Humboldt Last Week

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

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 near Rio Dell, mass-harm thwarters at Fortuna High honored, the LA Times reported on Trinidad’s lighthouse drama, great news for local football teams, a Hoopa kiddo’s Today Show appearance, CBD analysis, that 75-foot wave, good news for mental health, event suggestions for the week, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode 152 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 humboldtlastweek.com

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 Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day, reducing childhood trauma, and the local teens who recently received national praise. Also in the new episode: Proposed wind turbines near Rio Dell get a thumbs down from the Planning Commission, the hemp moratorium continues, Eureka gets a shoutout in “The Walking Dead,” further details regarding a former tribal director accused of sexual misconduct, another tale of a mentally distressed person welcoming themselves into a Humboldt home, locally-raised performer Sara Bareilles gets another Grammy nomination, the locally-shot movie of the week, event suggestions for the week, a

(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 he’s delving into harder news. This week he looks into reported hate crimes at HSU, cannabis code enforcement, a crash at the gazebo in Old Town, and soccer playoffs. Also in the new episode: Tony Hawk helps a Humboldt skatepark, teen surfers to the rescue, debate continues on the possible wind farm near Rio Dell, big news coming regarding industrial hemp in Humboldt, a legendary felled tree is coming back in multiples, and the locally-shot movie of the week, event suggestions for the week, and much more. Humboldt Last Week episode 150 partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studi

(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 week he looks into differing perspectives on possibly restricting cars along the Arcata Plaza, as well as possible signal improvements for Verizon customers in Eureka. Also: An outside firm is investigating HSU’s police chief, PG&E appears able to run their Humboldt Bay plant in “island mode” but for some reason chose not to during recent outages, a man left Arcata and died fighting ISIS with Kurds, the locally-shot movie of the week, event suggestions for the week, and so much more. Humboldt Last Week episode 149 partners: North Coast Co-op - Northcoast Horticulture Supply - Ferndale Music Company, Bongo B

(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 Black to Humboldt Last Week. You've likely heard his voice on local terrestrial radio and have seen some of his video news projects. You can hear him delve into documentary screenings in Eureka on Tuluwat Island and Chinese expulsion, a big meeting on making the Arcata Plaza “safer and prettier,” and a progress report on Arcata forthcoming “hipster soccer” -- or futsal -- court. Also: Fortuna high schoolers, 17 and 16, allegedly tried to harm a large group of Fortuna students | St. Joe’s hospital partnership denied by state | Samoa fish farm project moving forward | crime updates, an event guide, cannabis news, a

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 purchased by the Yurok Tribe And so much more. Plus an event guide and the attraction of the week. Humboldt Last Week episode 147 partners: Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Ferndale Music Company, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi Humboldt Last Week is available at humboldtlastweek.com, kymkemp.com, northcoastjournal.com, and 99.1 FM Mondays

(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 billed this as a way to prevent a devastating wildfire due to heavy winds elsewhere in the state.  We asked: How can we ensure these shutoffs aren’t the new normal? Time will tell but this is certain: This was much bigger than flexing survival muscles, throwing off that morning cup of coffee, missing an episode of “Modern Family,” and forgoing a romantic night for one on your favorite porn site. The audio version of this contains additional commentary. Also in the new episode: Charmaigne Lawson advances federal court case against City of Arcata with documentary “Who Killed Josiah?” debuting in LA soon Addit