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For over 50 years, Nations Finest has helped veterans by providing access to programs, housing, support, and training to help get them back on their feet. This week, we met with Community Case Manager Kristen Leatham to learn more about what Nation’s Finest offers our veterans locally and beyond.

This week, we are meeting with Humboldt State University alumni Gabe Kim, who is leading a small documentary team to produce Homeless in Humboldt: a multi-part series that follows the struggle to survive homelessness amidst the pandemic in Humboldt county.

Established over 60 years ago, The Clarke Historical Museum in Old Town Eureka displays the rich history of Humboldt County, with exhibits featuring artifacts from Native American cultures, early settlers, local industries, personal collections from community members, and much more.

This week, NCC meets with Chris German, manager of Hambro Recycling’s CRV Buyback Center in Arcata. Before opening its doors in April 2022, Humboldt County had been without a buyback center for nearly two years, costing the community money and sending countless valuable reclaimable materials to landfills. Since opening in Arcata, the buyback center has processed literal tons of glass, aluminum, and plastic, while putting money back in community members' wallets.

Climate scientists say Colombia's glaciers could disappear within 15 years. Wet highland areas that provide much of the country's fresh water are getting warmer and drier. And each year, flooding becomes more severe. The coastal area of Tumaco has become an example of how environmental and security pressures are undermining previously stable communities.

Hurricane Katrina destroyed the homes of both rich and poor. Among the most prominent victims was Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS), whose home in Pascagoula, Miss., was destroyed. Lott is one of many Gulf homeowners suing their insurance companies.

Two albums featuring the late rock 'n' roll icon have been released — Memorial Collection and Down the Line: Rarities. Rock historian Ed Ward considers Holly's music and tragic death.

California town grapples with the toll of Monday's earthquake.

For nearly 150 years, the Red Cross has helped people affected by disasters, both large and small. Here on the North Coast, our local Red Cross office and its volunteers work tirelessly to help get people back on their feet after a disaster. Today we are meeting with Disaster Program Manager Andrew Bogar to learn about what services the Red Cross offers and how one can get involved.

The National Weather Service warns of "potentially life-threatening conditions" from strong rip currents and powerful waves.