340: As Wingstop arrives: Heartbreaking losses, heroic rescues, and hard questions in Humboldt

Officers reported a local 3-year-old died after being ejected from a truck on Centerville Road, responders rescued a woman in crisis from Eureka’s water tower after hours of negotiation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital is fighting a lawsuit over claims it denied life-saving care due to religious reasons, Leonardo DiCaprio topped local headlines in a year filled with major events, investigators are linking shootings across Arcata, Hoopa, and McKinleyville, Eureka’s EaRTH Center housing and transit project could begin this summer, neighbors are voicing concerns over a new mental health facility in Ridgewood Heights, a federal appeals court sided with property owners against Humboldt County’s cannabis abatement program, a millionaire heiress remains missing a year after her mysterious disappearance, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman still stands out as Congress’ sole Humanist, Guy Fieri is helping the Pentagon boost military recruitment, Wingstop opened its doors in Eureka, a lost cat was found after a 21-day search in rugged SoHum, Gallagher’s Irish Restaurant is returning to its original Old Town location, and Tepona Point’s upgraded pavilion adds to a must-see spot with breathtaking views. HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts. HumAlt.com is a commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars.   Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.