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Bill Lutjens, a long-time Fieldbrook resident who mostly keeps to himself in his rural residence, says he felt compelled to act when he learned about the nationwide funding cuts to healthcare enacted by the Trump administration. He received an inheritance several years ago and wanted to keep the money out of the federal government’s control. […]

King Salmon residents face long-term recovery after severe flooding King Salmon’s streets have mostly returned to their former appearance, before the record-breaking flood in the early days of the new year, with residents gradually reentering their homes and ruined appliances no longer lining the street. While most of the physical evidence is gone, a collective […]

Hundreds of community members crowded the edges of the Arcata Plaza on Sunday, cheering as a line of firetrucks, ambulances, police cars and other first responder vehicles made loops around the square. The parade was led by a troupe of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Marching Lumberjacks, skipping and spinning as they played their instruments. Handmade cardboard […]

Under sunny skies punctuated by a stiff wind, representatives from a network of community organizations gathered Sunday to help residents impacted by the New Year’s flooding in King Salmon. Volunteers, many wearing bright orange vests, warmly greeted those walking up to the meeting spot on Buhne Avenue, learning about their situations, listening to their experiences […]

Humboldt’s community bids farewell to Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm Dan Woods was in charge of stoking the fireplace at Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm this year, which everyone huddled around on the house’s back porch while keeping out of the rain last weekend. Some guests tried to keep their hands warm by clutching cups […]

Cal Poly Humboldt’s long road to an accessible future For a person who uses a wheelchair, getting from the bottom to the top of B Street at Cal Poly Humboldt is complicated. They need to travel between the Dennis Walker Greenhouse and Wildlife and Fisheries building, through several floors of the Science A and Science […]

CPH dining falls short of sustainability goals Walking through Cal Poly Humboldt’s J Dining Hall, students are surrounded by posters and decorative lettering on the walls that tout the university’s commitment to sustainability and locally sourced products. But the produce on students’ plates likely comes via a Sysco truck from hundreds of miles away rather […]

McKinleyville district sues Trump administration after mental health grant revoked The McKinleyville Union School District has sued the Trump administration, alleging the federal government unlawfully discontinued a $7 million grant it was awarded last year to provide mental health services to students.  Filed on behalf of the district against the U.S. Department of Education and […]

Humboldt County receiving significant expansions to crisis stabilization services State Sen. Mike McGuire visited the Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall on Monday to announce a significant expansion of mental health and addiction services in Humboldt County, with the last three years seeing $70 million invested in several projects, adding 101 new beds to crisis stabilization programs […]

After Cal Poly Humboldt University Senate Chair and General Faculty President Christopher Harmon watched the California State University Board of Trustees meeting announcing Richard Carvajal as the campus’ new president, he reached out over email to congratulate him. To his surprise, Carvajal quickly responded. Through their casual conversation, Harmon learned that Carvajal lived in Humboldt […]