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 […]
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Coast Central Credit Union Opens Applications for Spring Community Grants and College Scholarships
Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that applications are now open for both its Spring 2026 Community Investment Grant Program and College Scholarship Program, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthening local communities across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Through the Community Investment Grant Program, CCCU will award a total of $150,000 to local nonprofit […]
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Rotary Club of Eureka Awards $1,000 Grant to Support Redwood Rafters Youth Team
The Rotary Club of Eureka has awarded a $1,000 grant to the U.S. Amateur Rafting Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to launching and supporting amateur whitewater rafting teams. The funds will directly benefit the Redwood Rafters, a youth team of sixteen paddlers ages 11-16 from Humboldt County, California, who have been training together since January 2023. […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt Researchers Identify Key Powerline Risks for Wildfires and Outages
Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state’s most destructive fires. To better understand and avoid those risks and guide safer management, researchers at Cal Poly Humboldt partnered with a utility company to study tree failures (falling trees and branches) and fuel buildup along powerline corridors. “Working […]
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24 Semifinalists Advance in StartUp Humboldt Competition
StartUp Humboldt has selected 24 semifinalists from an impressive pool of 108 applicants to advance to the education and mentorship phase of this year’s inaugural Competition. The program culminates on April 23 at the Eureka Theater, where a smaller group of finalists will pitch their ventures for access to up to $200,000 in milestone-based funding. […]
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Eight Eureka City Schools’ Learners Shine with Every Student Succeeding Honor
Eureka City Schools proudly recognized eight exceptional learners on Feb. 5, 2026, honoring their resilience and determination at the annual Every Student Succeeds Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. The Every Student Succeeds Award celebrates learners who have overcome challenging circumstances and continued moving forward with courage and commitment, supported by caring learning coordinators and school communities. […]
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HAF+WRCF Announce New Director
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 […]