Humboldt Last Week

A contractor's truck was set ablaze and graffitied with the N-word in Eureka, a Eureka mural was vandalized with swastikas and other graffiti, cops believe multiple state worker vehicles were intentionally set on fire in Eureka, a pro-Palestinian protester has been accused of vandalism and making a false police report, a local judge up for reelection has officially denied a slew of misconduct allegations, a landslide along the coast near Ferndale has seriously impacted one of Humboldt County’s best hiking spots, you may be approached by signature-gatherers trying to recall Governor Newsom again, our neighbor who was the oldest person in the US died at age 116, the locally-inspired marijuana farm horror ‘Trim Season’ is set for a summer release, an AI version of Eureka export Mike Patton can (if you dare) be seen singing ‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong A

The Leonardo DiCaprio movie that was shot locally received a lot of attention, an ambitious project called "Reconnecting Arcata" seeks billions to build a land bridge over the highway, Sushi Spot made waves by replacing tipping with a mandatory 18-percent ‘equity fee,' a locally shot eccentric comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg as Bigfoot recently premiered at Sundance, county judge Gregory Kreis is facing a state investigation about alleged misconduct, a Eureka man confessed to the Arizona murders of a formerly local couple, Humboldt County saw a surge of homicides in 2023, Arcata police are investigating a hate crime after an anti-semitic flier was found at Mad River Hospital, the State of California supports Eureka’s housing developments, the Eureka City Council advanced an effort to connect the Waterfront Trail to the Sequoia Park Zoo, and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative

A hostage situation in Eureka ended with an officer-involved killing of the suspect, a single day of strikes at Cal Poly Humboldt conjured a deal for faculty members, a mysterious company is looking to convert the former Jacobs campus in Eureka into housing, a man from McKinleyville was found not guilty of murdering his childhood friend due to insanity, a local judge will soon decide the legality of the City of Arcata flying an ‘earth flag’ above the USA flag, a raid on a cannabis property near Loleta included allegations of human trafficking, a public discussion at Cal Poly Humboldt will cover an upcoming controversial cannabis vote, a century-old dam on the Klamath River was partially exploded on video, Humboldt County's offshore wind energy plans received a boost of almost a half a billion dollars, 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 favori

Officials IDed a man they believe was killed by someone at an encampment in Manila, Eureka police released footage after an apparently gun-toting suspect was killed by the library, Cal Poly Humboldt says it plans to remain open during strikes beginning this coming week, dozens of locals were stranded due to flooding, the Eureka City Council voted to oppose a measure seeking to limit the local cannabis industry, Labcorp has acquired Providence's Eureka lab, a Crescent City middle school teacher has been accused of possessing child pornography, the FBI says sextortion is on the rise, Humboldt County’s death rate continues to surpass California’s, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider if homeless people can be evicted from public property, and nne of our most beloved hikes is on hold due to landslide activity at the Fleener Creek Trailhead. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are released. HumAlong Alternative Radio pla

A mom from Myers Flat is missing under mysterious circumstances, two dogs are believed stolen in Eureka, the Warner Bros. movie shooting locally reportedly stars Leonardo DiCaprio, a founding member of the Eureka rock band Mr. Bungle was located and accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reggae on the River is returning to SoHum in early August following financial woes, Providence is closing its outpatient labs at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, a women's march, Korean BBQ, 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 Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.

A former Mr. Bungle member isn’t cooperating with cops after the disappearance of his girlfriend, investigators say they’ve got a suspect in a rash of false threats leading to lockdowns at McKinleyville High, workers are threatening a strike that could lead to a campus shutdown at Cal Poly Humboldt, one of the zoo’s two red pandas died unexpectedly, the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s 10,000 new acres in the Pine Creek area marks their largest ever land reacquisition, Cal Poly Humboldt was featured on ‘Jeopardy!’, changes with the beloved Humboldt Crabs could mean championship games, A program is offering $920 monthly to pregnant people and aged-out fosters in need over a span of 18 months, Ferndale export Guy Fieri says he’ll ‘die broke’ and leave his kids nothing unless they get two college degrees, questioning the classifications of cannabis into ‘Sativa’ and ‘Indica,’ and more. TLDR Humboldt features episode transcripts. Check humboldtlastweek.com/tldr throughout the week for updates even before episodes are releas

