13+ hour, 22+ min ago   (546+ words) There are plenty of places where putting a giant flaming sculpture in the middle of town might raise a few eyebrows. In Humboldt, we gather around it. That probably tells you something about us. For 35 years, artist Mark William Switzer…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (204+ words) Times-Standard College of the Redwoods will host admissions counselors from California State University, University of California, private and out-of-state campuses to meet directly with students on the Eureka campus for Transfer Student Day on Sept. 21. The event will be held…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (115+ words) Times-Standard As National Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, Optimum has launched its 19th annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, inviting students in grades six to 12 to share how Hispanic culture, history, art, community leaders or values have inspired them. The contest is open…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (886+ words) Humboldt Music Archive is a new nonprofit dedicated to preserving Humboldt County’s rich musical heritage. “Over the years, many of our region’s creative works were released in limited numbers, stored on fragile or aging media and now survive largely in…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (201+ words) Two Feathers Native American Family Services will host its sixth annual Native Youth School & Community Wellness Conference, bringing together educators, school administrators, Native American community members and professionals working with Native American youth and young men of color. This free…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (501+ words) By Dr. Silas Radcliffe North Coast Cal-SOAP (Student Opportunity and Access Program) invites local 8th-12th grade students and their families to attend the 42nd annual North Coast College & Career Expo, a free regional event designed to help students explore college, career, trade,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (335+ words) The Fortuna Concert Series will present the music of Rob Diggins with Hobohemia & The Flying Oms Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Monday Club, 610 Main St., Fortuna. Admission is $15 at the door. Diggins, a multi-instrumentalist, will bring two beloved Humboldt County ensembles…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (547+ words) College of the Redwoods on Wednesday continued its final round of interviews in a nationwide search for its next president/superintendent, holding a public candidate forum with Dave Williams as trustees move toward selecting the district’s next chief executive. Williams…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (522+ words) College of the Redwoods on Tuesday opened its final round of interviews in a nationwide search for its next president/superintendent, beginning three days of public candidate forums in the Bruce E. Madsen Boardroom as trustees move toward selecting the district’s…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (232+ words) New life has been breathed into a historic chuck wagon, thanks to the volunteer efforts of several members of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Ferndale Parlor No. 93. A chuck wagon was historically used to prepare and serve food…...