Humboldt Last Week

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. Hu

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.

Getting away with murder?, new buildings planned for Tuluwat Island, most Eureka candidates lean toward F-no, allegations false information was used in Eureka F-yes mailers, an F-yes op-ed, Humboldt thieves and dealers eye Prop 36, robber fishing pulled an alleged drunk, anxiety for unpermitted cannabis growers in SoHum, Cal Poly Humboldt’s evicted vehicle-dwellers are in the news again, mystery surrounding the exit of a high-ranking county official, horse deaths tainted the county fair’s typical happy tone, 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.

Locals allegedly tied to January 6, big money for Eureka Old Town parking, more Eureka Old Town parking spaces on the way, a scary and rare death at the beach, fears quelled in a missing persons case, slowed growth at Cal Poly Humboldt, a sad river safety reminder, saying goodbye to some eyesores, a move for fewer ugly buildings in Eureka, Guy Fieri’s alternative way to cope with death, our ghost town is getting national attention, local Halloween vibes on national TV, a famed actor in SoHum, a new restaurant boom in Arcata, 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.

The Klamath River is flowing freely again after more than 20 years of efforts to remove four dams, the Times-Standard reminded readers Humboldt County also buses homeless people out of the area, a facility serving free meals to those in need was targeted by vandals, the owner of a massage place in Eureka was accused of sexual assault, Humboldt County Supervisors approved money to fight human trafficking, a new hospital in Garberville may begin construction in 2026, an officer at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City was reportedly stabbed in the head by an inmate, an elderly man pulled a gun after being upset by the wait time at a McDonald’s up north, two former Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer players are headed to the pros, former locals are looking to kick off their NFL seasons, Loleta ice cream Jersey Scoops is looking to hit a few grocery stores soon, and an event guide. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Rock Radio has energy and disto

A double murderer who failed additional murder attempts pleaded guilty, Sequoia Park Zoo’s red panda Sumo died at 15, Arcata’s hospital will close its birth center in October, Eureka’s hospital is closing its rehabilitation unit by November, Humboldt County Supervisors discussed our homeless community which was counted at over 1,500 people in January, Humboldt County Supervisors progressed the possibility of tiny house villages, SoHum’s newspaper the Humboldt Independent ran its final issue after a 27-year run, an elected city council member resigned to improve her mental health, a bald eagle rescued in Humboldt County was nursed and released back into the wild, one of Humboldt County’s best coastal hikes is open to the public again, The Jam in Arcata (a one-time Foo Fighters venue) may change ownership and its name to The Wild Hare Tavern, a bicycle-powered train carrying about two dozen trash bags of marijuana was spotted in Garberville, The Beach Boys will perform at Cal Poly Humboldt on October 19 as part

A man on the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted Fugitives list was arrested in Redway, an accused double murderer who failed additional attempts may finally see a trial, a viral post detailed someone with a ‘straight pride’ shirt harassing a trans drummer in Eureka, another viral post appeared to show a man in Arcata with a shirt celebrated by pedophiles, a teenage boy-girl duo is accused of spray-painting racist and offensive slurs on a home and vehicles in Eureka, an ex-Fortuna High teacher and coach will see a new trial for allegedly groping three underage girls, the shuttering of Redwood Meat Co. amid a family dispute is stressing our local food system, a Eureka City Council candidate is associated with parking preservation efforts, Humboldt County Supervisors are forming a committee to consider independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, officers recovered $10K of stolen construction equipment after a car chase, Fortuna’s movie theater remains closed following that big earthquake at the end of 2022, Humbol

Humboldt County’s DA declined to prosecute 27 of the 39 people arrested during Pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a toddler is finally home from the hospital after an illegal fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, nearly all of the judges in Humboldt County recused themselves from a shocking vehicular homicide case, SFGate covered social media influencers who illegally climb the world's tallest tree for internet fame, a family targeted by violent antisemitic threats is fearful as the suspect was released into the community, a local cannabis tourism company says it hosted around 400 people last year, statewide media covered Eureka's housing battle with a ‘ticked off’ millionaire, Humboldt County may be the first in the nation to have a tiny house ordinance, Eureka officials have been flying flags at half-staff to honor former Eureka Police Chief Murl Harpham, Humboldt County Supervisors debated civilian oversight for the Sheriff's Office, a plane crash in Kneeland took two lives, the Klamath River will

