Humboldt Last Week
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318. Occupy CPH, connected shootings, a river tragedy, ex-bar plans, and other top stories
May 03, 2024 18:38 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBDozens were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a truck with a video screen flashing KKK images, CR’s president called on Biden to urge a cease-fire in Gaza, a Fortuna 19-year-old is feared dead after attempting a rescue in the Trinity River, two were hospitalized after a pair of connected shootings near Eureka, free samples will be given out at the Eureka North Coast-Co-op soon, Arcata officials advanced plans for a restaurant where the former Toby and Jack’s bar l...
317. Odd comedy, rooftop food, unsolved, US flag, DUI deaths, scary pot land, food truck news, more
April 19, 2024 15:58 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe bizarre locally-filmed comedy ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is out, David Josiah Lawson's unsolved murder seven years later, Humboldt County reportedly leads the nation in the percentage of vehicle deaths involving DUI, Arcata is flying the voter-approved earth flag lower than the US and California flags, officers are putting up more stationary cameras that store license plate data for 30 days, the proposed Arcata Cap project intending to build land above U.S. 101 is getting a serious look, SF Gate ...
316. Steroids, Call of Duty, earth flag rejected, TikTok, leashes, DiCaprio date, burgers, more
April 12, 2024 20:40 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBLocal investigators ran a press release shaming a Eureka gym owner for allegedly selling testosterone, a county judge ruled that Arcata voters lack the authority to fly an earth flag above the US flag, a viral video at a local beach caught a tense encounter involving a leashed cat and an unleashed dog, a woman suffered severe injuries following an alleged pitbull mating dispute, officers released footage after killing a Eureka hostage-taker who’d sliced two kids’ necks with a knife, gas price...
315. More turbine flak, coast crumbles, Mayor Fieri, LA flights, intruder, beer, new trails, more
March 29, 2024 16:38 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBCher-Ae Heights reps have joined Yurok and Bear River tribal officials in opposition to offshore wind energy development along the North Coast, the coastal landslide near Ferndale that’s closed a coveted hiking spot may also call for an emergency road project, our airport is adding extra flights to LA starting June 9, the Paskenta tribe has purchased Blue Lake’s Mad River Brewery from the Yurok tribe, the Yurok Tribe is reclaiming 125 acres after 90 percent of their land was taken during the ...
314. NY Jets, doom-scroll dealer?, toddler survivor, turbine flak, champs, racist arrestee?, more
March 15, 2024 18:36 - 6 minutes - 9.35 MBA teenager’s alleged plan to sell drugs on social media shockingly backfired, a family survived a plane crash near the Humboldt-Mendocino line with the help of some cool tech, Humboldt County is eyeing its cannabis future after the rejection of what High Times called the “Karen initiative," Yurok and the Bear River tribal officials have denounced proposed offshore wind energy projects along the North Coast, an arrest was made following reports of threatening and anti-Semitic messages on socia...
313. Remorseful robber?, arrest stirs old cases, the election, big dramas, 311, ocean tornado, more
March 08, 2024 17:24 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBA man arrested on meth and stalking charges is connected to the cases of two women believed murdered, an alleged bank robber said he turned himself in out of remorse, local judge Gregory Kreis lost reelection while facing a slew of misconduct allegations, a controversial vote to limit the local cannabis industry was denied by voters, our list of Humboldt County Supervisors will remain the same, Santa Rosa’s Chris Rogers currently holds a narrow lead to progress toward replacing state Assembly...
312. Racist vandals?, protester charges?, weed horror, judge drama, 'Toxic' AI, coast slide, more
March 01, 2024 17:29 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBA contractor's truck was set ablaze and graffitied with the N-word in Eureka, a Eureka mural was vandalized with swastikas and other graffiti, cops believe multiple state worker vehicles were intentionally set on fire in Eureka, a pro-Palestinian protester has been accused of vandalism and making a false police report, a local judge up for reelection has officially denied a slew of misconduct allegations, a landslide along the coast near Ferndale has seriously impacted one of Humboldt County’...
