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SNAFUBARAfghanistan II: The Path to JihadWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode marks the second of three episodes focusing on Afghanistan from a historical and cultural perspective, both as a region and later, as a country. For today's episode , we will continue to look at Afghanistan and the role the United States played in the conflict and instability of the country in the late 20th and early 21st century and all that happened between the Soviet invasion in 1979 and the American invasion in 2001. This series is also the first of our "Close Look" groupings where we delve deep into one...2025-06-0953 minSNAFUBARAfghanistan I: America's Great GameWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode marks the start of a three part series focusing on Afghanistan from a historical and cultural perspective, both as a region and later, as a country. And of course, as is the theme of our podcast, we will be discussing in detail the history of war and the role of outside players, namely Britain, Russia and the United States. This series is also the first of our "Close Look" groupings where we delve deep into one subject matter over the course of multiple episodes. SNAFUBAR is hosted by Sara Hart...2025-06-0145 minSNAFUBAROperation Never MindWelcome back to SNAFUBAR. This week's episode focuses on a current SNAFU that is ever unfolding, known as "Signal Gate", involving United Secretary of Defense Hegseth, former National Security Advisor Mike Walz and the Editor in Chief of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg. If some questions are starting to form in your head based on that last sentence, this is the show for you. Not only will Jeff and Sarah get into the nitty gritty of this careless and strategic blunder, but they will also give background and context for the event at the center of the whole SNAFUBAR to...2025-05-251h 03SNAFUBARStalled Supply Lines: Winter Uniforms During the Korean WarOn today’s episode of SNAFUBAR we dive into the first episode of the ongoing theme of “Stalled Supply Lines” where we will be investigating instances how U.S. military institutions either failed, or were prevented, from properly supplying troops in the field with necessary equipment. Now, this theme isn’t meant to be a flat out condemnation of the institution. There are times where predictions fail, where unforeseen circumstances affect real people. There’s also times where, with hindsight being 20/20, we might ask ourselves how this happened in the first place. It’s these types of questions we’...2025-05-201h 01
Humboldt Last Week347: Deportation airline, major protests, crime crackdowns, and new family fun: Humboldt's biggest storiesAvelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights out of Arizona, close to 1,000 protestors fill Eureka streets in one of the biggest demonstrations in county history, two brothers are sentenced to life after a wild 2023 crime spree, the man behind the school lockdown threats is back in Humboldt custody, Humboldt's cannabis bust may open doors for a budding wine scene, delays plague the controversial fish farm project, a Cal Poly Humboldt employee is busted in a sting operation involving a minor, the area’s only sexual assault crisis center could shut down due to funding loss, locals are fighting to...2025-04-1814 min
Humboldt Last Week347: Deportation airline, major protests, crime crackdowns, and new family fun: Humboldt's biggest storiesAvelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights out of Arizona, close to 1,000 protestors fill Eureka streets in one of the biggest demonstrations in county history, two brothers are sentenced to life after a wild 2023 crime spree, the man behind the school lockdown threats is back in Humboldt custody, Humboldt's cannabis bust may open doors for a budding wine scene, delays plague the controversial fish farm project, a Cal Poly Humboldt employee is busted in a sting operation involving a minor, the area’s only sexual assault crisis center could shut down due to funding loss, locals are fighting to st...2025-04-1814 minHumboldt Last Week346: CR mascot drama, school threat arrest, a Hollywood spotlight, alleged threats, lawsuits, a new bear, and more—big headlines in HumboldtCR mascot decision delayed, Oklahoma man arrested for school threats, Eureka chiropractor sues hospital, Arcata business receives Trump-referencing threat, Trump cuts hit Humboldt health funding, Huffman’s town hall covers big issues, state rep fights PG&E bill hike, Cal Poly Humboldt dropping majors and minors, women’s rehab facility moves forward, possible suicide north of Eureka, Steve Madrone won't run again for Supervisor, Wiyot Tribe’s affordable housing project advances, hikers rescued on Lost Coast Trail, farmers’ markets support local food system, calls to bring back Cal Poly Humboldt football, Humboldt-filmed Leo movie trailer drops, new bear at Sequoia Park Zoo...2025-04-0413 minHumboldt Last Week346: CR mascot drama, school threat arrest, a Hollywood spotlight, alleged threats, lawsuits, a new bear, and more—big headlines in HumboldtCR mascot decision delayed, Oklahoma man arrested for school threats, Eureka chiropractor sues hospital, Arcata business receives Trump-referencing threat, Trump cuts hit Humboldt health funding, Huffman’s town hall covers big issues, state rep fights PG&E bill hike, Cal Poly Humboldt dropping majors and minors, women’s rehab facility moves forward, possible suicide north of Eureka, Steve Madrone won't run again for Supervisor, Wiyot Tribe’s affordable housing project advances, hikers rescued on Lost Coast Trail, farmers’ markets support local food system, calls to bring back Cal Poly Humboldt football, Humboldt-filmed Leo movie trailer drops, new bear at Sequoia...2025-04-0413 min
Airey Bros.'s RadioFrom Iowa to the Redwoods: Coach Lennie Zalesky & the Rise of Cal Poly Humboldt WrestlingIn this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by wrestling icon Coach Lennie Zalesky, whose journey spans from being a 3x All-American at Iowa under Dan Gable to reviving collegiate wrestling at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coach Zalesky reflects on building championship programs, launching Humboldt’s first-year team from scratch, and coaching alongside his brother. He shares insights on recruiting blue-collar wrestlers, the West Coast wrestling scene, and what it takes to build something from the ground up.Whether you're a student-athlete, wrestling fan, or coach, this episode will inspire and inform. Don't forget to follow, rate, and share!2025-03-281h 15SNAFUBAROperation Kuwaiti Field ChickenWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...2025-03-2441 minHumboldt Last Week345: A DiCaprio teaser, a reality TV cop show wraps, and Trump’s impact on local jobs—the biggest recent storiesLeonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming locally shot movie has a new teaser and a delayed release date, Eureka debates new penalties for the homeless but postpones a decision, a reality TV show similar to Cops wraps filming with the Sheriff’s Office, federal office closures could impact 85 jobs in Arcata and NOAA’s Eureka location, a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of Trump-fired probationary employees including some locals, Trump’s USDA moves to cut funding that supports local farmers and food programs, Cal Poly Humboldt faces a federal investigation over alleged DEI discrimination, veterans in Eureka rally against proposed...2025-03-2117 minHumboldt Last Week345: A DiCaprio teaser, a reality TV cop show wraps, and Trump’s impact on local jobs—the biggest recent storiesLeonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming locally shot movie has a new teaser and a delayed release date, Eureka debates new penalties for the homeless but postpones a decision, a reality TV show similar to Cops wraps filming with the Sheriff’s Office, federal office closures could impact 85 jobs in Arcata and NOAA’s Eureka location, a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of Trump-fired probationary employees including some locals, Trump’s USDA moves to cut funding that supports local farmers and food programs, Cal Poly Humboldt faces a federal investigation over alleged DEI discrimination, veterans in Eureka rally against proposed VA cuts...2025-03-2117 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The French Empire Strikes BackWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...2025-03-1552 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The First Major SNAFUWelcome back to SNAFUBAR!Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing the support that se...2025-03-0940 minSNAFUBARGeorge Washington: The Early YearsWelcome to the first episode of SNAFUBAR! Over the course of each episode, SNAFUBAR will look at stories from military history and particular moments of U.S. military blunders with added context that can be used by and is accessible to a wide range of audiences. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contrary to the myth of a peaceful nation forced into combat. And we’ll try to clarify the degree to which we romanticize and fetishize the military while not really providing th...2025-03-0236 minSNAFUBARSNAFUBAR TeaserWelcome to SNAFUBAR. We’re going to talk about military history, but focusing on mistakes and errors that were made, both strategic and moral. The name of the show stems from two acronyms that came out of military lingo, SNAFU standing for Situation normal: all F’d up and FUBAR standing for F’d up beyond all recognition. SNAFUBAR is a podcast about American military mishaps and about the myths that both lead to and then justify those mishaps. The histories we will look at will make clear the degree to which the U.S. is a warful nation, contra...2025-02-2803 minHumboldt Last Week343: Indictment, tragedy, and Grammy wins: Humboldt’s recent highs and lowsA former Fortuna City Council member was indicted for allegedly embezzling over $500K, three people were killed in a late-night Arcata apartment fire, Eureka tenants are pushing back against steep rent hikes, Humboldt County homicides drop nearly 70% in 2024, Eureka rejected a police proposal for license plate-reading cameras, Providence works protested their pay and staffing cuts at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, the Humboldt County Fair is questioning the future of horse racing, county government is continuing DEI efforts, a discussion occurred on our restricted cooperation with ICE immigration efforts, a clash over LGBTQ+ rights at Cal Poly Humboldt...2025-02-1411 minHumboldt Last Week343: Indictment, tragedy, and Grammy wins: Humboldt’s recent highs and lowsA former Fortuna City Council member was indicted for allegedly embezzling over $500K, three people were killed in a late-night Arcata apartment fire, Eureka tenants are pushing back against steep rent hikes, Humboldt County homicides drop nearly 70% in 2024, Eureka rejected a police proposal for license plate-reading cameras, Providence works protested their pay and staffing cuts at the hospitals in Eureka and Fortuna, the Humboldt County Fair is questioning the future of horse racing, county government is continuing DEI efforts, a discussion occurred on our restricted cooperation with ICE immigration efforts, a clash over LGBTQ+ rights at Cal Poly Humboldt, the...2025-02-1411 minHumboldt Last Week336: Big YouTuber, Fieri tequila heist, national mystery, police dog attack settlement, holiday tree battle, moreYouTuber Peter Santenello's new travel video about Humboldt has over a million views, trucks carrying $1M of Guy Fieri’s tequila were hijacked in Texas, a missing Hawaii woman was possibly headed to the redwoods, cops say a homeless man died while attempting to steal copper wire at an abandoned power plant, Eureka officials supported a funding effort by the county to rebuild our psychiatric hospital, Humboldt County laughs in the face of weather, Humboldt’s small cannabis farmers continue to struggle after years of broken promises, a bone discovered in the Eel River belonged to a man who vani...2024-11-2211 minHumboldt Last Week336: Big YouTuber, Fieri tequila heist, national mystery, police dog attack settlement, holiday tree battle, moreYouTuber Peter Santenello's new travel video about Humboldt has over a million views, trucks carrying $1M of Guy Fieri’s tequila were hijacked in Texas, a missing Hawaii woman was possibly headed to the redwoods, cops say a homeless man died while attempting to steal copper wire at an abandoned power plant, Eureka officials supported a funding effort by the county to rebuild our psychiatric hospital, Humboldt County laughs in the face of weather, Humboldt’s small cannabis farmers continue to struggle after years of broken promises, a bone discovered in the Eel River belonged to a man who vanished in 2...2024-11-2211 minHumboldt Last Week335: Shocking charges, drive-by shootings, new red panda, Lakers assist, TV cops, windmill worry, pot tax help, puppy mills beware, moreA local woman pleaded not guilty in the death of her 2-year-old foster child, drive-by shootings near the golf course in Eureka have cops looking for info, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office made their TV debut with ‘On Patrol: Live,’ our offshore wind project is uncertain with another Trump presidency, Sequoia Park Zoo’s new red panda Saffron came from a zoo in Kansas, Ex Eureka Logger Mo Charlo is an assistant coach for the LA Lakers organization, a local organization is reaffirming that we’re a ‘sanctuary county,’ Cal Poly Humboldt’s new interim president says that their previous enrollm...2024-11-1509 minHumboldt Last Week335: Shocking charges, drive-by shootings, new red panda, Lakers assist, TV cops, windmill worry, pot tax help, puppy mills beware, moreA local woman pleaded not guilty in the death of her 2-year-old foster child, drive-by shootings near the golf course in Eureka have cops looking for info, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office made their TV debut with ‘On Patrol: Live,’ our offshore wind project is uncertain with another Trump presidency, Sequoia Park Zoo’s new red panda Saffron came from a zoo in Kansas, Ex Eureka Logger Mo Charlo is an assistant coach for the LA Lakers organization, a local organization is reaffirming that we’re a ‘sanctuary county,’ Cal Poly Humboldt’s new interim president says that their previous e...2024-11-1509 minHumboldt Last Week334: Election stuff, homeless samaritan, brutal murderer sentenced, Trinidad hotel update, basketball season, moreElection results so far indicate the controversial Measure F will fail in Eureka, a homeless man mistaken for a vandal was actually covering up graffiti with paint he bought himself, Cal Poly Humboldt was ranked 17th out of 122 western US schools, Eureka’s ‘pure evil’ and brutal killer who chose victims at random was sentenced to life in prison, a fugitive allegedly abusive to people and animals was captured, a possible hotel at the casino in Trinidad is still up in the air, our DA determined Eureka Police Officers were justified in killing a man by the library in late 2023, Eureka...2024-11-0810 minHumboldt Last Week334: Election stuff, homeless samaritan, brutal murderer sentenced, Trinidad hotel update, basketball season, moreElection results so far indicate the controversial Measure F will fail in Eureka, a homeless man mistaken for a vandal was actually covering up graffiti with paint he bought himself, Cal Poly Humboldt was ranked 17th out of 122 western US schools, Eureka’s ‘pure evil’ and brutal killer who chose victims at random was sentenced to life in prison, a fugitive allegedly abusive to people and animals was captured, a possible hotel at the casino in Trinidad is still up in the air, our DA determined Eureka Police Officers were justified in killing a man by the library in late 2...2024-11-0810 min
Yeah, I Got a F#%*ing Job With a Liberal Arts DegreeEpisode 45: Dr. Rosemary Sherriff and the Dendroecology Lab at Cal Poly HumboldtYeah, I Got an F#%*ing Job With a Liberal Arts Degree is a show that takes a deep look at the humanities and higher education more generally. Join Cal Poly Humboldt Dean Jeff Crane as he interviews a range of guests about the value of the liberal arts and education as a personal and public good.
