Scotia Band’s new conductor, Jared Coyle, has a close connection to its previous leader, Dr. Kenneth Ayoob, who retired from his ten-year stretch with the band last fall. Dr. Ayoob served as Coyle’s private clarinet teacher beginning when he was 16 and continued through his undergraduate music education at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coyle, a Fortuna […]
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Humboldt Association of Realtors Installs 2026 Officers and Honors 2025 Award Recipients
The Humboldt Association of Realtors® (HAR) proudly held its Annual Installation of Officers on January 10, 2026, celebrating the leadership transition of its Board of Directors and recognizing outstanding achievements within the local real estate community. During the installation ceremony, Alissa Woods of Wells Commercial Real Estate & Investments was sworn in as President of […]
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Community Leader Sharrone Blanck Joins HAF+WRCF Board
Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation announced that Sharrone Blanck is the newest member of its board of directors. Blanck joins the board during a time of renewed focus and dedication to serving the local community. In its most recent fiscal year, the Foundation awarded $13.5 million in grants, including $967,000 in scholarships. […]
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Y.E.S. Volunteers Commemorate MLK Day with a Spirit of Service
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity and service, Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff, along with local organizations, volunteered their time on Monday to make a meaningful impact. In 1983, legislation was signed to recognize the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a federal holiday. Then, in […]
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Serve the Community on the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee
If you are interested in issues affecting the greater McKinleyville area, consider applying to serve on the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (MMAC). The MMAC advises the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on matters related to the community in McKinleyville. The committee is responsible for gathering community input and commenting on matters related to county services, […]
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Redwood Capital Bancorp Appoints New Senior Vice President
Redwood Capital Bancorp, the only locally owned and operated community bank holding company in Humboldt County, announced that Jennifer P. Budwig, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the Boards of Directors of both Redwood Capital Bancorp (the “Company”) and Redwood Capital Bank (the “Bank”), effective January 21, 2026. Ms. Budwig […]
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More Than $300,000 in College Scholarships Now Available for North Coast Students
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in PG&E’s service area in Northern and Central California. More than $300,000 is available through scholarships created and funded by PG&E’s 11 employee […]
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Peggy Murphy to Serve as Humboldt County’s New Economic Development Director
The County of Humboldt is excited to announce that Peggy Murphy will serve as the new Director of Humboldt County’s Economic Development Division. Peggy Murphy brings more than 10 years of experience to her new role as Humboldt County’s Director of Economic Development, including the past five years with the county’s Economic Development Division. Most […]
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Redwood Coast Energy Authority Launches New Program
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Supporting Our Community Program, designed to provide financial sponsorships, in-kind support, and staff expertise to nonprofit organizations and community-based efforts throughout Humboldt County. The Supporting Our Community Program will officially open for requests on January 27, 2026. The new program […]
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Rotary Club of Eureka Awards $1,600 Grant to Humboldt Bay Rowing Association
The Rotary Club of Eureka has awarded a $1,600 grant to the Humboldt Bay Rowing Association to help purchase a new outboard motor for its youth rowing program. The grant comes from Rotary’s Small Grants Program, which supports local organizations working to create positive, lasting change in the Eureka community. The Rotary Club of Eureka […]
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Willow Creek Winter Photo Contest
Capture the quiet beauty and shifting light of winter in the Willow Creek Region — from glowing horizons and frosted landscapes to everyday moments, wildlife, nighttime scenes, and maybe even a Bigfoot braving the cold. Entries are open from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 20. Prizes: First Place $150. Second Place $75. Third Place […]
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Suzanne Fovargue Retires from Eureka Natural Foods
For 40 years, Suzanne has dedicated has dedicated herself to serving the community through her work at Eureka Natural Foods. The Wellness department has been her labor of love. She has crafted an impressive curated selection of supplements built from her unparalleled knowledge in the field and unwavering dedication to sourcing quality products. One of […]