Humboldt Last Week

Lost Coast Brewery is officially for sale, a proposed ballot measure is anti Amazon, Arcata could get Sidelines back years after a drug investigation shut it down, a McKinleyville man's FBI child-predator sting, the woman accused of murdering her toddler daughter pleaded not guilty, the owners of Eureka’s Lamplighter Motel are pushing back in a wrongful death lawsuit, fresh reporting on Miranda’s Rescue digs deeper, Humboldt’s local governments are wrestling with budget strain, Cal Poly Humboldt’s polytechnic rebrand has helped enrollment only a little so far, a Ferndale-tied animal-welfare lawsuit is still alive, offshore wind planning keeps inching forward, Redwood Meat could reopen with controversy attached, former local daredevil "Sketchy Andy" Lewis died in a BASE jumping accident, Eureka honored Duane Flatmo with his own alley, the Humboldt Crabs have been absurdly good, Redwood Acres Fair is back, fans of Eureka export Mike Patton and Faith No More are buzzing, local export Chris Hesse and Hoobastank are out with their first new song in years, event picks, and more.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Record-high king tides flood King Salmon earlier this month, chilling testimony details a sudden execution-style killing at a Bridgeville cannabis farm, Eureka City Council votes to become a sanctuary for transgender people and their health care, health insurance costs spike across Humboldt, Cal Poly Humboldt students stage a walkout over Trump and campus investments, more than 1,000 people rally in Eureka with additional protests in Garberville, local leaders and residents push back against offshore oil drilling as Arcata formally opposes it, a viral Reddit post draws a line against ICE supporters and white supremacists, Sheriff Billy Honsal warns cartels and illegal grows still drive violence and environmental harm, a near-miss with a horse precedes an Old Town crash, a McKinleyville man is convicted of extreme DUI, thieves steal decades of handmade woodwork along the Avenue of the Giants, and positives include a forthcoming Eureka Chinatown monument, a Steve Aoki remix reviving Hoobastank with Humboldt roots, Cal Poly Humboldt alum Katelin Talbert signing with Calgary Wild FC, Arcata ranking among America’s most sustainable small towns, and new Cal Poly president Richard Carvajal starting his tenure by walking campus and meeting students.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A fast-moving, wind-driven fire devastates downtown Arcata, destroying at least seven businesses and apartments and causing an estimated $18 million in losses as the community rallies to rebuild, Humboldt County supervisors halt weapons screening at Eureka courthouses amid rising costs and a security standoff, regulators approve nearly 10% profit margins for PG&E as one in five customers struggles to pay power bills, the sheriff’s office uncovers suspected human trafficking and illegal cannabis at a licensed SoHum farm, a new state law forces schools to strengthen protections against sexual abuse by staff and volunteers, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over a SWAT-style 2018 raid and dropped charges, killings hit a 20-year low even as some violent crimes rise, a Ferndale woman narrowly survives floodwaters sweeping her car toward the Eel River, a knife-point robbery attempt rattles a McKinleyville bus stop, an Eureka officer is arrested on suspicion of DUI, Trump officials move to slow Eel River dam removal plans, traffic crashes and enforcement surge across Eureka, protests target U.S. military actions abroad and ICE shootings, city leaders explore police drones while weighing civil-liberty concerns, Eureka pushes back against a state housing mandate it calls unfair, recall efforts fizzle in Blue Lake, year-end media roundups revisit Humboldt’s most defining stories, and positives include historic Klamath River land restoration, a $100K donation saving local reproductive health care, major upgrades coming to Bear River’s Family Entertainment Center, and Sara Bareilles quietly stopping by a beloved Eureka bookstore.