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Humboldt has plenty of creeks, streams, and drainages. And every time you drive over one, someone had to figure out how to get the water past it so that the road you're on stays put.Subcribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsIn this episode, Llanos tells Keith Flamer and Tom Jackson about why some solutions seem shortsighted in hindsight, restoring a fish habitat in the Eel River watershed, and how to get kids intersted in engineering.This episode first aired February 9, 2024.

If an adoptee is curious about their biological parents, or the Humboldt County coroner needs help finding next of kin, professional genealogists like can scour available information to piece together a family's history. "If I can get on someone's Facebook ... I can find your entire family tree," says Alyssa Ellis.Subcribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsA person's digital footprint is just one piece of the puzzle. Public records, DNA, and other proprietary databases can help forensic genealogists with cold cases, finding heirs, or simply helping someone find out where they came from. For Ellis, what started as a hobby has led her to tracking down someone's biological family, working with Tulsa's 1921 Graves Project, and probate attorneys find who they're looking for.

"This [Humboldt County] is actually one of the most challenging environments to forecast the weather," says Troy Nicolini, the meteorologist in charge for the National Weather Service on Woodley Island. On this episode of Talk Humboldt, Nicolini explores the local climate conditions and the complexities of weather forecasting on the North Coast.

In February of 2020, Food for People, Humboldt county’s food bank, suffered from a sewage flood that wreaked havoc on their facility. But in classic Humboldt fashion, the non-profit turned a challenge into opportunity.Subcribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple Podcasts

In Yurok Tribal Court, reading to children is one form of restorative justice. "Yurok people care," says Lori Nesbitt. She's the Wellness Program Manager for Yurok Tribal Court in Klamath. Under Judge Abby Abinanti's leadership, Nesbitt's career has included helping turn parolees into better parents, distributing Narcan, facilitating rehabilitation classes for domestic abusers, home visits, and advocating for harm reduction.Subcribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple Podcasts

"Try NOT to get air." Garrett Hamilton's advice on boating in heavy surf comes from years of experience.

Eureka Artist Lynn Jones talks about vintage presswork and linoleum block printing.

This week, we are meeting with Jett Stebbins of Humboldt IPA to learn about a new mentorship program that offers qualified adults the opportunity to share their personal stories, and to positively influence the development of the local youth by becoming a guest speaker in their empowerment groups.

In this episode of Talk Humboldt, Councilwoman Alex Stillman shares her historical perspective and her optimism for what's in the works.

New Cal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal talks about his first week on the job, CPH's budget and enrollment goals and how he plans to involve the community more in the university's plans.