Stopping to Savor the Woodrose Cafe
The Woodrose Cafe has been keeping travelers fueled and locals fed for nearly 50 years. Since opening its doors in 1977 in downtown Garberville, the Woodrose Cafe has become a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Northern California’s spectacular redwood country, and a dining staple for those who spend their lives here. It delivers exactly what…
Donated Quilts Bring Comfort to the Community
Whether it is a child who is in the foster system, a victim of domestic violence, or someone facing a serious illness, imagine the comfort that a hand-made quilt can bring. That is what the volunteers of Blanket Outreach Humboldt provide to many of the county’s non-profits. The organization exists as a part of the…
Specialized Rescue Equipment Donated to Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department
The Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association (RCMBA) has donated a CMC Mule rescue litter wheel to the Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department to support search and rescue operations and other community emergency needs. The CMC Mule litter wheel is designed to reduce the physical burden on emergency responders during patient transport in difficult terrain. While…
Adult Day Health Care of Mad River Celebrates 40 Years, Launches New Services
Adult Day Health Care of Mad River is a medically based day program for adults who are dependent on others for some of their care and was established in 1985 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit on the campus of Mad River Community Hospital. Although we share a close relationship with the hospital, we have always been…
New Nursing Partnership Sends First CR Graduates to Cal Poly Humboldt
College of the Redwoods proudly celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its North Coast Concurrent Enrollment (NCCE) pathway, marking a major milestone for nursing education on the North Coast. Through a partnership between College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly Humboldt, the program operates as a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), providing nursing students with a streamlined and…
Humboldt Builders’ Exchange Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners
The Humboldt Builders Exchange is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding local students pursuing careers in the construction trades and related industries. This year’s scholarship recipients are: “The $4,000 scholarship is hopefully enough to be of real service,” said Executive Director Jada Brotman. “The board had a very tough decision this…
Moonstone Beach Surfcamp Helps Kids Connect with the Ocean, Themselves and the Future
At a time when many kids are spending more hours indoors, attached to screens, and increasingly disconnected from nature, one small surf camp on the North Coast continues to offer something refreshingly simple—and increasingly important: real connection. For more than 25 years, Moonstone Beach Surfcamp has introduced thousands of children and families to the ocean through surfing,…
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center Receives 2026 Children First Award
The Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center (SHFRC) has been awarded the 2026 Children First Award by the Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (CAPCC) of Humboldt County. CAPCC recognizes organizations whose dedication to children’s well-being and family support goes above and beyond. SHFRC serves as a critical hub for families across Southern Humboldt, offering a wide range of…
Rod Anderson Makes Humboldt at Home
Humboldt works its magic in mysterious ways. When Rod Anderson graduated from Arcata High School, he looked elsewhere for opportunities. During a stint as a dairyman, that tap on the shoulder came from a furniture store. Next thing Rod knew, he was surrounded by comfy sofas. But the call of the coast could not be…