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Rosemary Sherriff, Professor of Geography at Cal Poly Humboldt. We are always excited to feature professors that call our school home. There is a lot of exciting work being done at Humboldt and...2024-09-2449 min
Humboldt Last Week327: Gruesome murderer, Foo Fighters spot, weed art?, health, sad zoo, USA bird, Beach Boys, moreA double murderer who failed additional murder attempts pleaded guilty, Sequoia Park Zoo’s red panda Sumo died at 15, Arcata’s hospital will close its birth center in October, Eureka’s hospital is closing its rehabilitation unit by November, Humboldt County Supervisors discussed our homeless community which was counted at over 1,500 people in January, Humboldt County Supervisors progressed the possibility of tiny house villages, SoHum’s newspaper the Humboldt Independent ran its final issue after a 27-year run, an elected city council member resigned to improve her mental health, a bald eagle rescued in Humboldt County was nursed and released back int...2024-08-2311 min
Humboldt Last Week327: Gruesome murderer, Foo Fighters spot, weed art?, health, sad zoo, USA bird, Beach Boys, moreA double murderer who failed additional murder attempts pleaded guilty, Sequoia Park Zoo’s red panda Sumo died at 15, Arcata’s hospital will close its birth center in October, Eureka’s hospital is closing its rehabilitation unit by November, Humboldt County Supervisors discussed our homeless community which was counted at over 1,500 people in January, Humboldt County Supervisors progressed the possibility of tiny house villages, SoHum’s newspaper the Humboldt Independent ran its final issue after a 27-year run, an elected city council member resigned to improve her mental health, a bald eagle rescued in Humboldt County was nursed and released back int...2024-08-2311 minHumboldt Last Week325: Protesters cleared, hurt tot, recused judges, influencer shame, threats, reps on Kamala, moreHumboldt County’s DA declined to prosecute 27 of the 39 people arrested during Pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a toddler is finally home from the hospital after an illegal fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, nearly all of the judges in Humboldt County recused themselves from a shocking vehicular homicide case, SFGate covered social media influencers who illegally climb the world's tallest tree for internet fame, a family targeted by violent antisemitic threats is fearful as the suspect was released into the community, a local cannabis tourism company says it hosted around 400 people last year, statewide media covered Eureka's housing battle wi...2024-08-0212 min
Humboldt Last Week325: Protesters cleared, hurt tot, recused judges, influencer shame, threats, reps on Kamala, moreHumboldt County’s DA declined to prosecute 27 of the 39 people arrested during Pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a toddler is finally home from the hospital after an illegal fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, nearly all of the judges in Humboldt County recused themselves from a shocking vehicular homicide case, SFGate covered social media influencers who illegally climb the world's tallest tree for internet fame, a family targeted by violent antisemitic threats is fearful as the suspect was released into the community, a local cannabis tourism company says it hosted around 400 people last year, statewide media covered Eureka's housing battle wi...2024-08-0212 minHumboldt Last Week324: 'Whip-its' killing?, Cal Poly prez out, fireworks arrest, new food hub, NFL helper, moreEureka cops revealed the suspected ‘whip-its’ user in a vehicular killing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president is stepping down after his Arcata campus received national attention during pro-Palestinian protests, Arcata approved 139 acres for high-density housing in its southwestern Creamery District, two people were arrested after a horrible 4th of July fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, the LA Times covered the local Eel River swimmer who found likely human remains, a popular tattoo artist received an over 10-year prison sentence for killing a former intimate partner, a local Facebook group targeting male cheaters and abusers is receiving attention, Humboldt County’s top reps...2024-07-1911 min
Humboldt Last Week324: 'Whip-its' killing?, Cal Poly prez out, fireworks arrest, new food hub, NFL helper, moreEureka cops revealed the suspected ‘whip-its’ user in a vehicular killing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president is stepping down after his Arcata campus received national attention during pro-Palestinian protests, Arcata approved 139 acres for high-density housing in its southwestern Creamery District, two people were arrested after a horrible 4th of July fireworks fiasco in Crescent City, the LA Times covered the local Eel River swimmer who found likely human remains, a popular tattoo artist received an over 10-year prison sentence for killing a former intimate partner, a local Facebook group targeting male cheaters and abusers is receiving attention, Humboldt County’s top reps...2024-07-1911 min
Humboldt Last Week322: Kidnapper?, Pride flag thief, NFL #1, free house, plane crash, Fieri's dad, fresh horror, +Cops want to arrest the suspect who admitted to stealing a pride flag from the courthouse in Eureka, a new 10-bed mental health facility is set to open in Eureka in August, a woman says she was injured while protecting a teen from a group of bullies in Arcata, Fortuna cops are investigating the attempted kidnapping of two girls walking near the hospital, a senior citizen survived a solo plane crash in the Loleta area, Eureka's parking-versus-housing saga, a veteran wounded in the Iraq war learned he was getting a free house in Fortuna on Mike Huckabee’s TV show, un...2024-06-2113 minHumboldt Last Week322: Kidnapper?, Pride flag thief, NFL #1, free house, plane crash, Fieri's dad, fresh horror, +Cops want to arrest the suspect who admitted to stealing a pride flag from the courthouse in Eureka, a new 10-bed mental health facility is set to open in Eureka in August, a woman says she was injured while protecting a teen from a group of bullies in Arcata, Fortuna cops are investigating the attempted kidnapping of two girls walking near the hospital, a senior citizen survived a solo plane crash in the Loleta area, Eureka's parking-versus-housing saga, a veteran wounded in the Iraq war learned he was getting a free house in Fortuna on Mike Huckabee’s TV show, un...2024-06-2113 min
Humboldt Last Week319. Protest fallout, suspect death, perv, puppy deaths, demolition, punk cardio, moreA poll indicated half of respondents think Cal Poly Humboldt’s president should be fired following the pro-Palestinian occupation of its campus, the KKK imagery seen on a truck at Cal Poly Humboldt likened the hate group to Palestinian supporters, a prosecuting lawyer who works for the county is facing scrutiny for his pro-Israel protests, the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 75-year-old woman has died after being shot by police, an apparent perv in Eureka is serving as a reminder to stay cautious, a house fire claimed the lives of six puppies in Eureka, Loleta’s historic crea...2024-05-1009 minHumboldt Last Week319. Protest fallout, suspect death, perv, puppy deaths, demolition, punk cardio, moreA poll indicated half of respondents think Cal Poly Humboldt’s president should be fired following the pro-Palestinian occupation of its campus, the KKK imagery seen on a truck at Cal Poly Humboldt likened the hate group to Palestinian supporters, a prosecuting lawyer who works for the county is facing scrutiny for his pro-Israel protests, the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 75-year-old woman has died after being shot by police, an apparent perv in Eureka is serving as a reminder to stay cautious, a house fire claimed the lives of six puppies in Eureka, Loleta’s historic crea...2024-05-1009 min
Talking TimberCal Poly Humboldt Logging Sports TeamIn this episode we talk to Zoey Cardoza and Kendra Gerstenberg, Cal Poly Humboldt students and president and secretary of the Cal Poly Humboldt Logging Sports Team.
