North Coast Conversations
North Coast Conversations is a weekly segment where we meet with local community members developing ways to improve the quality of life on the North Coast.
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This week we met with Rhiannon Miramontes of WOAH to learn more about the collective and how the members are working to support each other and the community.
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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.
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This week we met with Arcata Mayor Kimberly White to discuss the emergency response during and after the 2026 Downtown Arcata fire, how the city and county are working to address the disaster, and the outpouring of generosity she’s seen from the community.
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Humboldt Made – a local nonprofit that supports small business, artisans and entrepreneurs in Humboldt County – has launched the “Shop Humboldt” digital passport, providing a way for folks to have fun and earn prizes while shopping at our local businesses.
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This week we met with Jim Richards, founder of USVetsDeliver, an alternative food delivery option that aims to keep your delivery dollars local.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.