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What does it take to turn a boarded-off waterfront into a place people want to visit and care for? Former Eureka mayor Nancy Flemming joins Scott Hammond to reflect on Old Town’s evolution, her coffee-roasting business, and the community effort behind a more welcoming waterfront. She explains why small businesses need a voice in local government, recalls the effort to keep Coast Guard bases here, and makes the case for a more accessible City Hall. Along the way, Nancy shares island life on Humboldt Bay, her return to Old Town as an artist, and the joy of bringing people together.

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What does good local journalism actually do for the people it serves? Senior News editor Ted Pease joins Scott Hammond to talk about a free monthly newspaper built around Humboldt’s stories—and why he insists it’s a newspaper, not a newsletter. Drawing on a career in reporting and journalism education, Ted explains how community coverage connects neighbors, why representation in newsrooms matters, and what keeps the paper reaching readers in print and online. He also shares the winding road to Trinidad, a traumatic dog attack, and the boating, fishing, and relationships that keep him grateful to call Humboldt home.

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About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond

Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world.

We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean.

We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%!

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Marty Coelho recalls leaving a late-night seafood cleanup shift, having his car hit by a train, and walking away without injuries. Now working in college advancement and the foundation at College of the Redwoods, he joins Scott Hammond to trace his path from teaching at Humboldt State to national fundraising work with Relay For Life. They discuss the student hardships he sees in scholarship applications, the rising cost of getting college athletes to competitions, and the local donors who help support them. Along the way, they trade concert memories and reflect on what it means to serve your community.

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About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond

Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world.

We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean.

We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%!

Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt!

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