Humboldt Last Week

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 ra

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 Califo

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

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

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 bee

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 lon

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

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 y

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’

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 Nort

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 Win

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

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 rug

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 commerci

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 livin

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 o

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 hu

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.