County of Humboldt - Government

09/21/2026

We’re hiring! Join the County Administrative Office’s Purchasing Division as a Buyer I/II. Under general supervision, this position purchases and expedites a variety of materials, supplies and equipment for use by county departments. Responsibilities include obtaining price quotes, preparing bid packages, assisting manufactures and vendors, placing orders, coordinating county vehicle licensing processes, maintaining purchasing records and more. If you're highly-organized with an interest in public service procurement, this could be the job for you! The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 28.

Learn more and apply at: TinyUrl.com/BuyerJobOpening

To check out all other county job openings, please visit HumboldtGov.org/jobs.

📸 Pictured: A serene view of the Elk River surrounded by greenery. Image courtesy of Ken Malcomson. Additional text not referenced in the post’s caption notes that the county is hiring a Buyer I/II in the County Administrative Office's Purchasing Division with an hourly salary range of $18.08 - $23.21.

09/17/2026

Hey Humboldt! Your next truck or piece of heavy equipment could be just one click away. The Department of Public Works is conducting an online auction of surplus property items ending on or after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26

You now have the opportunity to bid on surplus county property, including miscellaneous vehicles such as Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, heavy machinery equipment such as front-end loaders, drum rollers and sweeping units, and tires.

The auction is taking place online at GovDeals.com, and items up for bid can be found at GovDeals.com/HumboldtCounty. To register to bid on items in this auction, please visit GovDeals.com and click on "register" in the upper right corner of the web page. Bidder registration is free and open to the public.

All items will be sold as-is, where-is, and the county may reject any and all bids. Winning bidders will be required to submit online payment for items within five days after winning the item and to collect their items within 10 days.

For more information and to view items up for surplus auction, please visit GovDeals.com/HumboldtCounty.

📷 Pictured: A 2008 Kenworth T800B truck that is currently up for bid at GovDeals.com/HumboldtCounty. Image courtesy of Humboldt County Public Works - Roads.

09/17/2026

The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council is working on updating the county's Community Wildfire Protection Plan and wants to hear from you! A virtual public workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss the plan's update process and preliminary wildfire hazard and community risk assessment results.

Attendees will also learn how the current plan has been used to fund local fire safety projects and will have the opportunity to share concerns and discuss topics like evacuation, emergency response, home hardening and defensible space.

Unable to attend? You can still share your local wildfire priorities and identify specific concerns in your own neighborhood via two online surveys.

Find survey links, workshop details, and more information at: Humboldtgov.org/CWPP

If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].

📸 Pictured: A prescribed burn in Humboldt County. Image courtesy of the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association via the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council. Additional text states "Share your input on the Humboldt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan update. Public workshop, Thursday, Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. For more info, please visit HumboldtGov.org/CWPP."

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council

09/14/2026

Hey Humboldt! If you have knowledge and expertise in tourism marketing efforts and initiatives in Humboldt County, consider applying to serve on the county's new Tourism Advisory Board. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱
In June 2024, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors made the decision to part ways with the county’s former tourism marketing organization, and reallocated funds being spent on travel and tourism activities toward an in-depth marketing assessment and strategy to be conducted in collaboration with local cities, tourism districts and community partners. Following the completion of this work, in April 2026, the Board adopted a Countywide Travel and Tourism Strategy to be executed over the next five years.

The strategy includes issuing a Request for Proposals for a new Destination Stewardship Organization to manage Humboldt County’s travel and tourism marketing efforts to reflect local values, nurture residents and visitors, and champion stewardship of the county’s stunning natural environment.

The strategy also includes the creation of a Tourism Advisory Board to advise the Board of Supervisors, Humboldt County’s Economic Development Division and the new Destination Stewardship Organization on implementing the strategy and guide a coordinated, transparent approach to tourism promotion and tourism-related economic development initiatives.

Up to 17 members will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve on this board.

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Membership will consist of representatives from Humboldt’s six tourism regions in addition to two representatives from local Tribal Nations and nine hospitality industry sectors including lodging, events, outdoor recreation, the arts, the airport, agritourism, food and beverage, cannabis tourism and retail.

To serve on this board, applicants must live in Humboldt County and be in a decision-making or leadership position. Representatives from the six unincorporated tourism regions must work for an organization that supports the region they are appointed to represent. Hospitality industry applicants must have at least five years of current or former experience in their applicable industry sector.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Applications and nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 and can be found online at: HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard

Regional and industry seats require a formal nomination by an open membership organization, such as a local chamber of commerce, or a tourism-relevant trade association like the Humboldt Lodging Alliance or Visit California. Tribal Nation seats require a formal nomination from a local Tribal government. A resume and completed nomination form are required with all applications.

It is anticipated that applications will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for consideration on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Successful applicants will be appointed by a majority vote of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.

For more information, please visit HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard or email [email protected].

📸 Pictured: A hiker on the Berry Glen trail surrounded by a beautiful redwood forest. Photograph courtesy of Mitch Crispe. Additional text reads, "Serve your community on the Humboldt County Tourism Advisory Board. Apply by Friday, Oct. 2. For more information or to apply visit HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard or email [email protected]."

