Hair, Hope and Healing
A local father’s mission to help kids facing cancer Linden Tyler Glavich, owner of LINDEN & COMPANY Salon & Spa in downtown Eureka, has long been known for his commitment to community, wellness, and beauty. A licensed cosmetologist, parent of six, and deeply rooted member of Humboldt County, Linden has spent nearly two decades giving…
Local Builders Rally to Complete Wheelchair-Accessible Garden
Community donates materials, labor, and expertise to create inclusive learning space The Humboldt Builders Exchange (HumBX) is proud to announce that our members have donated materials, time, and expertise to complete the Glen Paul School Wheelchair-Accessible Garden, creating a welcoming, hands-on outdoor classroom for students with diverse abilities. The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE)…
Humboldt Lodging Alliance NamesMeredith Matthews as New Executive Director
The Humboldt Lodging Alliance (HLA) has named Meredith Matthews as its new Executive Director, ushering in a new chapter of tourism in Humboldt County. With extensive experience in community engagement, economic development and regional tourism, Matthews brings a dynamic vision and proven leadership to HLA’s mission of promoting Humboldt County as a premier travel destination.…
AAUW–Humboldt Honors Two Outstanding High School Graduates
The Humboldt Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently awarded Chromebooks to two graduates of Continuing Education Schools in Humboldt County. Selected by their teachers for their outstanding high school performance and interest in continuing their education, these students have achieved success despite life challenges that took them off the typical path…
Fortuna Teen Joins Three Other Humboldt Students at Tech Trek
The Humboldt branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsored four local middle school students to attend the 2025 Tech Trek Science Camp at Sonoma State University. This weeklong science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp offered hands-on learning experiences, access to female scientists as role models and exposure to a range of…
Helping Hands in Fortuna: VFW Post 2207 Offers Free Medical Equipment Loans
In a heartfelt effort to support Veterans and community members in need, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2207 announces the availability of durable medical equipment, free of charge. Walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other essential devices are ready to be loaned to those facing health challenges and financial barriers. This community-centered initiative ensures access to…
Mattole River Camp & Retreat
The Board of Directors of the Mattole River Camp and Retreat (MRCR) announce the hiring of Pamela Cosel as its new executive director. Cosel began work on June 1 in the full-time position. “A full-time director is critical to the long-term viability of the camp,” said Board President Bill Morgan. “We are blessed to have…
The Kreitzers’ Old-fashioned Sweetness
John and Julie Kreitzer looked at the Golden Gait Mercantile and smiled. They were in town enjoying their honeymoon at the Shaw House. After spending several hours exploring, the Kreitzers were utterly smitten. The venerable mainstay of Ferndale’s Main Street was on the market. Marlin and Sandra Mesman opened the store’s doors for the first…
El Patron, the Torta Boss
Maybe it’s a symptom of being a millennial (or maybe just a symptom of humanity in general), but I think we spend a lot of our lives chasing nostalgia, looking to recreate the long-remembered comforts of our pasts. Down south where I’m from in the Inland Empire, there’s a particular kind of casual Mexican food,…
