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Firefighters are shown here on the scene of a blaze that destroyed a building in downtown Humboldt on Oct. 14, owned by Hoag's Plumbing and Heating. Independent photo.

Fire erupts in downtown Humboldt

Thursday, October 15, 2026
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A building in downtown Humboldt was destroyed by fire in a blaze that occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m. at 18 8th Street South. Multiple agencies responded to the fire. Humboldt Police Department blocked off roads leading to the scene to allow crews the space to work and keep bystanders... + continue reading

Robert Myott (left), Brett Legvold (center) and Ashley Emick, attorneys at Arends, Lee, Emick, Legvold & Myott law firm in Humboldt are celebrating the firm’s 50th anniversary. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com

Local law firm celebrates 50 years!

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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By PHIL MONSON In 1976, Humboldt natives Marc Arends and Bob Lee began Arends... + continue reading

Supervisors hear from local residents

Friday, October 9, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors had a short agenda with only the joint drainage meeting at 10 a.m. on their agenda for Monday, Oct. 5 as well as approval of more than a dozen manure management plans. They did hear from one local resident, Gary Naeve. Naeve wanted to... + continue reading

Allie Wirtz, Emily Lane, Nolan Vitzthum, Brittany Allen and Caitlyn Holm show off one of the offices where sessions are held. Comfortable seating and lighting create a comfortable space to talk. A sound-masking machine in the hall keeps conversations private in the rooms.

At 'The Heart of Play' in Humboldt

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY As acceptance of mental health issues and the treatment for them slowly increases, the need for therapists increases as well. Nolan Vitzthum, a Licensed Independent Social Worker who is a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist, could see that need in her... + continue reading

Taft Park curfew tops Humboldt council meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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By PHIL MONSON On Oct. 1, Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen read a proclamation stating no one under the age of 16 not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian is not allowed at Taft Park. The emergency curfew is in place until Nov. 1. Any questions regarding the declaration should be directed to... + continue reading

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