311. Leo DiCaprio out, sushi stir, land bridge?, misconduct?, Jesse Eisenberg, murder plea, and more
February 09, 2024 21:06 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Leonardo DiCaprio movie that was shot locally received a lot of attention, an ambitious project called "Reconnecting Arcata" seeks billions to build a land bridge over the highway, Sushi Spot made waves by replacing tipping with a mandatory 18-percent ‘equity fee,' a locally shot eccentric comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg as Bigfoot recently premiered at Sundance, county judge Gregory Kreis is facing a state investigation about alleged misconduct, a Eureka man confessed to the Arizona murd...
310. Captor killed, mysterious project, human trafficking?, CPH strike, and more
January 26, 2024 19:39 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBA hostage situation in Eureka ended with an officer-involved killing of the suspect, a single day of strikes at Cal Poly Humboldt conjured a deal for faculty members, a mysterious company is looking to convert the former Jacobs campus in Eureka into housing, a man from McKinleyville was found not guilty of murdering his childhood friend due to insanity, a local judge will soon decide the legality of the City of Arcata flying an ‘earth flag’ above the USA flag, a raid on a cannabis property ne...
309. Manila homicide, kill footage, CPH strikes, child predators, more
January 19, 2024 17:32 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBOfficials IDed a man they believe was killed by someone at an encampment in Manila, Eureka police released footage after an apparently gun-toting suspect was killed by the library, Cal Poly Humboldt says it plans to remain open during strikes beginning this coming week, dozens of locals were stranded due to flooding, the Eureka City Council voted to oppose a measure seeking to limit the local cannabis industry, Labcorp has acquired Providence's Eureka lab, a Crescent City middle school teache...
308. Ex-Bungle arrest, missing mom, dog theft?, DiCaprio?, Reggae returns, more
January 12, 2024 17:12 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBA mom from Myers Flat is missing under mysterious circumstances, two dogs are believed stolen in Eureka, the Warner Bros. movie shooting locally reportedly stars Leonardo DiCaprio, a founding member of the Eureka rock band Mr. Bungle was located and accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reggae on the River is returning to SoHum in early August following financial woes, Providence is closing its outpatient labs at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, a women's march, Korean BBQ, and more. TLDR...
307. Ex-Bungle mystery, Jeopardy!, Fieri tough love, strike threat, Crabs moves, zoo death, more
December 22, 2023 19:27 - 8 minutes - 12 MBA former Mr. Bungle member isn’t cooperating with cops after the disappearance of his girlfriend, investigators say they’ve got a suspect in a rash of false threats leading to lockdowns at McKinleyville High, workers are threatening a strike that could lead to a campus shutdown at Cal Poly Humboldt, one of the zoo’s two red pandas died unexpectedly, the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s 10,000 new acres in the Pine Creek area marks their largest ever land reacquisition, Cal Poly Humboldt was featured on ‘...
306. 1,000-ft. fall, Grinch, IHOP, football wins, false alarms, true crime, parking garage, more
December 15, 2023 18:57 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBA local somehow survived a 1,000-foot fall while hiking in Hawaii’s mountains, a truck full of toys for less fortunate families was reportedly stolen, IHOP opened in Eureka where Denny’s resided for 50 years, Eureka might construct a parking garage in Old Town, officers said they're close to identifying who’s behind those false threats at McKinleyville High, Hateful incidents have continued at Arcata’s Centro Del Pueblo, pro golfer Scottie Scheffler has been using a putter made in Humboldt Co...
305. Dog meth, kill justified, Bareilles movie, lit zoo, CPH lot woes, killed by cop, doused, more
December 01, 2023 22:32 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBA woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book ...
304. Fugitive captured, arcade, dog theft, spiked Fieri, restaurant$, Arkley caved, slaps, and more
November 17, 2023 18:07 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThe fugitive ex-boyfriend of a missing woman was located at an encampment in Oregon thanks to a tip from hunters, the Bayshore Mall in Eureka is hosting a new arcade, many local restaurants are for sale, thieves reunited a French Bulldog with his Eureka family in exchange for reward money, Eureka will display PETA’s “Fish Empathy Quilt” in City Hall for a month after declining to remove Woodley Island’s fisherman statue, Eureka businessman Rob Arkley caved to U.S. Senators demanding info on a...
303. Conflicting accounts, mystery update, gun raffle, Speaker slams, Fieri funds, economy dip, more
November 03, 2023 18:34 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBA pro-Palestinian protest in Arcata escalated as two women alleged misconduct by College of the Redwoods baseball team members, an ex-boyfriend tied to a woman’s mysterious disappearance is wanted for arrest in Trinity County, Eureka officials will examine a report saying the Nov. 2024 pro-parking vote could result in millions in losses, state and federal North Coast reps are not fond of the new Speaker of the House, Supervisor Rex Bohn was criticized for including a handgun in a raffle baske...
302: 'Flesh-eating,' dog reunited, concealed body, Mazzotti's for sale, magic mushrooms, more
October 20, 2023 18:06 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBA young McKinleyville man accused of murdering his longtime friend had texted about ridding ‘flesh-eating people,' tourists who lost their dog locally got him back after an agonizing 31-day search from afar, a missing Eureka mom was found dead and concealed in an impounded van that was driven by her allegedly intoxicated son, the on-video arrest of a man with reported mental health issues prompted criticism from the Hoopa community, Mazzotti’s restaurant on the Arcata Plaza is for sale for $8...
301: Alleged murder, missing mom, Wingstop, dog-fueled murder, R-rated haunts, pot duel, more
October 13, 2023 16:39 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBNew details have emerged about a 20-year-old Eureka woman accused of murdering her 27-year-old roommate, the old Pine Motel location on Broadway in Eureka will actually be a Wingstop and a Starbucks, the mysterious disappearance of a local woman and her allegedly abusive ex-boyfriend has prompted a GoFundMe to hire a private investigator, a woman last located with her son near Eureka remains mysteriously missing after her son was booked into the Mendocino County Jail for DUI, Jewish students ...
300: Pastor event nixed, Arkley v. Senate, abuse alleged in mystery, vulgar "fact-check," more
October 05, 2023 23:06 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBA 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 nea...
299: Ice cream, officer-involved, exes mystery, Woody, IHOP, PETA, FEMA, skatepark, new eats, more
September 29, 2023 19:15 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBThe 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 ani...
298: 'Pure evil,' alleged masturbation, guns/teens, new brewery, Supe apology, BB kerfuffle, more
September 15, 2023 18:52 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBAn 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 s...
297: Hurdles for $30M in funds, grim discovery, High Times, $15M lotto win, billion streams, more
September 08, 2023 16:51 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBEureka’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 Hig...
296: Homophobia, Eureka housing vote, rooftop vibes, wind woes, big-biz pot, dismal healthcare
September 01, 2023 18:21 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBHomophobia 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, so...
295: Punch analysis, pot’s ‘Karen initiative,’ eyeing more Airbnb, finance cops, Netlfix, guns, more
August 25, 2023 19:09 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBAn 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 sa...
294: Motives, threats, SpongeBog, cubs, meth/CWS, health caveat, theater, butt, comedy aid, more
August 11, 2023 16:42 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBOpponents 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 under...
293: Masked raid, murals, mental help, MLB, rape claim, parking v. housing, booze issue, more
July 28, 2023 01:06 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBA 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 exciteme...
292: Plane crash survivors, casual date manslaughter?, Fieri + Trump, TikTok viral, World Cup, more
July 14, 2023 17:02 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBTwo 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...
291: CNN, traveler praise, swimming, recovery pro DUI, sports + bud, D1 ball, and more
July 07, 2023 16:54 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBCNN 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 For...
290: Hor$e racing, mental health hub, MLB debut, Chinn win, Arkley analysis, and more
June 30, 2023 16:51 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBHumboldt 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,...
289: Vegas, pride, double-murder, USA Today, fun, Arkley fishing, Chicago Bull, and more
June 23, 2023 00:16 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBAvelo 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 ...
