372: Murder, arson, coastal deaths, protests, mansion consequences, ballers, an MMA fighter's dropped charges and so much more
Fri Feb 06 2026
Cops arrest a man for murder after a body was found at an eastern Humboldt cannabis grow, an older man is airlifted with catastrophic head injuries after an attempted murder in the Arcata Community Forest, a “random” Willow Creek stabbing suspect is captured in Del Norte, a Ferndale man is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trying to meet a child for sex, the FBI arrests a Missouri man tied to 2023 bomb and gun threats at McKinleyville High, Humboldt’s homeless count drops sharply raising concerns about future funding, arson is suspected in a $200,000 McKinleyville house fire, investigators say Arcata’s devastating downtown fire shows no signs of arson, the Coastal Commission orders a luxury mega-mansion above Humboldt Bay torn down with land returned to the Wiyot Tribe, prosecutors drop the assault case against MMA fighter Cass Bell for lack of evidence, crabbers fear a short season after rough first pulls, multiple deaths along Humboldt’s rivers and coast underline how dangerous winter waters are, a singing burglary suspect is arrested in Eureka, courthouse security screening gets a temporary funding fix, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast is shutting down after 57 years, California Senator Mike McGuire delivers an emotional speech backing lawsuits against ICE, widespread protests and school walkouts hit Humboldt over federal shootings and immigration enforcement, Trinity County loses its only ER doctor over a political social-media post, a Weott charter school fights to stay open, a Ferndale school leader faces scrutiny over an unpermitted Airbnb, journalists warn about arrests chilling press freedom, debates flare over cutting old-growth redwoods, Eureka passes a perfect alcohol decoy sting, a suicide-prevention advocate is lost in an apparent murder-suicide, and positives include Arcata Plaza seeking national historic status, a new Eureka waterfront playground, the Kinetic Sculpture Lab relocating, Arcata’s fire recovery benefit shows community grit, Cal Poly Humboldt expands direct admissions, Arcata’s Luke Lemke won Sports Illustrated’s National Athlete of the Week, St. Bernard’s Liam Dyer drops 52 points, and local businesses North Coast Co-op and Quality Body Works are honored. Plus event picks.
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Cops arrest a man for murder after a body was found at an eastern Humboldt cannabis grow, an older man is airlifted with catastrophic head injuries after an attempted murder in the Arcata Community Forest, a “random” Willow Creek stabbing suspect is captured in Del Norte, a Ferndale man is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trying to meet a child for sex, the FBI arrests a Missouri man tied to 2023 bomb and gun threats at McKinleyville High, Humboldt’s homeless count drops sharply raising concerns about future funding, arson is suspected in a $200,000 McKinleyville house fire, investigators say Arcata’s devastating downtown fire shows no signs of arson, the Coastal Commission orders a luxury mega-mansion above Humboldt Bay torn down with land returned to the Wiyot Tribe, prosecutors drop the assault case against MMA fighter Cass Bell for lack of evidence, crabbers fear a short season after rough first pulls, multiple deaths along Humboldt’s rivers and coast underline how dangerous winter waters are, a singing burglary suspect is arrested in Eureka, courthouse security screening gets a temporary funding fix, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast is shutting down after 57 years, California Senator Mike McGuire delivers an emotional speech backing lawsuits against ICE, widespread protests and school walkouts hit Humboldt over federal shootings and immigration enforcement, Trinity County loses its only ER doctor over a political social-media post, a Weott charter school fights to stay open, a Ferndale school leader faces scrutiny over an unpermitted Airbnb, journalists warn about arrests chilling press freedom, debates flare over cutting old-growth redwoods, Eureka passes a perfect alcohol decoy sting, a suicide-prevention advocate is lost in an apparent murder-suicide, and positives include Arcata Plaza seeking national historic status, a new Eureka waterfront playground, the Kinetic Sculpture Lab relocating, Arcata’s fire recovery benefit shows community grit, Cal Poly Humboldt expands direct admissions, Arcata’s Luke Lemke won Sports Illustrated’s National Athlete of the Week, St. Bernard’s Liam Dyer drops 52 points, and local businesses North Coast Co-op and Quality Body Works are honored. Plus event picks. 24-7 streaming radio: humalt.com features new and timeless rock. Humboldt Last Week’s partners: Belle Starr Clothing, Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Quality Body Works, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, and RHBB. Humboldt Last Week social media: Instagram / Facebook