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Congratulations, Class of 2017!

Congratulations to all of this year's graduates! We are so proud of you. Looking forward to watching you all rise and shine!
What Should Humboldt Tourism Look Like?

Take a short survey on how you feel about local tourism, including cannabis tourism. Humboldt State University Assistant Professor Ara Pachmayer's survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and the results may shape future tourism development here. Take the Survey
Community Reward Program Established for Lawson Homicide Case

The City Council approved a community reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the homicide of David Josiah Lawson. Anyone with information is urged to call APD at 822-2428 or 822-2424 after hours. Read More About the Community Reward Program
EPA Awards City $300,000 Environmental Assessment Grant

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the City a $300,000 grant for brownfield site environmental assessments and remediation planning. The grant makes it possible to move important community projects forward, including park and trail development. Read About the EPA Grant
Let's Do Our Part to Reduce Global Warming

Arcata Community Forest carbon offsets are just $11/metric tonne. That's enough to shrink your carbon footprint by a SFO to JFK round trip or by 2,000 mid-size car miles. More About Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint