344: From controversial billboards to Bigfoot’s official status—recent top Humboldt stories

A new pro-Israel billboard in Arcata reignites debate, Fortuna police released new details on a likely murder case that once drew national attention, federal layoffs hit local workers, hundreds protested Trump in Eureka, online discussions heated up over boycotting Trump-supporting businesses, threatening notes left on Teslas in Arcata triggered a police investigation, KMUD is facing federal funding uncertainty, a judge temporarily blocked massive rent hikes in Eureka, the state’s legal battle over religious-based abortion denial at Providence in Eureka is continuing, a Fortuna family tragically lost their home and pets in a fire just days after their insurance was canceled, love was in the air as 17 couples married on the coast for Valentine’s Day, and a new bill aims to make Bigfoot California’s official cryptid. 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.