Humboldt Last Week

A former suspect in the still unresolved killing of David Josiah Lawson is back in headlines after an unrelated arrest, Amazon’s proposed McKinleyville delivery facility is drawing both pushback and big jobs promises, Humboldt supervisors have to redo their sheriff oversight hearing, locals are mourning beloved local radio legend Dr. Syd from KSLG, officials apologized to SpaceX over political comments that dragged Supervisor Mike Wilson into an Elon Musk sideshow, a murder trial redo appears in order, a drug house bust near Arcata Elementary, counterfeit $100 warnings, sewage hurting Humboldt Bay oyster growers, a woman badly hurt in a fall from a historic Eureka building, and some brighter notes as a Kneeland bus driver won a big statewide honor, Hoopa kids are getting a swim team, and WIC families can now get extra help at some farmers markets.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.

A Eureka business owner tied in reports to a local child sex investigation died by suicide after a police chase, the Bayshore Mall foreclosure auction drew zero bidders, the Trinidad Rancheria’s long delayed hotel project cleared a major Coastal Commission hurdle, a tossed Alderpoint murder conviction is headed toward retrial, a Bridgeville cannabis farm trafficking case may still go to trial on narrowed charges, Eureka is floating a possible eight story parking garage downtown, Humboldt Bay remains a big piece of California’s offshore wind hopes, a former local got prison time in a disturbing animal abuse case, a sketchy AI site got caught ripping off local journalism, Congressman Jared Huffman endorsed Tom Steyer for governor, Humboldt supervisors are exploring legal help for residents facing deportation, Arcata is moving toward cannabis smoking lounges, Guy Fieri said he does not support the Tate brothers after a viral UFC clip, and on a lighter note the Humboldt International Film Festival is back, Humboldt Sponsors is giving out more than $100,000 for local kids, and local schools are reportedly beating the state graduation rate.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.

The case against a woman accused of killing her two year old foster child moved forward, new child sex charges against a Eureka man, St Joe’s hospital in Eureka reportedly trying to settle California’s lawsuit over alleged emergency care failures while local advocate Anna Nusslock gets honored, the Bayshore Mall heads toward an April 17 auction with about $39 million in debt, thousands turn out for No Kings protests around Humboldt, Chad Bianco swings through Eureka, Cal Poly Humboldt added five new degree programs, the Humboldt Bay Social Club eviction fight sways toward the city, a human caused fire raises fresh questions on H Street in Eureka, Humboldt posts a rough jobs update and its driest March in a century, then some lighter stuff with the new ACV to Seattle flight, big honors for the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission, a stolen Arcata flute returned, Ferndale teen Luke Powell getting a Nashville boost from Shaboozey, Humboldt’s 'Ganjasaurus Rex' heading to Hulu, and a cool local podcast parents should know about called 'Mildly Crushing It.'24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

The death penalty is now off the table in Hoopa's teen murder case ahead of a preliminary hearing, another Humboldt murder case allegedly with a love triangle appears to be headed to trial, No Kings protests are set across Humboldt, Eureka parking is going app-based, Eureka officials are stuck with a huge low-income housing target, local housing vouchers are drying up as federal support fades, Hillary Clinton quietly visited Klamath, Jared Huffman has a new book coming on Christian nationalism, and in lighter news, Fortuna’s theater revival is chasing grant money, the Eureka Theater landed cash for upgrades, the Great Redwood Trail hit a major milestone, the Yurok Tribe scored $12 million for a new mental health facility, Northtown Books and Dandar’s are making a comeback, Sara Bareilles debuted a new song, and some standout local journalists got their flowers.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

