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Tourney Lifts Ban on ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Shirts, Boys’ Coach Skips Game in Protest
Members of Mendocino High School's girls varsity basketball team, wearing the T-shirts that got them banned from a three-day basketball tournament in Fort Bragg, hold up signs cheering on…
DOLLISON’S DOCKET: What is Wrong in Humboldt, and Can We Right It?
It is often said that the first step in solving a problem is admitting that you have one. I would like to write about what I see as a continual problem in…
Local Photographer Nick Adams Releases Clip From Video Project on Eureka Homeless
…Unfortunately, after the video was posted here, Adams changed the settings to private, so it's no longer viewable by the public. UPDATE to the UPDATE: It's public again. # # # Original post…
[UPDATE] No Need to Be Alarmed, Those Sirens at the Airport Were Accidental
…According to Emily Jacobs, Program Coordinator at Humboldt County Aviation Division, the Humboldt County Airport manager, the false alarm functioned as a very effective drill. "The aircraft rescue firefighters were fully suited…
Humboldt Kinetic-dom in Mourning After Sudden Death of Beloved Rutabaga Queen
The Humboldt County Kinetic Sculpture community is grieving the loss of Rutabaga Queen Judy Lewis, 75, who was killed in a very bad car crash on Highway 299 outside Junction City Saturday…
[UPDATED] 9 Items From Humboldt’s 2014 “Win” Column
Just for a moment, let's willfully overlook 2014's heavy events and focus on the positive things that went down in Humboldt. Some of it even came from LoCO commenters. Honorable…
Hwy 96 Closed Earlier Today Due to Fatal Accident
…For reasons still under investigation the driver, who was apparently unrestrained, lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the opposing lane, left the roadway, and struck a guardrail bordering the east side…
Camaro Crash on 101 Yesterday Started With High Speeds in Eureka
…The officer came upon the vehicle which had crashed on 101 near the Herrick Ave offramp. The solo vehicle crash occurred when the driver hit the guard rail which protected a central…
Bomb Threat Aimed at CVS Stores, Multiple Locations Evacuated
According to Captain Steve Watson of the Eureka Police Department, Both CVS stores in Eureka have received bomb threats. Evacuations of the Eureka Mall where Winco and CVS are located occurred as…
DEAD RECKONING: Taming the Beast
…Not so the granddaughter. Some winters never end. But the sun did dry the grass, and the guys — as usual — did work a minor miracle with machinery and hand tools, keeping the…
I Can’t Breathe: Mendocino Team Banned From Tournament for Wearing Controversial T-shirts
…And they didn't always choose along school lines as the high school tournament became a battleground for the sides chosen by adults in the larger societal issue. The president of the…
Suspect in Car Theft Arrested in Humboldt Hill’s Area Today
…With the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, the stolen vehicle was located in front of an address off of Maybelle Avenue and the suspect was located hiding in the…
Attempts to Evade Law Enforcement Fail Landing Redding Man in Jail Says CHP
…At Arcata PD's request, CHP took over the pursuit of the Jeep as it continued eastbound on SR-299 near mile post marker 10. Hoopa Valley Tribal PD assisted the CHP…
Large CHP Presence on Humboldt Hill
…A plane (see below) was reported to be circling the area for around 45 minutes at the time the vehicles arrived in the area. Currently, the plane is reported to have left…
Be On the Lookout: All Terrain Double Stroller Snatched Off Porch in Eureka
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
[FOUND] Be On the Lookout: For a Chevy Malibu Out of Gas
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Vehicle Hits Power Pole, Electricity Out in Loleta Area
…According to PG&E, about half the customers in the Loleta area have had power restored. The remaining 212 customers without power should get it back by 9 p.m. ###Original post…
Be On the Lookout: Elvis with a Chicken Beak and Other Distinctive Items Stolen
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Loleta Woman Injured in Accident Near Ukiah
…Boomer allowed her vehicle to drift onto the right shoulder where the vehicle traveled over the rumble strips. When Boomer heard the rumble of the strips, she made an unsafe turning movement…
Two Found Dead in Northeastern Humboldt Accident Identified
The two individuals found on Tuesday, December 23 in remote area of northeastern Humboldt near the small community of Johnsons have been identified as Leonard Donald James, Jr. age 64 and Carla…
Burgled Bongs:$1500 Reward, Photos of Thieves
The owners of the McKinleyville Central Avenue Smoke Shop are offering a reward of $1500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons involved in a burglary…
Your Week in Ocean: The End is Near, Good Things Afoot
Oyster farmers and environmental advocates want the same thing: a clean and healthy Humboldt Bay. Which is why Coast Seafoods is matching up to $10,000 in donations to Humboldt Baykeeper this…
Sheriff’s Office Releases More Details on Yesterday’s Arrest Near Alderpoint Road
…One of the subjects, identified as Brendon Busskohl, 25 years old, was contacted by the property owner and held at gun point until HCSO arrival. The second subject fled from the property…
One Suspect in Robbery Attempt Detained at Gunpoint East of Garberville, One Escaped
…One suspect managed to escape on foot and was last seen in the 36000 block of Alderpoint Road. An officer safety alert just before 5 this evening describes the suspect as a…
Flatmo’d: Episode VII: The DUMB-Pire Talks Smack
On the eve of the birthday of another hero of mysterious parentage, our fearless local scribbler takes time during the busy holidazed and confused … to get in one more coaster sketch? -PREVIOUS…
Bodies Found in Northern Humboldt Died in Traffic Collision, Says CHP
Yesterday we reported that the California Highway Patrol had been notified of two bodies, one male and one female, found in a remote region of northern Humboldt County. Here's an update…
Emergency Responders Get 39 Calls for Service in 30 Minutes
This morning's super-concentrated storm was a doozy! Here's a view from the perspective of emergency responders, via a press release from Humboldt Bay Fire: Press release: The Humboldt Bay…
[UPDATED] MANILA RESIDENTS: Do Not Use Your Sewage System At All For A While, Please!
…Drop said he'll contact the Outpost when he knows more. # # # Original post: Christopher Drop, the general manager of the Manila Community Services District, wishes to pass on an urgent message to…
Sudden Violent Squalls Causing Some Chaos Around the County
…The scanner is going nuts right now with reports of trees and power lines down all around the county. The PG&E outage map is showing medium-sized power outages between Trinidad…
[UPDATE: Streaming, Too!] ‘The Interview’ Will Show at the Fortuna Theater Christmas Day
…Good news for those looking to flip Kim Jong-un the freedom bird but who don't want to (or can't) drive to Fortuna: Sony has announced that The Interview is…