Humboldt Last Week

A petition in Arcata to fly an earth flag over the USA flag, locally-centered "The Craftsman" is headed to a worldwide audience soon, the state throws $10M toward offshore wind energy, news signs designating Cal Poly Humboldt, our neighbors with the nation's most expensive gas, Cambodian food drama, alleged hot water for our neighboring sheriff up north, calls for peace, an alleged terrible murder...

A halfway bitten-off thumb, new details in last years’ horrific triple-murder, Home Grown continues their aim to prevent homelessness in aged-out fosters, a possible restaurant relocation in Eureka prompts debate, Sara Bareilles provides a business opportunity for local teenage girls and young woman, Jon Heder and Lewis Black visit, more ‘County Auditor drama, delicious sandwiches, we’re losing ou...

A tense courtroom sees a teen triple-murderer get a 150-year sentence, the future tourism-stoking Bay Trail inches closer to completion, violent drama reportedly sparks via a member of local government, more reported evidence of the behemoth wrecking ball that is fentanyl, a cannabis-related double murderer is sentenced, a locally-viral SUV-winning golf putt, a 16-year-old girl is a Eureka hit-and...

A projected $12M in county cannabis tax cuts are aimed to help save the industry, “This Sky Is Everywhere” which spent $2M locally is out on Apple TV+, the county’s indoor mask mandate is set to be nixed for the vaccinated, Eureka greenlights a transit hub with perk-filled apartments, Arcata continues eyeing a project which could add 7,000 residents, a horrible alleged domestic situation, potentia...

Proposed county cannabis tax amendments heat up, an Arcata mom dies a hero after pushing her toddler out of harm’s way, a Eureka export and far-right “Boogaloo Boy” is going to prison following an FBI-supported investigation, a reminder to watch out for Ferndale export Guy Fieri’s Super Bowl commercial, a new Wiyot-supporting sign at Fort Humboldt, a man was reportedly brutally beaten with his own...

A look at a Netflix collaborator's upcoming cannabis docuseries “Tangled Roots,” Humboldt-set “Virgin River” is among Nielson’s most-streamed of 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt is gold and greenlit, the fishing industry voices concerns over likely economy-boosting offshore turbines, an FBI-investigated unsolved murder, NFL shoutouts for Alex Cappa and Jake Hanson, tribal developments make national news, a...

“The Sky is Everywhere” trailer shows local beauty to an international audience, COVID sets back exported UFC fighter Orion Cosce, the COVID-related death of a local woman in her 20s, our rep Mike McGuire is now California’s Senate Majority Leader, an obituary for aspiring astronaut Hunter Lewis, cannabis farmers protest for tax relief, a tragic and cautionary impaired-driving incident, politics,...

“The Sky Is Everywhere” starring Jason Segel comes out Feb.11, Arcata is investigating Councilmember Brett Watson, an Omicron surge, HSU pushes back on a call for remote learning flexibility, Bass won’t seek Supervisor reelection, Fleming won’t seek DA reelection, the search is called off for a young man feared lost at sea, Robert Durst’s death reignites talk of Karen Mitchell’s disappearance, can...

A burl thief angers Star Wars fans, a young man is feared lost at sea after setting up a family treasure hunt, a Eureka homeless housing projects move after controversy, Arcata moves homeless housing ideas forward, an HSU export is set to coach in FOX Sports’ USFL, Eureka export Sara Bareilles shares a personal mental health update, an event for Planned Parenthood supporters, Humboldt readies for...

An earthquake gets national news, an accused fentanyl dealer is charged with manslaughter — a local first — as DA Maggie Fleming comments, HSU export Alex Cappa is named an NFL Pro Bowl alternate, it’s a good time to adopt dogs and cats, high-energy and localized Christmas music from Ska Santas, complaints may move some low-income housing projects in Eureka, a report says a proposed fish farm in S...

Hillary Clinton visits Humboldt County, Fortuna’s ding-dong-ditch shooter gets jail time, puppies were stolen from a Fortuna frenchie breeder, a Del Norte case the caught Dateline NBC’s attention may have a big update, the FBI is investigating Blue Lake vandalism, David Crosby enjoys Humboldt County cannabis, a Fortuna High scare results in juvie, the Lost Coast gets regional attention for its cha...

North Coast State Senator Mike McGuire is set to propose replacing a state cannabis tax with one that helps small farmers, our Auditor-Controller says she welcomes a state investigation, a review of the cannabis drama “Freeland,” a long-anticipated Eureka murder arrest, a county employee tasked with promoting the COVID vaccine laments on her unvaccinated mother’s COVID death, a travel reporter cov...