The murder case of Hoopa teenager Dylan Moon continues to unfold with multiple arrests and gang-related charges, a Fortuna home tied to a CHP officer is searched in a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation, a SWAT arrest in Eureka leads to gun charges against a teenager tied to a ghost gun and high-capacity magazine, a Bridgeville suspect pleads not guilty in a felony human trafficking case, disturbing testimony emerges in the Arcata Community Forest attempted murder case, a hoax shooting threat triggers a major law enforcement response at College of the Redwoods and local schools, a Humboldt resident is hospitalized with life-threatening mushroom poisoning, locals offer blunt “real talk” about living in Humboldt, Arcata’s City Council passes a resolution calling for an end to war in Iran, local institutions begin removing Cesar Chavez references amid controversy, and positives include Humboldt’s huge Hollywood moment as One Battle After Another wins Best Picture at the Oscars, plus Sequoia Park Zoo celebrating the health transformation of Ishūng the bear.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A Hoopa shooting involving teenage suspects sparks a major manhunt as the victim remains in critical condition after being shot in the head, Humboldt’s airport director resigns after less than three months even as passenger numbers surge and new flights expand regional travel options, Humboldt drivers face some of the highest gas prices in the country, a Eureka roommate stabbing case ends in a hung jury likely heading for retrial, a Bridgeville cannabis site investigation leads to a human-trafficking arrest after a worker was reportedly stranded without food or pay, a previously quiet county supervisor race heats up after a new candidate jumps in while another incumbent runs unopposed, an investigation finds Supervisor Rex Bohn acted aggressively toward county staff during a meeting but he avoids censure, a SoHum neighbor interrupts a burglary by firing a warning shot and holding suspects at gunpoint, Redwood National and State Parks briefly flag books about Native history before local pushback restores them, a Cal Poly Humboldt protester is released on bail after a campus protest clash, a suspected homicide inside Pelican Bay prison is under investigation, a massive meth and fentanyl bust with Humboldt ties nets three arrests, and Cannifest announces a new September festival location in Arcata after Blue Lake plans collapsed, plus positives as the locally filmed movie One Battle After Another celebrates its Oscar run at a red-carpet gala in Eureka, a documentary about the Humboldt Crabs highlights 80 years of summer baseball history, an 85-year-old artist crafts miniature Eureka Victorian houses, and Humboldt-raised rocker Mike Patton appears on a gritty new track with Jehnny Beth.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Supervisor Steve Madrone is raising concerns about the proposed Amazon warehouse near the McKinleyville airport, Eureka police investigate two deaths days apart in the same Lamplighter Inn room where elevated carbon monoxide levels were found, Cal Poly Humboldt students occupy a building overnight, Arcata police say the 2025 death of a Valley West unhoused woman was an overdose and not a homicide, the state racing board shuts down Humboldt County Fair horse racing again this summer, a mother questions the mental-health response that preceded a fatal deputy shooting near Bear River Casino, Eureka lowers flags to honor victims of the 1860 Tuluwat massacre, food stamp enrollment has been rising sharply in Humboldt as more working residents struggle with costs, Sheriff Billy Honsal outlines what local cooperation with ICE would look like under sanctuary laws while the Yurok Tribe warns of racial targeting concerns, Cannifest plans collapse in Blue Lake after weeks of confusion, a long-planned $650 million fish farm on the Samoa Peninsula officially falls apart, two Humboldt supervisor races might be uncontested, Eureka police roll out a new crackdown on dangerous driving and litter along Broadway, Cal Poly Humboldt cuts ties with a racial-equity doctoral program amid federal pressure, and recycling officials say much of what people toss in the bin locally actually ends up as trash, plus positives as Humboldt is named a CARE Court “Champion” with millions coming for services, Fortuna’s long-planned community pool moves closer to reality, the city pursues Eel River land restoration and possible Wiyot land return, Scotia Lodge reopens under new ownership with upgrades planned, Klamath salmon runs show promising signs after dam removal, and the Kinetic Sculpture Lab launches in a new Arcata home ahead of the world-famous race.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A 50-year-old woman is found dead from a gunshot wound near Miranda as investigators say there’s no public threat, a Humboldt export is sentenced in Montana after a rape case while a local woman urges other victims to come forward, prosecutors file attempted-murder charges in a brutal Arcata Community Forest attack that left a longtime nonprofit director in a coma, kids with a gun are reported in a Fortuna vehicle burglary attempt, an Arcata musician is missing and feared dead after a massive wave in Puerto Rico, a federal contractor tied to a white nationalist leader reportedly performed wildfire security work in Humboldt, Assemblymember Chris Rogers introduces the “Good Fire Act” to expand prescribed burning, the Trump administration scraps the EPA’s cornerstone climate finding prompting California to fight back, permits show Amazon moving toward a McKinleyville delivery hub, the Catholic Diocese sells Rio Dell property amid bankruptcy tied to sex abuse lawsuits, the Humboldt County Fair pushes to bring back horse racing after major losses, and Cannifest moves forward in Blue Lake with no on-site sales or consumption. Plus positives as Humboldt’s bomb squad helps secure the Super Bowl, the Lost Coast Film Contest returns with free weekly screenings, Reggae on the River drops its first 2026 artists, and the Redwood Sky Walk gets a national spotlight on Good Morning America. Event picks, too.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Cops arrest a man for murder after a body was found at an eastern Humboldt cannabis grow, an older man is airlifted with catastrophic head injuries after an attempted murder in the Arcata Community Forest, a “random” Willow Creek stabbing suspect is captured in Del Norte, a Ferndale man is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trying to meet a child for sex, the FBI arrests a Missouri man tied to 2023 bomb and gun threats at McKinleyville High, Humboldt’s homeless count drops sharply raising concerns about future funding, arson is suspected in a $200,000 McKinleyville house fire, investigators say Arcata’s devastating downtown fire shows no signs of arson, the Coastal Commission orders a luxury mega-mansion above Humboldt Bay torn down with land returned to the Wiyot Tribe, prosecutors drop the assault case against MMA fighter Cass Bell for lack of evidence, crabbers fear a short season after rough first pulls, multiple deaths along Humboldt’s rivers and coast underline how dangerous winter waters are, a singing burglary suspect is arrested in Eureka, courthouse security screening gets a temporary funding fix, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast is shutting down after 57 years, California Senator Mike McGuire delivers an emotional speech backing lawsuits against ICE, widespread protests and school walkouts hit Humboldt over federal shootings and immigration enforcement, Trinity County loses its only ER doctor over a political social-media post, a Weott charter school fights to stay open, a Ferndale school leader faces scrutiny over an unpermitted Airbnb, journalists warn about arrests chilling press freedom, debates flare over cutting old-growth redwoods, Eureka passes a perfect alcohol decoy sting, a suicide-prevention advocate is lost in an apparent murder-suicide, and positives include Arcata Plaza seeking national historic status, a new Eureka waterfront playground, the Kinetic Sculpture Lab relocating, Arcata’s fire recovery benefit shows community grit, Cal Poly Humboldt expands direct admissions, Arcata’s Luke Lemke won Sports Illustrated’s National Athlete of the Week, St. Bernard’s Liam Dyer drops 52 points, and local businesses North Coast Co-op and Quality Body Works are honored. Plus event picks.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Record-high king tides flood King Salmon earlier this month, chilling testimony details a sudden execution-style killing at a Bridgeville cannabis farm, Eureka City Council votes to become a sanctuary for transgender people and their health care, health insurance costs spike across Humboldt, Cal Poly Humboldt students stage a walkout over Trump and campus investments, more than 1,000 people rally in Eureka with additional protests in Garberville, local leaders and residents push back against offshore oil drilling as Arcata formally opposes it, a viral Reddit post draws a line against ICE supporters and white supremacists, Sheriff Billy Honsal warns cartels and illegal grows still drive violence and environmental harm, a near-miss with a horse precedes an Old Town crash, a McKinleyville man is convicted of extreme DUI, thieves steal decades of handmade woodwork along the Avenue of the Giants, and positives include a forthcoming Eureka Chinatown monument, a Steve Aoki remix reviving Hoobastank with Humboldt roots, Cal Poly Humboldt alum Katelin Talbert signing with Calgary Wild FC, Arcata ranking among America’s most sustainable small towns, and new Cal Poly president Richard Carvajal starting his tenure by walking campus and meeting students.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