Eureka cops revealed the suspected ‘whip-its’ user in a vehicular killing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president is stepping down after his Arcata campus received national attention during pro-Palestinian protests, Arcata approved 139 acres for high-density housing in its southwestern Creamery District, two people were arrested after a horrible 4th of July fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, the LA Times covered the local Eel River swimmer who found likely human remains, a popular tattoo artist received an over 10-year prison sentence for killing a former intimate partner, a local Facebook group targeting male cheaters and abusers is receiving attention, Humboldt County’s top reps denounced political violence after a bullet missed Trump's head at a rally, U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman formed a task force to raise awareness about Project 2025, Eureka’s Tasty Hub is set to host food trucks and vendors along with a commissary kitchen, Cal Poly Humboldt soccer is offering free entry to regular season home games this seas

A federal court again rejected a former murder suspect’s lawsuit, documents revealed officials expected violence from pro-Palestinian protesters at Cal Poly Humboldt in April, anti-pride signs were stolen and defaced at a church in Ferndale while a pride flag was stolen in Eureka, County Supervisors are allowing Sheriff’s Officers to star in the reality series ‘On Patrol: Live’ for up to a year, a man was rescued by helicopter after hikers found him mysteriously injured badly along the Lost Coast Trail, Tractor Supply Company including their Arcata and Fortuna stores have ditched so-called ‘’woke’ policies, multiple horrors were reported in a fireworks incident at South Beach in Crescent City, Jared Huffman told CNN the Democratic presidential nominee should be Kamala Karris if Biden steps down, and an editorial applauding Bear River’s family arcade shifting away from gambling grooming. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr. HumAlong Alternative Radio plays alternative

Cops want to arrest the suspect who admitted to stealing a pride flag from the courthouse in Eureka, a new 10-bed mental health facility is set to open in Eureka in August, a woman says she was injured while protecting a teen from a group of bullies in Arcata, Fortuna cops are investigating the attempted kidnapping of two girls walking near the hospital, a senior citizen survived a solo plane crash in the Loleta area, Eureka's parking-versus-housing saga, a veteran wounded in the Iraq war learned he was getting a free house in Fortuna on Mike Huckabee’s TV show, undamming the Eel River for fish is sparking criticism over water diversion plans, Ferndale export Guy Fieri shared about his first Father’s Day without his dad, Cal Poly Humboldt men's basketball added a 6’6” D1 transfer, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa is the current king of offensive NFL snaps, the horror ‘Trim Season’ has local nods and a fresh rating from critics, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.c

A duo allegedly raped a child under the age of 16 before a bust at a Eureka hotel, international news is now covering stories of local property buyers inheriting millions in cannabis fines, a tattoo artist was found guilty in the death of his ex, Eureka officials tapped a contractor for their proposed housing and transit center downtown, Humboldt’s only safe parking shelter for the homeless is set to expire despite successes in Arcata, Humboldt’s top reps supported Donald Trump’s criminal conviction, the Eureka City Council approved a cease-fire resolution for the Israel-Hamas war, the local ABC and FOX affiliate has been ‘love’ reacting to divisive public posts on Facebook, a road realignment has begun after landslides destabilized the Fleener Creek area along the coast near Ferndale, the Supreme Court will soon hear a big case impacting homelessness, a guy allegedly evaded police in his truck and then crashed it in front of an officer days later, Jared Huffman sarcastically thanked Samuel Alito for highligh

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood is set to score the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio movie that was shot in Humboldt County, county officials are exploring options as Governor Newsom released billions early for mental health housing, a new mental health treatment center is still set to open in Arcata sometime in 2026, homelessness, Arcata ‘Gateway’ housing plan advances, layoffs at Sun Valley Floral Farms look to strike a big economic blow to our region, continued pro-Palestinian protest coverage, a former addiction recovery center owner was sentenced to prison for 3 DUIs and 2 with a kid in the car, more information has surfaced regarding the demotion of Arcata High’s principal, Humboldt County’s airport is again upping things making it six weekly LA flights beginning the end of summer, Ferndale export Guy Fieri has shed over 30 pounds with diet and exercise, ex-Eureka Logger and NFL standout Rey Maualuga recently reached 1,000 days of sobriety, a thank you to Scott Hammond for having me on his podcast '100% Humboldt,

A poll indicated half of respondents think Cal Poly Humboldt’s president should be fired following the pro-Palestinian occupation of its campus, the KKK imagery seen on a truck at Cal Poly Humboldt likened the hate group to Palestinian supporters, a prosecuting lawyer who works for the county is facing scrutiny for his pro-Israel protests, the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 75-year-old woman has died after being shot by police, an apparent perv in Eureka is serving as a reminder to stay cautious, a house fire claimed the lives of six puppies in Eureka, Loleta’s historic creamery building is being demolished, electricity bills will be changing in late 2025, Humboldt County’s government is projecting dire finances in the coming years, SFGate wonders if Jersey Scoops ice cream can ‘save’ Loleta, Punkercize in Arcata, and local events. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternati

