Humboldt Last Week podcast: ‘Whip-its’ killing?, Cal Poly prez out, fireworks arrest, prison for tattooer, new food hub, NFL helper, more

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Eureka 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 denounced political violence after a bullet missed Trump’s head at a rally, U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman formed a task force to raise awareness about Project 2025, Eureka’s Tasty Hub is set to host food trucks and vendors along with a commissary kitchen, Cal Poly Humboldt soccer is offering free entry to regular season home games this season, summers are big for Cal Poly Humboldt export Duke Manyweather who trains some of the NFL’s best offensive linemen, and a reminder that Eureka High grad Mike Patton is considered one of rock music’s most talented vocalists.

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