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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 MB

Local 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...

268. Prez cheese, mass-murder fear, earth flag comeback, Tom Brady comedy, AC Club Crabs, more

December 02, 2022 20:03 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

World leaders Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron enjoyed some delicious Humboldt County cheese, mental health treatment was cosen over prison for a Fortuna man prosecutors worried would become a mass murderer, Arcata’s ‘earth flag’ measure squeaked a comeback victory, ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ covered a McKinleyville company’s Christmas tree growing kits, a ‘tridemic’ is testing capacity at St. Joe’s hospital, Ferndale export Guy Fieri will appear in the Tom Brady comedy ‘80 For Brady,’ the AV Cl...

267. Firehouse baby, Oscar-nom actor, neo-Nazis, dog fight dispute, street luge, embezzlement?

November 18, 2022 18:45 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MB

Eureka firefighters got to visit with a two-year-old that was surrendered to them at birth and then adopted, Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg has been friendly and chill with locals while shooting a Bigfoot movie at several beautiful Humboldt County locations, more neo-Nazi printouts were found locally, the owner of the poodles accused of attacking a corgi in Trinidad says only one of his poodles was involved and he didn’t bite the corgi’s owner, applications are reportedly way up to att...

266. Embattled candidates lose, pride dispute continues, poodle-pack attack, CBS drama, HBO Max doc

November 11, 2022 17:35 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

Losses for embattled local candidates, Arcata appears to say no to the earth flag, protestors from a Eureka pride event made a disputed claim they were not the aggressors, a group of poodles was accused of significantly injuring a corgi at Trinidad State Beach, CBN is worried U.S. rep Jared Huffman will inspire other non-Christian politicians, the CBS drama ‘Fire Country’ has been using Rio Dell to depict its fictional town, an allegedly errant driver was reportedly bitten by a pedestrian aft...

265. Weed turmoil, drag show clash, accused molesters, displaced, viral-video charges dropped, more

November 04, 2022 17:01 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

The elimination of ‘Measure S’ county cannabis taxes for two years, an all-ages pride event in Eureka with a drag show prompted anti-LGBTQ discrimination, the reluctant addition of a 2024 ballot initiative that would nix any new cannabis farms and nix farms over 10,000 square feet, a now-former Eureka High basketball coach was accused of raping a teenage girl, a former basketball player for Cal Poly Humboldt’s women’s team accused the coach’s husband of sexually assaulting her last season, ar...

264. $0 for ex murder suspect, official restrained, murderer's mom jailed, MyPillow fuss, more

October 21, 2022 18:10 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

Former murder suspect Kyle Zoellner is not getting over $750K for malicious prosecution after a judge overruled a jury, Arcata City Council Member Brett Watson will debate a temporary restraining order from city officials before the Nov. 8 election, the mom of a triple-murderer is going to jail for trying to help her son evade police, the ongoing pilot shortage will probably delay the start of our direct flights to Seattle and Portland, political controversy continues at Tres Chiles Picosos i...

263. Sara Bareilles' home, RHCP in Hoopa, $700K for ex murder suspect, Guy Fieri’s psychic, housing

October 14, 2022 18:13 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

Sara Bareilles is all set for a homecoming show at Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, the Red Hot Chili Peppers surprised the Hoopa community with a free show for around a thousand people, a jury decided the City of Arcata should award former murder suspect Kyle Zoellner at least $700,000, Ferndale export Guy Fieri saw a psychic who prompted a deeper connection with his late sister, a closer look at homeless and affordable housing projects in Humboldt County, Humboldt Cider Company won three gold medal...

262. Jesse Eisenberg, dueling reports, lockdowns, shark bite, cannabis lawsuit, enrollment up, more

October 07, 2022 16:46 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

Documents indicate Jesse Eisenberg is playing Sasquatch in Humboldt County, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson says he hired an investigator to reinforce his sexual harassment denials, a social media threat alarmed yet another local high school, a local shark bite victim smiled and threw the ‘hang loose’ sign from his hospital bed, a class-action lawsuit was announced as local cannabis woes continue, gas prices are too damn high, enrollment is up at Cal Poly Humboldt for the first time si...