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Humboldt Last Week310. Captor killed, mysterious project, human trafficking?, CPH strike, and moreA hostage situation in Eureka ended with an officer-involved killing of the suspect, a single day of strikes at Cal Poly Humboldt conjured a deal for faculty members, a mysterious company is looking to convert the former Jacobs campus in Eureka into housing, a man from McKinleyville was found not guilty of murdering his childhood friend due to insanity, a local judge will soon decide the legality of the City of Arcata flying an ‘earth flag’ above the USA flag, a raid on a cannabis property near Loleta included allegations of human trafficking, a public discussion at Cal Poly Humboldt will...2024-01-2609 minHumboldt Last Week310. Captor killed, mysterious project, human trafficking?, CPH strike, and moreA hostage situation in Eureka ended with an officer-involved killing of the suspect, a single day of strikes at Cal Poly Humboldt conjured a deal for faculty members, a mysterious company is looking to convert the former Jacobs campus in Eureka into housing, a man from McKinleyville was found not guilty of murdering his childhood friend due to insanity, a local judge will soon decide the legality of the City of Arcata flying an ‘earth flag’ above the USA flag, a raid on a cannabis property near Loleta included allegations of human trafficking, a public discussion at Cal Poly Humboldt will...2024-01-2609 min
Humboldt Last Week307. Ex-Bungle mystery, Jeopardy!, Fieri tough love, strike threat, Crabs moves, zoo death, moreA former Mr. Bungle member isn’t cooperating with cops after the disappearance of his girlfriend, investigators say they’ve got a suspect in a rash of false threats leading to lockdowns at McKinleyville High, workers are threatening a strike that could lead to a campus shutdown at Cal Poly Humboldt, one of the zoo’s two red pandas died unexpectedly, the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s 10,000 new acres in the Pine Creek area marks their largest ever land reacquisition, Cal Poly Humboldt was featured on ‘Jeopardy!’, changes with the beloved Humboldt Crabs could mean championship games, A program is offering $920 monthly to p...2023-12-2208 minHumboldt Last Week307. Ex-Bungle mystery, Jeopardy!, Fieri tough love, strike threat, Crabs moves, zoo death, moreA former Mr. Bungle member isn’t cooperating with cops after the disappearance of his girlfriend, investigators say they’ve got a suspect in a rash of false threats leading to lockdowns at McKinleyville High, workers are threatening a strike that could lead to a campus shutdown at Cal Poly Humboldt, one of the zoo’s two red pandas died unexpectedly, the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s 10,000 new acres in the Pine Creek area marks their largest ever land reacquisition, Cal Poly Humboldt was featured on ‘Jeopardy!’, changes with the beloved Humboldt Crabs could mean championship games, A program is offering $920 monthly to p...2023-12-2208 minHumboldt Last Week305. Dog meth, kill justified, Bareilles movie, lit zoo, CPH lot woes, killed by cop, doused, moreA woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book delves into a local philanthropist often likened to Mother Teresa, Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo is getting bedazzled in over 6,000 fe...2023-12-0110 min
Humboldt Last Week305. Dog meth, kill justified, Bareilles movie, lit zoo, CPH lot woes, killed by cop, doused, moreA woman believes her dog ingested meth at Cutten Elementary, a 19-year-old woman said her 39-year-old ex-boyfriend tried to light her on fire in Eureka, Eureka police say they shot and killed an armed man near the library, murder charges were dropped regarding a 2018 homicide in Dinsmore, the LA Times covered the Cal Poly Humboldt students evicted from living in their vehicles on campus, Avelo Airlines announced the discontinuation of flights between Humboldt County and Las Vegas, a new book delves into a local philanthropist often likened to Mother Teresa, Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo is getting bedazzled in over 6,000 fe...2023-12-0110 min
Humboldt Last Week303. Conflicting accounts, mystery update, gun raffle, Speaker slams, Fieri funds, economy dip, moreA pro-Palestinian protest in Arcata escalated as two women alleged misconduct by College of the Redwoods baseball team members, an ex-boyfriend tied to a woman’s mysterious disappearance is wanted for arrest in Trinity County, Eureka officials will examine a report saying the Nov. 2024 pro-parking vote could result in millions in losses, state and federal North Coast reps are not fond of the new Speaker of the House, Supervisor Rex Bohn was criticized for including a handgun in a raffle basket while fundraising for a charity, the state has advised the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and other agencies not...2023-11-0311 minHumboldt Last Week303. Conflicting accounts, mystery update, gun raffle, Speaker slams, Fieri funds, economy dip, moreA pro-Palestinian protest in Arcata escalated as two women alleged misconduct by College of the Redwoods baseball team members, an ex-boyfriend tied to a woman’s mysterious disappearance is wanted for arrest in Trinity County, Eureka officials will examine a report saying the Nov. 2024 pro-parking vote could result in millions in losses, state and federal North Coast reps are not fond of the new Speaker of the House, Supervisor Rex Bohn was criticized for including a handgun in a raffle basket while fundraising for a charity, the state has advised the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and other agencies not...2023-11-0311 min
Humboldt Last Week297: Hurdles for $30M in funds, grim discovery, High Times, $15M lotto win, billion streams, moreEureka’s $30M for housing projects includes two projects Arkley’s “Housing For All” initiative is seeking to block, an apparent double-murder suicide with was discovered in McKinleyville several weeks after the fact, High Times has now covered the battle between the local cannabis industry and a 2024 ballot initiative, Humboldt County has a new proposal for Airbnb and Vrbo in unincorporated areas, when Ferndale export Guy Fieri was in town he helped raise a good chunk of money for Fortuna High, a Fortuna lottery ticket reportedly won $15 million before taxes, a locally exported drummer reached over a billion YouTube streams with ‘Th...2023-09-0809 minHumboldt Last Week297: Hurdles for $30M in funds, grim discovery, High Times, $15M lotto win, billion streams, moreEureka’s $30M for housing projects includes two projects Arkley’s “Housing For All” initiative is seeking to block, an apparent double-murder suicide with was discovered in McKinleyville several weeks after the fact, High Times has now covered the battle between the local cannabis industry and a 2024 ballot initiative, Humboldt County has a new proposal for Airbnb and Vrbo in unincorporated areas, when Ferndale export Guy Fieri was in town he helped raise a good chunk of money for Fortuna High, a Fortuna lottery ticket reportedly won $15 million before taxes, a locally exported drummer reached over a billion YouTube streams with ‘Th...2023-09-0809 minHumboldt Last Week294: Motives, threats, SpongeBog, cubs, meth/CWS, health caveat, theater, butt, comedy aid, moreOpponents say the Eureka group collecting signatures for “housing for all” has ulterior motives, a Fortuna woman was accused of threatening to kill local officials, a SpongeBob musical on campus in Arcata has Humboldt County written all over it, black bears are now available for your viewing pleasure at the Sequoia Park Zoo, a drug dealer arrest in Fortuna sent two children to CWS, Crabs baseball finished with an incredible record of 40-7, St. Joe’s is noted as a ‘best hospital’ despite underperforming in patient experience, no arrests yet following two separate Eureka homicides, excitement for Cal Poly Humboldt basketball...2023-08-1114 min
Humboldt Last Week294: Motives, threats, SpongeBog, cubs, meth/CWS, health caveat, theater, butt, comedy aid, moreOpponents say the Eureka group collecting signatures for “housing for all” has ulterior motives, a Fortuna woman was accused of threatening to kill local officials, a SpongeBob musical on campus in Arcata has Humboldt County written all over it, black bears are now available for your viewing pleasure at the Sequoia Park Zoo, a drug dealer arrest in Fortuna sent two children to CWS, Crabs baseball finished with an incredible record of 40-7, St. Joe’s is noted as a ‘best hospital’ despite underperforming in patient experience, no arrests yet following two separate Eureka homicides, excitement for Cal Poly Humboldt basketball...2023-08-1114 min
Humboldt Last Week293: Masked raid, murals, mental help, MLB, rape claim, parking v. housing, booze issue, moreA reported masked armed robbery at a cannabis farm involved former business partners, the Eureka Street Art Festival is bringing more murals, Eureka police detained an evading man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, work continues on a beautiful biking and hiking link between Eureka and Arcata, a group in Eureka wants voters to oppose housing developments on underutilized parking lots, more former Humboldt Crabs were selected in the MLB draft, offshore wind energy development brings excitement and challenges, Humboldt County has an alcohol problem, the feds told the Arcata Theatre Lounge to rehire a bartender after she complained, Cal Poly...2023-07-2811 minHumboldt Last Week293: Masked raid, murals, mental help, MLB, rape claim, parking v. housing, booze issue, moreA reported masked armed robbery at a cannabis farm involved former business partners, the Eureka Street Art Festival is bringing more murals, Eureka police detained an evading man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, work continues on a beautiful biking and hiking link between Eureka and Arcata, a group in Eureka wants voters to oppose housing developments on underutilized parking lots, more former Humboldt Crabs were selected in the MLB draft, offshore wind energy development brings excitement and challenges, Humboldt County has an alcohol problem, the feds told the Arcata Theatre Lounge to rehire a bartender after she complained, Cal Poly...2023-07-2811 minHumboldt Last Week291: CNN, traveler praise, swimming, recovery pro DUI, sports + bud, D1 ball, and moreCNN covered the harsh reality many in Rio Dell face post-earthquake, the popular travel website Travel Awaits covered the many upsides to living in Humboldt County, the swimming area at Freshwater Park is now open, the new owner of an addiction recovery hub in southern Humboldt County was arrested on suspicion of DUI, anti-gay Ferndale pastor Tyrel Bramwell arguably continues to heighten LGBTQ+ support in backlash to his questionable actions, a new sports cannabis bar in Eureka, a beloved Fortuna camel died at Miranda’s Rescue, a developer apologized and got approval to tear down his controversial home project, two re...2023-07-0709 min
Humboldt Last Week291: CNN, traveler praise, swimming, recovery pro DUI, sports + bud, D1 ball, and moreCNN covered the harsh reality many in Rio Dell face post-earthquake, the popular travel website Travel Awaits covered the many upsides to living in Humboldt County, the swimming area at Freshwater Park is now open, the new owner of an addiction recovery hub in southern Humboldt County was arrested on suspicion of DUI, anti-gay Ferndale pastor Tyrel Bramwell arguably continues to heighten LGBTQ+ support in backlash to his questionable actions, a new sports cannabis bar in Eureka, a beloved Fortuna camel died at Miranda’s Rescue, a developer apologized and got approval to tear down his controversial home project, two re...2023-07-0709 min
Humboldt Last Week289: Vegas, pride, double-murder, USA Today, fun, Arkley fishing, Chicago Bull, and moreAvelo is bringing back direct flights from Humvoldt County to Las Vegas, a Ferndale pride event is happening after the city council declined to pass an anti-hate resolution, a former Tom’s Sourdough Pizza employee was accused of murdering his former bosses in Arizona, the zoo in Eureka saw their Redwood Sky Walk noted as the best aerial adventure park by USA Today, the Eureka Friday Night Markets are coming back, Reddit Humboldt indicates Eureka criticism comes from outsiders who watched too much ‘Murder Mountain,’ an inappropriate comment made by a commenter during a Eureka City Council meeting went viral, a form...2023-06-2311 minHumboldt Last Week289: Vegas, pride, double-murder, USA Today, fun, Arkley fishing, Chicago Bull, and moreAvelo is bringing back direct flights from Humvoldt County to Las Vegas, a Ferndale pride event is happening after the city council declined to pass an anti-hate resolution, a former Tom’s Sourdough Pizza employee was accused of murdering his former bosses in Arizona, the zoo in Eureka saw their Redwood Sky Walk noted as the best aerial adventure park by USA Today, the Eureka Friday Night Markets are coming back, Reddit Humboldt indicates Eureka criticism comes from outsiders who watched too much ‘Murder Mountain,’ an inappropriate comment made by a commenter during a Eureka City Council meeting went viral, a form...2023-06-2311 min
Humboldt Last Week288: Summer fun, serial-killer victim, nationwide hunt, Deadline, slaps, moreThe swimming hole at Freshwater Park is coming back after three years, missing mom Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend were found by Eureka police after a dramatic and nationwide hunt, Reddit Humboldt wins with the ultimate Humboldt summer to-do list, organizations are demanding the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office not aid anti-abortion investigations in other states, Deadline reports Ferndale export Jacob Cooney is set to direct a beauty-industry horror movie called ‘Forever Beautiful,’ footage from an ofiice-involed shooting showed a grimacing suspect, Cal Poly Humboldt women's rowing team secured their third national championship, new ownership is reopening the sobriety rehab in sou...2023-06-0911 minHumboldt Last Week288: Summer fun, serial-killer victim, nationwide hunt, Deadline, slaps, moreThe swimming hole at Freshwater Park is coming back after three years, missing mom Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend were found by Eureka police after a dramatic and nationwide hunt, Reddit Humboldt wins with the ultimate Humboldt summer to-do list, organizations are demanding the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office not aid anti-abortion investigations in other states, Deadline reports Ferndale export Jacob Cooney is set to direct a beauty-industry horror movie called ‘Forever Beautiful,’ footage from an ofiice-involed shooting showed a grimacing suspect, Cal Poly Humboldt women's rowing team secured their third national championship, new ownership is reopening the sobriety rehab in sou...2023-06-0911 min
Humboldt Last Week286: Surf tragedy, ice cream, grooming, dunes, fired coach, morbid quid pro quo, moreA young woman tragically died while surfing just after graduating from nursing school, local farmers are opening an ice cream shop in Loleta, officials noted how ‘grooming’ mostly occurs locally, a waterfront playground is coming to Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, local cannabis was once again a juggernaut at the Emerald Cup, the dunes in Manila were officially designated as National Natural Landmarks, the county is set to work on their portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail which will connect the Eureka and Arcata legs, Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach exited after reports of dysfunctional leadership, officials condemned hate speec...2023-05-1913 minHumboldt Last Week286: Surf tragedy, ice cream, grooming, dunes, fired coach, morbid quid pro quo, moreA young woman tragically died while surfing just after graduating from nursing school, local farmers are opening an ice cream shop in Loleta, officials noted how ‘grooming’ mostly occurs locally, a waterfront playground is coming to Eureka’s Halvorsen Park, local cannabis was once again a juggernaut at the Emerald Cup, the dunes in Manila were officially designated as National Natural Landmarks, the county is set to work on their portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail which will connect the Eureka and Arcata legs, Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach exited after reports of dysfunctional leadership, officials condemned hate speec...2023-05-1913 min
Humboldt Last Week283: Oxygen killing, downgrade from murder, assassin declined, early release, kindness, and moreA 2019 case involving Humboldt County was featured in the Oxygen TV series ‘Accident, Suicide or Murder,’ downgraded charges for a McKinleyville man accused of killing his ex at his house, the Sequoia Park Zoo says their bear and coyote exhibit should open this summer, a dad says he declined an offer to have his daughter’s murderer killed, a young man is out of prison early following a fatal 2019 incident where he drunkenly drove his truck into a bedroom on Humboldt Hill, a builder agreed to demolish his controversial half-built mansion in Bayside, a former wrestling coach at Eureka High pleade...2023-04-1413 minHumboldt Last Week283: Oxygen killing, downgrade from murder, assassin declined, early release, kindness, and moreA 2019 case involving Humboldt County was featured in the Oxygen TV series ‘Accident, Suicide or Murder,’ downgraded charges for a McKinleyville man accused of killing his ex at his house, the Sequoia Park Zoo says their bear and coyote exhibit should open this summer, a dad says he declined an offer to have his daughter’s murderer killed, a young man is out of prison early following a fatal 2019 incident where he drunkenly drove his truck into a bedroom on Humboldt Hill, a builder agreed to tear this controversial half-built mansion in Bayside, a former wrestling coach at Eureka High pleade...2023-04-1413 min
Humboldt Last Week282: Media pranked, Old Town housing foes, vicious Al Qaeda treatment, and much moreA local news outlet was fooled by a prank press release, Eureka advanced on some low-income housing projects despite a group of opponents, more details about former Al Qaeda hostage Jeffrey Woodke of McKinleyville, more misconduct allegations regarding Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach, in 2022 Humboldt County reported more than twice the state average for suicides, recent viral data show Humboldt County slightly below the national average for life expectancy, more details about the Star Wars fun set to kick off summer vibes, assault allegations with a donut twist, and more.
Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news p...2023-04-0709 minHumboldt Last Week282: Media pranked, Old Town housing foes, vicious Al Qaeda treatment, and much moreA local news outlet was fooled by a prank press release, Eureka advanced on some low-income housing projects despite a group of opponents, more details about former Al Qaeda hostage Jeffrey Woodke of McKinleyville, more misconduct allegations regarding Cal Poly Humboldt’s men’s basketball coach, in 2022 Humboldt County reported more than twice the state average for suicides, recent viral data show Humboldt County slightly below the national average for life expectancy, more details about the Star Wars fun set to kick off summer vibes, assault allegations with a donut twist, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news p...2023-04-0709 min
Humboldt Last Week281: Hostage freed, ‘toxic’ claims, a drag win, Star Wars fest, LA Dodgers, crime, trails, and moreA McKinleyville man was freed after being held hostage for over six years, players alleged a toxic culture created by Cal Poly Humboldt’s men's basketball coach, drag queen Ultran Payne is Eureka’s artist of the year, our first Star Wars-themed Forest Moon Festival is happening June 2 and 3, Klamath River work begins on the world’s all-time most significant dam removal project, a man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting at cops in Eureka in 2022, a former child-custody mediator has officially been charged with secretly recording women under their clothes, a 28-year-old man from SoHum was arrested on suspic...2023-03-3118 minHumboldt Last Week281: Hostage freed, ‘toxic’ claims, a drag win, Star Wars fest, LA Dodgers, crime, trails, and moreA McKinleyville man was freed after being held hostage for over six years, players alleged a toxic culture created by Cal Poly Humboldt’s men's basketball coach, drag queen Ultran Payne is Eureka’s artist of the year, our first Star Wars-themed Forest Moon Festival is happening June 2 and 3, Klamath River work begins on the world’s all-time most significant dam removal project, a man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting at cops in Eureka in 2022, a former child-custody mediator has officially been charged with secretly recording women under their clothes, a 28-year-old man from SoHum was arrested on suspic...2023-03-3118 min
Humboldt Last Week279: ‘Colbert,’ housing prices, DNA closure, judge Sara Bareilles, High Times, OnlyFans, and moreA likely homeless man was found dead at a Eureka bus stop amid cold weather conditions, Cal Poly Humboldt made ‘Colbert’ in reference to student housing challenges in Arcata, an in-depth looking at housing prices with Cal Poly Humboldt economics professor Erick Eschker, Habitat For Humanity is helping out after December’s earthquake, there’s a shortage at the blood bank, a sort of ‘ocean tornado’ in Shelter Cove, a family now has closure following a DNA discovery stemming back to 1998, competition ‘Breakthrough’ with Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child, the Times-Standard has nixed Dilbert following the comic creator’s racially inflammator...2023-03-0314 minHumboldt Last Week279: ‘Colbert,’ housing prices, DNA closure, judge Sara Bareilles, High Times, OnlyFans, and moreA likely homeless man was found dead at a Eureka bus stop amid cold weather conditions, Cal Poly Humboldt made ‘Colbert’ in reference to student housing challenges in Arcata, an in-depth looking at housing prices with Cal Poly Humboldt economics professor Erick Eschker, Habitat For Humanity is helping out after December’s earthquake, there’s a shortage at the blood bank, a sort of ‘ocean tornado’ in Shelter Cove, a family now has closure following a DNA discovery stemming back to 1998, competition ‘Breakthrough’ with Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child, the Times-Standard has nixed Dilbert following the comic creator’s racially inflammator...2023-03-0314 min
Humboldt Last Week270: Star Wars fest, failed hitman, ‘earth flag’ legality, rugby champs, Cappa’s old Bucs, moreCal Poly Humboldt rugby won a national title, the film commission is considering a local Star Wars festival, a failed hitman was sentenced to 43 years in prison, 54 locals are no longer homeless after The Grove opened in the Valley West area of Arcata, a professor says Arcata’s “earth flag” measure is legal, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa received praise from his Cincinnati Bengals before playing his former team, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is a hoot, a record-breaking drug dealer pleaded guilty, Eureka export Mike Patton made international music news for trying to destroy a drone while on stage, pro MM...2022-12-1610 minHumboldt Last Week270: Star Wars fest, failed hitman, ‘earth flag’ legality, rugby champs, Cappa’s old Bucs, moreCal Poly Humboldt rugby won a national title, the film commission is considering a local Star Wars festival, a failed hitman was sentenced to 43 years in prison, 54 locals are no longer homeless after The Grove opened in the Valley West area of Arcata, a professor says Arcata’s “earth flag” measure is legal, Cal Poly Humboldt export Alex Cappa received praise from his Cincinnati Bengals before playing his former team, Cal Poly Humboldt basketball is a hoot, a record-breaking drug dealer pleaded guilty, Eureka export Mike Patton made international music news for trying to destroy a drone while on stage, pro MM...2022-12-1610 min
Humboldt Last Week267. Firehouse baby, Oscar-nom actor, neo-Nazis, dog fight dispute, street luge, embezzlement?Eureka firefighters got to visit with a two-year-old that was surrendered to them at birth and then adopted, Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg has been friendly and chill with locals while shooting a Bigfoot movie at several beautiful Humboldt County locations, more neo-Nazi printouts were found locally, the owner of the poodles accused of attacking a corgi in Trinidad says only one of his poodles was involved and he didn’t bite the corgi’s owner, applications are reportedly way up to attend Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, Humboldt County’s Ryan Farmer is a world champion street luge athlete, the remova...2022-11-1811 minHumboldt Last Week267. Firehouse baby, Oscar-nom actor, neo-Nazis, dog fight dispute, street luge, embezzlement?Eureka firefighters got to visit with a two-year-old that was surrendered to them at birth and then adopted, Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg has been friendly and chill with locals while shooting a Bigfoot movie at several beautiful Humboldt County locations, more neo-Nazi printouts were found locally, the owner of the poodles accused of attacking a corgi in Trinidad says only one of his poodles was involved and he didn’t bite the corgi’s owner, applications are reportedly way up to attend Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, Humboldt County’s Ryan Farmer is a world champion street luge athlete, the remova...2022-11-1811 min
Humboldt Last Week265. Weed turmoil, drag show clash, accused molesters, displaced, viral-video charges dropped, moreThe elimination of ‘Measure S’ county cannabis taxes for two years, an all-ages pride event in Eureka with a drag show prompted anti-LGBTQ discrimination, the reluctant addition of a 2024 ballot initiative that would nix any new cannabis farms and nix farms over 10,000 square feet, a now-former Eureka High basketball coach was accused of raping a teenage girl, a former basketball player for Cal Poly Humboldt’s women’s team accused the coach’s husband of sexually assaulting her last season, around 30 residents at an RV park in Manila were given days to find new homes, Arcata City Council reelection hopeful Brett Watso...2022-11-0412 minHumboldt Last Week265. Weed turmoil, drag show clash, accused molesters, displaced, viral-video charges dropped, moreThe elimination of ‘Measure S’ county cannabis taxes for two years, an all-ages pride event in Eureka with a drag show prompted anti-LGBTQ discrimination, the reluctant addition of a 2024 ballot initiative that would nix any new cannabis farms and nix farms over 10,000 square feet, a now-former Eureka High basketball coach was accused of raping a teenage girl, a former basketball player for Cal Poly Humboldt’s women’s team accused the coach’s husband of sexually assaulting her last season, around 30 residents at an RV park in Manila were given days to find new homes, Arcata City Council reelection hopeful Brett Watso...2022-11-0412 minHumboldt Last Week256. Bigfoot-area fires | Embattled reelection? | Logging arson | Hospital protests | Wind $ | MoreLightning-caused fires near Willow Creek have been a challenge to contain, embattled Arcata City Council member Brett Watson noted he’ll seek reelection, loggers and protesters pointed fingers at each other over an arson fire, protests continue over conditions at local Providence hospitals, new state goals are likely to positively impact local offshore wind energy, additional college-level sports entertainment options emerge as ‘Crabs season closes, the Eureka Street Art Festival once again rained beauty on local structures, monkeypox made it to Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt researchers believe new fiber optic lines could help us better detect future earthquakes, the City...2022-08-1211 min
Humboldt Last Week256. Bigfoot-area fires | Embattled reelection? | Logging arson | Hospital protests | Wind $ | MoreLightning-caused fires near Willow Creek have been a challenge to contain, embattled Arcata City Council member Brett Watson noted he’ll seek reelection, loggers and protesters pointed fingers at each other over an arson fire, protests continue over conditions at local Providence hospitals, new state goals are likely to positively impact local offshore wind energy, additional college-level sports entertainment options emerge as ‘Crabs season closes, the Eureka Street Art Festival once again rained beauty on local structures, monkeypox made it to Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt researchers believe new fiber optic lines could help us better detect future earthquakes, the City...2022-08-1211 min
