341: Heartbreak, heroism, and Humboldt: the stories making waves right now

A released sex offender sparks community concern, a 53-year-old man receives a 50-year sentence for horrific sex crimes, a suspicious fire in Eureka claims lives, a plea in a multi-casualty ‘whip-its’ collision, around $10K worth of stolen Special Olympics equipment prompts an arrest, a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is praised of our U.S. rep Jared Huffman, explosives and firearms are found in a Eureka student’s car, arrests follow local shootings, offshore wind projects are trying to progress despite Trump uncertainty, a road rage suspect wields a tomahawk, a wanted man’s bathroom bluff fails, embezzlement allegations hit a local business, Humboldt firefighters assist in Southern California, a film advocates renaming the Mad River, a controversial commune near Trinidad faces zoning battles, unfounded rumors of ICE raids, saying goodbye to the Tri-City Weekly, Eureka gets a new indoor dog park, Valentine’s Day weddings offer scenic options, and Ferndale’s historic Ivanhoe restaurant plans a comeback. 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.