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A tense courtroom sees a teen triple-murderer get a 150-year sentence, the future tourism-stoking Bay Trail inches closer to completion, violent drama reportedly sparks via a member of local government, more reported evidence of the behemoth wrecking ball that is fentanyl, a cannabis-related double murderer is sentenced, a locally-viral SUV-winning golf putt, a 16-year-old girl is a Eureka hit-and-run victim, Eureka export Sara Bareilles gets a SXSW honor, Cal Poly Humboldt awards Betty Chinn with a rare honorary doctorate, protestors call for more pathways to citizenship, no promises yet for more localized content on KHSU, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County's news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck's Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ, RHBB, and KJNY. Subscribe via Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get podcasts. Also: Alternative/indie/rock radio with no commercials and local nuggets. Follow the Instagram story for station fun. humboldtlastweek.com/radio Contact: myles@humboldtlastweek.com humboldtlastweek.com
A projected $12M in county cannabis tax cuts are aimed to help save the industry, “This Sky Is Everywhere” which spent $2M locally is out on Apple TV+, the county's indoor mask mandate is set to be nixed for the vaccinated, Eureka greenlights a transit hub with perk-filled apartments, Arcata continues eyeing a project which could add 7,000 residents, a horrible alleged domestic situation, potential KHSU changes, drought conditions, heavy details regarding deeply complicated relationships with people living on the streets, event updates, and more. Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County's news podcast brought to you in collaboration with Beck's Bakery, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ, RHBB, and KJNY. Subscribe via Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get podcasts. Also: Alternative/indie/rock radio with no commercials and local nuggets. Follow the Instagram story for station fun. humboldtlastweek.com/radio Contact: myles@humboldtlastweek.com humboldtlastweek.com
THIS WEEK: Humboldt Hot Air is a new, all-local streaming radio station dreamed up and staffed by some of the folks who lost their audio outlet when KHSU was unceremoniously dismantled. Broadcasting from the Arcata Playhouse, the station is still in the process of filling out their weekly schedule and, yes, HHA project manager Neroli Devaney would love to hear your show pitch.
*Disclaimer* This episode’s summary of a recent triple-murder will be hard to hear for some... Also, an expert’s take on the difficulty of obtaining a primary doctor in Humboldt County, a class-action investigation of Suddenlink, a new rock album with Eureka ties gets international attention, Sequoia Park upgrades explained, the courthouse in Eureka is getting a mural, SpaceX lights up the sky, a Make a Wish dream comes true, a KHSU-related lawsuit, tsunami siren failures explained, a local export longs to come back, crab poachers, and more.
Lorna Bryant, the DJ and former KHSU host also known as “L Boogie,” talks about a virtual event commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth at noon on the 19th. In the interview Bryant also discusses how to support people of color, the “all lives matter” line, protest methods, local instances of racism, and the David Josiah Lawson case. Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/172-juneteenth-interview-outage-respite.html
Lorna Bryant, the DJ and former KHSU host also known as “L Boogie,” talks about a virtual event commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth at noon on the 19th. In the interview Bryant also discusses how to support people of color, the “all lives matter” line, protest methods, local instances of racism, and the David Josiah Lawson case. https://www.blackhumboldt.com/2020-juneteenth-celebration Also: Flights, power shutoffs, a rock band, a coaching quote, city talk, salons, a cop, fried chicken, sinister storylines, TV news, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi [Humboldt Last Week is available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]
In this episode (8:54): As 2019 comes to a close we recap some of Humboldt County’s top WTF moments, decisions made, positive reports, and stories likely concluding in 2020. Topics mentioned include and are definitely not limited to child survivalists, wind turbines, KHSU, PG&E, opioids, Sara Bareilles, David Josiah Lawson, and flawed takeaways from “Murder Mountain.” Also covered: Our population shrinks with growth still expected, Guy Fieri silliness, Elon Musk brightens our skies, tsunamis floated as a Crescent City savior, Huffman talks Trump, better holiday business, the Humboldt-shot movie of the week, and much more. Contributing host Adina Loewinsohn (4:42): “Irie” Adina Loewinsohn is a local radio personality known for hosting reggae specials. This week she talks about solar panels required on new houses, the Harlem Globetrotters coming to town, crab season, a little more about population shrinkage, and an adorable holiday moment caught on video. Humboldt Last Week episode 155 partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM humboldtlastweek.com
