This week we’re looking at how Centro del Pueblo is getting Humboldt County ready to face ICE with workshops on rights and building allyship. We’re also sampling the goods at a rotating Italian spot with Philadelphia roots. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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A look at the stories in this week’s paper and online.
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Orick’s School and Moon (and Local) Joy
This week we’re sharing a CalMatters story looking at the nine-student school the town of Orick could lose and what it would mean for the community. We’re also talking about the much-needed lift from Artemis II and feeding your soul with Humboldt scenery and the music scene. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
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Nesting and Kitchen Decolonization
The annual Green Issue is here with nesting news as the cohort of condors released into the wild moves into the family planning phase. We’re also visiting learning about Indigenous cuisine and decolonizing our palates from chef Crystal Wahpapah. Hit subscribe and keep up with stories from all over Humboldt.
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Taco Questions, the Big Time and Double Drama
Taco Week returns, as do existential questions about what makes a taco. We’re also learning about the annual Big Time Native gathering at Cal Poly Humboldt and the organizers, dancers, vendors and folks coming together to celebrate culture. And for those who live for the drama, we’ve got reviews of Bat Boy and Sherwood. Hit […]
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Censure, Disaster Recovery and Safe Dudes
This week we’re looking at how the process for censure for Humboldt County Supervisors and what Supervisor Rex Bohn’s non-censure means for the system going forward. We’ve also got advice on working as a community in times of disaster. Finally, a little humor in amid grim revelations about public figures. Hit subscribe for weekly updates […]
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Return of Two Bars, Fries and Embezzlement
This week we’re talking about the Siren’s Song Tavern making a home in the old Jim Dunn’s Cosmopolitan. We’re also looking at the sentencing at the end of and embezzling scandal. And finally, where to go for fancy fries. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories
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Flooding, SoHum Eats and Anti-ICE Drinks
This week we’re looking at how people, aid organizations and businesses are working to recover from flooding in the small coastal community of King Salmon. We’ve also got recommendations for a sandwich at J Cafe in Whitethorn and how the Speakeasy bar is using drinks to raise money for those resisting ICE in Minneapolis. Hit […]
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Wellness in the Mess
The Health and Wellness issue is here and we’re talking bone strength, meditation in a chaotic world and eating (and enjoying) your vegetables. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Humboldt Helping Out
In the wake of the fire that leveled buildings in Arcata, we’re looking at how firefighters and fundraisers helped out during and after the disaster. Our cover story this week follows Food Not Bombs volunteers as they feed hungry people around the county. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Wrapping Up Stories and Scandals from 2025
This week we’re looking back at the Top 10 Stories of 2025, from the rivers to the racetrack. And we’ll run down candidates for our annual list of Top 10 Dick Moves. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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A Photo Finish to 2025 and Hallmark Holiday Humor
This week we’re looking back at the year as captured by Mark Larson’s photos. And we’re having a laugh over reimagined holiday romance movies in the Hallmark tradition. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Abalone, Titans and Taters
This week, we’re looking at the 10-year closure of the North Coast’s recreational abalone fishery and how we got here. We’ll also introduce you to one of the army of volunteers that make visiting the redwoods possible. Finally, you should throw a potato party and we’ll tell you why. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on […]