The Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center (SHFRC) has been awarded the 2026 Children First Award by the Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (CAPCC) of Humboldt County. CAPCC recognizes organizations whose dedication to children’s well-being and family support goes above and beyond. SHFRC serves as a critical hub for families across Southern Humboldt, offering a wide range of […]
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CR Celebrates Graduation of 34 Fire Academy Cadets
The College of the Redwoods proudly announces that 34 Fire Academy Cadets graduated April 26, marking a major milestone as the first class to complete the program under full State Fire Training accreditation. This achievement represents a significant step forward in the evolution and recognition of the college’s fire training program. Over the course of […]
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May is Bike Month in Humboldt
The Bike Month Coalition has packed the calendar with free rides, community events, and friendly competition for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Stevie Luther, Bike Month Humboldt Coalition Chair, stated that Bike Month begins with Humboldt Bike Challenge. “Get some extra inspiration by competing with other local cyclists, or challenging yourself to ride […]
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Humboldt Library Foundation Delivers a Whopping $200,000 in Funding
In times of economic uncertainty and tight public budgets, private donations are more critical than ever to keep our libraries dynamic and welcoming. In 2025, the Humboldt Library Foundation provided $200,000 to fund programs, special projects, and to purchase books and materials for our local libraries. “Through the generosity of our donors, we all help […]
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Salmon Recovery Efforts to Receive $6 Million in Federal Funding
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and NOAA Fisheries recently invested $6 million in a tribally led initiative to implement the first-ever large-scale reintroduction of critically imperiled spring-run Chinook salmon within The Klamath Tribes’ ancestral territory. The funds will enable the Klamath Tribes to establish up to 40 remote incubation sites in cold-water streams above upper […]
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Whale Tail Grants to Fund Education, Conservation and Access
The California Coastal Commission approved on Wednesday $2 million in grants for schools, nonprofits and tribes. The grants advance public education, conservation and access to the coast. The Coastal Commission approved 47 grants after receiving a record-breaking 434 applications requesting a total of nearly $17 million. Many of these requests came from first-time applicants with […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt Art + Film Professor Sarah Lasley Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Cal Poly Humboldt Professor of Art + Film Sarah Lasley has been honored as a member of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship Class. The 101st class includes 223 distinguished individuals who are making their mark across 55 disciplines. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from nearly 5,000 applicants, these fellows exemplify extraordinary prior […]
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Grants Fund Local Low- and No-cost Breast Screening Services
Humboldt Trinity HealthCare (HTH) has received new funding from the National Breast Cancer Foundation to continue providing free and low-cost breast screening services in partnership with Mad River Community Hospital. In the past year, the program has helped over two hundred women in Humboldt County receive mammograms and follow-up imaging they otherwise could not afford, […]
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WIC Recipients to Receive a Market Match at Farmers’ Markets
The North Coast Growers’ Association is excited to announce that WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) recipients may now receive a daily market match at farmers’ markets across Humboldt County. Starting April 25, the North Coast Growers’ Association will offer a $20 match to WIC recipients who spend their card benefits with WIC authorized farmers on […]
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KEET Moves to the Cloud
KEET PBS is undertaking a major transition in how it delivers television service to the North Coast, following the loss of critical Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) funding and rising costs associated with maintaining broadcast infrastructure and PBS programming. To ensure long-term sustainability, KEET is moving to a new, cloud-based broadcast and transmission model in […]
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Free Little Swimmers Fun Day
First 5 Humboldt and HealthSPORT invite caregivers with young children to sign up for the second annual Little Swimmers Fun Day on Saturday May 2nd at the Arcata HealthSPORT Pool. The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Sign up at healthsport.com/watersafetyday to reserve a spot. This free event provides a […]
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CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone
Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry. […]