288: Summer fun, serial-killer victim, nationwide hunt, Deadline, slaps, more
June 09, 2023 16:31 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThe 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 ...
287: Zoo cubs, IHOP, innovative Sara Bareilles, Buffalo Bills, body returned, foster dad accused
May 26, 2023 17:46 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBAdorable 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 sen...
286: Surf tragedy, ice cream, grooming, dunes, fired coach, morbid quid pro quo, more
May 19, 2023 19:02 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBA 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...
285: Heartbreak, baby heroics, cannabis crumble, convicted complainer, high-profile drag, more
April 28, 2023 18:34 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBHeartbreaking 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 ...
284: Violent chase, spiked drinks, PBS, dog attacks and heroics, clean air, more
April 21, 2023 16:56 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBBrother 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, d...
283: Oxygen killing, downgrade from murder, assassin declined, early release, kindness, and more
April 14, 2023 18:32 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBA 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 ...
282: Media pranked, Old Town housing foes, vicious Al Qaeda treatment, and much more
April 07, 2023 18:53 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBA 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 ...
281: Hostage freed, ‘toxic’ claims, a drag win, Star Wars fest, LA Dodgers, crime, trails, and more
March 31, 2023 18:48 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBA 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 h...
280: NPR cows, Oscars champs, NYT slaps, MMIP, Rihanna mistake, cannabis feud, more
March 17, 2023 18:26 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBEureka is teaming up with a church to offer an extreme-weather shelter in Myrtletown, national news for hay helicoptered to local starving cows, big changes proposed for the lot near the Eureka boardwalk, the “Everything Everywhere…” Oscars champs that shot in Humboldt County, a dramatic cliff collapse along the Van Duzen River was caught on camera, the ‘Supes discussed capping campaign donations from $1,500 to $500, the LA Times analyzed local cases of missing and murdered indigenous people,...
279: ‘Colbert,’ housing prices, DNA closure, judge Sara Bareilles, High Times, OnlyFans, and more
March 03, 2023 21:57 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBA likely homeless man was found dead at a Eureka bus stop amid cold weather conditions, Cal Poly Humboldt made ‘Colbert’ in reference to student housing challenges in Arcata, an in-depth looking at housing prices with Cal Poly Humboldt economics professor Erick Eschker, Habitat For Humanity is helping out after December’s earthquake, there’s a shortage at the blood bank, a sort of ‘ocean tornado’ in Shelter Cove, a family now has closure following a DNA discovery stemming back to 1998, compet...
278: Earth flag foes, a skewed stabbing, encampments, US Marshals, whales, all-ages drag, and more
February 24, 2023 20:04 - 16 minutes - 23 MBMilitary vets are asking Arcata officials to nix a portion of the narrowly-approved ‘earth flag’ measure, further details emerge after a Eureka woman allegedly framed her husband for attempted murder, fentanyl has been a significant killer in Humboldt County, Eureka’s upcoming meeting about the possibility of authorized encampments, the U.S. Marshals and the Yurok Tribe are teaming up to combat murders and kidnappings, Ferndale’s Foggy Bottom Boys were honored as “climate-smart” farmers, a mi...
277: Rescheduled pride, health layoffs, stabbing complexity, sailing over MLB, sibling tension, more
February 17, 2023 21:47 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBCollege of the Redwoods plans to host a rescheduled pride event previously planned in Ferndale, proposed offshore wind energy is getting a boost from local educators and the Yurok Tribe, Arcata’s community hospital laid off 27 home-health workers due to financial woes, a McKinleyville stabbing arrest spawns claims there’s more to the story, local export and ex-MLB star John Jaso was featured in the New York Times for ditching millions to go sailing, runway improvements and more may impact AVC...
276: Unsolved killing, housing protests, Arkley anger, Grammy x2, domestic violence deaths, more
February 10, 2023 19:03 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBCrime Junkie — one of the world’s most popular podcasts — covered the unsolved killing of David Josiah Lawson, students are protesting Cal Poly Humboldt housing challenges as the university expands, multimillionaire Rob Arkley is threatening to move his company outside of city limits as Eureka prioritizes housing over parking lots, Eureka’s Pine Motel makes way for a future Subway and Starbucks, a building that was once owned by Jeff Bridges’ family is coming down in Eureka, Fortuna cops arre...
