Humboldt Last Week

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.

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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.