From Outlaw Hills to Economic Crossroads: New Book Tells Mendo’s Story
One reason North Coast residents pick up books about the Emerald Triangle is to see if they recognize themselves—or someone they know.
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Triplet Black-tail Bucks Sporting Spikes and White Mustaches
Black-tailed deer often travel in small bachelor groups during the summer months, with young males spending time together before the autumn rut…um…changes their priorities
Read moreBigfoot Highway Bound: Humboldt Axe Explores Humboldt’s Ancient River Crossroads
A road trip video follows Highway 96 into Weitchpec, where Gold Rush history and thousands of years of Indigenous heritage meet at the confluence of two of Northern California’s most storied rivers.
Read moreShe Cried for Three Years, Then Built a Symphony
The Eureka Symphony’s Carol Jacobson tells Scott Hammond how two decades performing professionally in Europe, 20 years teaching high school music, and one very reluctant homecoming led her to become the driving force behind Humboldt County’s only classical orchestra.
Read moreDog, Seals, and a Coast Guard Swimmer: A Mad Adventure with a Happy Ending
A curious dog, a skeptical group of seals, and a Coast Guard rescue swimmer made for an unusual rescue at the mouth of the Mad River this weekend. What started as a canine adventure ended with a helicopter, a swimmer in the water, and a happy ending for everyone involved. Watch the video and read the story here:
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreDiscover Humboldt: ‘Hidden History of Lassic Peak’
“In this adventure, my wife Mekko and I explore the rugged backroads of Northern California, search for good standing dead Douglas fir, take in incredible ridge-top views of Lassic Peak, and talk about the hidden history of this remote part of Humboldt and Trinity County.”
Read moreFuture Contractors Learn About Fire-Resilient Construction
“Fewer of our homes will burn down in wildfires when we learn how to build them in ways that are less likely to ignite.”
Read moreBill Barnum Returns to 100% Humboldt with a Lot to Say About the County’s Future
A wide-ranging conversation covers the redwood market collapse, Humboldt’s housing crunch, downtown development, and why a lifelong local thinks the county keeps getting in its own way.
Read moreMyers Flat Is Where It’s At: Campground Guests Saved a Woman’s Life on the Eel River
A 47-year-old woman went into cardiac arrest on the far bank of the South Fork Eel River on Memorial Day weekend — and the strangers camping nearby turned out to be exactly who she needed.
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