275: Teen killer freed, Breaking Bad, sexualized comment, molesters, recidivism, love, more
February 03, 2023 19:09 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBA teenage killer was released several years earlier than expected, the drug dealer from the largest bust in local task force history will spend six years in county jail, Supervisor Rex Bohn apologized for a sexualized comment, alleged child molesters are reported and analyzed, the movie theater in Fortuna remains closed following December’s 6.4 earthquake, a teenager walking in McKinleyville reported being followed by a man before she screamed and ran, limited local resources for our homeless...
274: TBS slaps, battling hate, school conflict, Bengals support, assessed grocery protest, more
January 27, 2023 17:33 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Humboldt County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an anti-hate resolution in wake of recent events, pride supporters saw a large turnout in Ferndale, a protest at an Arcata grocery store received a mixed response following a viral video, our airport was called the foggiest in the world by an aviation news outlet, local export Kortney Olson was visibly disoriented on TBS while appearing on the UFC-associated “Power Slap,” the County of Humboldt’s portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail cou...
273: Protests, viral struggle, exonerated husband, molestation tragedies, drought improvements, more
January 20, 2023 19:11 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBAn Arcata grocery store manager was criticized after a video showed him forcibly detaining a teenage girl who was allegedly shoplifting, Eureka investigators believe a woman stabbed herself before falsely accusing her estranged husband of attempted murder, less-forceful theft intervention against adolescents and the LGBTQ community are individually supported by two planned protests, a Cal Poly Humboldt student and a dog were hit by a truck and killed while walking along an Arcata sidewalk, ma...
272: Houseless tragedy, extremist fear, Spiderman, Netflix, disasters, more
January 13, 2023 22:42 - 13 minutes - 18 MBReports indicate a houseless woman was killed accidentally in the recycling process after taking refuge in a Eureka dumpster, a Ferndale pride event was canceled at its original venue in fear of an extremist response, earthquakes and major storms have spawned woes, ‘Spiderman’ actor Tobey Maguire was spotted on the North Coast, a notorious short-time Humboldt County resident is the subject of Netflix’s ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,’ an accused Eureka double-murderer and evader could be go...
271: Top 2022, 6.4 quake, double-murder, Ferndale Food Network, dog reunited, Ricky Williams, more
December 29, 2022 19:57 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBTop stories from 2022, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake served much of Humboldt County an abrupt awakening and a spectrum of woes, an accused double-murderer was captured following several Eureka shootings, a man was rescued near Shelter Cover after a large tree landed on his vehicle, Guy Fieri and Food Network cranked out a Ferndale episode for Dec. 30, commercial crab season received a greenlight following delays, Arcata is moving forward with its ‘earth flag’ measure while seeking clarification ...
270: Star Wars fest, failed hitman, ‘earth flag’ legality, rugby champs, Cappa’s old Bucs, more
December 16, 2022 21:52 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBCal Poly Humboldt rugby won a national title, the film commission is considering a local Star Wars festival, a failed hitman was sentenced to 43 years in prison, 54 locals are no longer homeless after The Grove opened in the Valley West area of Arcata, a professor says Arcata’s “earth flag” measure is legal, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa received praise from his Cincinnati Bengals before playing his former team, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is a hoot, a record-breaking drug dealer plead...
269: $331M to offshore wind, Food Network, child shot in foot, Arcata-trained UFC fighter, more
December 09, 2022 22:18 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBLocal lease sites for offshore wind went for over $331 million, a local Hawaiian-style food truck made Guy Fieri’s Food Network show, Eureka cops echoed a father’s claim that he accidentally shot his five-year-old daughter in the foot while cleaning his gun, Raul Rosas Jr. — the youngest fighter in UFC history — often trains in Humboldt County, a Catholic organization that includes Humboldt County filed for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits, claims reemerge that Loleta Union Elementa...