Humboldt Last Week

A section of the show about "respect" after a local guy was pictured wearing a racist t-shirt at a work meeting.

Warning: Disturbing. (12:28) A deeper look at the juvenile system after an ambitious at-risk teen who’d spent time in foster care and juvenile detention returned to the deadly supervision of his mom. Also in episode 169 of Humboldt Last Week, find out how the following topics get mentioned: The COVID era, John Krasinski, the Green Bay Packers, NBC, beaches, questions about respect, a love story, unpopular protests, and Rolling Stone. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Thank you to regular listeners of Humboldt Last Week. It’s available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC

An entire broadcast dedicated to all the good in this community and its associates. Just a few people and concepts noted: (Somehow) Tiger King, Star Wars, healthcare, skywriting, relative calmness, sports stars, appreciation, Guy Fieri, Sara Bareilles. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Myles Cochrane hosts Humboldt Last Week. It’s available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

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A clip from Episode 167. Reporter Kym Kemp granted an interview regarding her COVID-19 coverage. Episode streaming in full now at humboldtlastweek.com

Reporter Kym Kemp joins us for a COVID-19 interview, a New York Times map shows Humboldt County did alright for the most part staying home while COVID-19 spread, a former local set up a sting to bust an alleged opportunistic thief, local schools and Guy Fieri are helping out, Sara Bareilles said she had COVID-19 but is thankfully doing OK, some inmates who escaped were captured, we discuss taking COVID-19 seriously without rage-baiting, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Myles Cochrane hosts Humboldt Last Week. It’s available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

Arcata doctor Connie Basch grants an interview about COVID-19, much of the county unites to battle the virus, an example of rising above in tough times, the virus impacts some Humboldt-related pop culture, a Eureka teen is missing, a locally-developed athlete gets a hall-of-fame teammate, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Myles Cochrane hosts Humboldt Last Week. It’s available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

The director of Netflix’s “Murder Mountain” told us he thinks there should be a sequel, COVID-19 prep in the redwoods, Sunset Magazine love for Eureka, the Eel River Valley’s first legal cannabis dispensary is open, a former local did an interview with a presidential hopeful, a Trinidad casino-hotel meeting March 17, teen drinking dangers, Food For People find new temporary digs, Linda Faye Carson reports some stories, and much more. Episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM On Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

Arcata’s new arcade for grownups is now open, a Eureka fast food update, a prostitution sting, cannabis enforcement, adoptable animals, election results so far, an update on that casino hotel in Trinidad, sentencing for the teen who murdered his foster dad, an update from a local doctor battling the state over what she calls harmful opioid prescription tapering mandates, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, crime updates, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode 164 partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM On Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

Humboldt County Supervisor hopefuls give us quick thoughts before we vote in the first and second districts, things improve for our coronavirus case, the zoo talks about their one of a kind redwood canopy walk coming soon, we talk girl scout cookies, a powdery booking photo, crime, a call to donate to Food For People, a PG&E PSPS update, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode 163 partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM On Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, and humboldtlastweek.com

A rep from Humboldt State University discusses the professor accused of soliciting students for intimacy, coronavirus is here, a Eureka mom allegedly shot her son to death, a man was arrested for murder in SoHum, deeper analysis of a lawyer accused of gun and drug offenses, an update on the unsolved house party killing of Humboldt State student David Josiah Lawson, we were retweeted by Sara Bareilles, Shi hangs out, and so much more. Episode 162 partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Available via Apple, Spotify, humboldtlastweek.com and wherever you get podcasts.

Another locally-shot Harrison Ford blockbuster is out Feb. 21, a notorious HBO subject started a huge murder trial and the case has a Humboldt County link, an alleged vandal of the republican headquarters was busted, news on Humboldt beer, Guy Fieri’s “Joker” moment, Tinder troubles, a popular story about a creepy bus ride up to Humboldt, local love in the New York Times, Shi hangs out, and gust contributor Adina takes the mic for a bit. Humboldt Last Week episode 161 partners: STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Belle Starr Clothing, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Please consider joining the HLW community on Apple, Spotify, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. humboldtlastweek.com

In this episode: A trial is expected to begin next month for a Crescent City man suspected of murdering his wife and leaving her body in a closet for several weeks, that state effort to legalize psychedelic mushrooms has a sort-of local tie, a theft victim whose valuables were tracked down pays it forward, a possible target shooting ban for Samoa and beyond, Eureka has some tough competition for that HGTV makeover, a local lawyer is among those charged with drug and gun-related crimes, a pilot is OK after crash-landing into Humboldt Bay, a listener will win a pair of tickets to see Grammy-winning reggae band Steel Pulse on Feb. 15 at the Mateel, pop culture appearances, crime updates, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode 160 partners: STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Belle Starr Clothing, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Please consider joining the HLW community on Apple, Spotify, Instagr

