Humboldt Last Week

The number of people here dying from overdoses keeps getting higher and the Times Standard penned an editorial calling for more treatment access. The ‘paper fears a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and no replacement could make things worse. Also: Eureka’s Wine and Swine benefit for Make-A-Wish brought in a big piggy bank and a cop maybe saved a life there, some jerk in Fortuna ruined the grass at the park again, a couple Eureka businesses are worried the cannabis industry will kick ‘em out, local musician Berel Alexander is trying to #FindDwayne, federal immigration agents have scared some in the immigrant community, that El Pueblo Market fire, the new Public Defender hire that has been criticized by some, local standouts winning awards, this wine must be really good, and much more.

Humboldt Petroleum confirmed Dairy Queen pulled out of a potential deal that would have added a location in Fortuna. Also: New allegations for a former Humboldt con man, the man that inspired Jeff Bridges’ Dude character set for Blue Lake, the shutdown of a Eureka bar, Arcata’s new bicycle library, “American Pickers” possibly headed back to Humboldt, that naked guy who climbed on top of his baby momma’s car in Eureka, and much more.

Kym Kemp’s coverage on an insurance salesman accused of swindling non-profits possibly prevented quite a few locals from being financially bullied. Also: The failed thieves who rammed a truck through a wall at College of the Redwoods trying to steal an ATM, that new brewery mostly for South Korea but a little bit for us, the shouldn’t-have-done-that moment of the week at the North Jetty, a politician trying to protect Humboldt’s cannabis brand, and more.

The lawyer who aided the return of a child’s ashes and sentimental belonging to a family that was burglarized responds to criticism. The family thanks the community for support. Also: Eureka’s Carl’s Jr. sign losing it’s Carl’s tenure, Ferndale and NORML bud [sic] heads over the Humboldt County Cup, that teenager-punching dad’s arrest warrant, and more.

Three HSU alums made Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list. Also: Lake Ferndale and the bus blunder, national recognition of local beauty, celebrity sightings, bypassing black cats, and more. Humboldt’s last seven days of news.

Former sex trafficking victim Elle Snow discusses new state laws affecting prostitution right here at home. Also: The concluded crab conflict, that unsubstantial mass-shooting call in Eureka, Humboldt’s TV habits, and more.

(12-31-16) ‘Zelda’ lore links with our redwoods. Also: PBS on Humboldt weed, the douchiest of robbers, that serial killer who lived here, and other top stories.

(12-17-16) Eureka High grad and NFL linebacker Rey Maualuga talks Humboldt, life off the field, acting, and determination. Also: Adult men arrested for stealing toys from needy kids, man shot by Eureka police pleads not guilty, HSU band banned, national award for local hospital, a Humboldt strain wins the “Oscars of the marijuana industry,” and a fun giveaway.

(12-10-16) Lost Coast Outpost Editor Hank Sims discusses some of last week’s top stories: A preliminary hearing for a man accused of murdering his wife’s lover, the locals who helped fuel a national civil forfeiture conversation, Eureka’s officer-involved shooting, a formerly local pro bodybuilder, and more.

(12-3-16) A possible meth dealer is baited, a local athlete competes nationally on CBS Sports, Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” utilizes Humboldt beauty, and much more.

A Eureka man’s ‘merry’-jane Christmas was foiled, an HSU alum got some NFL playing time, arson in Fortuna may soon be caught on candid camera, an officer-involved shooting case has been reopened, an alleged serial robber literally faces the cold facts, two local spots made this list of the 14 oldest towns in Northern California, and more.

Some good deeds that occurred at Glen Paul School in Eureka received national attention on a website that gets around 30 million page views a month. Also: The DA’s take on the allegedly foiled mass killing in Fortuna, a controversial officer-involved shooting case reaches a verdict, a string of armed robberies, HSU’s president has a request for the president-elect, the Samoa Cookhouse gets a big nod, and more.

A nonprofit that helps local at-risk youth (Wild Souls Ranch) has been receiving hateful calls and messages because their founder attended the anti-Trump rally in Old Town Eureka. Also: A parent’s tip likely prevented a bombing at Fortuna High School, British news giant The Guardian took a road trip through Humboldt, Patrick’s Point makes a top-six list, two nursing homes in Eureka aren’t closing after all, a truck gets gobbled up by the ocean, a gun was fired at Winco in Eureka, and the Co-op in Arcata handled a stabbing super well.

Two of many abruptly-evicted homeless people in Eureka answer questions. Kym Kemp discusses her most recent piece for “High Times” on Prop 64. Also: The vandalized church in Fields Landing, a casting-call for reality TV, a homeowner police think may have gone too far protecting his property, ice-skating, HSU’s busted sign, and more.

North Coast Journal News Editor Thadeus Greenson discusses his battle to make police videos available to the public statewide. The newspaper has been working for years to obtain the controversial arrest video of a 14-year-old in Eureka, and last week California’s Supreme Court again made it clear these videos can not be hidden from the public. Also: Betty Chinn in the New York Times, athletic arson, mini golf, a long-wanted and busted federal criminal, the Buddy-Holly-bandit, and rainbows.

Humboldt's Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine checks in to discuss a big-budget Disney movie starring Oprah and Reese Witherspoon, a marijuana drama starring John Malkovich, a thriller starring Kirsten Dunst, and a couple reasons why Humboldt could be utilized as a filming location even more than usual in the future. Also: Last week’s top local stories.

(WARNING: Graphic content) This week: A discussion of an alleged attempted rape of a child in Arcata. Interviewed is Mad River Union Editor-at-large Kevin Hoover, who spoke with the anonymous hero-mom that stopped the attack. Also: Cops thoughts on legal weed, HSU’s toilet-paper troubles, greed versus compassion, more homicides, and less panhandling.

The week’s main feature covers the possible legalization of recreational marijuana. Interviewed is Brookings, OR Mayor Ron Hedenskog on how that has gone for his town so far. Also: A crime-TV show covering five missing Humboldt women, FBI crime stats, a football coach getting national recognition, and maybe a Disney movie.

The week’s main feature covers an alleged murder of passion that occurred in Fortuna. Interviews include a friend of the victim and revered journalist Kym Kemp. Also: Homeless issues, the unpopular closure of nursing homes, and a baseball star.

The week’s main feature covers Chris Renner, who recently pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a child. Interviewed is a member of the offender’s family who supported the victim through the entire legal process. Also: A motel eviction, median income, trippy seeds, a hero parent, and something flashy.