261. Fortuna gun threat, church vandals, fish farm advances, July 4 assaulter, hospital foul, more

September 30, 2022 18:09 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Guns were seized and a 13-year-old was arrested after Fortuna High’s lockdown, four churches from Eureka to Arcata were vandalized with political language, the proposed Samoa fish farm hurdled an appeal, an alleged N-word shouting assaulter from a Eureka July 4 incident is headed to trial, Providence hospitals like Eureka’s and Fortuna’s were scrutinized by the New York Times for aggressive billing, the Yurok Tribe is hosting a statewide meeting regarding missing and murdered indigenous peopl...

260. Bareilles homecoming, demotion urge, PG&E economy woes, ketamine trips, huge drug bust, more

September 23, 2022 18:23 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Grammy winner Sara Bareilles is doing a free homecoming concert in Eureka on October 16, ‘Supervisors moved to demote the chair of the ‘Planning Commission over offensive remarks, PG&E power limits could hamper important projects from the Eel River Valley to SoHum, a Eureka doctor is providing psychedelic ketamine trips, the largest one-time seizure in ‘Drug Task Force history, a new location for local beer, upcoming moves to ease sending folks to psychiatric treatment and housing, businessma...

259. Rhetoric ire, Watson’s limited support, sports betting opposition, landlord Fieri, and more

September 09, 2022 18:41 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Another delay permitting a controversial home-build north of Eureka as apologies fly for offensive rhetoric aimed at Native Americans, Brett Watson’s Arcata reelection effort may have less public support than he’s claimed, some local tribes are against California possibly moving to legalize online sports betting in November, Humboldt’s Hometown Store sells local products in a historic Ferndale building owned by Guy Fieri, Paul Reiser from ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Mad About You’ stops in Arcata,...

258. Architectural Digest, excessive force alleged, blackout bar shooting, Hum win, Yurok golf, more

September 02, 2022 16:03 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Eureka’s Redwood Sky Walk made it into Architectural Digest, Hoopa’s police chief was accused of excessive force while detaining a suspect for alleged loitering, a former jail officer previously fired for misconduct is headed to prison after a McKinleyville bar shooting, a year after moving here a couple who’ve visited 48 states say Humboldt County is the place they love the most, an unearthed silent film shot in Humboldt County – notorious for off-screen events over a century ago – is gettin...

257. Fish farm fight | Hillary | ‘Discriminant’ meeting | WaPo on Hum-weed | Virgin River | More

August 26, 2022 20:27 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

Local groups have organized opposition to Samoa’s proposed fish farm, a local segment in Hillary Clinton’s new Apple TV+ show ‘Gutsy,’ tension between tribal members and the ‘Planning Commission, alleged looters were IDed by cops in wake of California’s second-largest wildfire this summer, 1964-born Jeffrey Bezos’ paper the Washington Post looked at Humboldt County’s recent cannabis challenges, locally-set ‘Virgin River’ on Netflix topped ‘Stranger Things’ in a recent Nielson chart, rememberi...

256. Bigfoot-area fires | Embattled reelection? | Logging arson | Hospital protests | Wind $ | More

August 12, 2022 19:51 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

Lightning-caused fires near Willow Creek have been a challenge to contain, embattled Arcata City Council member Brett Watson noted he’ll seek reelection, loggers and protesters pointed fingers at each other over an arson fire, protests continue over conditions at local Providence hospitals, new state goals are likely to positively impact local offshore wind energy, additional college-level sports entertainment options emerge as ‘Crabs season closes, the Eureka Street Art Festival once again r...

255. Tallest tree trampling | Seattle by air? | TV bias? | ‘Fair-bound Fieri loves Rage | GB Packer

August 05, 2022 18:36 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

A local tree – the world’s tallest – is prompting fines and jail time for trampling, the airport is working to entice Seattle or Portland as a direct destination, the state’s largest fire this year is just northeast of us, concerns of bias surround the purchase of our NBC and CBS affiliates, ‘Savior Mountain’: A fire in Alderpoint was stopped before it became a nightmare, ‘Fair-bound Guy Fieri has a Rage Against the Machine habit, Gill’s by the Bay got some appreciation in the San Francisco C...

254. Arrestees racist? | Disaster averted | Eureka park | ACV upgrades | TV/film news | More

July 29, 2022 20:38 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

Accused racial-slurring assaulters from a July 4 incident in Eureka were arrested, our coastal waters almost suffered a devastating fuel spill, another Eureka park is getting a makeover, a repaved runway is coming to ACV in addition to more parking, Ferndale-exported director Jacob Cooney’s kids' movie ‘The Junkyard Dogs’ starring Denise Richards is out August 5, the TV drama “For All Mankind” referenced Humboldt County weed, Arcata’s former McKinley statue is eyeing a new perch in Ohio, a bo...

