UPDATE As the cost of living continues to rise, more families across Humboldt County are facing serious illness while also struggling to meet basic needs. For many, the gap between medical care and day-to-day support at home is growing. Hospice of Humboldt is responding with urgency, announcing a $250,000 matching gift from the owners of […]
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17 CSU Campuses Join Statewide Wildlife Monitoring Effort
In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S. Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit are leading a major expansion of a statewide biodiversity monitoring effort. The initiative, supported with $2.5 million in funding from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife […]
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Facilities Improvements at Eureka City Schools
Eureka City Schools (District) is nearing completion of improvements to the Albee Stadium and Bud Cloney Field at Eureka High School and has recently broken ground on a classroom expansion and access improvements at Grant Elementary School. The stadium and field renovations reflect the District’s long-term facilities priorities, focused on enhancing safety, functionality, and community […]
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Volunteers Needed to Help in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Volunteer Kick Off will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the College of the Redwoods Foundation office at 527 D St., Eureka. Whether you have one hour a month or five, the Alzheimer’s Association will have something that will fit your schedule. The […]
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Weigh In on the Health of Humboldt County with this Survey
The Humboldt County Community Health Assessment (CHA) survey is open now through April 15, and you are invited to weigh in by visiting livewellhumboldt.org. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and provides an opportunity for participants to express what needs should be prioritized to improve the health of the community. The CHA helps tell […]
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Academy of the Redwoods Named a 2026 California Distinguished School
The Academy of the Redwoods (AR), a school of the Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD), has been named a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that 408 middle schools and high schools across California were selected for the prestigious […]
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HCOE Awards High School Seniors Academic Achievement Awards
The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) proudly celebrated 28 exceptional high school seniors at its 19th annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony on March 4. This annual event showcases students who have demonstrated remarkable academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their school communities. All nominees who completed the application process received scholarships, and the evening […]
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel Makes Donation to Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In 2025, the Visiting Angels Eureka team raised $102,022 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Their total included $15,000 contributed by Blue Lake Casino Hotel through its Donation Days campaign. In addition, Blue Lake Casino Hotel sponsored the Humboldt Walk with a $5,000 sponsorship. This generous support helped the Visiting Angels team finish second in […]
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Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Seeks Candidates
The Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt asks that the public submit applications for the upcoming 2026/2027 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury term (July 1-June 30). The Humboldt Superior Court empanels 19 citizens to act as an independent body of the judicial system each year. The Court accepts applications from citizens representing a broad […]
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Volunteer with Redwood Parks Conservancy This March to Restore Coastal Habitats
Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), in partnership with California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District, invites the public to volunteer this March to help restore coastal prairies, dunes, and native plant habitats across Northern California. These hands-on restoration days will focus on removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation that threaten native ecosystems. Volunteer efforts will […]
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Glorious Volunteers Shift Kinetic Sculpture Lab to its New Hub in Arcata
The Kinetic Sculpture Lab is overflowing with gratitude after more than 200 volunteers showed up in force to help clean, move, and re-launch the Lab at its new home at 1680 Samoa Blvd. in Arcata. Over two major cleanup weekends in February, Kinetic Clean-Up volunteers rolled up their sleeves to transform the Lab’s outside space. With the […]
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‘Dine, Drink & Stay Humboldt’ Digital Passport
Humboldt Made is encouraging locals and visitors to keep choosing local through the winter and early spring with the Dine, Drink & Stay Humboldt Digital Passport, a free, interactive challenge designed to spotlight restaurants, cafés, breweries, bars, and accommodations across Humboldt County during the slower season. Running through March, the passport rewards people for dining […]