Remember the EcoNews Report? It was that handy, locally produced environmental news roundup on KHSU that you used to tune into on Thursday afternoons, back when KHSU was a thing.Now, readers/listeners, it is back! Every Saturday at 10 a.m., the Lost Coast Outpost and our sister station KHUM (104.3 and 107.3 FM) will bring you the newly revamped half-hour enviro news/chat program with all the old familiar faces — Jen Kalt (Humboldt Baykeeper), Tom Wheeler (Environmental Protection Information Center), Larry Glass (Northcoast Environmental Center) and Scott Greacen (Friends of the Eel).This week: What we're doing, here; a roundtable on Caltrans' Safety Corridor Improvement Project against the backdrop of rising sea levels; and nuking hurricanes — good idea, or great idea?Support the show (https://www.humboldtbaykeeper.org/get-involved/donate)
More anonymous grand juror claims in a tense homicide investigation, pop music video partying, a heroic woman’s sacrifice was honored, Humboldt cannabis’ major video game debut, honoring moms Sara Bareilles style, humanitarians will award HACHR’s leader, a (sorta) first for Reggae on the River, a politician’s upsides were celebrated after a controversy, hills and stairs appreciation, a statewide head honcho spun KHSU radio’s gutting, Lady Bird love, and other stories currently being discussed throughout the county. Humboldt Last Week also has the Humboldt Attraction of the Week, event picks of the week, lightheartedness, and crime updates. On 99.1 KISS FM Mondays, kymkemp.com, and always on HLW Alternative Radio. Humboldt Last Week partners: Summer Arts and Music Fest - Ferndale Music Company - Bongo Boy Studio - Northtown Coffee - Eel River Organics
Guy Fieri continues his rockstar hangouts, Sara Bareilles does it again with the charts, airtime offered to KHSU talent, an event marked two years since the uncharged Lawson homicide, a wind energy report, pushback continues against sexually violent predator, a big Arcata housing project needs to be redrawn again, drafty drama, heady sweaties, National Geographic covered wildlife-killing pesticides used in illegal farms here, the entrance into Humboldt Bay for boaters is being made safer, and other stories currently being discussed throughout the county. Humboldt Last Week also has the Humboldt attraction of the week, event picks of the week, lightheartedness, and crime updates. On 99.1 KISS FM Mondays, kymkemp.com, and always on Humboldt Last Week Alternative Radio (HLW Alt Radio). Humboldt Last Week partners: Northtown Coffee - Summer Arts and Music Fest - Ferndale Music Company - Primal Decor Tattoo and Piercing - Bongo Boy Studio
“Murder Mountain” speaking engagement downplayed, Lawson grand juror speaks anonymously, KHS-eulogy, Bareilles talks Humboldt edible experience, Fieri tequila, teenage film phenom, and more. Humboldt Last Week also has the Humboldt attraction of the week, event picks of the week, lightheartedness, and crime updates. On 99.1 KISS FM Mondays, kymkemp.com, and always on Humboldt Last Week Alternative Radio (HLW Alt Radio). Humboldt Last Week partners: Northtown Coffee - Summer Arts and Music Fest - Ferndale Music Company - Primal Decor Tattoo and Piercing - Bongo Boy Studio
My guests are Joe Tyburczy and Aldaron Laird, coordinators of the Humboldt Bay Symposium , which will be held on April 11 and 12 at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. The symposium will feature sessions on sea level rise, ecological restoration, ocean science, and economic development in and around Humboldt Bay. The symposium will provide the public an opportunity to engage directly with scientists, managers, and local experts and learn about the latest developments on a variety of current issues related to Humboldt Bay. Click HERE for the full program.
My guest is Jasmin Segura, Baykeeper’s Bay Tours Coordinator since 2014, discussing the upcoming tour season, which will begin with an Earth Day paddle and cleanup on Indian Island with the Wiyot Tribe and Coast Seafoods Company. Most of our Humboldt Bay tours are private charter tours aboard the Madaket, and are coordinated with various partner organizations to provide opportunities for underserved groups to get out on the water at no cost, with support from the California Coastal Conservancy. Participants include English Express ESL students and their families, the City of Eureka’s Camp Cooper summer youth day camp, at-risk teens, the Humboldt County library’s Summer Reading Program , and the Studio and Canvas + Clay Gallery .
If everything goes according to plan, Scotia residents may see wind turbines on Monument and Bear River Ridges by 2020. Kevin Martin of Terra Gen, the project's proponents, joins Tom Wheeler in the studio to talk about how the company hopes to avoid environmental impacts.
