Amos Sobol Soaks in the Positivity
When Amos Sobol dipped his toe in the hot tub business, he did not know it would stay there for 29 years and counting. Pure Water Spas (3750 Broadway, Eureka) owner Jay Sooter needed some extra hands to put up a gazebo for a hot tub, so he asked recent high school graduate Sobol to…
Big Flavor at Little Japan
It’s no secret that some of Japan’s most unassuming storefronts have earned a reputation for holding the most wonderfully unexpected things. True to form, Little Japan (2848 F St., Eureka), tucked away in Eureka’s Henderson Center, is a small but mighty culinary treasure trove. Little Japan came to fruition through community. In the early 2000s,…
Introducing Liz Link, Incoming President of the Rotary Club of Eureka
The Rotary Club of Eureka welcomes Liz Link as its new President for the 2026-27 Rotary year. Liz’s presidential message for 2026-27, “Building Something Beautiful Together,” fits naturally with Rotary International’s theme for the year: “Create Lasting Impact.” A retired Postmaster with the United States Postal Service after a 22-year career, Liz now serves as…
First 5 Humboldt Finds a Permanent Home
First 5 Humboldt has created a new nonprofit, the Humboldt Children and Families Foundation, to support their programs as the dedicated state funding for First 5’s continues to dramatically decline. The Foundation broadens fundraising opportunities and is part of a strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability of First 5 Humboldt’s work to promote the well-being…
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Celebrates $3.5 million expansion of Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Head Start Early Learning Facility
The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is celebrating the completion of the 7,500-square-foot expansion of our Head Start Early Learning Program (XELP) facility with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. July 22, at 12840 Mouth of Smith River Road in Smith River, Calif. All are invited to attend the event and tour the facility. “This project represents…
Local Documentary Film Receives $5,000 Grant
Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay will present a $5,000 grant to Access Humboldt and the creative team behind Typically Trafficked on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at Carson Park, ahead of the Annual Walk Against Human Trafficking. The Annual Walk Against Human Trafficking takes place Saturday, June 27 from noon to 2 p.m. at…
Play Street Receives Rotary Club Donation
The Rotary Club of Eureka has awarded a $1,700 grant to Play Street, supporting the group’s mission to create an inclusive space for Humboldt County families and to empower parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in advocating for their children. This grant will help fund essential equipment for Play Street’s new Multi-Sensory Play…
EPD Warns Community About Scam Targeting Elderly Resident
On June 11, 2026, the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to a report of fraud. During the investigation, it was determined that several unknown suspects contacted an elderly victim by telephone, falsely claiming to represent the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and were associated with government agencies. The suspects told the victim that they owed money…
Memory Cafés Coming to Eureka and Fortuna
A Memory Café is a fun, welcoming gathering for people experiencing memory loss and those who care about them — caregivers, family members and friends. These informal get-togethers are a place to relax, connect with others who have shared life experiences and challenges, and enjoy companionship in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The Humboldt Senior Resource…