County supervisors say key homelessness funding is temporarily safe under a court order while floating ideas like a sanctioned camp in Eureka, a stabbing at an encampment injures a person and a dog as another man allegedly chases the suspect with a hatchet, a man sleeping outside reports two teens pointed a fake gun at him before fleeing on an e-scooter, a woman is arrested for attempted murder tied to a shocking car-versus-bike attack that ended in a rollover crash, Humboldt stays in offshore wind conversations despite federal pullbacks, supervisors reject a hemp pilot over enforcement costs, Arcata gear makers Wing and Kokatat merge creating a nearly 300-person workforce amid protests over federal contracts, Sequoia Park Zoo mourns the loss of longtime bald eagle Cheyenne, and positives include Ferndale pastor Tyrel Bramwell leaving Humboldt, the Arcata Fire Relief Fund launching with a surprise $50K gift, Arcata High’s Luke Lemke dropping 51 points and leading a national poll, McKinleyville’s Walter Morton turning a Native All-American Game invite into college offers, and Valentine’s Day weddings being offered aboard the Madaket.⁠humboldtlastweek.com⁠24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A fast-moving, wind-driven fire devastates downtown Arcata, destroying at least seven businesses and apartments and causing an estimated $18 million in losses as the community rallies to rebuild, Humboldt County supervisors halt weapons screening at Eureka courthouses amid rising costs and a security standoff, regulators approve nearly 10% profit margins for PG&E as one in five customers struggles to pay power bills, the sheriff’s office uncovers suspected human trafficking and illegal cannabis at a licensed SoHum farm, a new state law forces schools to strengthen protections against sexual abuse by staff and volunteers, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over a SWAT-style 2018 raid and dropped charges, killings hit a 20-year low even as some violent crimes rise, a Ferndale woman narrowly survives floodwaters sweeping her car toward the Eel River, a knife-point robbery attempt rattles a McKinleyville bus stop, an Eureka officer is arrested on suspicion of DUI, Trump officials move to slow Eel River dam removal plans, traffic crashes and enforcement surge across Eureka, protests target U.S. military actions abroad and ICE shootings, city leaders explore police drones while weighing civil-liberty concerns, Eureka pushes back against a state housing mandate it calls unfair, recall efforts fizzle in Blue Lake, year-end media roundups revisit Humboldt’s most defining stories, and positives include historic Klamath River land restoration, a $100K donation saving local reproductive health care, major upgrades coming to Bear River’s Family Entertainment Center, and Sara Bareilles quietly stopping by a beloved Eureka bookstore.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A viral YouTuber cherry-picks Eureka as “Northern California’s drug capital” while leaving out key context, Walmart eyes Eureka’s empty Kmart site raising big retail questions, former Fortuna councilmember Kris Mobley pleads guilty to stealing more than $500K from a local construction company, Humboldt County is ranked the second riskiest housing market in the U.S., two Humboldt men are convicted in a brutal double murder tied to a gun-and-drug deal, a federal judge blocks Trump’s wind-energy ban potentially saving Humboldt offshore wind, cannabis could be moved to Schedule III as locals debate who actually benefits, supervisors give growers four more years to pay off $13M in cannabis tax debt, EPD ramps up holiday DUI enforcement, Mike McGuire’s food drive smashes records as hunger spikes, a Ferndale dairyman helps launch a $700M regenerative farming pilot amid controversy, Eureka pauses enforcement of its vacant-building ordinance over legal fears, and positives include a Redcrest barrel racer reaching the National Finals Rodeo, Friends of the Dunes securing major restoration funding in Manila, Humboldt-shot film One Battle After Another leading the Golden Globe race, the Film Commission’s outsized economic impact, and locals crafting a cozy holiday playbook for visiting families.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Ferndale export Guy Fieri suffers a brutal quad tear and emergency surgery after a fall on set, Supervisor Rex Bohn faces a misconduct complaint tied to a tobacco rules dust-up, two Cal Poly Humboldt professors land on TPUSA’s “Watchlist,” Eureka’s Crisp Lounge dispensary closes amid a shrinking cannabis market, EPD pursues a hate-crime warrant after a racist, anti-LGBTQ attack on county security, Eureka lands a $70K traffic-safety grant, Humboldt Clothing Co. exits the Bayshore Mall after 25 years, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over his 2018 case, the sheriff says most body cams weren’t rolling before a fatal Blue Lake pursuit, Sorrel Leaf Healing Center stalls waiting on state funds, leaders warn hunger and homelessness will worsen under shifting federal policies, Eureka weighs a resolution opposing U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats, Centro del Pueblo’s Thanksgiving action highlights families split by immigration policy, Scotia’s old mill eyes a sale, tsunami readiness gets a lifesaving reminder, and in the wins column: CBS’s Sheriff Country flashes the Eel River Valley, “Orick Rising” aims to reboot a gateway town, green burials in Kneeland get statewide love, Cal Poly Humboldt’s economic impact lands big, Cal Poly Humboldt export and Las Vegas Raider Alex Cappa slides back to guard, Eureka export and NFL free agent Jake Hanson draws late-season interest, former Eureka Logger and NFL star Rey Maualuga heads to the 2026 Polynesian Hall of Fame, Ferndale football chases a state title, and the Shop Humboldt Digital Passport Challenge gamifies buying local.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Mike Patton teams with The Avett Brothers on AVVT/PTTN and I share a quick review, Eureka’s coffee-and-cannabis drive-thru drops weed and reopens coffee-only in January, Ferndale’s Lighted Tractor Parade tightens rules to bar another fetus display while allowing other religious themes, Humboldt’s DA deems officers justified in a 2024 Eureka hostage-and-knife standoff shooting, the FBI leads a Hoopa-area search in a child-pornography case with no arrests yet, animal-shelter volunteers push back on a new liability waiver as the county says it’s standard paperwork, a new green cemetery in the Kneeland hills offers natural burials beneath trees, Eureka explores a city-run grocery to cut costs and boost access, Eureka puts $30,000 into Food for People and St. Vincent de Paul amid SNAP chaos, state leaders reject a new offshore drilling push off our coast, plus positives: $1M for McKinleyville Community Forest, a Klamath River restoration spotlight on Kelly Clarkson’s show, Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile’s “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet,” Backcountry Press’s California Trees wins a national award, and more.