HSU President Dr. Rossbacher discusses our values - as individuals, in the context of Humboldt State University and in our broader community. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
HSU President Lisa Rossbacher highlights one of Humboldt State's claims to fame: the healthy stand of "moon trees" on campus. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
Dr. Rossbacher highlights the book "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the book's illustration of the connections among history, race, ethnicity and protest in the United States. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
A humpback whale was recently freed from entanglement in fishing gear off of Crescent City's shore. HSU President Lisa Rossbacher celebrates the collaborative effort to save the whale's life.
Humboldt State President Lisa Rossbacher discusses her recent trip to HSU's Telonicher Marine Lab in Trinidad. Lisa and a visiting Trustee of the CSU spent time with a mariculture class at the lab. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
The HSU Pledge is a new pledge which encourages students of all standing to get involved on our campus and in our commuity. With the success and excitement born from the Graduation Pledge, the question was, "why wait?" We have seen tremendous support and enthusiasm for the Graduation Pledge at commencement ceremonies since 1987, and we hope to channel that energy back into our campus community by making lasting connections. The HSU Pledge is a simple reminder that we, students, faculty, staff and alumni, have the power to build our campus into one that we are proud of. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
Travel challenges abound for Humboldt County residents, typically ranging from airplanes and fog to copious amounts of rain and subsequent landslides. HSU President Rossbacher's recent jaunt down to the CSU Chancellor's office turned into the epic journey many of us easily recognize.
From Antiques Roadshow to the Environmental Studies major at Humboldt State... HSU President Lisa Rossbacher champions education that encompasses and integrates wide-ranging, interdisciplinary areas of study. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
Dr. Lisa Rossbacher shares an excellent expression of Humboldt State University's graduation pledge through an HSU graduate and his sister's efforts with Klean Kanteen.
Humboldt State University President, Dr. Lisa Rossbacher discusses student-led projects that promote energy independence on campus.
HSU President Lisa Rossbacher dispels the myth: summer is, in fact, a very busy time of year on the Humboldt State campus. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
Dr. Lisa Rossbacher discusses the wonderful undergraduate research opportunities at Humboldt State and highlights HSU student research presentations at national conferences.
Humboldt State University has begun accepting students for enrollment in fall 2018. With their acceptance letters, these students are invited to share responses on social media. Dr. Lisa Rossbacher celebrates these delighted responses from students and their families.
In light of recent elections, Dr. Rossbacher reflects on the impact federal funds have on numerous programs and initiatives at Humboldt State University - including the benefits of federal funding to student grants and financial aid. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
President Lisa Rossbacher discusses Humboldt State's place in the California State University system and efforts to improve HSU's service to students. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
On this episode of Campus Connections , HSU President Lisa Rossbacher highlights the upcoming solar eclipse. Dr. Rossbacher recalls experiencing this amazing event in years past -- and finds possibilities for optimism and hope.
HSU President Lisa Rossbacher remembers the tragedy of the Kent State student protest of 1970 -- and considers more recent protests on college campuses across the country. Dr. Rossbacher concludes, "The right to dissent is fundamentally important."
As she reflects on this past academic year, Dr. Lisa Rossbacher shares some positive highlights from the Humboldt State University campus.
Humboldt State University President Lisa Rossbacher reflects on HSU's talented graduating class of 2016. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections
HSU President Lisa Rossbacher discusses a new nationwide initiative to enhance the first year university student experience. This collaborative effort is focused on improving the quality of learning, increasing retention rates and helping students progress toward graduation.
Celebrating 50 years, Redwood Region Audubon Society is having their Annual Banquet and Auction on March 16th, 2019 at the Arcata D Street Neighborhood Center. Dr Lisa Tell presents The Ins and Outs of the UC Davis Hummingbird Health Program in her presentation. Harriet Hill joined Danielle Orr at KHSU for the KHSU Magazine to talk about the accomplishments of the last 50 years here on the North Coast. Tickets at (707) 496-6581 or email: gary@jacobycreek.net with Banquet in the subject line, hurry to get your reservations for a fabulous dinner.
Today my guests are Naomi Wagner and Alicia Littletree Bales, who will be speaking on HSU campus on Thursday, February 28 in a panel discussion about Women and the Timber Wars: Feminism and the Front Line Struggle to Save the Redwoods.