A local somehow survived a 1,000-foot fall while hiking in Hawaii’s mountains, a truck full of toys for less fortunate families was reportedly stolen, IHOP opened in Eureka where Denny’s resided for 50 years, Eureka might construct a parking garage in Old Town, officers said they're close to identifying who’s behind those false threats at McKinleyville High, Hateful incidents have continued at Arcata’s Centro Del Pueblo, pro golfer Scottie Scheffler has been using a putter made in Humboldt County, a true crime podcast called The Vanishing Point released an episode called Hoopa Valley, State Senator Mike McGuire penned an open note to Donald Trump, Eureka High grad Jake Hanson had a nice start with the New York Jets, CR’s bow game win, Ferndale High’s football championship, 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

A woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book delves into a local philanthropist often likened to Mother Teresa, Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo is getting bedazzled in over 6,000 feet of festive lights, College of the Redwoods will play in the ‘Grizzly Bowl’ at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata on Dec. 2, Grammy-winning Eureka export Sara Bareilles is eyeing the release of the filmed version of “Waitress” on her birthday, and more. New! TLDR Humboldt. You can now check out Humboldt Last Week transcripts on our website. Plus teasers of upcoming episodes throughout the week. Wri

The fugitive ex-boyfriend of a missing woman was located at an encampment in Oregon thanks to a tip from hunters, the Bayshore Mall in Eureka is hosting a new arcade, many local restaurants are for sale, thieves reunited a French Bulldog with his Eureka family in exchange for reward money, Eureka will display PETA’s “Fish Empathy Quilt” in City Hall for a month after declining to remove Woodley Island’s fisherman statue, Eureka businessman Rob Arkley caved to U.S. Senators demanding info on alleged gift shenanigans with conservative Supreme Court judges, the former Chalet House of Omelettes location in Eureka could host a new restaurant and food truck hub, MSN shared an article boasting of Arcata’s affordability when compared to San Francisco, the New York Times ran an emotional letter on opioid addiction in the Hoopa community, locals are spending their money to watch Slap Wars, the Habit Burger is slated to open in Eureka, local export Sara Bareilles opened up about her challenges with body acceptance and a

A pro-Palestinian protest in Arcata escalated as two women alleged misconduct by College of the Redwoods baseball team members, an ex-boyfriend tied to a woman’s mysterious disappearance is wanted for arrest in Trinity County, Eureka officials will examine a report saying the Nov. 2024 pro-parking vote could result in millions in losses, state and federal North Coast reps are not fond of the new Speaker of the House, Supervisor Rex Bohn was criticized for including a handgun in a raffle basket while fundraising for a charity, the state has advised the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and other agencies not to share license plate readings with out-of-state agencies, Arcata’s former statue of President William McKinley is now atop a pedestal in Ohio, Humboldt County’s economy has taken a downturn according to Cal Poly Humboldt data, The LA Times covered our far-right neighbors out east in Shasta County amid conspiracy theories about voter fraud, locally-exported celebrity chef Guy Fieri helped raise $1.5

A young McKinleyville man accused of murdering his longtime friend had texted about ridding ‘flesh-eating people,' tourists who lost their dog locally got him back after an agonizing 31-day search from afar, a missing Eureka mom was found dead and concealed in an impounded van that was driven by her allegedly intoxicated son, the on-video arrest of a man with reported mental health issues prompted criticism from the Hoopa community, Mazzotti’s restaurant on the Arcata Plaza is for sale for $850K, the Eureka City Council OKed entheogens like magic mushrooms for adults 21 and over, and much more. New! TLDR Humboldt. You can now check out Humboldt Last Week transcripts on our website. Plus teasers of upcoming episodes throughout the week. Written quick local news summaries are available now at humboldtlastweek.com/tldr Humboldt Last Week’s quick news summaries come in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and 

