Bayshore Mall. One person has…