Lots of fun in the KHSU studios today with a group of Career and College minded Arcata High School students Emille Perry and Ella Baur and Matthew Manus, and the Coordinator of the Career and College Center at Arcata High School , Darcy Robins and Arcata High School faculty Jennifer Corriell, who is also an Arcata Sunrise Rotary member. The Arcata High Career & College Center is funded by donations from local businesses, community members and AHS families. Donors will be celebrated at the 12th annual Pancake Breakfast put on by Rotary and the AHS Culinary program on January 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast ticket sales benefit the AHS Culinary program. Breakfast to be held at the Performing Art Center at Arcata High School.
My guest is Jennifer Savage, California Policy Manager for Surfrider Foundation , an international organization that is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. The Humboldt Surfrider Chapter is one of 20 chapters in California, where coastal access, coastal development, bluff erosion, sea level rise, and the threat of offshore oil drilling are some of the top issues. Read more about Surfrider’s efforts to protect our beloved coast below.
Dr. Laurie Richmond of Humboldt State University led a team of researchers who interviewed commercial and charter fishermen, fishing families, deckhands, local business owners and operators, local civic leaders, and elected officials in Eureka and Shelter Cove to develop recommendations to improve the sustainability of these ports. Recommendations range from basic infrastructure like dredging and cold storage to better organization for political engagement, market development, and habitat protection. In Shelter Cove, a new fishermen’s association has already formed and will soon begin managing the marina facilities.
Julie Neandar with the City of Arcata Environmental Services Department brings two topics to today's Magazine. First she speaks briefly about Arcata's new REACH Building Code going into effect January 1, 2019. The code establishes guidelines for energy efficiency in new single-family and multi-family homes. Next she describes the work of the newly established Plaza Improvement Task Force and the exciting way community member's can participate through the Plaza Improvement Survey available in both English and Spanish. To complete the survey go to the City of Arcata Facebook page, or call 822-8184.
On the latest Thursday Night Talk, Renee Saucedo and Elizabeth Phillips joined Eric Kirk to discuss the recently passed Humboldt County Sanctuary Ordinance and what the vote means for the County's future. Thursday Night Talk airs every Thursday at 7pm only on KHSU.
Tune in for a discussion/celebration of last week's results of local, state, and national elections - and the positive changes they will bring - with a focus on environmental issues. Progressives won big on the local level, particularly in Eureka, where voters had stark choices between candidates. My guest is Tom Wheeler, Eureka resident and Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC).
This time on Thursday Night Talk, Tom Wheeler has a conversation with two local women leaders in the Cannabis industry. Kaylie Saxon, of Greenroad Consulting and owner of Forbidden Fruit Farms and Tiana Arriaga, Cannabis Procurement Director for Papa and Barkley, joined the KHSU studios for a conversation about legal cannabis. The three of them discussed the permitting process, the environmental impact, the economic impact, and how cannabis-businesses have become involved in our community.
The ways that we manage (or fail to manage) our impacts on the land have left many rivers and creeks without enough water year-round to sustain fish and other wildlife. Randy Klein is a hydrologist who has studied North Coast streams for over 40 years. His research on flooding, erosion, and sediment dynamics in Redwood National Park helped identify the best ways to manage heavily-logged watersheds for stream health. More recently, he has focused on the solutions to low summer flows on the Mattole River in Southern Humboldt.
In Part 1 of a 2-part interview, Erika Partee and Ben Zemeda talk about creating food forests to enhance community access to nutritious food in Del Norte and Tribal Lands. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org
Penny Gensaw talks about her family's role preparing salmon for the 2018 Klamath Salmon Festival. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org
In Part 2 of a 2-part interview, Brittany Reimer and Connor Caldwell from the Community Food Council of Del Norte and Tribal Lands talk about increasing access to food. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org
The Trinidad Rancheria is planning a 100-room, 6-story hotel adjacent to the Cherae Heights Casino on Scenic Drive near Trinidad. My guests, Richard Johnson and Dave Hankin, are co-chairs for the Humboldt Alliance for Responsible Planning, a group recently formed to foster community involvement in proposed land developments that could have significant impact on quality of life and the environment. HARP’s concerns about the hotel include water supply, wastewater, impacts to birds, light pollution, traffic, and are calling for more transparency and public involvement. They will hold a public informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall.
In Part 1 of a 2-part interview, Brittany Reimer and Connor Caldwell from the Community Food Council of Del Norte and Tribal Lands talk about increasing access to food. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org
In part 2 of a 2-part interview Yadao Inong talks about lamprey eel as a traditional food. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org