253. Shootout | Influencer | Spy cam | Hate | Fish farm? | River? | Rolling Stone | More

July 22, 2022 20:26 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

A wild officer-involved shooting and collision-ended chase in Eureka somehow resulted in no major injuries, drama ensued after a social media influencer filmed himself trying to help a Eureka panhandler, a spy camera was found in the women’s bathroom at the Fortuna Rodeo, a community garden sign in Arcata was vandalized in a way that appears to be hateful toward immigrants, a hurdle is approaching for the proposed economy-shaking fish farm in Samoa, accused racial-slurring assaulters are soug...

252. Blood need | Transphobia | Sheriff shuns hate | Bus bonus | ‘Virgin River’ | Vogue | More

July 15, 2022 20:36 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

There is a critical local need for blood donations, a transphobic hate crime was alleged at a Fortuna store, Sheriff Honsal says hate has no place in Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt is on track to provide medication abortions on campus, the local bus system gets $40M on its path to zero emissions, local tribal leadership will battle future wildfires at the federal level, a young Hoopa woman was featured in Vogue Magazine, the creator of the local comic ‘Pacifica’ received a state grant, a ...

251. Neo-Nazis | Eureka cams OKed | Fiery housing setback | Cal Poly housing | Crab$ | More

July 08, 2022 20:36 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Neo-Nazi rubbish is plastered in local towns, Eureka’s security cams were OKed, a new program for locals experiencing mental health challenges, Betty Chinn’s forthcoming Eureka housing village got a fiery setback, Cal Poly Humboldt continues adding student housing options, Arcata baseballers the Humboldt Crabs got $1M for upgrades, HACHR is moving to Arcata and will continue mobile-only needle exchange, Ferndale export Guy Fieri makes a winning combo with blink-182, a Peg House employee’s kin...

250. NPR on Orick | MLB affiliate | Water park? | Train dead | CBS Sports | SVU alum | More

July 01, 2022 20:40 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

NPR juxtaposes nearby natural wonders with Orick’s struggles, Humboldt B52s export Shane Gustafson signed with an MLB affiliate, the consideration of a water park in Blue Lake, embattled Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez exits office early, a trail-thwarting coal train likely won’t move forward, Humboldt’s family-law mediator was accused of camera voyeurism, a Eureka Waterfront Trail extension plus an additional bonus, a local elementary school’s edible cannabis scare prompts advisories,...

249. Election highlights | Empty bomb threat | Trans-owned bakery | NFL battle | Ukraine pets | More

June 10, 2022 21:54 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Local election highlights, an empty bomb threat rattled Loleta Elementary just before summer break, the new bakery Patches’ Pastries in Ferndale promotes trans visibility, Eureka export Jake Hanson is battling to again make the Green Bay Packers roster, local-university export and TV personality Doug Thron has been rescuing pets in Ukraine, cannabis busts in Southern Humboldt, the solar microgrid by our main airport is inspiring similar setups, local export Hailey Dolcini was key in making Te...

248. Ocean death | Pot gummy kid scare | Coal train not dead yet | New trail | Election time | More

June 03, 2022 20:39 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

The ocean took another life off Black Sands Beach, an elementary schooler accidentally shared cannabis gummies with classmates, a possible coal train is not dead yet, the cheapest gas in the county, the new trail in Redwood National and State Parks, Larry Doss switched addresses in an attempt to unseat Steve Madrone for County Supervisor, possible offshore wind energy in Humboldt County takes another step forward, Klamath dam removals get ‘Chronicle coverage, exported musician on the rise ‘Cr...

247. DA race heats up | Dog-saving murder? | More pot tax help? | Watson declines to resign | More

May 20, 2022 18:48 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

DA candidates note how they’d handle the Lawson case, Governor Newsom is proposing additional tax help for struggling Humboldt County cannabis farmers, a dog was hurt badly saving a woman from a mountain lion east of Willow Creek, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson ignores many calls to resign, it appears this fall Arcata voters will decide on flying the earth flag over state and national flags, after claiming he was protecting his puppy in Alderpoint a judge sent an accused murderer to t...

