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Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen (center) issued a declaration in front of City Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, stating all persons under the age of 16 at Taft Park must be accompanied by a parent or a legal adult. The declaration is good until Nov. 1. Pictured with Jensen, from left: officer Nick Nolting, city councilman John Sleiter and Humboldt Police Chief Jacob Miller. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

City issues emergency Taft Park curfew

Friday, October 2, 2026
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In an emergency declaration issued by Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, the city has declared all persons at Taft Park in Humboldt under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Mayor Jensen's statement: "Due to recent events occurring at Taft Park... + continue reading

Kelsey Olson shows off her design for the old Shell gas station in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Paint by Kelsey brings joy to Humboldt Downtown

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ It started with a Facebook post. The Loot Loft, a local furniture shop, was looking for someone to paint their storefront window. With the help of a friend, the post made it to local artist Kelsey Olson's timeline. Olson, who had never painted a window before, was up for the... + continue reading

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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