A rendering of a proposed fish farm replacing the unsightly Samoa pulp mill looks like Google headquarters or something, the locally-shot and RottenTomatoes-fresh cannabis drama ‘Freeland” is now streaming, Arcata ‘Councilmember Brett Watson is back after rehab, environmental groups are battling a proposed SoHum cannabis project, local export Kyle Crane collaborates with Peter Morén from Peter Bjo...

(This episode contains profanity) A beautiful Eel River Valley destination moves toward public access, the ‘Law & Order’ people made the Humboldt-esque podcast ‘Dark Woods,’ that Tom Hanks movie with a local tie is out, ex-Eurekan Green Bay Packer Jake Hanson, a mom defends an alleged burglar who was held at gunpoint, widely reported marina explosions were allegedly related to a hash lab, the...

Before the Grammy-nominated rockers hit California, Myles chats with Band of Horses founder Ben Bridwell about his work with Humboldt County export Kyle Crane, Band of Horses’ upcoming album “Things Are Great,” the direction of guitar music following recent comments by Dave Grohl, aural familiarity, adaptability, independence, and more. Tour information: bandofhorses.com/tour More info: https://pi...

(Note: This episode contains language not suitable for children) A man loses his volunteer KMUD show after a vile anti-vax rant in San Diego, a motorist who nearly missed Black Lives Matter protesters at a McKinleyville intersection is given a $79 fine, Ferndale export Guy Fieri is game to officiate Kristen Stewart’s wedding, Humboldt State University may soon be known for short as Cal Poly Humbol...

Emmy and Oscar-nominated star Jeff Goldblum takes his Disney+ show to the redwoods, texting-scandal investigation results are forthcoming regarding a Eureka Police unit, a defiant farm stand owner continues attempt to sidestep consequences, exported football hero and former Dallas Cowboy Dave Harper dies of COVID-19 complications, City of Eureka employees are almost 100 percent vaccinated against...

A Fortuna child shooter pleads guilty, Brett Watson is stripped of his Arcata Mayor title, radio superstation KQED covers the dark history of Chinese expulsion in Eureka, Eureka export Jake Hanson gets his first regular-season NFL snaps, Fortuna is considering a new park, a small anti-vax protest, new efforts toward obtaining justice for slain HSU student Josiah Lawson, 1-707 is now a must for loc...

[WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT] ACV continues to add more flight destinations, a new name for an iconic state park, magic mushrooms are decriminalized in Arcata, the cost of living in paradise, protesters bully essential workers, home invasion robbers earn long sentences, a disgraced former Sheriff’s Officer is a bar shooting suspect, suspicious deaths in Blue Lake, Eureka Theater history, a repeat sex...

[WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE] Humboldt County gains a ‘Vegas flight and eyes an airport expansion, a young mom with COVID-19 encourages the vaccine from her hospital bed, upcoming pools and hot tubs in Scotia, grants for struggling cannabis farmers, Eureka export Jake Hanson is a Green Bay Packer, Ferndale export Jacob Cooney is directing Denise Richards, rural challenges as California does well wit...

[WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE] The feds say a statewide gang bust has local impacts, an Arcata company earns a big military contract, Humboldt County says ‘no’ to the failed recall at a higher rate than the state, GQ explores local hippie utopias, a former HSU student is convicted of rapes, the locally shot drama “A Spark In Nothing” is streaming on Amazon Prime, a local news shakeup, Eureka closes a...

[WARNING: GRAPHIC AUDIO] Bodycam footage is released after a man’s wife claimed racism during an officer-involved killing, High Times examines our dire cannabis market, a locally rescued dog is starring alongside Tom Hanks in “Finch,” Grammy-winner Lorde shot a Vogue cover locally, a Discovery+ series gets locally crafty, local export and Paralympian Heather Erickson helps Team USA in Tokyo, State...

Trees of Mystery was featured in an amusing NPR segment, the controversial end of childbirth at Fortuna’s hospital, a super rare bird, support for the LGBTQ community far outweighs hate, a hit-and-run killer gets a lenient sentence, a funny Guy Fieri fan is coming to town, an upcoming decision regarding a proposed large cannabis grow, a burglar fail, pony rides and live music, a gunshot victim die...

The hospital in Fortuna is nixing baby deliveries, a less restrictive COVID tier, a proposal for one of the country’s largest cannabis farms, big plans for the Scotia Inn, fried chicken, a mega-trail moves forward, FOX’s animation domination, a baby rescue, lawmakers turning heads, new music, that Eureka redwood canopy walk is still forthcoming, big attention for SoHum cannabis, and more. humboldt...

A closer look at Humboldt County’s industrial hemp ban, HSU’s first black police chief, the brink of a less restrictive COVID tier, the carousel between Eureka and Arcata finds a new home in Loleta, a horrible logging incident, more about Guy Fieri saving a Ferndale staple, Eureka export Sara Bareilles is stoked on her new gig, new music soon for Mr. Bungle fans, the return of more high school spo...