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A real ice rink and expanded holiday fun return to Ferndale’s fairgrounds and Main Street, journalist and teacher Matt LaFever is arrested on suspicion of inappropriate online contact with a minor, Supervisor Michelle Bushnell is censured and removed as board chair, Arcata High coach and MMA fighter Cass Bell is arrested after an alleged late-night streetfight, voters pass Prop 50 to temporarily reshape House districts likely adding five California Democrats as Humboldt’s map links us with Redding and the north state, Mike McGuire launches a bid for Congress in a newly redrawn district while Jared Huffman runs to continue representing us, SNAP turbulence eases as many locals receive November benefits but food banks still face huge need, Eureka is eyeing a trans-sanctuary resolution to protect access to gender-affirming care, Eureka closes the book on the 'Marina Center' and eyes a cleaner mixed-use future on the Balloon Track, nonprofits report nearly $7 million in lost support tied to Trump-era changes, a cautionary tale as AI fabricates an alarming "local story" with fake quotes and events, positives abound with new air routes on the horizon, Hoopa’s Uriah Cheng was named to the 2025 Native All-American Game including NFL partnerships, Halloween weddings it up Ferndale, Pierson’s holiday store spotlights Made-in-Humboldt goods, the locally-shot DiCaprio flick 'One Battle After Another' premieres on digital, and shoutouts to standout seasons across Humboldt sports.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Alaska Airlines adds daily nonstop flights from ACV to Seattle starting April 8, the Sheriff's Office apologizes after linking possible SNAP disruptions to theft and looting and shares food resources, Food For People could use donations as up to 30,000 locals could be affected, a highway “drone vs. car” crash near Arcata is a first for local CHP, a curious bear strolls the Sequoia Park Zoo skywalk, a 74-year-old is airlifted after a sneaker wave at the North Jetty and a GoFundMe appears, Arcata Police arrest then release a homicide suspect as the case continues, EPD warns of possible Snapchat stalking tied to Eureka High, a McKinleyville man faces federal charges over child sex abuse material, a fatal Manila house fire likely starts with wiring or a space heater, supervisors advance a McKinleyville Town Center plan for a more walkable downtown, Arcata High’s principal faces backlash after repeating a racial slur directed at her, parents say youth football refs ignored slur use leading to an automatic ejection rule, ICE-related concerns were raised about license plate reader data sharing, supervisors suspended the county cannabis tax amid industry collapse and millions in back taxes, McKinleyville schools sue the U.S. Department of Education over a cut $7.2M mental-health grant, Humboldt’s long record backing LGBTQ+ rights resurfaces as the Supreme Court eyes marriage equality Nov. 7, thousands join Eureka’s “No Kings” rally, plus local bright spots: Humboldt Dads group meetups, a funding boost for the Sorrel Leaf Healing Center opening in 2026, and more.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Humboldt-shot One Battle After Another wows critics but strains its huge budget, four years after her disappearance a $20K reward seeks answers in the Emmilee Rizzling case, Eureka High will play Arcata soccer with no fans after a chaotic finish last weekend, Eureka’s beloved “you are enough” T. rex mural is gone due to a failing wall surface, California sends over $18M to keep offshore wind on track in Humboldt, a community group aims to buy and reopen Fortuna’s movie theater, the Supreme Court declines a Humboldt cannabis fines case as other challenges continue, Rep Jared Huffman backs Prop 50 as a temporary counter to GOP map-drawing, the federal shutdown’s local fallout shows tens of thousands at risk of losing help with groceries, Eureka readies another “No Kings” protest on Saturday, the city refreshes utility box art along the main drag, Ferndale High football remains undefeated and unscored upon through six games with just 17 players, Arcata’s monthly Repair Café fixes your stuff for free, and Eureka export Mike Patton teams with the Avett Brothers on the fuzzed-out single "Heaven’s Breath" ahead of their AVTT/PTTN album Nov 14. Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A former Cal Poly Humboldt employee gets about eight months and sex-offender registration, Eureka’s newish Starbucks closes, the K9 team Dylan’s Dogs searches rugged Willow Creek terrain for Bailey Blunt, the $650 million Samoa fish farm idea sits in limbo after months of silence, Eureka advances hazardous cleanup at the waterfront Balloon Track, a local man detained during a Gaza aid mission is released amid allegations of harsh treatment, county supervisors vote 3–1 to oppose new offshore oil and gas drilling off our coast, crabbers face tougher seasons, Roy Tsatoke’s family keeps pushing for answers a year after he vanished, ‘60 Minutes’ details the high-tech theft of Guy Fieri’s Santo Tequila with half still missing, health officials urge free COVID/flu/RSV shots ahead of winter, the Trump administration rescinds $87 million from a tribal energy project, Humboldt loses $250,000 for safety and health programs under the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Congressman Jared Huffman honors church-state separation and explains a nuanced vote tied to condemning violence, Eureka export Sara Bareilles gets married, Willow Creek opens its Bigfoot-themed SkateSquatch park, a new jail program offers monthly Sublocade to curb opioid relapse on release, Scotia debuts a dog park, Ferndale hosts indie sci-fi horror 'Dark Light,' the Klamath is looking good after historic dam removals, and signs point to Habit Burger still coming to Eureka.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

An arrest of a local transit driver on an alleged sexual assault with serious prior convictions, Sinclair cancels then restores Jimmy Kimmel in Humboldt amid protests and free-speech blowback, deputies release body-cam from a fatal Loleta shooting near Bear River Casino as investigations continue, a 100-mph chase ends with kidnapping and gun charges, a daylong Eureka barricade ends in arrest, a probation violator in a child-porn case gets five years eight months, two Eureka men face gang-related attempted-murder charges tied to a March shooting, Avelo moves up its last flight as Breeze targets March launches and the county pursues more routes, Arcata’s council meeting turns chaotic with a fake-gun rush and talk of tighter security, police probe graffiti in Eureka and Arcata, more than 300 gather at a Charlie Kirk vigil while others rally for democracy and press freedoms, locals say offshore wind presses on despite a federal pullback, a court win looks to shield Eureka grants from culture-war conditions, $50 million lands for the Great Redwood Trail, Arcata urges CalPERS to divest over Gaza, the Route 36 hog-tie arson suspect is found incompetent, Food for People reports surging hunger, the Ink People buy a Fifth Street arts hub, Arcata is building a 3.5-mile Annie & Marie trail segment toward Blue Lake, Humboldt faces and not just Humboldt scenery pop up in DiCaprio’s new film, and Eureka export Mike Patton and The Avett Brothers unveil AVTT/PTTN with a softer first single.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk, SFGate charts the Bayshore Mall’s decline, wildlife officers say a bear in Eureka was humanely euthanized despite neighbor reports, a Eureka man’s ninth public-meth arrest triggers jail under the new repeat-offense law with treatment options, Congressman Jared Huffman joined a bipartisan push to release federal Epstein files, the Trump administration criticizes Eel River dam removal while PG&E calls the aging dams uneconomical, a preliminary report on a Shelter Cove plane crash cites fog and turbulence recollections, Cal Poly Humboldt names its next president, the university plans 212 more student parking spaces, Humboldt County is offering Halloween-themed weddings in Ferndale and at the courthouse, the local scenes in "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio can be viewed as early as Sept. 26, and an editorial on the local reaction to the assaniation of Charlie Kirk.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A bear-killing investigation south of Eureka alleges a mother and cub were shot before dawn in a neighborhood, Cal Poly Humboldt’s new dorms squeeze street parking with hundreds more beds coming by spring, a judge orders Providence St. Joseph to keep providing emergency abortions, Eureka faces a sharply higher state housing mandate with potential fines for noncompliance, a county survey shows burnout and falling retention intent amid a hiring freeze, Fortuna weighs cannabis businesses to plug budget gaps after a failed tax hike, a former Yurok employee pleads guilty to embezzling over $500,000, hundreds rally in a “Workers Over Billionaires” protest, Eureka unveils the $6.3 million Da’ Yas Park makeover with new courts and ADA upgrades, SFGate spotlights the Madaket and its floating bar, and College of the Redwoods football moves up to the National Division.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Where you get podcasts, and at humboldtlastweek.comA Shelter Cove plane crash leaves a pilot dead and a survivor badly hurt after an ocean takeoff, a federal cut guts Humboldt offshore wind funding, an Airbnb assault in McKinleyville ends with an 18 year old arrested after siblings text 911, a whippits lawsuit seeks accountability after a fatal 2024 incident, a driver allegedly torches a car on the courthouse lawn, a former campus medical assistant admits sending nudes to a minor, a rape at a dorm is reported, a motorcyclist leads a wild chase over the Hammond Trail before arrest, California’s rushed November 4 special election map plan a put pressure on our local election office and could redraw representation, Eureka is working to block federal threats to millions in city grants, Eureka leaders urge CalPERS to divest from Israel links, AI video ads spark debate as marketers embrace it, a lost boat becomes a somber memorial before a volunteer sails it home, Cal Poly Humboldt opens a $226M housing tower as enrollment rises, the Humboldt Crabs get statewide love, Ishung the rescued bear sheds about 100 pounds, a Eureka burger boom adds Habit Burger and 707 Smash, and alum Rey Maualuga marks four years sober.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A woman in the Arcata Community Forest stared down a mountain lion, locals reportedly hog-tied a suspected arsonist before his arrest, there was a tense shotgun standoff west of Willow Creek, a man found dead was ID’d as an LA visitor linked to Reggae on the River, Humboldt logged a jail transfer to ICE under serious-felon rules, CA’s AG says Providence St. Joseph is trying to back out of a care agreement, Cal Poly Humboldt put a cross country coach on leave amid allegations, Eureka will bill $50 per abandoned shopping cart, the Arcata council is again shouted down over Gaza and homeless policies, another rally with anti-Trump messages and a food drive, KEET canceled ‘Headline Humboldt’ after funding cuts, ex-Crabs notch MLB moves, Eureka High grad Jake Hanson signed with the Falcons, Humboldt formally backed transgender residents and gender-affirming care, Cal Poly Humboldt hoops adds height, and a 100-year-old war veteran vintage plane roll made national TV.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A tragic death after a man is hit by a bus in north Arcata raises difficult questions, an accidental tsunami warning from an 8.8 Russia quake rattles Humboldt residents, Crescent City harbor suffers costly tsunami damage without FEMA relief, officers fatally shoot a wanted suspect near Blue Lake after an exchange of gunfire, Lake County officials eye a cash windfall after seizing psychedelic mushrooms and hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Arcata man, an Arcata City Council meeting erupts in chaos amid protests over homelessness policies, Southern Humboldt mourns beloved addiction counselor Sally Teegarden killed by a drunk driver, Humboldt's offshore wind energy project survives federal cuts amid local economic hopes, the Humboldt Crabs battle for a baseball championship while one player chooses college ball over the Giants, Old Town Stewards quietly improve Eureka’s vibe, and Ferndale export Guy Fieri brings Flavortown to Hollywood in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A woman driving a stolen van tragically died in a fiery explosion outside Fiesta Café in Eureka, as bystanders bravely rushed in amidst chaos, an 11-year-old girl was heroically rescued from treacherous surf at Big Lagoon by lifeguards and the Coast Guard, the Humboldt community remembers Joshua McCollister, a devoted stepdad-to-be senselessly murdered near Glendale, a heartfelt rescue reunites a missing Rio Dell man with his firefighter friend, Humboldt's united stand prevents placement of convicted rapist Richard Stobaugh locally, Old Town businesses fight to stay afloat amid economic struggles, former Cal Poly Humboldt runners speak out against a coach they say damaged their mental health, historic dam removals approved for fish recovery and Indigenous rights, Congressman Jared Huffman reintroduces a bill aiming to help small cannabis farmers post-legalization, Trump-era funding cuts threaten local public broadcasting crucial for rural communities, and another political protest with community spirit planned for Eureka.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Avelo Airlines is ditching Humboldt and its entire West Coast operation, but Breeze Airways will land here in 2026 with flights to Burbank and Salt Lake City, two murder suspects were caught after a man was found dead near Fieldbrook, Arcata and the county banned nitrous oxide for getting high amid rising recreational abuse, a wildfire may have started from a burning camper and a man dancing with a literal spear, Blue Lake’s city council could be thrown into chaos by a triple recall, federal officials toured the Alcatraz in a Humboldt boat, Arcata is getting its own Friday Night Market and possibly a hotel rebrand, Hollywood dropped $2 million filming a movie starring DiCaprio and Penn in Humboldt, Sports Illustrated noted former Lumberjack Alex Cappa might help the Raiders to fix their offensive line, Eureka’s zoo welcomed monkeys, goats, and a bear cub, CNN covered Native American teens kayaking the full Klamath River now that the dams are gone, and Humboldt Crab Elijah McNeal got drafted by the San Francisco Giants.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A disturbing attempted assault at Sequoia Park in Eureka, a man bitten while trying to help an injured bear, and a wildfire near Alderpoint suspected to be arson, the decision to deny the local release for a serial rapist, a murder investigation underway, a Humboldt woman’s outrage after learning her abuser was quietly removed from the sex offender registry, College of the Redwoods’ mascot change, tensions at a July 4 protest in Eureka, Trinidad's pipeline study linked to a controversial hotel project, the local church that took a stand against hate, Eureka canceled travel ties with Avelo Airlines over deportation flights, our local healthcare system's sharp rebuke of Trump's Medicaid cuts, Congressman Jared Huffman blasted Trump’s “Big, Ugly Bill,” a lawsuit over California’s egg laws, a boost to the local film industry that could bring more stars to Humboldt, and former Humboldt Crabs making waves in Major League Baseball. Bonus: HumAlt.com has heavier rock radio. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