Humboldt Last Week252. Blood need | Transphobia | Sheriff shuns hate | Bus bonus | ‘Virgin River’ | Vogue | MoreThere is a critical local need for blood donations, a transphobic hate crime was alleged at a Fortuna store, Sheriff Honsal says hate has no place in Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt is on track to provide medication abortions on campus, the local bus system gets $40M on its path to zero emissions, local tribal leadership will battle future wildfires at the federal level, a young Hoopa woman was featured in Vogue Magazine, the creator of the local comic ‘Pacifica’ received a state grant, a new student map and study is circulating showing the North Coast as a primary climate refu...2022-07-1513 minHumboldt Last Week252. Blood need | Transphobia | Sheriff shuns hate | Bus bonus | ‘Virgin River’ | Vogue | MoreThere is a critical local need for blood donations, a transphobic hate crime was alleged at a Fortuna store, Sheriff Honsal says hate has no place in Humboldt County, Cal Poly Humboldt is on track to provide medication abortions on campus, the local bus system gets $40M on its path to zero emissions, local tribal leadership will battle future wildfires at the federal level, a young Hoopa woman was featured in Vogue Magazine, the creator of the local comic ‘Pacifica’ received a state grant, a new student map and study is circulating showing the North Coast as a primary climate refu...2022-07-1513 min
Humboldt Last Week251. Neo-Nazis | Eureka cams OKed | Fiery housing setback | Cal Poly housing | Crab$ | MoreNeo-Nazi rubbish is plastered in local towns, Eureka’s security cams were OKed, a new program for locals experiencing mental health challenges, Betty Chinn’s forthcoming Eureka housing village got a fiery setback, Cal Poly Humboldt continues adding student housing options, Arcata baseballers the Humboldt Crabs got $1M for upgrades, HACHR is moving to Arcata and will continue mobile-only needle exchange, Ferndale export Guy Fieri makes a winning combo with blink-182, a Peg House employee’s kindness made the news in Europe, July 4th incidents in Humboldt paled in comparison to Del Norte and Curry, Miranda’s is offering half-off animal a...2022-07-0812 minHumboldt Last Week251. Neo-Nazis | Eureka cams OKed | Fiery housing setback | Cal Poly housing | Crab$ | MoreNeo-Nazi rubbish is plastered in local towns, Eureka’s security cams were OKed, a new program for locals experiencing mental health challenges, Betty Chinn’s forthcoming Eureka housing village got a fiery setback, Cal Poly Humboldt continues adding student housing options, Arcata baseballers the Humboldt Crabs got $1M for upgrades, HACHR is moving to Arcata and will continue mobile-only needle exchange, Ferndale export Guy Fieri makes a winning combo with blink-182, a Peg House employee’s kindness made the news in Europe, July 4th incidents in Humboldt paled in comparison to Del Norte and Curry, Miranda’s is offering half-off animal a...2022-07-0813 minHumboldt Last Week250. NPR on Orick | MLB affiliate | Water park? | Train dead | CBS Sports | SVU alum | MoreNPR juxtaposes nearby natural wonders with Orick’s struggles, Humboldt B52s export Shane Gustafson signed with an MLB affiliate, the consideration of a water park in Blue Lake, embattled Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez exits office early, a trail-thwarting coal train likely won’t move forward, Humboldt’s family-law mediator was accused of camera voyeurism, a Eureka Waterfront Trail extension plus an additional bonus, a local elementary school’s edible cannabis scare prompts advisories, an upcoming locally-shot film stars a ‘Law & Order: SVU’ alum, LA Times love for an updated landmark near Crescent City, local cannabis industry struggles prompt the pausing of a...2022-07-0115 minHumboldt Last Week247. DA race heats up | Dog-saving murder? | More pot tax help? | Watson declines to resign | MoreDA candidates note how they’d handle the Lawson case, Governor Newsom is proposing additional tax help for struggling Humboldt County cannabis farmers, a dog was hurt badly saving a woman from a mountain lion east of Willow Creek, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson ignores many calls to resign, it appears this fall Arcata voters will decide on flying the earth flag over state and national flags, after claiming he was protecting his puppy in Alderpoint a judge sent an accused murderer to trial, a cannabis sale on Facebook from a permitted farm leads to a bust, recent conflict within th...2022-05-2013 min
Humboldt Last Week247. DA race heats up | Dog-saving murder? | More pot tax help? | Watson declines to resign | MoreDA candidates note how they’d handle the Lawson case, Governor Newsom is proposing additional tax help for struggling Humboldt County cannabis farmers, a dog was hurt badly saving a woman from a mountain lion east of Willow Creek, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson ignores many calls to resign, it appears this fall Arcata voters will decide on flying the earth flag over state and national flags, after claiming he was protecting his puppy in Alderpoint a judge sent an accused murderer to trial, a cannabis sale on Facebook from a permitted farm leads to a bust, recent conflict within th...2022-05-2013 minHumboldt Last Week246. ‘Poly pop. boost | Fentanyl scapegoat? | Kids mental health | Watson denies | Film $ | MoreA rebranded Cal Poly Humboldt sees an upward trend in enrollment, County Supervisors and the Sheriff were disputed by Bay Area media after blaming local fentanyl problems on San Francisco officials, a center for local kids suffering mental health emergencies is set to open next year, locals protest in support of federal abortion rights, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson denies a report saying he sexually harassed a colleague for years, 2022 is no longer the driest year on record locally, a major film set to shoot here could spend money locally than our last decade of film history, the Netflix series ‘Vi...2022-05-1313 min
Humboldt Last Week246. ‘Poly pop. boost | Fentanyl scapegoat? | Kids mental health | Watson denies | Film $ | MoreA rebranded Cal Poly Humboldt sees an upward trend in enrollment, County Supervisors and the Sheriff were disputed by Bay Area media after blaming local fentanyl problems on San Francisco officials, a center for local kids suffering mental health emergencies is set to open next year, locals protest in support of federal abortion rights, Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson denies a report saying he sexually harassed a colleague for years, 2022 is no longer the driest year on record locally, a major film set to shoot here could spend money locally than our last decade of film history, the Netflix series ‘Vi...2022-05-1313 min
Teaching Your Brain to KnitPerfectionism; blankets, reports & tips; Cal Poly HumboldtBrainy Thing: 17:35 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 29:50 What We're Learning from our Knitting: Catherine is continuing on with her mitered square blanket. Margaret hasn't completed anything but continue with a little stockinette knitting here and a little crochet there. She does have a report about Fast Fashion ripping off Crochet Designers https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/crochet-trend-fast-fashion-copy-designs, a recommendation for new video tutorials from Nimble Needles https://nimble-needles.com/category/tutorials/page/4/ , and a major tip for long tail cast ons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcvzB_9o8qc. Brainy Thing: Catherine reports on Perfectionism and its positive and negative sid...2022-03-0937 min
Lost Coast OutpostWhat Can We Expect With HSU’s Transition to Cal Poly Humboldt?If you catch yourself dropping a “Humboldt State” or “HSU” in the coming months, it’s OK. We’re all adjusting. But besides the big name change, how will the historic transition of our local university to Cal Poly Humboldt alter the lives of its students and the community around it?
On this week’s edition of Humboldt Holding Up, we speak with Cal Poly Humboldt officials — Provost Dr. Jenn Capps, Executive Director of Initiatives Connie Stewart and Vice President for Facilities Mike Fisher —about how California’s massive financial investment in their school and the shift to an emphasis on STEM fields might...2022-02-2000 minHumboldt Last Week235. Netflix-ish doc| Virgin River | Cal Poly | Unsolved murder | Toy guns | MoreA look at a Netflix collaborator's upcoming cannabis docuseries “Tangled Roots,” Humboldt-set “Virgin River” is among Nielson’s most-streamed of 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt is gold and greenlit, the fishing industry voices concerns over likely economy-boosting offshore turbines, an FBI-investigated unsolved murder, NFL shoutouts for Alex Cappa and Jake Hanson, tribal developments make national news, a financial planner for adult entertainers, boozy boasts, an editorial on toy guns at school, event updates, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck’s Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi...2022-01-2812 min
Humboldt Last Week235. Netflix-ish doc| Virgin River | Cal Poly | Unsolved murder | Toy guns | MoreA look at a Netflix collaborator's upcoming cannabis docuseries “Tangled Roots,” Humboldt-set “Virgin River” is among Nielson’s most-streamed of 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt is gold and greenlit, the fishing industry voices concerns over likely economy-boosting offshore turbines, an FBI-investigated unsolved murder, NFL shoutouts for Alex Cappa and Jake Hanson, tribal developments make national news, a financial planner for adult entertainers, boozy boasts, an editorial on toy guns at school, event updates, and more.
Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck’s Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi...2022-01-2812 min
Humboldt Last Week226. KMUD axes vile ranter | Reckless driver | Cal Poly | Farm stand | Anti-vaxx vs. sex | More(Note: This episode contains language not suitable for children) A man loses his volunteer KMUD show after a vile anti-vax rant in San Diego, a motorist who nearly missed Black Lives Matter protesters at a McKinleyville intersection is given a $79 fine, Ferndale export Guy Fieri is game to officiate Kristen Stewart’s wedding, Humboldt State University may soon be known for short as Cal Poly Humboldt, engineers say offshore wind in Humboldt County has us sitting on a ‘gold mine,’ Arcata produces a national champ in disc golf, exported musician Kyle Crane has been working with a Band of Horses member...2021-11-0716 min
Humboldt Last Week226. KMUD axes vile ranter | Reckless driver | Cal Poly | Farm stand | Anti-vaxx vs. sex | More(Note: This episode contains language not suitable for children) A man loses his volunteer KMUD show after a vile anti-vax rant in San Diego, a motorist who nearly missed Black Lives Matter protesters at a McKinleyville intersection is given a $79 fine, Ferndale export Guy Fieri is game to officiate Kristen Stewart’s wedding, Humboldt State University may soon be known for short as Cal Poly Humboldt, engineers say offshore wind in Humboldt County has us sitting on a ‘gold mine,’ Arcata produces a national champ in disc golf, exported musician Kyle Crane has been working with a Band of Horses member...2021-11-0716 min
Cal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 10 MaryMary is a Coast Guard veteran who participated in a few Veteran Outdoor Program trips before all group events were cancelled due to COVID-19 safety measures. She talks with Devin about her incredible journey from Alaska, into the Coast Guard, to civilian life, and now graduating from HSU. Mary highlights how the outdoor program and community sets HSU VETS apart from veterans groups at her previous colleges.Themes: familial tradition of military service, resilience, using outdoor recreational skills while connecting with friends, bonding through the experience together, finding community again, spending time with the VETS community after...2021-04-1239 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 9 EmmanuelEmmanuel is a military-affiliated student with military service on all sides of his family. He is a member of the Karuk Tribe with a strong connection to culture, land, and traditions. Emmanuel talks with Devin about how his family and culture shaped him, his passions, and his strengths which he shares freely with the VETS community as an emerging leader of the Veteran Outdoor Program. Emmanuel shares some memories from past trips and talks about how the program has been adapting to COVID-19 safety measures. He talks about how you can still get involved while social distancing....2021-04-1228 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 8 KourtneyKourtney is a military-affiliated student who has participated in surfing, rafting/camping, and snowsports trips. She talks with Daniel about transferring to HSU, getting involved with the program, enjoying experiences with the community, and making friends. Powered by plants, Kourtney shares her energy, laughter, and stories about what makes this program and community so uniquely awesome.Themes: trying new things, moving through discomfort with support and encouragement from the community, family-like community environment, making friends and community connections, dietary accommodations during tripsThis podcast amplifies the voices and stories of participants of...2021-04-1233 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 7 MikaylaMikayla was a military-affiliated student in the VETS community who joined the Army National Guard one week before this interview. She talks with Daniel about her experiences on different trips, highlighting recent friendships that blossomed during the program. Mikayla shares her experiences as a program participant who became a mentor on later trips, spreading her enthusiasm for snowsports and dance to the community.Themes: familial tradition of military service, bonding through the experience together, surrounding ourselves with community, learning from the experiences of veterans, sharing our gifts with the communityThis podcast...2021-04-1227 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 6 Kol (Megasode)Kol is an Air Force veteran who participated in the program in its earliest stages (with Outward Bound) and again more recently on a summer backpacking trip. He talks with Daniel about the profound ways in which the program impacted his life during his degree programs at HSU and afterward. Kol shares some of his most meaningful learnings from the program and his life, demonstrating his strengths of vulnerability, love, resilience, wisdom, and giving back to the community.Themes: bonding through the experience together, reframing challenges and hardships as experiences and gifts, healing and growing, finding a...2021-04-121h 10Cal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 5 JamesJames is a Navy veteran who participated in the program and then became involved with coordination and social media outreach. He talks with Daniel about his involvement with the community through two degree programs at HSU. James shares about his experiences during snowboarding, kayaking, and rafting trips. He identifies some of the key purposes of the program.Themes: coordination, funding challenges, bonding through the experience together, making friends and finding roommates, gratitude for the program and community leadership, adapting military skills for recreation, using this program as a model for other communities2021-04-1236 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 4 DavidDavid is an Army veteran who is a long-time participant in the Veterans Outdoor Program and the VETS community. He talks with Daniel about the dynamics of the long-term relationships that he formed with other program participants. Humor and pranks are David’s strong suits, matched only by his love for nature, challenging himself, and helping others.Themes: the importance of humor, supporting and mentoring each other through hard times, nature heals and grounds us, getting back to our roots, accomplishment through challenging ourselves, pranks for wellnessThis podcast amplifies the voices an...2021-04-1229 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 3 PhilPhil is a Marine Corps veteran who participated in the program in its early stages. He talks with Daniel about what it’s like to be a veteran in a sea of college students on campus, and how the VETS office and the Veteran Outdoor Program have allowed him the time and space to recharge, make connections, and move forward with his education. Check out his band, Bow-Legged Buzzards, on Amazon, Bandcamp, and major music streaming platforms!Themes: networking for success, experiential connection with other veterans, the VETS office is a safe space to be yourself, sharing ou...2021-04-1231 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 2 Meet The Researchers: DevinDevin is a Marine Corps veteran who participated in the program and then became involved in the planning and recruiting efforts. He talks with Daniel about his journey from getting out of the military to working toward his masters degree in social work at HSU. Devin reveals how relationships have carried him through personal challenges in his educational journey.Themes: experiential connection with other veterans, processing grief and healing together, the importance of including family and significant others, creative bonding tactics, getting through tough times with relationshipsThis podcast amplifies the voices...2021-04-0840 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastEp. 1 Meet The Researchers: DanielDaniel is a Marine Corps veteran who was involved in the creation of the Veteran Outdoor Program in 2008. He talks with his co-researcher, Devin, about his experiences with Outward Bound, an outdoor adventure-based program, and how that inspired the VETS community to create our own program. Daniel highlights recent data that shows how our program is correlated with higher graduation rates for participants. Why and how is this? Daniel is on a mission to find out.Themes: suffering together, bonding through the experience together, physical suffering together easing emotional suffering, finding meaning and joy in suffering together...2021-04-0830 minCal Poly Humboldt Veterans Outdoor Program PodcastLand AcknowledgmentHumboldt State University is located on the present and ancestral Homeland and unceded territory of the Wiyot Tribe. Please donate to the Wiyot Tribe honor tax. We encourage direct giving to Tribes and Native-led efforts. Tribes and Nations in Humboldt County include Hupa, Karuk, Mattole, Tolowa, Wailaki, Wiyot, and Yurok. Our outdoor program has taken place on the lands of these Tribes as well as the lands of the Anishinabek, Chimariko, Molalla, Penobscot, Sinkyone, Shasta, Takelma, Tsnungwe, Umpqua, and Wintu Tribes. We make this land acknowledgement in recognition that our words must be matched by action and approach. Please...2021-04-0801 min