NFL starter, mural restored, “ballistic” on FOX News, local election respect hopes, more

In the new episode: A call to like the Instagram page of an artist whose Eureka mural was vandalized, former Humboldt State University star Alex Cappa is officially an NFL starter, Jared Huffman’s critique of an oath to God during congressional testimony spawns what he called a “ballistic” response on FOX News, a look at the local foster care system, Guy Fieri parties with Nickelback, an app will soon map local instances of bias, a smelly cleanup in Fortuna, a bit of perspective on the nuclear waste near Humboldt Bay, an amusing interaction with a former political hopeful spawns a call for a respectful local election season, win tickets to Women and Whiskey, thankfully nobody was hurt in another incident involving police and a kid with a pellet gun, and so much more. Plus event picks and the attraction of the week. You can also check out Humboldt Last Week Alternative Radio (HLW altRADIO). It’s a curated radio station with new and nostalgia alternative music -- mostly leaning toward rock -- and quick community stories. The sets are long, the community content is prompt, and the library is vast. The most hearted artists of last week? Radiohead and The Strokes. Adds this week? Foals “The Runner,” The Raconteurs “Only Child,” City and Colour “Living In Lightning,” Sharon Van Etten “Comeback Kid,” and 45ACIDBABIES “Ri Ri Ride.” Humboldt Last Week episode 141 partners: Medieval Festival of Courage Oct. 5 and 6 - Women and Whiskey Sept. 13 - Ferndale Music Company - Bongo Boy Studio - Trinidad Vacation Rental - North Coast Journal - Brick & Fire Bistro - Photography by Shi Humboldt Last Week is available at: humboldtlastweek.com - kymkemp.com - northcoastjournal.com - 99.1 FM Mondays