After years of financial recordkeeping backlogs that cost the county federal funding and triggered oversight scrutiny, Humboldt has completed six years of back audits and returned to a regular annual schedule.
New Docu-Series Puts Humboldt’s Legacy Growers Front and Center
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Crime
Deputy Breaks Arm in Backyard Chase; Ukiah Man Arrested
A foot pursuit through a cluttered yard left a Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy with a fractured arm and a warrant suspect in custody after two disturbance calls to the same North State Street address.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
New Docu-Series Puts Humboldt’s Legacy Growers Front and Center
A new four-part documentary series gives the Emerald Triangle’s legacy cannabis growers a chance to tell their own story — before legalization finishes what federal prohibition started.
Good News
Skunk Train Recognized by USA Today ’10BEST’ Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Scenic Train Rides in the United States
“USA Today highlighted the Skunk Train’s incredible redwood scenery, its adventurous Railbike excursions, and its one-of-a-kind Glen Blair Bar experience—a secret bar in the redwoods only accessible by the Skunk Train.”
Need to Know
Check This Out
Grassroots Institute’s Climate Crisis Workgroup Presents ‘The Earth’s Greatest Enemy’ on June 20th
“The film combines investigative journalism with personal narratives from communities affected by military operations, aiming to shed light on the environmental consequences of U.S. imperialism.”
Can You Help?
You’re Invited to Enjoy Homemade Treats While Helping Fulfill a Mother’s Final Wish
Today, Tuesday, June 9, community members are invited to stop by a “Mom’s Last Trip” Bake Sale Fundraiser, where homemade baked goods will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 15th and West Avenue.
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Southern Humboldt Teachers Argue Competitive Compensation Is Critical for Local Schools
Teachers say the real issue at the bargaining table isn’t just pay—it’s whether Southern Humboldt schools can continue attracting and retaining the educators students depend on.
Announcements
Vera Jeanette Steele: March 19, 1939 – May 4, 2026
“From GG-Ma, we learned the value of hard work, how to clean a fish, and the simple joy of sneaking a taste of frosting from the fridge when she wasn’t looking. Most importantly, we learned what it means to show up—to show up for family without asking why, and to help those in need without questioning whether they deserve it.”
Cannabis Cache
New Docu-Series Puts Humboldt’s Legacy Growers Front and Center
A new four-part documentary series gives the Emerald Triangle’s legacy cannabis growers a chance to tell their own story — before legalization finishes what federal prohibition started.
HappyDay: ‘Spring Comes in Waves’
“Our affirmation for June is that Roots Don’t Rush, and we picture the cool, rich earth teeming with life and offering abundant nutrients and mycorrhizal relationships to roots that reach out in the darkness of the soil.”