Dandar’s Boardgames and Books have settled into their new long term location at 737 G St., Suite 2, Arcata. They have stocked boardgames, miniature war games, supplies to paint the miniatures (or anything else, really), dice, many different role-playing games, puzzles, models, tarot and oracle decks, manga, and science fiction and fantasy books. There is […]
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HCAOG Appoints Rob Holmlund as Executive Director
The Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Holmlund as its next Executive Director, effective Aug. 17, 2026. With more than 20 years of planning experience in both the public and private sectors, Holmlund brings extensive expertise in transportation, housing, climate resilience, economic development, and regional planning. Throughout […]
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Community Leaders Honored at Ceremony
The Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation (RCCF), an affiliate of the Greater Eureka Chamber, congratulates an esteemed group of community leaders on graduating from its five-month regional leadership program, Leadership Redwood Coast. A master class on the unique issues we face as a region, Leadership Redwood Coast equips participating fellows from Humboldt, Del Norte, and Tribal […]
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Call for Performers, Artists, Makers and Vendors
The Eureka Cultural Arts District is seeking participants to help showcase the many cultures that call Humboldt County home for the Culture Commons Festival happening Sept. 25-27. This three day celebration of art and community will happen at multiple venues throughout the Eureka Cultural Arts District. Culture Commons is a multicultural arts event that serves […]
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Know Before You Ride: California’s E-Bike, E-Scooter and E-Motorcycle Laws
As electric-powered transportation continues to grow in popularity, the Eureka Police Department has seen a significant increase in calls for service involving the reckless operation of e-bikes, e-motorcycles, e-scooters, and other electric-powered mobility devices. Many of these incidents involve riders who are unaware of the laws that govern these vehicles, creating safety concerns for riders, […]
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Arcata Rotary Clubs Raise $22,750 to Help Feed Local Children
Rotary Club of Arcata and Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise have once again demonstrated the power of community service, raising $22,750 during their annual Golf Fundraiser and Charity Social to benefit Backpacks for Kids, Food For People’s weekend hunger relief program. The donation will provide nutritious food for 65 children at Arcata schools experiencing food […]
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Hoopa Valley Tribe Celebrates Grand Opening of NTIA Data Center
The Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD) celebrated the grand opening of its new NTIA Data Center on July 17, marking a major milestone in the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s efforts to expand reliable, high-speed internet access throughout the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, Willow Creek, and Trinity County. More than 50 community members, HVPUD staff, project […]
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Humboldt County Artist Denise Hernandez Awarded Prestigious Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship
The Humboldt Arts Council is proud to announce that one local artist, Denise Hernandez, has been awarded a 2026 Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship. Administered by Nevada County Arts & Culture in partnership with the California Arts Council and a coalition of regional county arts agencies, the fellowship delivers unrestricted funding directly to individual artists and […]
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Redwood Coast Stitchery Opens in Eureka
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 […]