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Sheriff’s Office: Remains of More than 100 Dogs Uncovered at Miranda’s Rescue, Investigation Continues
After three days of excavating sections of the Miranda’s Rescue property, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office on Friday reported finding the intact remains of more than 100 dogs at two dig sites during a multi-agency…
Cal State’s Newest Polytechnic Campus Hopes a Rebranding Will Bring Enrollment Gains
Jonathan Juarez was working in Los Angeles to help support his parents and brother when he decided it was time to finish his bachelor’s degree. Rather than stay local, the 30 year old enrolled at…
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Music Tonight: Sunday, June 28
Jam fans rejoice. Humbrews is hosting Dizgo, the hottest quartet from Bloomington, Indiana. Expect lots of dynamic shifts and mind-freeing transitions over the course of the night, along with some opening grooves courtesy of HotFoot.…
Make Waves at the Arcata Fairy Festival
Don your fins. Arcata’s newest favorite summer tradition arrives with a splash of seaside magic when the Arcata Fairy Festival returns to the Arcata Plaza on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
Music Tonight: Saturday, June 27
If you want to spend a little money and enjoy a big to-do for the last Saturday of Pride month, the Clarke Museum is putting on a massive drag show at 6:30 p.m., featuring all…
Drag Show at The Clarke
Humboldt’s queer past gets a glow-up for Pride Month at Drag Me to the Museum, happening Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Clarke Historical Museum ($40, $30 museum members and those…
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Prodigal Fun
Even if you don’t have fond flashback memories of the late Joan Schirle in the role of Mary Jane and the music from the 2011 production of Mary Jane the Musical, I highly recommend seeing…
Tough Losses and Shining Wins
After starting the season 12-0, the Humboldt Crabs took to the road last week to start off league play with a series against the Lincoln Potters. The Potters entered the series undefeated as well, and…
Miranda’s Rescue Under Scrutiny, Part 2
The sprawling landscape of Miranda’s Rescue is open and green, with horse paddocks, barns and white fencing. Outdoor kennels are lined up in squares around grassy expanses. The rescue, which includes president and founder Shannon…
Trinidad Art Night
This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. Forbes & Associates presents…
“Obsession” is a Hard Watch, Hard Recommend
OBSESSION. Stephen King once wrote that many of his best stories started with a “What if?” What if vampires invaded a small New England village? What if a bullied high school girl turned out to…
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Robert K. Nicholson
Robert Keith Nicholson was born October 8, 1980, and passed May 28, 2026, at the too young age of 45. Robbie was a lifelong resident of Humboldt County, growing up and living in Ferndale. He…
Charlotte Joanne (Hackett) Michel
Charlotte Joanne (Hackett) Michel was born June 3, 1936 and passed peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was the third daughter and middle child of George William Hackett and Bertha Josephine (McAllister) Hackett. She was…
Marlene J. “Marla” West
Marlene J. West (known to many of us as Marla) passed away peacefully at Frye’s Care Home on the evening of March 27, 2026 at the age of 92. She had touched many peoples’ lives…
Dennis Frank Shaha
Dennis Frank Shaha passed away on May 23, 2026, following a short and sudden illness at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old. Dennis was born…
Douglas Horace Hay
Douglas Horace Hay passed on July 6, 2025, of congestive heart failure at Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, California. He resided with our cousin, Michael Brasher, in Arcata. Born on July 18, 1958, at…
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Humboldt Sponsors Appreciation
Editor: I want to recognize and thank an amazing local organization, Humboldt Sponsors, the local…
Blatant Gaslighting: Miranda’s Rescue
Editor: My name is Jamara Knight, and I am a 30-year resident of Humboldt County.…
We Need Accountability, Not Excuses
Editor: Every day that passed gave Shannon Miranda additional time to change his story, create…
Jumping on the ‘Terrible Guy Bandwagon’
Editor: Seems everyone is jumping on the Shannon Miranda is a terrible guy bandwagon. I…
To Susan and Susan
Editor: How sweet to see one of my favorite poets (Susan Pahl) writing about one…
‘Deeply Committed’
Editor: I considered running for county supervisor as a concerned multi-generation Humboldtian who believes we…
Music Tonight: Tuesday, June 23
I’m going to send this out again for those who may have missed it. Strange Meeting isone of the finest local groups we have, a collective full of some of the best jazzmusicians in the…
This Lawmaker’s Proposal Could Make California ‘the Most Secretive State in the Country’
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records. Amid opposition…
Music Today: Sunday, June 21
It’s the longest day of the year and also the pinnacle of Pride month because visibilitymatters in measures of sunshine and human dignity alike. In that spirit, go enjoy another installment of the Outlaw Jamie…
Music Tonight: Saturday, June 20
Local rapper Hiway is about to be local no more, so his friends are throwing a going-away party tonight at Humbrews to let him know he will be missed. Producer and DJGMG will be providing…
Joan Peavey Hughes
Joan Peavey Hughes, age 76, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, love, and healing. Born in Menlo Park, California, to the late Frank and Ellen Peavey, Joan grew up in the Bay…
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