Money in the Supervisors race, a politician wants PG&E to pay for last-minute shutoffs, a Grammy for Sara Bareilles, an honor for Bigfoot, design a Fortuna artist pole, an uptick in air travel, burglary craziness in SoHum, locals weigh in on national politics, a fun tribute show, locals remember Kobe, crime updates, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode 159 partners: Brick & Fire Bistro, Belle Starr Clothing, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 FM Please consider joining the Humboldt Last Week community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. -Myles humboldtlastweek.com

An interview with Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson following the North Coast Journal’s cover story about an officer who was fired after a 2014 off-duty incident (10:57). He discusses police trust and accountability, journalism, consent, and Colin Kaepernick. Also: Plea deals over a Manila slaying, Pier 1 and done, HGTV hope for Eureka, BBC coverage for export Sara Bareilles, a closer look at off-shore wind energy, more discussion of local ties to “Virgin River” on Netflix, a quiz for fans of export Guy Fieri, and an update on export and XFL footballer Ja’Quan Gardner, crime updates, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and more. Contributing host Andrew Goetz chips in some stories this week (7:38). Andrew also hosts Humboldt Sports Talk. Humboldt Last Week episode 158 partners: Brick & Fire Bistro - Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Thanks for listening! Please con

Humboldt export Sara Bareilles guests on a stellar new song as she’s up for a Grammy soon, an Arcata City Council meeting was derailed by protestors, a promising local development regarding future PSPSs, a long murder trial starts soon involving several suspects, a TV segment involving a “working girl” is questioned, the Sheriff spoke of changes he’d like to see, a resilient high-schooler opened a new ice cream shop, more Netflix references, a man and his son were lost in the cold overnight, that weather-related PG&E blackout, that king tide, perspective on alternative energy needs, prohibition history Humboldt-style, crime updates, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and more. This week, contributing host Sammantha Melton joins me to report some stories. Sammantha is an artist, photographer, and all-around Jill of all trades. Humboldt Last Week episode 157 partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi

A trailer for the upcoming SpongeBob movie references Humboldt County, some drama related to an informal shooting range in the Samoa area, MasterCuts in the Bayshore Mall closed unexpectedly, a newcomer is fired after photos circulate of a lion he’d killed, a former local is projected to be drafted into the NFL as early as the second round, and more. Contributing host Linda Faye Carson at 10:48: This week Linda covers a forthcoming arcade for adults, more national praise for a local microgrid, a win for poets, a kindness campaign, and a war protest. Linda Faye Carson is a singer-songwriter, cosmic adventurer, fairy godmother and muse with the news. Humboldt Last Week episode 156 partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM Humboldt Last Week is a weekly audio program featuring quick local stories. You can listen now, download it for later, throw a tantrum about it, or li

In this episode (8:54): As 2019 comes to a close we recap some of Humboldt County’s top WTF moments, decisions made, positive reports, and stories likely concluding in 2020. Topics mentioned include and are definitely not limited to child survivalists, wind turbines, KHSU, PG&E, opioids, Sara Bareilles, David Josiah Lawson, and flawed takeaways from “Murder Mountain.” Also covered: Our population shrinks with growth still expected, Guy Fieri silliness, Elon Musk brightens our skies, tsunamis floated as a Crescent City savior, Huffman talks Trump, better holiday business, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and much more. Contributing host Adina Loewinsohn (4:42): “Irie” Adina Loewinsohn is a local radio personality known for hosting reggae specials. This week she talks about solar panels required on new houses, the Harlem Globetrotters coming to town, crab season, a little more about population shrinkage, and an adorable holiday moment caught on video. Humboldt Last Week episode 155 partners: Belle St

The supes reluctantly denied a wind turbine project in front of a big audience, Humboldt County is less prone to wildfire and climate warming, Child Welfare Services makes major improvements for abused and neglected kids, our county continues to crush cannabis cups, a crabby request, crime updates, the Humboldt-utilized movie of the week, and much more. Contributing host Andrew Goetz at 10:47: Andrew Goetz is a professional sports broadcaster and the host of Humboldt Sports Talk. This week he delves into how that 4th Street block of Eureka won't become a parking lot after all, some good news about a ship owner once feared missing, an appreciation of ultimate sacrifice during the 1964 Christmas flood, a personal account of St. Bernard's recent big football win, and another win for MMA pro Cass Bell. Humboldt Last Week episode 154 partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS F

(14:30) Interview: Rio Dell Mayor Opposes Wind Energy Project. Debra Garnes believes potential impacts on sacred land, drinking water, the redwoods, and their viewshed outweigh potential environmental, economic, and infrastructural boosts. (9:10) Introducing contributing host Sammantha Melton. Sammantha Melton is an artist, photographer, and all-around Jill of all trades. This week she covers a festive ride on the Skunk Train with a Humboldt discount, snatched paintings out of Eureka, a meeting regarding PG&E outages, an art exhibit exploring female indigenous tattoo culture, a closure report on Loleta Cheese, and more. Also in this episode: A new Netflix drama with local references, a local company makes a Forbes appearance, the cast has been announced for Sara Bareilles’ upcoming TV show, racist graffiti popped up at Humboldt State, changes for some local food stamp recipients, crime updates, the Humboldt-utilized movie of the week, event suggestions, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode 153 par