Humboldt Last 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

Two survived an on-camera plane crash into the ocean by Shelter Cove, a forthcoming trial for a tattoo artist accused of killing a woman he was seeing casually, controversy for Ferndale export Guy Fieri following a chat with Donald Trump at a UFC event in Las Vegas, a woman was hospitalized after being hit by a kids shuttle at the Redwood Acres Fair, a local pedophile was found guilty, Cannifest’s return to Humboldt County is set for waterfront Eureka, a man was set on fire in Eureka, Fortuna High football coach Mike Benbow went on a Guy Fiery show on Food Network, an eyesore across from The Shanty in Eureka is getting an artsy upgrade, a rare time when no local beaches made the dreaded ‘bummer’ list, US Senators asked Rob Arkley for a list of his gifts to a Supreme Court justice, a viral video exhibited an SUV’s struggles at Drive-Through Tree, and Redding export Megan Rapinoe announced her retirement from soccer before the upcoming World Cup. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collabor

CNN covered the harsh reality many in Rio Dell face post-earthquake, the popular travel website Travel Awaits covered the many upsides to living in Humboldt County, the swimming area at Freshwater Park is now open, the new owner of an addiction recovery hub in southern Humboldt County was arrested on suspicion of DUI, anti-gay Ferndale pastor Tyrel Bramwell arguably continues to heighten LGBTQ+ support in backlash to his questionable actions, a new sports cannabis bar in Eureka, a beloved Fortuna camel died at Miranda’s Rescue, a developer apologized and got approval to tear down his controversial home project, two reported homicides, Ferndale’s Humboldt County Fair begins August 17, Cal Poly Humboldt’s new men's basketball team coach has D1 experience, HumAlong Alternative Radio is available at humalt.com, follow HumAlong Alternative on TikTok, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Tandoori Bites, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Be

Humboldt County Supervisors approved a $1M temporary stands fix with ‘Fair horse racing in mind, Humboldt County received $12M toward a mental health hub in Arcata, a reminder about a controversial cannabis ballot measure to be voted on next year, local homeless advocate Betty Chinn received another national honor along with Pedro Pascal and Alanis Morissette, the San Francisco Chronicle detailed Rob Arkley’s local controversies, hateful stickers were plastered on signs near the Arcata Marsh, former Humboldt Crab David Hamilton made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox, local cannabis was lauded in a big way at the California State Fair, a tragic father-son incident in Trinidad, pride marchers took to Ferndale, dams demolitions have begun along the Klamath River, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Tandoori Bites, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Via Apple, Spoti

Avelo is bringing back direct flights from Humvoldt County to Las Vegas, a Ferndale pride event is happening after the city council declined to pass an anti-hate resolution, a former Tom’s Sourdough Pizza employee was accused of murdering his former bosses in Arizona, the zoo in Eureka saw their Redwood Sky Walk noted as the best aerial adventure park by USA Today, the Eureka Friday Night Markets are coming back, Reddit Humboldt indicates Eureka criticism comes from outsiders who watched too much ‘Murder Mountain,’ an inappropriate comment made by a commenter during a Eureka City Council meeting went viral, a former mediator for Humboldt County Child Welfare Services admitted to upskirting, a reminder of 2014 believed-murders of women in the Fortuna area, local business fixture Rob Arkley was named in a national politics-ethics article about a 2008 incident, the wishy-washiness of former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen making a local appearance, a couple of guys ended up in the hospital after being attack

The swimming hole at Freshwater Park is coming back after three years, missing mom Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend were found by Eureka police after a dramatic and nationwide hunt, Reddit Humboldt wins with the ultimate Humboldt summer to-do list, organizations are demanding the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office not aid anti-abortion investigations in other states, Deadline reports Ferndale export Jacob Cooney is set to direct a beauty-industry horror movie called ‘Forever Beautiful,’ footage from an ofiice-involed shooting showed a grimacing suspect, Cal Poly Humboldt women's rowing team secured their third national championship, new ownership is reopening the sobriety rehab in southern Humboldt, slap-boxing at Bear River Casino prompts analysis, new Eureka transitional housing off Hilfiker is set for the end of fall, after 25 years officials used DNA to ID Eureka remains related to a serial killer, Eureka export Sara Bareilles is our Tony favorite, Wildwood Waffles in Rio Dell got some big-news love from the

Adorable black bear cubs have arrived at Eureka’s zoo, IHOP will soon replace Eureka’s Denny’s, Sara Bareilles discussed Humboldt on NPR before judging the innovative new singing competition Breakthrough, Cal Poly Humboldt export Marissa Figueroa was celebrated as the first female full-time trainer for the Buffalo Bills, a man who’s fostered dozens of children was accused of molestation, a killer fulfilled his deal to pinpoint where he buried a woman’s body, a former fugitive murderer was sentenced, county lawyers are investigating a Sheriff’s Officer regarding his credibility, Arcata’s Mad River Hospital may sell to an Arizona company, locals can now file for domestic and gun violence restraining orders online, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Tandoori Bites, 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 po