246. ‘Poly pop. boost | Fentanyl scapegoat? | Kids mental health | Watson denies | Film $ | More

May 13, 2022 21:04 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

A rebranded Cal Poly Humboldt sees an upward trend in enrollment, County Supervisors and the Sheriff were disputed by Bay Area media after blaming local fentanyl problems on San Francisco officials, a center for local kids suffering mental health emergencies is set to open next year, locals protest in support of federal abortion rights, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson denies a report saying he sexually harassed a colleague for years, 2022 is no longer the driest year on record locally,...

Interview: Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew

May 06, 2022 15:53 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Billy Bob Thornton and his ‘Boxmasters bandmate JD Andrew chat with Myles before their show at the Arcata Theater Lounge on May 9. Drinking blood, Kanye West, Willie Nelson’s bus, gawking, a songwriting disease, and a blushworthy moment all make it into the conversation along with a discussion of musical backgrounds. Tickets, more info, and music links: humboldtlastweek.com/p/interview-billy-bob-thornton-and-jd.html

245. Shipwreck | Hospital violence | Tourism tax? | Axed admin rehired | Clean air | More

April 29, 2022 20:40 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

A father and son are feared dead after an ocean shipwreck, an uptick in violence at the hospital in Eureka, some are worried about a proposed tax hike for hotel guests in unincorporated Humboldt County, a fired Cal Poly Humboldt admin accused of groping was rehired due to a technicality, we’re also losing our Phoenix flight effective August 15, applicants are being accepted to run Eureka’s first rooftop bar, a report says Humboldt County has the cleanest air in the state, the Yurok Tribe got ...

244. Eel dams | Lawson homicide | Fugitive arrested | Crabber woes | Uniting | More

April 15, 2022 21:36 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MB

The state AG reportedly took a meeting regarding David Josiah Lawson’s 2017 homicide, an advancement toward Eel River dam removals, a fugitive wanted for an alleged Kneeland murder was arrested in Santa Cruz, commercial crabbers are worried for their livelihoods after a whale-related closure, people appearing to have starkly different values unite to fight a fire, an arson arrest after a Garberville hotel fire, a guilty plea in a kidnapping hoax over in Shasta County, export Sara Bareilles is...

243. Bye Vegas | Turbines advance | App scoots | Seal steal? | Tall tree fail | More

April 08, 2022 22:38 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MB

Humboldt’s Las Vegas flight is going away at the start of May, the Coastal Commission advanced the idea of huge wind turbines off the Humboldt coast, app-enabled electric scooters are coming to Eureka, people allegedly tried to drive off with a baby seal in Eureka, Humboldt has the world’s tallest tree but a viral post depicts the wrong tree, per-capita Humboldt County continues to struggle with adverse childhood experiences, a Fortuna High School teacher and coach was accused of sexually ass...

242. TV pot comedy | Fentanyl homicide? | Texting cops exit | TV news bias? | Rollin’ shame | More

April 01, 2022 20:55 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Humboldt’s first accused dealer charged with fentanyl homicide is headed to trial soon, two Eureka cops retired following last year’s texting scandal, with bias claim Huffman wants FCC to reject the sale of our CBS and NBC affiliates, the localized cannabis doc “Lady Buds” is getting a comedy adaptation, diesel trucks rollin’ coal were shamed virally following our in-depth coverage, some alleged meth users failed to divert cops with a false 911 call, why the mushroom bust in Arcata after the ...

241. Bengals $40M | ‘Chronicle trail | Rolling coal | Millions for airport | Bill Maher | More

March 18, 2022 21:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Lumberjack alum Alex Cappa signs a $40M Bengals contract, a local high schooler saves two kids from drowning, several millions of dollars in airport upgrades, progress on a proposed trail all the way from San Francisco,  finger-pointing continues between our auditor and county officials, the Sheriff in Del Norte resigns amid allegations, a closer look at diesel trucks “rolling coal,” a wildfire-related bill to make PG&E underground transmission lines faster, Mendocino’s high gas prices made H...

240. Earth flag above USA’s? | Discovery+ | Windy $10M | Priciest gas | 'Norte sheriff woes | More

March 12, 2022 00:33 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB

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 murdered is headed to trial, crime updates, event suggestions, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humbold...

239. Bareilles boost | Bitten-off thumb | Horrific | Home Grown | Re-no more | MLB beer | More

March 04, 2022 23:50 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

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 our Reno flight soon, a possible rooftop bar in Eureka, proposed Klamath River dam removals heat up...

