Public Health Confirms Another COVID Death, 26 New Cases

By Thadeus Greenson on May 14, 2021 at 3:14PM

On April 1, the state cleared outdoor sports events and live performances to reopen with fans and spectators, so long as facial coverings are worn at all times, venues follow tier-based capacity restrictions and provide reserved, assigned seating. (Read more here.)

$433 Million Proposed for HSU Polytechnic

By Iridian Casarez on May 14, 2021 at 12:54PM

"Today’s major announcement — investing over $400 million — to help transition Humboldt State into California’s third polytechnic university is a game changer for the campus, our regional economy and the greater North Coast community," McGuire tweeted. HSU has begun work on a self-study report to detail the changes it would make to become a fully functioning polytechnic university to present to the CSU Chancellor's Office by September.

Mask Mandate Still in Effect in California

By Kimberly Wear on May 14, 2021 at 11:45AM

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made interim recommendations Wednesday about relaxing some safety protocols for fully vaccinated individuals, California state law on mask wearing still takes precedence. Currently, the California Department of Public Health and CalOSHA require that masks be worn in all indoor settings and at crowded outdoor events, according to a release from the county Joint Information Center.

Fundraiser for Julie Froblom at Arcata Playhouse

By Kali Cozyris on May 14, 2021 at 6:00AM

She gets by with a little help from her friends. Local musician and saxophonist extraordinaire Julie Froblom needs a little help, friends.

Redwood Sky Walk Opening Delayed

By Kimberly Wear on May 13, 2021 at 5:26PM

County Allows Cannabis Growers to Apply for Tax Refunds in Wake of Court Ruling

By Thadeus Greenson on May 13, 2021 at 4:54PM

After a an appeals court ruled the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors overstepped when it "impermissibly broadened the scope" of the cannabis tax voters approved in 2016, the county is beginning the process of refunding potentially millions of dollars in tax payments. In a press release issued today, the county is introducing a process for people who paid cannabis excise taxes under Measure S from 2017 through 2021 to request a refund.

Public Health Confirms 45 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Hospitalization

By Thadeus Greenson on May 13, 2021 at 3:56PM

HSU and CR Commencement Ceremonies This Weekend; HSU to Honor Yurok Spiritual Leader

By Iridian Casarez on May 13, 2021 at 1:18PM

College of the Redwoods will present online graduation ceremony May 15 College of the Redwoods will present an online graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 15 at 11:00 am to honor the 556 students who will complete their degree and certificate programs this spring.

HAPI Holds Humboldt Asian Histories & Futures Panel and Community Conversation

By Kali Cozyris on May 13, 2021 at 6:00AM

Acquaint yourself with Humboldt’s not-so-illustrious past with an eye and an ear toward making things better at the Humboldt Asian Histories & Futures Panel on Friday, May 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (free). Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity’s program brings together community members, historians and local artists to remember Humboldt’s Chinese expulsions and their reverberations today.

County Confirms 41st COVID Death, 18 New Cases, Three New Hospitalizations

By Thadeus Greenson on May 12, 2021 at 3:36PM