The Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation (HAF+WRCF) is pleased to announce Juan Ruiz as its new Departmental Director of Programs & Community Partnerships. In this role, Ruiz helps guide how the Foundation mobilizes its resources and shapes its programs. He works closely with staff and partners across the service area to support […]
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Lost Coast Film Contest Returns
The Lost Coast Tourism Association invites the community to gather, watch, and celebrate local storytelling during the 2nd Annual Lost Coast Film Festival, with free weekly film screenings held throughout February and a Grand Finale in early March. The contest showcases original, family-friendly short films created by filmmakers of all ages — from elementary school […]
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Sen. McGuire Partners with Northern Mendocino & Southern Humboldt Fire Districts to Improve Fire & Medical Response
Just in time for fire season, Senator Mike McGuire joined fire chiefs from southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino counties on Feb. 6 for a virtual media briefing that highlighted critical state investments for rural and volunteer fire departments across the region. With $2 million in state funding secured by Sen. McGuire two years ago, ten brand-new Type […]
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Humboldt’s First Robotics Team Competes in Tech Challenge
On Jan. 31, 2026, the Cyber Tigers, a six-person squad from Arcata High School, traveled to Roseville to put their own designed and built robot to the test. FIRST Robotics competitions provide students an opportunity to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively under real-world constraints. These competitions have been described as “Division 1 sport for […]
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Coming Soon: The 47th Foggy Bottom Milk Run
The 47th running of the Foggy Bottom Milk Run, presented by the Six Rivers Running Club, will be held Sunday, March 8 in Ferndale. The 4-mile race begins at noon, the 10 mile race begins at 12:05 p.m., and the 2-mile race at 2 p.m. All events start and finish on Main St. in Ferndale. […]
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RCEA Launches Discounted Public EV Charging Program for Income-Qualified Customers
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is launching a new program to make public electric vehicle (EV) charging more affordable for income-qualified residents in Humboldt County. Through a partnership with the nonprofit GRID Alternatives, eligible RCEA customers can receive a 40% discount on charging at RCEA-owned REVNet public EV charging stations. The program is designed to […]
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Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm Finale Raises Over $26,000 for Hospice of Humboldt
Hospice of Humboldt is deeply grateful to “Ben’s Bunch” and the Humboldt County community for making the final season of Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm a remarkable success, raising $26,179.91 in support of compassionate hospice and palliative care services in our local community. The beloved tree farm, a longtime holiday tradition in Arcata, opened its […]
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Eureka Police Department Announces Retirement of K9 Bodhi
The Eureka Police Department proudly announces the retirement of K9 Bodhi, a highly accomplished narcotics and firearms detection canine, following more than five years of dedicated service to the community. K9 Bodhi began his law enforcement career on June 22, 2020, and officially retired on January 1, 2026. Throughout his career, Bodhi served alongside Sergeant […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt Launches McKinleyville Economic Development Study
This interdisciplinary project brings together students and faculty from Business, Recreation Administration, Economics, Psychology, Environmental Resources Engineering and Geography. Together the team is examining economic conditions, infrastructure, community amenities, and quality-of-life factors to better understand opportunities and challenges facing McKinleyville, one of the fastest-growing communities on the North Coast. A central component of the study […]
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2025 ’Boldt Gala Awards Presented
On Jan. 30, six local businesses were recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to the community at the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce annual business awards ‘Boldt Gala. “It is such a privilege to celebrate all of the dynamic businesses and organizations nominated and voted on by our Chamber Members,” said Nancy Olson, CEO […]
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Scotia Band Welcomes Conductor Jared Coyle
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 […]