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Arcata Rising – A Benefit for the Community
Fri., Jan. 30, 8-11 p.m., Sat., Jan. 31, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. and Sun., Feb. 1, 1-8 p.m.
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Adam Moezinia at the Playhouse
Juilliard-trained guitarist Adam Moezinia brings his Folk Element Trio to the ArcataPlayhouse on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. as part of a five-week West Coast tour ($20). Based in New York, Moezinia has played…
Fred Korematsu Day Celebration
As ICE raids terrorize American cities and executive orders test constitutional limits, Fred Korematsu’s defiance feels less like history and more like instruction. Korematsu refused to comply with Executive Order 9066, which forced Japanese Americans…
Flooding, SoHum Eats and Anti-ICE Drinks
This week we’re looking at how people, aid organizations and businesses are working to recover from flooding in the small coastal community of King Salmon. We’ve also got recommendations for a sandwich at J Cafe…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Jan. 24
Speaking of Humbrews and tributes to and OG members of large post-hippie musical movements, at 9 p.m., the 14-member Frank Zappa songbook ensemble StinkfootOrchestra takes the stage, once again joined by Napoleon Murphy Brock, who…
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’80s Nostalgia Movie Weekend
Listen up, Princess Buttercup, this weekend delivers a double dose of ’80s childhood nostalgia at our two city-named theaters. Saturday, Jan. 23, the Eureka Theater hosts a community tribute to Rob Reiner with a screening…
Coincidences (Not That Amazing)
“It is no great wonder if in the long process of time, while fortune takes her course hither and thither, numerous coincidences should spontaneously occur.” — Plutarch “I’ve been looking for you my whole life!”…
The Rip is a Genre Good Time
THE RIP. When asked if we really “need” another crooked cop heist movie, I suspect most casual viewers — even cineastes — would say no. As a bit of a dork (I still haven’t earned…
A Woodworking Campus with a Culinary Surprise
First founded in 2010 by Jennifer Parent and Johnna Christianson, J Catering is a stalwart of Humboldt events. Known for a diverse menu and local sourcing, the catering business expanded to include a café in…
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Thomas Henry Peters
August 23, 1945 – January 9, 2026 Thomas Henry Peters passed away at Timber Ridge Assisted Living in Eureka, California, on Friday evening, January 9th, 2026. Tom penned his own obituary, as follows. Well, I’m…
Velma Ruth Childs
October 16, 1923 – January 6, 2026 Velma Ruth Childs, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in her home in Redcrest, California. Velma was born on October 16, 1923, in Mattole, California,…
Genevieve Helen Hemenway
December 19, 1928 – January 17, 2026 Born Genevieve Helen Schlinkmann, to Hazel E. Schlinkmann (Bowman) and Fred Schlinkmann. Genevieve was adopted at a young age by her devoted, adoring father, Silvio (Botchie) Santi of…
Coffee Clay Winans
December 13, 1991-January 6, 2026 In Loving Memory of Coffee Winans Coffee Clay Winans passed away on the evening of Tuesday, January 6th, after years of a complicated battle with addiction. He was born on…
Debbie (Deborah) M. Barcelles
Debbie (Deborah) M. Barcelles of Eureka, CA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Crescent City Skilled Nursing at 6:15pm with her husband at her side. She was 66 years old. Growing up on…
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‘We’re All Different’
Editor: My heart goes out to Sarah Blackstone-Fredericks (“How to Meditate When the World is…
Ya Gotta Admit …
Editor: Rex Bohn has been remarkably consistent over the years — in proving beyond a…
Thank You
Editor: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team would like to extend its…
‘Opportunity for the Future’
Editor: While the recent Arcata fire that destroyed a half block of buildings, businesses, apartments…
‘Thoroughly Impressed’
Editor: “Not Impressed” is how I’ve often felt within the realm of politics. Carol Moné’s…
Trump/Fascist/WWIII
Editor: Is Trump a fascist? Fascism is an extreme right-wing authoritarian government, promoting nationalism and…
Sherria (Sheri) Tyler
January 1, 1950 – November 29, 2025 Sherria (Sheri) Tyler, age 75, was born on January 1, 1950, and following a two-year battle, with Pancreatic Cancer, she passed away peacefully, in her home on November…
Saturday’s Free America Protest in Eureka
The crowd of peaceful protesters at the local event for the national 50501 Free America Walkout scheduled on Saturday, Jan. 17, arrived slowly starting at noon at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka. But by…
Wellness in the Mess
The Health and Wellness issue is here and we’re talking bone strength, meditation in a chaotic world and eating (and enjoying) your vegetables. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Music Tonight: Saturday, Jan. 17
Back over to the Eureka Theater for a showing of Rural Rock & Roll along with sets bylocal OG titans The Hitch and The Smashed Glass. Get there at 8 p.m. with $10 inhand for…
Music Tonight: Friday, Jan. 16
The Rural Rock & Roll fun continues at Savage Henry Comedy Club tonight at 8 p.m.with sets by Humboldt rockers Buffy Swayze and Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes.The show will be all watched over…
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