Humboldt County celebrates the grand opening of the long-awaited Eureka-Arcata Bay Trail with a community event featuring food trucks, live music, and outdoor fun, an alcohol delivery driver in Eureka is accused of breaking into a woman’s home and committing sex crimes, two violent domestic incidents rattle the Eel River Valley, skeletal human remains are found by a snorkeler near Myers Flat sparking an investigation, horse racing at the Humboldt County Fair is officially canceled after 128 years, cannabis farmers face permit revocations over unpaid taxes despite some finding investors to stay afloat, thousands of anti-Trump activists in Eureka staged what may be the county’s largest local protest ever, conservative activists want to cancel a $426 million federal grant for Humboldt Bay’s offshore wind port project, U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman criticizes Trump’s military strikes on Iran, U.S. troops landed near Orick to fix up park facilities, Arcata finally opened a long-requested dog park, a fundraiser raises over $180,000 for local hunger relief after federal cuts to food assistance, and analysis shows Redwood National Park is considered California’s top park.HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars.Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

A man was fatally shot by deputies near Bear River Casino, multiple people reported being roofied at a Eureka bar, a murder conviction in the Alderpoint dog-bite shooting case may be retried, two men received decades-long sentences for sexually abusing children in separate horrifying cases, a Eureka church’s Pride banners were vandalized but the community rallied in support, Eureka’s new DMV opened in a former Harley dealership, Trump-related developments are impacting local programs and colleges, coffee and chocolate companies are struggling under climate change and tariffs, local groups scrambled to save jobs after federal cuts to AmeriCorps, a local news site received disturbing threats for not promoting far-right views, a convicted sex offender was sentenced for trafficking enough fentanyl to kill tens of thousands, a former cardiac surgeon accused Eureka’s hospital of scapegoating him, Rio Dell debuted a new riverfront trail, the Forest Moon Festival celebrating Return of the Jedi was ranked among California’s top attractions, the Yurok Tribe reclaimed over 47,000 acres of ancestral land, a rescued black bear cub is recovering at the Eureka zoo, and a fun local poll highlighted Humboldt’s best summer activities. HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

The Eureka City Council rejected a controversial homeless encampment ordinance after hours of heated public feedback, Governor Newsom pushed for tougher encampment penalties statewide, regulators voted to block horse racing at the 2025 Humboldt County Fair, protesters near the airport targeted Avelo Airlines for its ICE deportation flights, the DA declined charges in the death of a toddler who fell from a truck bed, a tragic national story detailed the murder of former local in a murder-suicide, Humboldt’s offshore wind project is slowly advancing despite federal red tape, a local environmental group is suing over a Trump-era wind energy ban, a January 6 rioter who received clemency from Trump was arrested again for alleged copper thefts, an anti-Trump protest is set for June 14 in Eureka, Sara Bareilles opened up to the New York Times about anxiety, the 'Times also spotlighted Emmilee Risling’s heartbreaking disappearance and its ties to a broader Indigenous crisis, Humboldt secured $43.5M in state funds for a new psychiatric facility in Eureka, event suggestions, and more. HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars.Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

In a stunning legal twist a local murder conviction was overturned, College of the Redwoods is sticking with DEI despite fears of political backlash and funding threats, a convicted rapist’s possible placement in Manila included dark new evidence, Fortuna is cautiously flirting with legal cannabis, McKinleyville is losing its beloved movie theater, the Mad River Fish Hatchery could soon be gone, Trump’s move to defund NPR and PBS is hitting Humboldt, Providence St. Joseph Hospital still faces legal heat over an alleged denial of emergency abortion care, political tensions in Blue Lake are rising, a local man is accused of horrific child sex crimes, hundreds rallied again in Eureka to protest Trump, and event suggestionsHumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

The future of horse racing at the Humboldt County Fair is on the line, Sheriff Honsal weighs in with a surprising take on immigration reform, cops say triplets were busted in SoHum with guns and homemade bombs, someone stole ten fake rings worth about $20 in Eureka, a group of cannabis crooks failed miserably during a botched dispensary heist, a new study warns that Humboldt's coastline could sink by over six feet during the next massive Cascadia quake, housing woes deepen as a new report shows most of our extremely low-income residents are paying over half their income on rent, a miscarriage-related court case in Eureka goes national with massive implications for emergency care and religious exemptions, music legend and Eureka native Mike Patton is apparently avoiding Faith No More shows, hundreds rally across Humboldt against Trump, Eureka’s zoo publicly welcomes a soccer-loving black bear named Ishŭng, a cruise ship brings hundreds of visitors to Humboldt for local adventures, and an Arcata man has been giving away hundreds of thousands of heirloom seeds around the world—completely free. HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

Avelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights out of Arizona, close to 1,000 protestors fill Eureka streets in one of the biggest demonstrations in county history, two brothers are sentenced to life after a wild 2023 crime spree, the man behind the school lockdown threats is back in Humboldt custody, Humboldt's cannabis bust may open doors for a budding wine scene, delays plague the controversial fish farm project, a Cal Poly Humboldt employee is busted in a sting operation involving a minor, the area’s only sexual assault crisis center could shut down due to funding loss, locals are fighting to stop the release of a serial rapist into Manila, Cal Poly Humboldt preps to open its largest-ever student housing project, a federal voter bill raises alarms for local election officials, U.S. rep Jared Huffman mocks Trump-glorifying legislation, local breweries struggle under Trump-era tariffs, generous locals offer a $50K food bank match, a preschool director is cleared after a traumatic case, the long-awaited Eureka-to-Arcata trail section opens soon, former Crabs players are faring well in the pros, and Eureka gets a new family arcade with laser tag, mini-golf, and a bayview lounge. HumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

CR mascot decision delayed, Oklahoma man arrested for school threats, Eureka chiropractor sues hospital, Arcata business receives Trump-referencing threat, Trump cuts hit Humboldt health funding, Huffman’s town hall covers big issues, state rep fights PG&E bill hike, Cal Poly Humboldt dropping majors and minors, women’s rehab facility moves forward, possible suicide north of Eureka, Steve Madrone won't run again for Supervisor, Wiyot Tribe’s affordable housing project advances, hikers rescued on Lost Coast Trail, farmers’ markets support local food system, calls to bring back Cal Poly Humboldt football, Humboldt-filmed Leo movie trailer drops, new bear at Sequoia Park Zoo, Cal Poly Humboldt launching direct admission, event suggestion, and more. 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: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming locally shot movie has a new teaser and a delayed release date, Eureka debates new penalties for the homeless but postpones a decision, a reality TV show similar to Cops wraps filming with the Sheriff’s Office, federal office closures could impact 85 jobs in Arcata and NOAA’s Eureka location, a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of Trump-fired probationary employees including some locals, Trump’s USDA moves to cut funding that supports local farmers and food programs, Cal Poly Humboldt faces a federal investigation over alleged DEI discrimination, veterans in Eureka rally against proposed VA cuts, a federal complaint alleges Jewish students at Cal Poly Humboldt faced harassment, two pro-Palestine activists arrested at the university spark backlash, Pro-Israel billboards in Arcata are repeatedly vandalized, a swastika is found at College of the Redwoods, major offshore wind layoffs cast doubt on Humboldt’s wind energy future, Eureka declares itself a sanctuary city, a young Yurok condor dies from lead poisoning caused by an air gun pellet, the Kinetic Grand Championship faces financial struggles, former Cal Poly Humboldt football star Alex Cappa signs a multimillion-dollar deal with the Raiders, Eureka moves forward with a new trail connecting the Waterfront Trail to the zoo, Arcata middle schoolers lock up their phones at school with positive results, Guy Fieri shares how a childhood dinner in Ferndale set him on the path to culinary fame, event suggestions, and more. 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: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, 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.

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.

A former Fortuna City Council member was indicted for allegedly embezzling over $500K, three people were killed in a late-night Arcata apartment fire, Eureka tenants are pushing back against steep rent hikes, Humboldt County homicides drop nearly 70% in 2024, Eureka rejected a police proposal for license plate-reading cameras, Providence works protested their pay and staffing cuts at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, the Humboldt County Fair is questioning the future of horse racing, county government is continuing DEI efforts, a discussion occurred on our restricted cooperation with ICE immigration efforts, a clash over LGBTQ+ rights at Cal Poly Humboldt, the university’s ‘hiring chill’ due to budget issues, local oyster farmers were in a Super Bowl ad, a Cal Poly Humboldt alum won a Grammy, the Broadway-bound musical Redwood is inspired by local tree-sitting events, Willow Creek is looking to open a Bigfoot-themed skatepark this summer, and local export Sara Bareilles is launching theatre awards for Northern California students. 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.

A missing woman’s ex-boyfriend hasn’t taken offered lie detector tests as questions about her fate grow, a Fortuna City Councilmember resigns amid an FBI investigation, California’s Attorney General challenges St. Joseph Hospital’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit over denied emergency abortion care, two locals convicted in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack receive pardons, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman weighs in on offshore wind projects and Trump’s rhetoric, a new hotline launches to monitor ICE activity, Eureka police bust businesses for selling alcohol to minors, a former fugitive with serious charges is released on bail, six runners complete a grueling 107-mile trek to Oregon, Eureka opens a resource hub for housing and job assistance, and Fortuna gets a sweet new addition as Patches’ Pastries expands. 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.

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.

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.

The Journal’s top stories and ‘dick moves’ of 2024, ocean rescues remind us to heed high-surf warnings, a pickup stuck in the surf also serves as a cautionary tale, the Siren’s Song Tavern is scrambling to find a new home, the remains of a missing teenager were likely found in Fort Bragg, a bookkeeper admitted to embezzling $400K, Dreamer students fear deportation, new laws will impact alcohol and cannabis sales, Dungeness crab season was delayed, CBS News gave national attention to a Yurok Tribe development, and a Little Caesar’s manager in Crescent City pleaded guilty after sex with a minor. 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.

Arcata wins first state football championship in overtime thriller, passersby rescue family after vehicles crash into creek during heavy rain, Providence to cut local cardiac surgery availability and faces another lawsuit over emergency abortion denial, missing Eureka woman found in Humboldt Bay as investigation continues, 15-year-old runaway brutally attacked by dogs in Piercy, Jared Huffman proposes bill to share offshore wind energy profits with Native American communities, Ferndale church accused of electioneering, our upcoming Behavioral Health Crisis Triage Center in Arcata, coastal gridlock after recent magnitude 7 earthquake highlights tsunami evacuation risks, College of the Redwoods wins second consecutive bowl game since football program reboot, viral YouTuber Peter Santenello highlights Lost Coast’s history and challenges, plus Eureka, Ferndale, and Willits are having a friendly battle over tall decorated holiday trees.   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.

California’s 7th largest earthquake on record, a young man who murdered a local teenager was arrested on drug and gun charges, the Trinidad Rancheria’s proposed coastal hotel hit another snag, a new documentary explores the unsolved murder of a local rancher, Garberville is hosting an ice skating rink through January 5, local event picks, and much more. (Episode 337) TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts: humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio prioritizes real rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Local partners keep the lights on. Please support 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.

YouTuber Peter Santenello's new travel video about Humboldt has over a million views, trucks carrying $1M of Guy Fieri’s tequila were hijacked in Texas, a missing Hawaii woman was possibly headed to the redwoods, cops say a homeless man died while attempting to steal copper wire at an abandoned power plant, Eureka officials supported a funding effort by the county to rebuild our psychiatric hospital, Humboldt County laughs in the face of weather, Humboldt’s small cannabis farmers continue to struggle after years of broken promises, a bone discovered in the Eel River belonged to a man who vanished in 2017, Pacific Seafood has moved its processing from Eureka to Oregon, a statewide effort to rename places is changing the title of a bridge in Fieldbrook, an innocent guy from McKinleyville won a settlement after being attacked by a police dog elsewhere, Cal Poly Humboldt has been named one of The Princeton Review’s Green Colleges for 2025, the Sequoia Park Zoo — not Ferndale — is now set to host the tallest living decorated tree, event suggestions, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts: humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio prioritizes real rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Local partners keep the lights on at Humboldt Last Week. Please support 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.

A local woman pleaded not guilty in the death of her 2-year-old foster child, drive-by shootings near the golf course in Eureka have cops looking for info, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office made their TV debut with ‘On Patrol: Live,’ our offshore wind project is uncertain with another Trump presidency, Sequoia Park Zoo’s new red panda Saffron came from a zoo in Kansas, Ex Eureka Logger Mo Charlo is an assistant coach for the LA Lakers organization, a local organization is reaffirming that we’re a ‘sanctuary county,’ Cal Poly Humboldt’s new interim president says that their previous enrollment goals were ‘outlandish,’ Cal Poly Humboldt has 23 communications majors who are Pelican Bay inmates, Supervisors voted to suspend county cannabis taxes in 2025 and provide a break on 2024 taxes, an alleged slippery bank robber who evaded Eureka cops on a bicycle in 2021 was arrested in Mayland, California’s Attorney General is warning against potentially deceptive ‘puppy mills,’ the Wiyot Tribe celebrated the return of 357 acres of land at the Samoa Dunes, and event suggestions. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio prioritizes real rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Local partners keep the lights on at Humboldt Last Week. Please support Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

Election results so far indicate the controversial Measure F will fail in Eureka, a homeless man mistaken for a vandal was actually covering up graffiti with paint he bought himself, Cal Poly Humboldt was ranked 17th out of 122 western US schools, Eureka’s ‘pure evil’ and brutal killer who chose victims at random was sentenced to life in prison, a fugitive allegedly abusive to people and animals was captured, a possible hotel at the casino in Trinidad is still up in the air, our DA determined Eureka Police Officers were justified in killing a man by the library in late 2023, Eureka’s hospital agreed to follow California law as a notorious case against them proceeds, vandalism at Cal Poly Humboldt again, the local EcoNews Report podcast examined if Humboldt County is a climate refuge, a local’s Humboldt-centric music video picked up over 50,000 YouTube streams in its first week, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is getting underway, event suggestions, and more.   TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio has energy and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Humboldt Last Week would like to thank its local partners for keeping the lights on. Please support Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

A murderer pro musician who grew up in Eureka, more trouble for a notorious man linked to his missing ex-girlfriend, a welcomed brunch resurgence in Arcata, Humboldt-to-NFL action, Elon Musk is big-mad at a Humboldt County man, Eureka’s new internet option Vero is cheaper than Optimum, a future tourist-magnet trail is still on the way, vigilance against child predators, more shame for religious hospital practices, an editorial on the presidential election, and much more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio has energy and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Humboldt Last Week would like to thank its local partners for keeping the lights on. Please support Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

Eureka’s Catholic hospital is being sued for allegedly denying life-saving care during a miscarriage, locals are wondering if a killer skipped town and is getting away with it, audio of an alleged horrific murder by a former Mr. Bungle member may have been caught on iPhone, local media noted warnings over Eureka’s Measure F, a woman once praised by the Yurok Tribe is accused of stealing over half a million dollars from them per an FBI investigation, a local who made controversial remarks about Native Americans is seeking another political position, trashy people at the beach, cannabis health concerns via the New York Times, a tragic warning for pedestrians and motorists, the LA Times thinks we’re the best spot in the Golden State for the golden years, Sitka Wine Lounge is Ferndale’s ‘cozy’ new wine bar, event suggestions, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio has energy and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Humboldt Last Week would like to thank its local partners for keeping the lights on. Please support Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

A suspected killer may be on the loose, an Oscar winner’s local movie has a name, a possible commune eviction, a dramatic air rescue off the coast, protest consequences, an accused child predator with a checkered past, horse deaths are prompting new rules, a tragedy met with lightning-fast community support, Congressional hearings by Humboldt’s rep, an accused psychedelics peddler may have called the police on himself, local progress battling overdose deaths, a little solar boost, vibes for future baseball pros, local brews drafted into pro basketball, local event suggestions, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio has energy and distorted guitars. Take it with you at humalt.com. Humboldt Last Week would like to thank its local partners for keeping the lights on. Please support Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.