New details have emerged about a 20-year-old Eureka woman accused of murdering her 27-year-old roommate, the old Pine Motel location on Broadway in Eureka will actually be a Wingstop and a Starbucks, the mysterious disappearance of a local woman and her allegedly abusive ex-boyfriend has prompted a GoFundMe to hire a private investigator, a woman last located with her son near Eureka remains mysteriously missing after her son was booked into the Mendocino County Jail for DUI, Jewish students at Cal Poly Humboldt saw their property vandalized with a hateful message during global mourning over Hamas attacks on Israeli citizens, a man who claimed he was defending his violent dog during an Alderpoint murder was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, Organized cannabis growers filed a lawsuit alleging the ‘unlawful’ advancement of Measure A was marred by misleading information, Rob Arkley’s passion for parking lots over affordable downtown housing has prompted more lawsuits against the City of Eureka, Next week

A controversial Ferndale pastor saw his event nixed by local tribal leaders following inflammatory remarks, some Democrats in the U.S. Senate are frustrated with controversial Eureka businessman Rob Arkley, the Times-Standard issued a ‘fact-check’ after conservative outlets amplified the arrest of a local LQBTQ+ associate for public masturbation, (UPDATE) a former couple has mysteriously disappeared after an ex-girlfriend tried to retrieve her stuff from her allegedly abusive ex’s hangout near Willow Creek, and much more. New! TLDR Humboldt. You can now check out Humboldt Last Week transcripts on our website. Plus teasers of upcoming episodes throughout the week. Written quick local news summaries are available now at humboldtlastweek.com/tldr Humboldt Last Week’s quick news summaries come in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. HumAlong Alternative Radio with no commercials at humalt.com. New d

The Foggy Bottoms Boys are still opening an ice cream shop in Loleta but its opening has been delayed, a police officer reportedly killed an unarmed man in Hoopa after the suspect inflicted serious injuries, a former couple has mysteriously disappeared after an ex-girlfriend tried to retrieve her stuff from her ex’s hangout near Willow Creek, Hollywood legend Woody Harrelson took a cannabis-related trip to southern Humboldt County, IHOP is still coming to Eureka but it’s been delayed, the animal-rights group PETA suggested Eureka replace an iconic Fisherman statue with a fish-shaped sculpture made from old fishing gear, to which the city replied 'no thanks,' and much more. New! TLDR Humboldt. You can now check out Humboldt Last Week transcripts on our website. Plus teasers of upcoming episodes throughout the week. Written quick local news summaries are available now at humboldtlastweek.com/tldr Humboldt Last Week’s quick news summaries come in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bong

An alleged poop-throwing “pure evil” multiple-murderer is finally headed to trial, a former Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence member was arrested for masturbating at a local beach, Pale Moon Brewing Company is opening soon in Arcata, apparently feuding teens were arrested with guns in Fortuna, in Spring 2024 Californians will vote on a major mental health plan, Supervisor Madrone apologized for cutting off a controversial commenter during a Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting, a poll showed Humboldt County evenly divided when asked if they’ll be getting a COVID booster, and more. New! TLDR Humboldt. You can now check out Humboldt Last Week transcripts on our website. Plus teasers of upcoming episodes throughout the week. Written quick local news summaries are available now at humboldtlastweek.com/tldr Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJ

Eureka’s $30M for housing projects includes two projects Arkley’s “Housing For All” initiative is seeking to block, an apparent double-murder suicide with was discovered in McKinleyville several weeks after the fact, High Times has now covered the battle between the local cannabis industry and a 2024 ballot initiative, Humboldt County has a new proposal for Airbnb and Vrbo in unincorporated areas, when Ferndale export Guy Fieri was in town he helped raise a good chunk of money for Fortuna High, a Fortuna lottery ticket reportedly won $15 million before taxes, a locally exported drummer reached over a billion YouTube streams with ‘The Reason,’ Eureka export Sara Bareilles is participating in a concert fundraiser for Joe Biden, Bareilles' Waitress: The Musical is headed to theaters nationwide on December 7, invasive “jumping worms'' have been found in Humboldt County, a young man mysteriously went missing 27 years ago and investigators want help, blue-green algae is a current concern at the river here in Humbol

Homophobia victims Foggy Bottoms Boys pour cold water on calls to boycott LoCo Fish Co.’s food truck, Eureka will likely vote on preserving parking lots in 2024, Eureka’s first rooftop restaurant-bar should open soon, an offshore wind company eyeing the North Coast faces more sexual misconduct allegations, corporate cannabis eyes Willow Creek, Humboldt’s dangerous lack of health care, grueling Rio Dell earthquake aftermath persists, a SoHum rehab owner with continued troubling allegations, soccer, ‘Vegas, a top worldwide attraction, Klamath dam removal, and much more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Via Apple, Spotify, humboldtlastweek.com, or wherever else you get podcasts. humboldtlastweek.com HumAlong Alternative Radio with no commercials at humalt.com

An alleged punching panhandler, our 2024 vote to potentially limit the cannabis industry was called the ‘Karen initiative’ via major news, proposed rules to allow Airbnb outside of local cities, federal finance police have their sights on an Arcata businessman and his dad, a teenager was accused of an attempted stabbing murder, a group looking to buy Mad River Community Hospital reportedly has a history of struggles, syringe and naloxone providers HACHR are seeking new leadership, Politico says offshore wind development could ‘redefine life on the North Coast,’ Bayshore Mall nostalgia, Netflix’s ‘Virgin River’ — set in fictitious Humboldt — returns September 7, Humboldt County ranks 11th in California in gun homicides per capita gun violence, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Netflix | Eureka Police Department | Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office | Humboldt County Board of Supervisors | Steve Madrone | Airbnb | Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative | SFGATE | Humboldt Bay Trail | Arcata Theater Lounge | SEC |

Opponents say the Eureka group collecting signatures for “housing for all” has ulterior motives, a Fortuna woman was accused of threatening to kill local officials, a SpongeBob musical on campus in Arcata has Humboldt County written all over it, black bears are now available for your viewing pleasure at the Sequoia Park Zoo, a drug dealer arrest in Fortuna sent two children to CWS, Crabs baseball finished with an incredible record of 40-7, St. Joe’s is noted as a ‘best hospital’ despite underperforming in patient experience, no arrests yet following two separate Eureka homicides, excitement for Cal Poly Humboldt basketball in a few months, offshore wind analysis via CBS’s ‘60 Minutes,’ wildness on Wabash in Eureka, Fortuna’s movie theater future appears hampered by profitability, psychedelic alternative breakouts The California Poppies are recording a live album at the Minor, Humboldt’s struggles reporting to jury duty are again in the news, development plans continue for the waterfront in Eureka, a “wallet g

A reported masked armed robbery at a cannabis farm involved former business partners, the Eureka Street Art Festival is bringing more murals, Eureka police detained an evading man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, work continues on a beautiful biking and hiking link between Eureka and Arcata, a group in Eureka wants voters to oppose housing developments on underutilized parking lots, more former Humboldt Crabs were selected in the MLB draft, offshore wind energy development brings excitement and challenges, Humboldt County has an alcohol problem, the feds told the Arcata Theatre Lounge to rehire a bartender after she complained, Cal Poly Humboldt is among Money’s ‘best colleges,’ a local lawyer is facing drugs charges and potential disbarment, Ferndale got some fake rain for a commercial, a suspect was arrested for lighting someone on fire in Eureka, Fortuna High’s Mike Benbow raised cash for his school on Food Network, Reddit Humboldt wants drivers to brush up on four-way stops, a visitor’s thank you for