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The historic Humota Theater, located across from Humboldt Newspapers at 515 Sumner Avenue, is seeking donations to make much needed repairs to the roof. Independent photo.
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Damage can be seen in this image of the auditorium of the Humota Theater. Submitted photo.
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The leaky roof, pictured here, at Humota Theater has caused the auditorium to close on rainy days. The theater is currently raising funds to repair the roof and water damage so that it may remain open for years to come. Submitted photo.

Humota ‘Raises The Roof’ to save local historic theater

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ Nestled in the heart of Downtown Humboldt, sits the historic Humota Theater. A fixture of the town since 1928, the theater has served hundreds of cinephiles — a term used to describe movie fanatics — and families quality movies each year. In 2018, the theater was threatened when... + continue reading

Conservation looks at cashless camping

Friday, September 25, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY Humboldt County Conservation Director Todd Lee updated the Humboldt County Conservation Board on the sale of the Reasoner Dam. “R.I.V.E.R. Development did agree to accept the purchase agreement as it was presented after our last special meeting with the addendum included, that... + continue reading

Xia Beaupain (right) was sworn in as Humboldt’s newest police officer at the Humboldt City Council meeting Monday night, Sept. 21. Amy Zeman, administrator/clerk, administered the Oath. Independent photo.
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Tree removal project now delayed

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Approving hiring of new police officer By PHIL MONSON Humboldt’s efforts to remove dead ash trees in the community have hit another snag. Earlier this summer the council had to re-bid for the project due to a technicality. They ended up accepting a low bid from ArborPro Tree Service of Fort... + continue reading
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Humboldt school board hears report from Taft and Mease administrators

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ There was plenty for the Humboldt Community School District to discuss at their monthly meeting on Sept. 21, from updates from elementary administrators to the sale of a storage shed built by the industrial technology class. First, the board recognized two staff members for the... + continue reading

Supervisors hear from crisis liaison

Friday, September 18, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY The following article contains information from two Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meetings due to the holiday and printing deadlines. September 8 meeting The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to the Labor Day holiday. During the... + continue reading

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