Humboldt Last Week

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 part...

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-s...

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...

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: T...

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...

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: And...

(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 fe...

Introducing contributing host Linda Faye Carson at 10:10: Linda Faye Carson is a singer-songwriter, cosmic adventurer, fairy godmother and muse with the news. This week she tackles changes at Loleta Cheese, a local baby on Netflix, a Mateel update, controversy at HSU regarding a crude joke, and the retirement of Fortuna’s police chief. Also in the new episode: Final say coming on wind turbines nea...

At 12:35: Further stats show most of Humboldt's missing people end up just fine. Four in five reports are resolved, according to reports. Missing kids fare even better. At 9:06: Introducing contributing host Adina Loewinsohn. “Irie” Adina Loewinsohn is a local radio personality known for hosting reggae specials. This week she talks about a run on Thanksgiving morning, quitting smoking, ditching Co...

(At 10:34): Despite extreme claims, over the last decade 10 Calif. counties had worse homicide rates per capita, most of our missing are found, and our homicide conviction rate has been solid. We’re somewhere in between an emerald paradise and a Norman Bates freakshow. Introducing contributing host Andrew Goetz at 6:30: Andrew Goetz has local experience as a professional sports broadcaster. Here h...

(12:38) Blackouts have made alternative energy appear more attractive as the Planning Commission is deciding on Terra-Gen’s proposed wind energy project near Rio Dell. At the same time, the project’s dependence on PG&E’s grid and other concerns are being raised. (10:09) You've likely heard contributing host Eric Black on local terrestrial radio and have seen some of his video news projects. This w...

(12:07) A decade of fire-prone weather data shows Humboldt’s coastal west merited Red Flags less than once a year. Yet the most populated Humboldt region suffered nearly three power outages in October alone related to such weather. PG&E responds as western Humboldt should be poised to be in a better-powered position to help neighbors elsewhere. (8:30) This week we welcome contributing host Eric Bl...

Many in Humboldt this week will be celebrating a remarkable milestone as the sacred and historic Tuluwat Island nears its official transfer back to the Wiyot Tribe from the City of Eureka. Also: PG&E answers shutoff questions about King Salmon plant and preparation Marci Kitchen could be released by May 2021 No imposters hijacking the Humboldt cannabis brand Mad River Brewing is set to be purchase...

(At 10:55): Long lines at gas stations, generators buzzing, repeatedly walking into dark rooms and instinctively flicking on the light switch to no avail -- we all went through this together: Humboldt was forced into setting the mood by candlelight. The epitomizing headline from the LA Times was: “Tempers flare as millions in California endure power outages from PG&E.” The private utility company...

HSU police chief responds to no-confidence vote and allegations: “Let’s get us to a better place” LA Times reports poll showing most California communities want marijuana stores. Shh! Don’t tell Ferndale and Fortuna! Lewd allegations fly in court via Alderpoint murder suspect and Netflix-featured former fugitive Zach Harrison Following encampment arrest last year, Eureka teen sentenced to 10 years...

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Former Humboldt State University star Alex Cappa is “trending up” in the NFL, local shops talk vape sales, the Humboldt Ice Rink announces 40-day Ferndale schedule, PETA opposes proposed Samoa fish farm, impressive locally-raised singer Mike Patton of Mr. Bungle and Faith No More talks favorite vocalists, local political reps weigh in on presidential impeachment inquiry, economic powerhouse HSU la...

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(WARNING: Adult language): Kayaking the streets of Arcata, climate change activism rallies in Arcata and Garberville, developments regarding a new indoor pool in Fortuna, a murder case out of McKinleyville was downgraded to manslaughter, HSU students suggest ideas for a new mascot, an In-N-Out Eureka update, a four-year-old cancer patient and her single mom need help, HSU puts in the green in gree...

At humboldtlastweek.com, Humboldt Last Week Alternative Radio (HLW altRADIO) is a curated radio station with new and nostalgia alternative music -- mostly leaning toward rock -- and quick community stories. The sets are long, the community content is prompt, and the library is vast.

Belief in kindness somehow irks a Fortuna politician, sparks fly between a politician and the Sheriff over cannabis enforcement, Eureka-raised star Sara Bareilles booked a sweet live collaboration, a hat-tip to the Coasties, eyebrow-raising details regarding fugitive sisters arrested in Fortuna, the underground cannabis market is still dwarfing the legal industry, former HSU athlete Alex Cappa get...

In the new episode: A call to like the Instagram page of an artist whose Eureka mural was vandalized, former Humboldt State University star Alex Cappa is officially an NFL starter, Jared Huffman’s critique of an oath to God during congressional testimony spawns what he called a “ballistic” response on FOX News, a look at the local foster care system, Guy Fieri parties with Nickelback, an app will...

Humboldt’s cannabis economy has reportedly improved, Betty Chinn joins Rosa Parks and others in a kid’s book celebrating female activists, access to healthcare in Arcata is set to improve, Humboldt’s biggest meth bust ever, Eureka doubles up on incoming pizza chains, a mural-removal scare in Eureka is explained, homeless Humboldt State students have a new resource, developments regarding two bars...

Sears is closing in Eureka, optimism from Humboldt State’s head honcho, overdose death rates went way down in 2018, an Arcata City Councilmember wants to do away with the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings, a horse died at the fair, funding cuts for Planned Parenthood might not impact Eureka much, housing ideas, some big-market love for driving the Lost Coast, PG&E rates might go up, you can weigh i...

A murder charge out of McKinleyville sparks a claim of self-defense, a Mr. Bungle announcement makes big musical waves, HSU gets love from Forbes, a Eureka teen who admitted to killing another tries to rescind his guilty plea, a third-party analysis regarding the 2017 stabbing death of Humboldt State student DJ Lawson is still coming, the discovery of a rare video game from the ‘80s nets a big pay...