Power Trio
Three teens wandered the halls of South Fork High School, dreaming of futures that lead them to different paths. At least initially. Because Humboldt, as usual, had other plans. Daniel and Matty Tittmann grew up off-grid near Salmon Creek. Noah Battles grew up in the Garberville area. All three knew the challenges of maintaining reliable…
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Froth Brews Up Coffee and Community
At the bottom of California Avenue, just a few easy blocks from Cal Poly Humboldt, a familiar storefront is quietly buzzing with new life. Longtime locals might recognize the address as the former home of Blondies — a place that carried its fair share of stories, laughter and late nights. These days, though, the space…
CPH Research Enhances Understanding of River Otters and Wetland Conservation
As communities around the globe celebrate World Otter Day on May 27, Cal Poly Humboldt graduate students, now alumni, helped expand scientific understanding of North…
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…
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…
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…
Leadership Changes at Redwood Capital Bank
On May 14, 2026, Redwood Captial Bancorp, the only locally owned and operated community bank holding company in Humboldt County, announced the completion of a…
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…
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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…
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