Damian Morton Found Family Among the Feathers
There is nothing like a life-altering accident to get you thinking about what is important. After a 2017 car accident, Damian Morton realized that floor installation was not what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He’d moved from Del Norte County to Humboldt with his high school girlfriend Kayla Costello. “The…
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New Location, Same Traditional Flavors
In late summer of last year, Loleta residents rejoiced at rumors that a new restaurant was coming to town. Small talk among neighbors turned into reality in September of 2025, when Luis’s Mexican Cuisine opened its doors at the corner of Loleta and Scenic drives. A stone’s throw from the sleepy downtown, Luis’s serves up…
Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock
(StatePoint) About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source…
Seeing the Possibilities: Living with Low Vision
(Feature Impact) Millions of Americans are living with low vision, a visual impairment that can turn everyday moments – recognizing a friend’s face across the…
Blue Lake Casino Hotel Makes Donation to Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In 2025, the Visiting Angels Eureka team raised $102,022 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Their total included $15,000 contributed by Blue Lake Casino Hotel…
Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Seeks Candidates
The Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt asks that the public submit applications for the upcoming 2026/2027 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury term (July…
Volunteer with Redwood Parks Conservancy This March to Restore Coastal Habitats
Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), in partnership with California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District, invites the public to volunteer this March to help restore coastal…
Glorious Volunteers Shift Kinetic Sculpture Lab to its New Hub in Arcata
The Kinetic Sculpture Lab is overflowing with gratitude after more than 200 volunteers showed up in force to help clean, move, and re-launch the Lab…
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Locally-owned businesses are the beating heart of Humboldt County. They provide jobs and contribute to our economy. They’re also our friends and neighbors who give back to our community by donating goods and services, and…
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