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A candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk, SFGate charts the Bayshore Mall’s decline, wildlife officers say a bear in Eureka was humanely euthanized despite neighbor reports, a Eureka man’s ninth public-meth arrest triggers jail under the new repeat-offense law with treatment options, Congressman Jared Huffman joined a bipartisan push to release federal Epstein files, the Trump administration criticizes Eel River dam removal while PG&E calls the aging dams uneconomical, a preliminary report on a Shelter Cove plane crash cites fog and turbulence recollections, Cal Poly Humboldt names its next president, the university plans 212 more student parking spaces, Humboldt County is offering Halloween-themed weddings in Ferndale and at the courthouse, the local scenes in "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio can be viewed as early as Sept. 26, and an editorial on the local reaction to the assaniation of Charlie Kirk.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitar

A bear-killing investigation south of Eureka alleges a mother and cub were shot before dawn in a neighborhood, Cal Poly Humboldt’s new dorms squeeze street parking with hundreds more beds coming by spring, a judge orders Providence St. Joseph to keep providing emergency abortions, Eureka faces a sharply higher state housing mandate with potential fines for noncompliance, a county survey shows burnout and falling retention intent amid a hiring freeze, Fortuna weighs cannabis businesses to plug budget gaps after a failed tax hike, a former Yurok employee pleads guilty to embezzling over $500,000, hundreds rally in a “Workers Over Billionaires” protest, Eureka unveils the $6.3 million Da’ Yas Park makeover with new courts and ADA upgrades, SFGate spotlights the Madaket and its floating bar, and College of the Redwoods football moves up to the National Division.Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & R

Where you get podcasts, and at humboldtlastweek.comA Shelter Cove plane crash leaves a pilot dead and a survivor badly hurt after an ocean takeoff, a federal cut guts Humboldt offshore wind funding, an Airbnb assault in McKinleyville ends with an 18 year old arrested after siblings text 911, a whippits lawsuit seeks accountability after a fatal 2024 incident, a driver allegedly torches a car on the courthouse lawn, a former campus medical assistant admits sending nudes to a minor, a rape at a dorm is reported, a motorcyclist leads a wild chase over the Hammond Trail before arrest, California’s rushed November 4 special election map plan a put pressure on our local election office and could redraw representation, Eureka is working to block federal threats to millions in city grants, Eureka leaders urge CalPERS to divest from Israel links, AI video ads spark debate as marketers embrace it, a lost boat becomes a somber memorial before a volunteer sails it home, Cal Poly Humboldt opens a $226M housing tower as en

A woman in the Arcata Community Forest stared down a mountain lion, locals reportedly hog-tied a suspected arsonist before his arrest, there was a tense shotgun standoff west of Willow Creek, a man found dead was ID’d as an LA visitor linked to Reggae on the River, Humboldt logged a jail transfer to ICE under serious-felon rules, CA’s AG says Providence St. Joseph is trying to back out of a care agreement, Cal Poly Humboldt put a cross country coach on leave amid allegations, Eureka will bill $50 per abandoned shopping cart, the Arcata council is again shouted down over Gaza and homeless policies, another rally with anti-Trump messages and a food drive, KEET canceled ‘Headline Humboldt’ after funding cuts, ex-Crabs notch MLB moves, Eureka High grad Jake Hanson signed with the Falcons, Humboldt formally backed transgender residents and gender-affirming care, Cal Poly Humboldt hoops adds height, and a 100-year-old war veteran vintage plane roll made national TV.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com features rock with real

A tragic death after a man is hit by a bus in north Arcata raises difficult questions, an accidental tsunami warning from an 8.8 Russia quake rattles Humboldt residents, Crescent City harbor suffers costly tsunami damage without FEMA relief, officers fatally shoot a wanted suspect near Blue Lake after an exchange of gunfire, Lake County officials eye a cash windfall after seizing psychedelic mushrooms and hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Arcata man, an Arcata City Council meeting erupts in chaos amid protests over homelessness policies, Southern Humboldt mourns beloved addiction counselor Sally Teegarden killed by a drunk driver, Humboldt's offshore wind energy project survives federal cuts amid local economic hopes, the Humboldt Crabs battle for a baseball championship while one player chooses college ball over the Giants, Old Town Stewards quietly improve Eureka’s vibe, and Ferndale export Guy Fieri brings Flavortown to Hollywood in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.Streaming radio:HumAlt.com features r

A woman driving a stolen van tragically died in a fiery explosion outside Fiesta Café in Eureka, as bystanders bravely rushed in amidst chaos, an 11-year-old girl was heroically rescued from treacherous surf at Big Lagoon by lifeguards and the Coast Guard, the Humboldt community remembers Joshua McCollister, a devoted stepdad-to-be senselessly murdered near Glendale, a heartfelt rescue reunites a missing Rio Dell man with his firefighter friend, Humboldt's united stand prevents placement of convicted rapist Richard Stobaugh locally, Old Town businesses fight to stay afloat amid economic struggles, former Cal Poly Humboldt runners speak out against a coach they say damaged their mental health, historic dam removals approved for fish recovery and Indigenous rights, Congressman Jared Huffman reintroduces a bill aiming to help small cannabis farmers post-legalization, Trump-era funding cuts threaten local public broadcasting crucial for rural communities, and another political protest with community spirit pl

Avelo Airlines is ditching Humboldt and its entire West Coast operation, but Breeze Airways will land here in 2026 with flights to Burbank and Salt Lake City, two murder suspects were caught after a man was found dead near Fieldbrook, Arcata and the county banned nitrous oxide for getting high amid rising recreational abuse, a wildfire may have started from a burning camper and a man dancing with a literal spear, Blue Lake’s city council could be thrown into chaos by a triple recall, federal officials toured the Alcatraz in a Humboldt boat, Arcata is getting its own Friday Night Market and possibly a hotel rebrand, Hollywood dropped $2 million filming a movie starring DiCaprio and Penn in Humboldt, Sports Illustrated noted former Lumberjack Alex Cappa might help the Raiders to fix their offensive line, Eureka’s zoo welcomed monkeys, goats, and a bear cub, CNN covered Native American teens kayaking the full Klamath River now that the dams are gone, and Humboldt Crab Elijah McNeal got drafted by the San Francis

A disturbing attempted assault at Sequoia Park in Eureka, a man bitten while trying to help an injured bear, and a wildfire near Alderpoint suspected to be arson, the decision to deny the local release for a serial rapist, a murder investigation underway, a Humboldt woman’s outrage after learning her abuser was quietly removed from the sex offender registry, College of the Redwoods’ mascot change, tensions at a July 4 protest in Eureka, Trinidad's pipeline study linked to a controversial hotel project, the local church that took a stand against hate, Eureka canceled travel ties with Avelo Airlines over deportation flights, our local healthcare system's sharp rebuke of Trump's Medicaid cuts, Congressman Jared Huffman blasted Trump’s “Big, Ugly Bill,” a lawsuit over California’s egg laws, a boost to the local film industry that could bring more stars to Humboldt, and former Humboldt Crabs making waves in Major League Baseball. Bonus: HumAlt.com has heavier rock radio. Thank you to 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