238. Tense courtroom | Mega-draw | Councilmember violence | SUV putt | Teen hit-and-run | More

February 18, 2022 22:09 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

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-run victim, Eureka export Sara Bareilles gets a SXSW honor, Cal Poly Humboldt awards Betty Chinn...

237. $12M pot tax cut? | $2M via Apple TV+ | Mask nixing? | Pop. growth | Heavy details | More

February 11, 2022 21:51 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

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, potential KHSU changes, drought conditions, heavy details regarding deeply complicated relationships with...

236. Pot tax help? | Hero mom dies | ‘Far-right’ prisoner | Fieri ‘Bowl | Eureka housing | More

February 04, 2022 17:14 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

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 cane in Scotia, Eureka moves forward on housing projects, an alleged Arcata murder prompts calls...

235. Netflix-ish doc| Virgin River | Cal Poly | Unsolved murder | Toy guns | More

January 28, 2022 16:25 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

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 financial planner for adult entertainers, boozy boasts, an editorial on toy guns at school, even...

234. Apple TV+ | UFC COVID | Senate Majority | Pot tax relief? | Cautionary tale | More

January 21, 2022 23:56 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

“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, art, events, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in co...

233. Jason Segel | Durst dies | Vacancies | Watson woes? | HSU in-person | Events | More

January 14, 2022 23:38 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

“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, cannabis, events, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in ...

232. Star Wars foul | Feared tide tragedy | FOX Sports HC | Bareilles health | Housing | More

January 07, 2022 23:47 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

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 a new composting law, Huffman talks Jan. 6, an editorial defends the term “dick moves,” a COVID s...

231. 6.2 quake | Fentanly homicide? | Pro Bowl alt. | Battle conclusion | Maualuga DUI | More

December 24, 2021 19:47 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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 Samoa won’t be bad for the environment, well-wishes for rockstar export Mike Patton, the Kneeland ...

230. Clinton visit | Kid shooter jailed | Dateline-esque update | Pup thief | Scandal update | More

December 17, 2021 23:29 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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 chanterelles, a trial is coming following a viral 2018 incident in Arcata, five officers are in hot ...

229. Pot tax help? | CA investigation | Awaited murder arrest | Jan. 6 arrest | r/antiwork | More

December 10, 2021 22:45 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 covers Ferndale, a Eurekan is arrested in wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection, a photographer who helped...

228. Fish farm rendering | 'Freeland' drama | Rehab return | Contentious pot project | More

December 03, 2021 22:51 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

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 Bjorn and John, a local kid does us proud at the Christmas tree lighting in D.C., local rapper Attri...

227. ‘Law & Order’ pod | ‘Trim Season’ horror | Green Bay Packer | Scenic access | More

November 21, 2021 18:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

(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 upcoming horror thriller ‘Trim Season’ is loosely inspired by Humboldt County events, Hoopa export Or...

(Interview) Band of Horses founder Ben Bridwell

November 09, 2021 00:06 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

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://pitchfork.com/news/band-of-horses-announce-new-album-things-are-great-share-new-song-listen/ humb...

226. KMUD axes vile ranter | Reckless driver | Cal Poly | Farm stand | Anti-vaxx vs. sex | More

November 07, 2021 16:45 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

(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 Humboldt, engineers say offshore wind in Humboldt County has us sitting on a ‘gold mine,’ Arcata produc...

225. Jeff Goldbum | Scandal update | Defiant merchant | Exported NFLer dies | New restaurants | More

October 31, 2021 16:09 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 COVID-19, a missing Westhaven man is feared murdered, local redistricting has been a bit chaotic,...

224. Child shooter | Ex-mayor | Racist history | Exports’ NFL fun | 1-707 | 'Improper' funds | More

October 24, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

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 local calls, HSU export Alex Cappa helps kids with fellow NFL stars, anonymous deputies think Sherif...

223. Arcata mushrooms | Reno flight | Iconic name change | Bullies | Bar shooting | More

October 17, 2021 16:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

[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 offender earns a 160-year sentence, community leaders continue to fight possible coal-related id...

222. Vax push via hospital bed | Vegas | Scotia pools and spas | Pot grants | Denise Richards | More

September 26, 2021 17:42 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

[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 with COVID case rates, litter shaming, haunted house love, possible offshore wind energy in Humboldt...