As 2023 winds down, we’re looking back on the Top 10 most impactful stories of the year. We’ve also got the Top 10 Dick Moves that irked us in Humboldt, and suggestions for celebrating the New Year this weekend. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stories from around the county.
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A look at the stories in this week’s paper and online.
Klamath Water Fight, Real Estate Mystery and Resilient Restaurateurs
The dams are coming down but that doesn’t mean the fights over water rights are over. We’ve got a CalMatters update on the situation. We’re also looking into the rather secretive sale of land by the Eureka City Schools and what it has to do with homelessness. Finally, we talked to a family recovering from […]
Resentencing, the Earth Flag and a Market Closes
This week, we’re looking into why Humboldt County hasn’t seen any inmates’ sentences reduced under the state funded resentencing program. Also, Arcata voters chose to place the Earth flag over the stars and stripes. But can it be done legally? Finally, the Fieldbrook Market is a community hub — we’ll talk about the impact of […]
Censored Stories, AI Moguls and Visiting Birds
This week we share Project Censored’s annual Top 10 stories, which, not surprisingly, cover lots of damage to the environment and corporate greed. We’ve got an update on the FBI investigation into local embezzlement charges, some satire about AI and tips for birders while you’re our looking for the marsh’s Floridian visitor. Hit subscribe for […]
Short Stories, Police Shooting, Pelican Bay and a Potluck
Flash Fiction is back! This year’s crop of stories is on stands now. We’ll also share what we know about the most recent police shooting in our area, as well as college classes available to inmates at Pelican Bay. Finally, we’re talking about the Trans Power Potluck and what it means to the community and […]
Gifting Local, Trans Remembrance and Acorns
The annual Gift Guide cometh! We’re also talking with photographer Kait Angus about the recent Trans Day of Remembrance and how the Yurok Tribe is rebuilding food sovereignty with acorn gathering. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Housing Complications and Restaurants for Sale
This week we’re looking into the complicated business of housing veterans and people with severe mental illness in Eureka. We’re also talking about why so many restaurants are up for sale across our county. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Condors, CPH Lots and More
This week we’re checking in on the newest batch of condors to be released on the North Coast, as well se some of the dangers they face, like lead poisoning from hunting ammo. We’re also looking at how Cal Poly Humboldt’s decision to enforce its long-unused ban on living in vehicles on campus lots, and […]
Trading Post Trade-up, Chinese Bao and Humboldt Film History
This week we’re sharing an Indian Country Today story about an old trading post in Siskyou County that once exploited Native people now in the hands of a Karuk and Yurok family. We’ve also got an update on a local man who was granted early release from prison before having that release revoked after more […]
Stories of Poverty, Sculpture and Halloween Fun
A listening tour focusing on poverty came to Humboldt; we’ll share what folks struggling locally told them and how it bumps up against prevalent ideas about poverty. We’re also looking at the connections in Robert Benson’s sculpture show at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Goudi’ni Gallery. And we’ve got some Halloween humor to kick off the holiday. […]
Spooky Trains, Sketchy Books and Ballot Initiatives
We’re going behind the scenes at the Haunted Rail Tour to see how volunteers put on the show for visitors and raise money for local nonprofits. We’ve got updates on the Humboldt County Fair’s bookkeeper’s indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s office and the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Incarceration Limbo and Eco-friendly Takeout
This week we’ve got the story of a man released early from prison only to be send back when a judge’s decision was appealed. And if you’re looking for options for reducing takeout packaging, we’ve got the rules for using your own container to bring food home from restaurants and food trucks. Hit subscribe for […]