Dozens were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a truck with a video screen flashing KKK images, CR’s president called on Biden to urge a cease-fire in Gaza, a Fortuna 19-year-old is feared dead after attempting a rescue in the Trinity River, two were hospitalized after a pair of connected shootings near Eureka, free samples will be given out at the Eureka North Coast-Co-op soon, Arcata officials advanced plans for a restaurant where the former Toby and Jack’s bar lost its liquor license, our climate is still thought to be a big reason why Humboldt County has economic longevity, the locally-inspired cannabis horror ‘Trim Season’ is set for release on June 7, a run and walk on Mother's Day will benefit and celebrate women, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative Radio plays alternative rock favorites and new discoveries. Take it with you at humalt.co

The bizarre locally-filmed comedy ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is out, David Josiah Lawson's unsolved murder seven years later, Humboldt County reportedly leads the nation in the percentage of vehicle deaths involving DUI, Arcata is flying the voter-approved earth flag lower than the US and California flags, officers are putting up more stationary cameras that store license plate data for 30 days, the proposed Arcata Cap project intending to build land above U.S. 101 is getting a serious look, SF Gate is warning local property buyers there could be hidden costs based on cannabis missteps by previous owners, a free clinic in Eureka in July will allow uninsured and underserved people healthcare and dental services, Humboldt County export Philip Throssel has a new song with fun local imagery, a popular food truck is stepping into a brick-and-mortar location in Eureka, Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is reportedly now softly open in Eureka, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr

Local investigators ran a press release shaming a Eureka gym owner for allegedly selling testosterone, a county judge ruled that Arcata voters lack the authority to fly an earth flag above the US flag, a viral video at a local beach caught a tense encounter involving a leashed cat and an unleashed dog, a woman suffered severe injuries following an alleged pitbull mating dispute, officers released footage after killing a Eureka hostage-taker who’d sliced two kids’ necks with a knife, gas prices are high across the nation and especially in Humboldt County, a memorial bench was mysteriously taken from the Trinidad State Beach area, a childcare center director resigned after failing to promptly report alleged child abuse, Activision's new map for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III takes players to a marijuana grow in Humboldt County, the Leonardo DiCaprio project that filmed here is scheduled to be released in August 2025, the ‘bucket list’ attraction of Redwood National and State Parks was noted in USA Today, and

Cher-Ae Heights reps have joined Yurok and Bear River tribal officials in opposition to offshore wind energy development along the North Coast, the coastal landslide near Ferndale that’s closed a coveted hiking spot may also call for an emergency road project, our airport is adding extra flights to LA starting June 9, the Paskenta tribe has purchased Blue Lake’s Mad River Brewery from the Yurok tribe, the Yurok Tribe is reclaiming 125 acres after 90 percent of their land was taken during the mid-1800s, Guy Fieri is being celebrated as the honorary mayor of his childhood hometown of Ferndale, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative Radio plays alternative rock favorites and new discoveries. Take it with you at humalt.com. Humboldt Last Week would like to thank its local partners for keeping the lights on. Please support Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studi

A teenager’s alleged plan to sell drugs on social media shockingly backfired, a family survived a plane crash near the Humboldt-Mendocino line with the help of some cool tech, Humboldt County is eyeing its cannabis future after the rejection of what High Times called the “Karen initiative," Yurok and the Bear River tribal officials have denounced proposed offshore wind energy projects along the North Coast, an arrest was made following reports of threatening and anti-Semitic messages on social media, a school board controversially voted to oust Arcata High School’s principal, Congressman Jared Huffman joined the majority of U.S. reps voting to rein in TikTok, the New York Jets re-signed Eureka export Jake Hanson, and Eureka’s St. Bernard’s earned their first-ever high school state championship in girls basketball. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative Radio plays alternative rock fav

A man arrested on meth and stalking charges is connected to the cases of two women believed murdered, an alleged bank robber said he turned himself in out of remorse, local judge Gregory Kreis lost reelection while facing a slew of misconduct allegations, a controversial vote to limit the local cannabis industry was denied by voters, our list of Humboldt County Supervisors will remain the same, Santa Rosa’s Chris Rogers currently holds a narrow lead to progress toward replacing state Assemblymember Jim Wood, a Reddit post curated some of Humboldt County’s most interesting dramas, an ocean tornado, locals are set to honor a nonbinary teen who died after a school bathroom fight and alleged bullying in Oklahoma, and a resurfaced "Grassroots" lyric from 311 about Humboldt County cannabis. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative Radio plays alternative rock favorites and new discoveries. Ta