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‘We have to work to keep our freedom’
By noon on June 27, a small group of protesters lined the street in front of the Humboldt County Superior Court. Many held signs criticizing the current administration, calling for the impeachment of President Trump…
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Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal on Monday asked for the public’s patience and assistance as a multi-agency investigation continues into allegations Miranda’s Rescue accepted money to care for animals that were instead put down. This…
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Music Tonight: Friday, July 3
Now that summer is underway, it’s a good time to dance to the music of bright colors and hot nights. Templo is a dance party curated by DJs Blancatron and Zero One full of Afro…
Music Today: Thursday, July 2
Rob Diggins and Jolianne Einem are stellar figures whose eclectic output, both as performers and promoters, is a load-bearing part of the Humboldt music scene. So much so that I find myself often behind in…
Born in the U.S.A.
I’m not interested in celebrating another “birthday” for America, particularly at this moment in time, but I think I am in the majority here. Not that a majority matters in a country that pretends to…
Matcha Pavlova, A Delicate Drama Queen
Who doesn’t love a dramatic dessert? Pirouetting near the top tier of the over-the-top dinner finales, just below things that are set aflame, is the Pavlova. There is dispute over the birthplace of this airy,…
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Crabs Climb Back with Seven Wins
When we last left our beloved Crabbies, they were in last place, reeling from a huge series loss to the Potters to open their league schedule, and squeaking by an inferior Stockton Pearls team thanks…
Saturnian Drone: Dragonfly at Titan (Part 1)
“[On early Earth] you need to have gone from simple to complex chemistry before jumping to biology, but we don’t know all the steps. Titan allows us to uncover some of them.”— Zibi Turtle, Dragonfly…
Micro Hustlers
In news that’s not really news, Jackass is quite old and the cinema branch of DC has issued a sputtering salvo in the pointless, unwinnable, poorly timed war with Marvel. In the case of the…
Make Waves at the Arcata Fairy Festival
Don your fins. Arcata’s newest favorite summer tradition arrives with a splash of seaside magic when the Arcata Fairy Festival returns to the Arcata Plaza on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
Sheriff’s Office: Remains of More than 100 Dogs Uncovered at Miranda’s Rescue, Investigation Continues
After three days of excavating sections of the Miranda’s Rescue property, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office on Friday reported finding the intact remains of more than 100 dogs at two dig sites during a multi-agency…
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Drag Show at The Clarke
Humboldt’s queer past gets a glow-up for Pride Month at Drag Me to the Museum, happening Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Clarke Historical Museum ($40, $30 museum members and those…
Robert K. Nicholson
Robert Keith Nicholson was born October 8, 1980, and passed May 28, 2026, at the too young age of 45. Robbie was a lifelong resident of Humboldt County, growing up and living in Ferndale. He…
Music Tonight: Thursday, June 25
There’s a nice pop and folk show over at the Outer Space tonight at 8 p.m. San Francisco singer/songwriter Marika Christine has come to town in support of her latest record Enjoy the Clouds, and…
Cal State’s Newest Polytechnic Campus Hopes a Rebranding Will Bring Enrollment Gains
This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter. Jonathan Juarez was working in Los Angeles to help support his parents and brother when he decided it was time to finish his bachelor’s…
Prodigal Fun
Even if you don’t have fond flashback memories of the late Joan Schirle in the role of Mary Jane and the music from the 2011 production of Mary Jane the Musical, I highly recommend seeing…
Tough Losses and Shining Wins
After starting the season 12-0, the Humboldt Crabs took to the road last week to start off league play with a series against the Lincoln Potters. The Potters entered the series undefeated as well, and…
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Blatant Gaslighting: Miranda’s Rescue
Editor: My name is Jamara Knight, and I am a 30-year resident of Humboldt County.…
We Need Accountability, Not Excuses
Editor: Every day that passed gave Shannon Miranda additional time to change his story, create…
Jumping on the ‘Terrible Guy Bandwagon’
Editor: Seems everyone is jumping on the Shannon Miranda is a terrible guy bandwagon. I…
Humboldt Sponsors Appreciation
Editor: I want to recognize and thank an amazing local organization, Humboldt Sponsors, the local…
To Susan and Susan
Editor: How sweet to see one of my favorite poets (Susan Pahl) writing about one…
‘Deeply Committed’
Editor: I considered running for county supervisor as a concerned multi-generation Humboldtian who believes we…
Miranda’s Rescue Under Scrutiny, Part 2
The sprawling landscape of Miranda’s Rescue is open and green, with horse paddocks, barns and white fencing. Outdoor kennels are lined up in squares around grassy expanses. The rescue, which includes president and founder Shannon…
Shiny Happy People
A few weeks ago, I came across a new band while reporting on a show at the Outer Space in Arcata. As is sometimes the case, I was first drawn to the group’s name: Thee Olde…
Trinidad Art Night
This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. Forbes & Associates presents…
“Obsession” is a Hard Watch, Hard Recommend
OBSESSION. Stephen King once wrote that many of his best stories started with a “What if?” What if vampires invaded a small New England village? What if a bullied high school girl turned out to…
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