A young woman tragically died while surfing just after graduating from nursing school, local farmers are opening an ice cream shop in Loleta, officials noted how ‘grooming’ mostly occurs locally, a waterfront playground is coming to Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, local cannabis was once again a juggernaut at the Emerald Cup, the dunes in Manila were officially designated as National Natural Landmarks, the county is set to work on their portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail which will connect the Eureka and Arcata legs, Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach exited after reports of dysfunctional leadership, officials condemned hate speech after recieving an email calling for the killing of queer and black people, a federal judge threw out a case alleging cannabis shenanigans by county government, a Bear River tribal member won an honor to display her art in DC, a woman is suing Cal Poly Humboldt over the university’s ADA challenges, a man said he’d reveal the location of a woman’s body in exchange for a lighter sent

Heartbreaking details regarding a reported murder-suicide in Fortuna, a viral video of a Sheriff’s Officer saving a baby’s life in Eureka, a major cannabis facility in the Willow Creek area was just sold for parts, a long sentence following a 2022 officer-involved shooting incident in Eureka, the Meow Wolf inspired Festival of Dreams is headed to Eureka, a high-profile and rescheduled all-ages pride event for College of the Redwoods, a teenager knifed down his face outside of a concert needs help, a planned Eureka homeless hub for social services and shelter among other things could be open in 18 months, watching race cars at Redwood Acres is another weekend thing to do now, a Facebook (or Meta) ad displayed Trinidad during a Warriors-Kings playoff game, a proposed Samoa fish farm switched from salmon to yellowtail, a dead gray whale washed up on the beach, a man reportedly died in a crash while driving the Eureka Waterfront Trail, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters are headed to Trinidad on June 2, Humbol

Brother suspects were critically shot and their toddler passenger was hurt amid a wild and violent police chase in Eureka, Arcata officials addressed reports of people spiking drinks at local bars, the American Lung Association says Humboldt County could have the best air in California, a Sheriff’s Officer allegedly pulled a gun on his wife and another man in McKinleyville, PBS ‘Untold Earth’ showcased local redwoods, cops a say local woman's jail entry was lightened by a pound of fentanyl, dog attacks all the damn time, a good dog reportedly foiled a home invasion in McKinleyville, American Rivers says the Eel River is one of the nation’s most endangered rivers, California’s AG put Blue Lake on his schedule in recognition of missing and murdered indigenous people, Fairhaven residents temporarily teased with internet might be without it again, a local 8th-grader received major recognition in the science community, the city of Eureka found a box of century-old items while demolishing the Lloyd building, Sylvan

A 2019 case involving Humboldt County was featured in the Oxygen TV series ‘Accident, Suicide or Murder,’ downgraded charges for a McKinleyville man accused of killing his ex at his house, the Sequoia Park Zoo says their bear and coyote exhibit should open this summer, a dad says he declined an offer to have his daughter’s murderer killed, a young man is out of prison early following a fatal 2019 incident where he drunkenly drove his truck into a bedroom on Humboldt Hill, a builder agreed to demolish his controversial half-built mansion in Bayside, a former wrestling coach at Eureka High pleaded guilty to felony statutory rape, more claims regarding a former child-custody mediator accused of secretly recording women under their clothes, April 15 marks six years since the unsolved killing of David Josiah Lawson at a house party in Arcata, following a hurdle a mental healthcare facility for kids could open by the end of 2024, a cannabis conflict-of-interest is questioned within county government, a company work

A local news outlet was fooled by a prank press release, Eureka advanced on some low-income housing projects despite a group of opponents, more details about former Al Qaeda hostage Jeffrey Woodke of McKinleyville, more misconduct allegations regarding Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach, in 2022 Humboldt County reported more than twice the state average for suicides, recent viral data show Humboldt County slightly below the national average for life expectancy, more details about the Star Wars fun set to kick off summer vibes, assault allegations with a donut twist, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast in collaboration with Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY. Via Apple, Spotify, humboldtlastweek.com, or wherever else you get podcasts. Humboldt Last Week (new/alt/indie) Radio with no commercials resides at humboldtlastweek.com/radio The station is also available via the RadioKing app.

A McKinleyville man was freed after being held hostage for over six years, players alleged a toxic culture created by Cal Poly Humboldt’s men's basketball coach, drag queen Ultran Payne is Eureka’s artist of the year, our first Star Wars-themed Forest Moon Festival is happening June 2 and 3, Klamath River work begins on the world’s all-time most significant dam removal project, a man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting at cops in Eureka in 2022, a former child-custody mediator has officially been charged with secretly recording women under their clothes, a 28-year-old man from SoHum was arrested on suspicion of child porn and sex abuse, ex-Crab James Outman made the opening-day lineup for the LA Dodgers, a judge’s recommendation is forthcoming about Arcata’s earth flag measure, Eureka is planning a trail that’ll go from Humboldt Bay to the Sequoia Park Zoo, talk of extending the Humboldt Bay Trail down to College of the Redwoods, Arcata’s upcoming Open Door health care center has some perks for