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Humboldt’s Georgianna Wood has spent 20 years looking for pizza toppings. In the ocean. Curious? We were too, so we spoke to Wood about her aquatic endeavors. Reporting and image by Sigur-Björn
Country Music star Bryan Martin comes to Humboldt to headline Country-on-the-Coast, the show starting event for the 104th Fortuna Rodeo. Although Martin’s subject matters could hardly be more country–with guns, outlaws, backroads and more guns recurring themes—his beats and guitars often stray into straight-up rock’n’roll. Sigur-Björn reports.
More than 15 months after the last Southern Humboldt animal care practice closed its doors, the area still doesn’t have a veterinarian. This lack of service is reflected all over rural America, with vets retiring, unable to find replacements and authorities not doing enough to plug the holes. This…
Organized by the Humboldt Creative Alliance, One Village Many Peoples: Humboldt Multi Cultural Festival comes to McKinleyville’s Pierson Park on July 5th. We spoke with Yurok basket weaver Teresa Surbaugh and Hip Hop Humbold’s David Hayne to learn more about thier involvmenet with the festival, and with the community.
Carrie Griffin, a physician and somatic psychotherapist at the Center for New Growth in Arcata, advises parents on how to protect neurodivergent children from the jarring noises and flashing lights of the Fourth of July celebrations. “Image” by pincusvt is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
From soothing music to double harnesses, Shannon Westman at the Arcata Animal Hospital, advises us on how to keep our pets safe and calm during fireworks shows. Photo Credits: “Fireworks” by nigelhowe is licensed under CC BY 2.0. | “Pitiful” by latteda is licensed under CC BY 2.0.Composite by Sigur-Björn
We run over the main events in Humboldt County this Independence Day and speak to professionals about how to protect pets and sensitive children as fireworks burst in the air. Plus: KMUD’s existence under threat; Cuts to senior assistance programs have far-reaching consequences; Ray Hamill’s Sports Report. Photo by…
“Home in Humboldt” is the name of an upcoming branding and marketing strategy for Humboldt County. Backed by most of the area’s major employers, including the hospitals, colleges business organizations, and the county itself, the campaign represents the most concentrated effort to-date to get qualified staff to not just come…
Southern Humboldt has been without local veterinary service for 15 months. All this time, residents in the area have had to go to Willits or Fortuna to seek medical care for their animals. This is a part of a nation-wide pattern. All over the country, rural areas are seeing their…
Business owners across Humboldt County are pessimistic about their prospects according to the results of a recent survey conducted by local business organizations. Almost half of them fear they may not survive in the medium or long term. KMUD’s Sigur-Björn spoke to Nancy Olson at the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation…