Author: Myles Cochrane

Humboldt Last Week works to sum up a big chunk of Humboldt news for you. A listener says the show has good sound and good content. Sweet!

Belief in kindness irks a Fortuna politician, sparks fly between a politician and the Sheriff over cannabis enforcement, eyebrow-raising details regarding fugitive sisters arrested in Fortuna, the underground cannabis market is still dwarfing the legal industry, vape pens might me bad m’kay, click counting sucks, and so much more. Plus event picks and the attraction of the week.

A call to like the Instagram page of an artist whose Eureka mural was vandalized, former Humboldt State University star Alex Cappa is officially an NFL starter, Jared Huffman’s critique of an oath to God during congressional testimony spawns what he called a “ballistic” response on FOX News, a look at the local foster care system, Guy Fieri parties with Nickelback, and much more.

Humboldt’s cannabis economy has reportedly improved, Betty Chinn joins Rosa Parks and others in a kid’s book celebrating female activists, access to healthcare in Arcata is set to improve, Humboldt’s biggest meth bust ever, Eureka doubles up on incoming pizza chains, a mural-removal scare in Eureka is explained, and much more.

Sears is closing in Eureka, optimism from Humboldt State’s head honcho, overdose death rates went way down in 2018, an Arcata City Councilmember wants to do away with the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings, a horse died at the fair, and much more.

A murder charge out of McKinleyville sparks a claim of self-defense, a Mr. Bungle announcement makes big musical waves, Humboldt State gets love from Forbes, a Eureka teen who admitted to killing another tries to rescind his guilty plea, and much more.

Tune in for a quick rundown on the proposed casino-hotel in Trinidad, a Eureka block set to become a parking lot, the unexpected death of Barney the Old Town horse, how Humboldt redwood cloning made national news, a former Humboldt State star captaining a pro soccer team, and much more.

Stashed cannabis farmer polaroids possibly from Humboldt’s mid-80s era become internet famous, HSU alum Alex Cappa’s new “Madden NFL” ratings, a reveal regarding the late and ex-Humboldtian creator of SpongeBob, and many more quick local stories.

23-year-old Antonia Picardi, who studied zoology at HSU, reportedly became interested about home DNA kits in Arcata during a genetics class. This story has been picked up national and internationally. Plus quick local stories (Humboldt Last Week).

Arcata doctor Connie Basch has been battling the state medical board to keep her license, garnering a significant amount of community support while raising concerns about California’s opioid tapering mandates. A HLW interview, plus quick local stories.