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Ferndale export Guy Fieri suffers a brutal quad tear and emergency surgery after a fall on set, Supervisor Rex Bohn faces a misconduct complaint tied to a tobacco rules dust-up, two Cal Poly Humboldt professors land on TPUSA’s “Watchlist,” Eureka’s Crisp Lounge dispensary closes amid a shrinking cannabis market, EPD pursues a hate-crime warrant after a racist, anti-LGBTQ attack on county security, Eureka lands a $70K traffic-safety grant, Humboldt Clothing Co. exits the Bayshore Mall after 25 years, rancher Ray Christie sues the county over his 2018 case, the sheriff says most body cams weren’t rolling before a fatal Blue Lake pursuit, Sorrel Leaf Healing Center stalls waiting on state funds, leaders warn hunger and homelessness will worsen under shifting federal policies, Eureka weighs a resolution opposing U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats, Centro del Pueblo’s Thanksgiving action highlights families split by immigration policy, Scotia’s old mill eyes a sale, tsunami readiness gets a lifesaving reminder, and in the wins column: CBS’s Sheriff Country flashes the Eel River Valley, “Orick Rising” aims to reboot a gateway town, green burials in Kneeland get statewide love, Cal Poly Humboldt’s economic impact lands big, Cal Poly Humboldt export and Las Vegas Raider Alex Cappa slides back to guard, Eureka export and NFL free agent Jake Hanson draws late-season interest, former Eureka Logger and NFL star Rey Maualuga heads to the 2026 Polynesian Hall of Fame, Ferndale football chases a state title, and the Shop Humboldt Digital Passport Challenge gamifies buying local.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

A real ice rink and expanded holiday fun return to Ferndale’s fairgrounds and Main Street, journalist and teacher Matt LaFever is arrested on suspicion of inappropriate online contact with a minor, Supervisor Michelle Bushnell is censured and removed as board chair, Arcata High coach and MMA fighter Cass Bell is arrested after an alleged late-night streetfight, voters pass Prop 50 to temporarily reshape House districts likely adding five California Democrats as Humboldt’s map links us with Redding and the north state, Mike McGuire launches a bid for Congress in a newly redrawn district while Jared Huffman runs to continue representing us, SNAP turbulence eases as many locals receive November benefits but food banks still face huge need, Eureka is eyeing a trans-sanctuary resolution to protect access to gender-affirming care, Eureka closes the book on the 'Marina Center' and eyes a cleaner mixed-use future on the Balloon Track, nonprofits report nearly $7 million in lost support tied to Trump-era changes, a cautionary tale as AI fabricates an alarming "local story" with fake quotes and events, positives abound with new air routes on the horizon, Hoopa’s Uriah Cheng was named to the 2025 Native All-American Game including NFL partnerships, Halloween weddings it up Ferndale, Pierson’s holiday store spotlights Made-in-Humboldt goods, the locally-shot DiCaprio flick 'One Battle After Another' premieres on digital, and shoutouts to standout seasons across Humboldt sports.24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Humboldt-shot One Battle After Another wows critics but strains its huge budget, four years after her disappearance a $20K reward seeks answers in the Emmilee Rizzling case, Eureka High will play Arcata soccer with no fans after a chaotic finish last weekend, Eureka’s beloved “you are enough” T. rex mural is gone due to a failing wall surface, California sends over $18M to keep offshore wind on track in Humboldt, a community group aims to buy and reopen Fortuna’s movie theater, the Supreme Court declines a Humboldt cannabis fines case as other challenges continue, Rep Jared Huffman backs Prop 50 as a temporary counter to GOP map-drawing, the federal shutdown’s local fallout shows tens of thousands at risk of losing help with groceries, Eureka readies another “No Kings” protest on Saturday, the city refreshes utility box art along the main drag, Ferndale High football remains undefeated and unscored upon through six games with just 17 players, Arcata’s monthly Repair Café fixes your stuff for free, and Eureka export Mike Patton teams with the Avett Brothers on the fuzzed-out single "Heaven’s Breath" ahead of their AVTT/PTTN album Nov 14. Streaming radio: HumAlt.com features rock with real drums and distorted guitars.Humboldt Last Week’s partners: EO Electrolysis, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB.Humboldt Last Week social media:⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook