Redwood Coast Stitchery has opened its doors at 320 Second Street in Eureka, becoming the first full-service needlepoint shop on California’s North Coast. Inspired by the beauty of the surrounding redwoods and coastline, the store offers thoughtfully curated canvases, threads, accessories and classes for stitchers of every experience level, from absolute beginners to accomplished needlepoint […]
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Rotary Club of Eureka Awards $1,500 to Humboldt Family Service Center
The Rotary Club of Eureka has awarded a $1,500 grant to Humboldt Family Service Center (HFSC), a nonprofit agency providing affordable mental health services across Humboldt County. The grant will fund required clinical training for clinicians working toward licensure. Accessible mental health care is a growing need in Humboldt County, where many residents face long […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt Reaches Major Sustainability Milestones
Four years after releasing its Climate Action Plan 2.0, Cal Poly Humboldt continues to show measurable progress toward its goal of becoming a carbon-neutral campus by 2045. According to a newly released progress report, the University has reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by 32% since the first Climate Action Plan (CAP) was released in 2017, […]
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Speeding Catches Up With You: Slow the Fast Down
Everyday officers on patrol are looking for drivers who are speeding or driving too fast for conditions. Speeding remains a leading factor in deadly crashes and is consistently the top safety concern among surveyed California drivers, according to the 2025 California Traffic Safety Survey. Even small increases in speed reduce the time drivers have to […]
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Garberville Teen to Represent Humboldt at One Premier Amateur Motocross Championships
Sixteen-year-old Forrest Ziganti of Garberville has earned a coveted spot at the 45th annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by Amsoil, at the legendary Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier amateur motocross championships, the event brings together the country’s top amateur riders after […]
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Humboldt County Practitioner Launches a Practice-Management Platform
Humboldt County practitioner and software developer Alfred Laggner has launched Practiq, a web-based practice-management platform created for independent healthcare practitioners and small clinics. Laggner developed Practiq after experiencing the administrative demands that small practices face — from scheduling and patient forms to clinical notes, checkout, and follow-up. Combining his experience as an acupressure practitioner with […]
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Benbow Historic Inn Celebrates 100 Years of History and Hospitality
The Benbow Historic Inn invites the community to celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Saturday, August 1st at 3pm for the Benbow Centennial White Party, an elegant event starting on the Inn’s historic back lawn. Guests are encouraged to dress in white for a festive Great Gatsby themed celebration featuring classic lawn games, live music, special […]
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New Native Plant Network Seeks to Grow Regional Capacity
This June, the Eel River Native Plant Network held its first in-person meeting in Fortuna with about 45 people in attendance. The Native Plant Network seeks to connect Tribal Nations, stewards, gatherers, and growers to sustain and increase diverse native plant material production that supports Eel River ecosystem restoration, cultural uses, and food sovereignty. Network […]
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Charles “Dan” Phillips Joins RCB Board of Directors
On July 16, 2026, Redwood Capital Bancorp (OTCQB:RWCB ), the only locally owned and operated community bank holding company in Humboldt County, announced the appointment of Charles “Dan” Phillips, to the Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2026. J. William McAuley, Chairman, remarked, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are extremely pleased to […]
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Cypress Grove Celebrates a Standout Year of Award-Winning Cheese
Cypress Grove is delighted to announce a remarkable year of recognition, earning top honors at three of the cheese industry’s most respected competitions: the American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA), and the World Championship Cheese Contest®. Most recently, Cypress Grove was honored at the 2026 American Cheese […]
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Arcata Bay Oyster Festival Achieves Record Waste Diversion Rate
The 2026 Arcata Bay Oyster Festival set a new benchmark for sustainability, achieving a record-breaking 90.2% waste diversion rate, which is the highest in the festival’s history. Through the combined efforts of volunteers, vendors, community partners, and attendees, more than 6,500 pounds of material were recovered through composting, recycling, CRV collection, cardboard recovery, and oyster […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt Announces the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Cal Poly Humboldt will honor four alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service have made a lasting impact in their professions and communities. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Meg Godlewski (’87, Journalism), John McGuire (’74, Social Science), Scottie Lee Meyers (’12, Journalism), and Maeve Talamantes (’17, Political Science). The Distinguished Alumni Award is among […]