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09/14/2026

Humboldt County gardeners! Did you know that our UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program has a free speaker series at our public library in Eureka?! This month, UC Master Food Preservers and Master Gardeners Jennifer Bell and June Walsh will show you how to fill your empty winter garden beds with low-maintenance garlic and fava beans, which help keep weeds at bay and produce two of the most flavorful crops your garden can grow. You will also learn how to harvest and preserve both crops and have the opportunity to taste recipes featuring their unique flavors. 🌱

This free event is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Humboldt County Public Library in Eureka, located at 1313 Third St.

Learn more about UC Cooperative Extension and its wonderful local educational programs at: TinyUrl.com/Humboldt-DelNorteUCCE

UC Cooperative Extension - Humboldt/Del Norte Counties
UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties
UC Master Food Preservers of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch

Naked gardens are magnets for weeds. Fill in those empty spaces and plant low-maintenance garlic and fava beans. By late spring, you will have avoided the weeds, and you'll be able to harvest two of the most delicious foods your garden can grow.
Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12 - 1:30 pm at the Humboldt County Library, 1313 3rd St., Eureka, CA. Free.

09/11/2026

Over Labor Day weekend, the community in Honeydew and Supervisor Rex Bohn gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new Honeydew Bridge, honoring the legacies of Vernon E. Shinn and Supervisor George Hindley. Learn more in the post below and follow Humboldt County Public Works - Roads for more Humboldt County road and bridge updates.

09/08/2026

In case you missed it: Humboldt County Public Health officials are reminding the community not to handle bats after three children had to be treated for exposure to rabies in two separate incidents recently. Learn more from Humboldt County DHHS in the post below.

* Our apologies to the fruit bat for putting it on blast when it doesn’t even live here. The general message remains: Please DO NOT TOUCH BATS, they can have rabies.

Humboldt County Public Health officials are reminding community residents not to handle bats after three children had to be treated for exposure to rabies in two separate incidents in the past two weeks. One incident took place in Manila and the other incident took place in the Sunset Avenue neighborhood of Arcata. Both bats involved subsequently tested positive for the rabies virus.

Experts say rabies is always present in the wildlife population throughout Humboldt County, especially among bats, skunks and foxes. Preventive measures include avoiding contact with wild and stray animals, bringing pet food indoors at night, reporting animal bites to your county or municipal animal control officer, and if you are bitten, washing the bite immediately with soap and water and seeking medical attention. Public Health officials stress the importance of fully vaccinating domestic animals against rabies, including dogs, cats and select livestock.

For questions about rabies or to report a rabid animal, please call the DHHS Division of Environmental Health at 707-445-6215 or toll free at 1-800-963- 9241.

09/08/2026

We’re hiring! Join the County Administrative Office’s Economic Development Division as a full-time Administrative Analyst. This position will support the Economic Development Director on a wide variety of economic and workforce development related projects and programs. Responsibilities include administrative and organizational support, budgetary and statistical analysis, public information and community liaison work, and policy and procedure development and implementation. 👨🏻‍💻👩🏽‍💻

If you're highly-organized with an interest in public service and economic development, this could be the job for you! The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 18. Learn more and apply at: TinyUrl.com/EcDevAdminAnalystJob

To check out all other county job openings, please visit HumboldtGov.org/jobs.

📸 Pictured: A sunset view at a vista point in Humboldt County. Image courtesy of Ken Malcomson. Additional text notes that the county is hiring an Administrative Analyst I in the County Administrative Office's Economic Development Division with an hourly salary range of $25.01 - $30.09.

09/04/2026

Do you have a project that benefits local fish and wildlife? The Humboldt County Fish & Game Grant Program is currently accepting grant proposals! Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 30. 🐟🦌🦆

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When funds are available, the county's Fish & Game Advisory Commission awards grant funds to local projects with revenues received from state fish and wildlife code violation fines. There are $4,000 available in grant funds this year.

To be considered for a grant award, projects must aim to protect, conserve, propagate or preserve fish and wildlife in Humboldt County. Project activities must be limited to one or more of the following:

▪️ Public education relating to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation and operation of nature study facilities.

▪️ Temporary emergency treatment and care of injured or orphaned wildlife.

▪️ Breeding, raising, purchasing or releasing fish or wildlife.

▪️ Improvement of fish or wildlife habitat.

▪️ Purchasing and maintaining materials, supplies or equipment for ownership or use by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in the normal performance of its duties.

▪️ Predator control actions for the benefit of fish or wildlife following certification in writing by the CDFW that the proposed actions will significantly benefit a particular wildlife or fish species.

▪️ Scientific fish and wildlife research conducted by institutions of higher learning or governmental agencies, if approved by the CDFW.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Proposals must demonstrate a clear benefit to local fish and wildlife and promote sustainable natural resource practices. Proposals must be submitted by email by Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Organizations, educators and community groups with qualifying projects are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit: TinyUrl.com/2026FishAndGameGrant

Those with interest in applying are encouraged to email the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission's Secretary at [email protected] to learn more.

For more information on the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission, please visit: HumboldtGov.org/FishandGame

📸 Pictured: Elk grazing in the Bald Hills. Image courtesy of Neil Patterson. Additional text is noted in this post's caption.

09/04/2026

Hope you have a beautiful evening, Humboldt! Checking in to remind you that that county offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Public lobbies will be closed, but essential services such as law enforcement and emergency operations will remain available. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

To review a list of the county's office closures, please visit: tinyurl.com/HumCoOfficeClosures

📸 Pictured: A spectacular sunrise over Humboldt Bay. Image courtesy of Alan Workman. 😍