The Pepperbox

Summer relief: Eliminating transportation and meal costs

Bodhi Jennings, Videography Editor — June 10, 2025

As summer officially kicks off, qualifying Humboldt County residents are set to benefit from programs...

Sasha Dronkers, A&E Section Editor — June 6, 2025

Mason Myers, Hazel Neukom, and Jaida Dusel — June 4, 2025

Each year, the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) presents the Excellence in Teaching Award to...

Charlotte Brands, Feature Section Editor — May 13, 2025

On Friday, April 18th, the AHS Interact Club hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. This successful...

Lila Toledo, Reporter — May 7, 2025

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Elected in 2013...

Kloe Bryant, Managing Editor — May 2, 2025

In the Israel-Palestine war, 206, and counting, journalists have died. According to the Committee to...

Mason Blair, Sawyer Husome, and Bodhi Jennings — May 2, 2025

The United States has the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the world and the 5th highest...

Jaida Dusel, Reporter — May 2, 2025

24 FFA members from Arcata High joined the sea of over 7,000 blue jackets in Sacramento for the 97th...

Levi Browne, Video Editor — May 2, 2025

Every week, in Arcata and Sunny Brea, a garbage truck roars up the streets. From house to house, from...

Cairo Dedini, Reporter — April 25, 2025

Charlotte Brands, Feature Section Editor — April 17, 2025

On Friday, April 18th, Arcata High’s Interact Club will be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser....

Luella Rich, Social Media Director — April 15, 2025

Recently, a series of anonymous threats disrupted schools and businesses across Humboldt County, triggering...