Stephanie McGeary
Lead ReporterRaised in Arcata, Stephanie McGeary has lived in Humboldt County for most of her life and is proud to share stories about this weird and beautiful place that she calls home.
After leaving Humboldt when she was 18, Stephanie spent a good amount of time in the Bay Area, where she received certificates in Live Sound Engineering and Studio Recording from CCSF. After returning to the homeland to study at Cal Poly Humboldt, Stephanie graduated in 2018 with a BA in Journalism with a Music minor. She has spent the past six years reporting on Humboldt news, including politics, homelessness, community development, arts, culture and more.
When she isn’t busy reporting or being a mom, Stephanie likes to spend her time supporting local theater, music and performance art by attending, volunteering for, and even occasionally performing in local productions. She also sleeps sometimes.
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For 70 years, local rockhounds have put on the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Show, providing a place for attendees to learn all about gems and minerals, and how they are processed. This week we met with Rob Corpstein from the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society to learn more about what to expect from this year’s event. -
This week we met with Kinetic racer and lead guide of the Haunted Lab, Lucas Thornton, to learn more about the lab’s yearly transformation into a one of a kind, spooky experience. -
Today we’ll be hearing a great quality live recording of a local favorite, the California Poppies, captured live at the Minor Theatre in Arcata as a part of the “Holy Rainbow Live” show on Aug. 19, 2023. -
The Great ShakeOut is a worldwide earthquake drill that happens every year on the 3rd Thursday of October. This week we met with Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus Professor of Geology Lori Dengler to learn about how one can protect themselves during the next seismic event. -
For this premiere episode we crashed a rehearsal for the upcoming 'Rocky Horror Show' and sat down with some of the actors to learn more about their experience and what audiences can expect from this unconventional production. -
Today we’ll be hearing a recording of the Jazz Mandolin Project, performing almost exactly 20 years ago on the Cal Poly Humboldt (then still HSU) quad. -
This week we met with Delaney Schroeder-Echavarria and Annette Moulay from the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab to learn more about the lab and its upcoming events. -
This recording was captured during a Fickle Hill Billies performance at the North Country Fair on the Arcata Plaza, on Sept. 22, 2001. -
This week we met with local beekeepers Cara Knostman and Mary Benzinger to learn more about the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association and its upcoming fundraising event, the second annual Honey Tasting Festival. -
This week we took a trip to the Arcata Library to learn more about the Humboldt County Libraries and all the services they offer the community.
