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For years, the empty acreage inside the Airport Business Park on Boeing Avenue has sat untouched. According to recent county filings and public records, that’s about to change with the addition of an Amazon facility. Currently, no construction start date has been set.

As of April 25, “Project McKinley” remains in the permitting stage. Its final timeline depends on environmental study results and upcoming public hearings.

Story and photo by Andrea Merezko

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For years, the empty acreage inside the Airport Business Park on Boeing Avenue has sat untouched. According to recent county filings and public records, that’s about to change with the addition of an Amazon facility. Currently, no construction start date has been set. As of April 25, “Project McKinley” remains in the permitting stage. Its final timeline depends on environmental study results and upcoming public hearings. Story and photo by Andrea Merezko For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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Durante años, el terreno vacío dentro del Airport Business Park en la Avenida Boeing ha permanecido sin tocar. De acuerdo a presentaciones recientes del condado y registros públicos, eso está a punto de cambiar con la adición de una instalación de Amazon. Por el momento, no hay ninguna fecha puesta para que empiece la construcción.

A fecha del 25 de abril, el “Proyecto McKinley” sigue en la etapa de obtención de permisos. Su cronología final depende de los resultados del estudio medioambiental y de las próximas audiencias públicas.

Historia por Andrea Merezko y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández
Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#amazon #noticiasdehumboldt #noticiasbilingües #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Durante años, el terreno vacío dentro del Airport Business Park en la Avenida Boeing ha permanecido sin tocar. De acuerdo a presentaciones recientes del condado y registros públicos, eso está a punto de cambiar con la adición de una instalación de Amazon. Por el momento, no hay ninguna fecha puesta para que empiece la construcción. A fecha del 25 de abril, el “Proyecto McKinley” sigue en la etapa de obtención de permisos. Su cronología final depende de los resultados del estudio medioambiental y de las próximas audiencias públicas. Historia por Andrea Merezko y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #amazon #noticiasdehumboldt #noticiasbilingües #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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As a kid, Wahpepah stood at the feet of her elders pacing around the kitchen, mesmerized by every plate placed before her. Years later, she gets to serve that experience to every person that walks through her restaurant.

“I was taught at a very young age that’s where our ancestors really came through, really into the foods,” Wahpepah said.

Wahpepah published a cookbook in March called “A Feather and a Fork” which features 125 Indigenous recipes. She spent five years practicing, learning and documenting a variety of flavors inspired by her ancestors and childhood. A central theme in the book centers around reclaiming one’s taste buds and decolonizing our palettes through Indigenous foods.

“I talk a lot about that in the book and how we can really enjoy these flavors that are from the Earth and actually from Indigenous land and how we can really celebrate these dishes but really own our palate,” Wahpepah said.

Story and photo by Noelle Doblado

For the full story click the link in our bio.

#afeatherandafork #idigenousfood #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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As a kid, Wahpepah stood at the feet of her elders pacing around the kitchen, mesmerized by every plate placed before her. Years later, she gets to serve that experience to every person that walks through her restaurant. “I was taught at a very young age that’s where our ancestors really came through, really into the foods,” Wahpepah said. Wahpepah published a cookbook in March called “A Feather and a Fork” which features 125 Indigenous recipes. She spent five years practicing, learning and documenting a variety of flavors inspired by her ancestors and childhood. A central theme in the book centers around reclaiming one’s taste buds and decolonizing our palettes through Indigenous foods. “I talk a lot about that in the book and how we can really enjoy these flavors that are from the Earth and actually from Indigenous land and how we can really celebrate these dishes but really own our palate,” Wahpepah said. Story and photo by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #afeatherandafork #idigenousfood #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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De pequeña, Wahpepah estaba de pie a los pies de sus mayores, caminando de un lado para otro por la cocina, hipnotizada por cada plato que le ponían frente an ella. Años más tarde, ella tiene la oportunidad de servir esa experiencia a cada persona que entra a su restaurante.

“Me enseñaron a una edad muy temprana que ahí es donde nuestros ancestros realmente se destacaban, realmente en los alimentos”, dijo Wahpepah.
Wahpepah publicó un libro de recetas en marzo llamado “A Feather and a Fork”, el cual incluye 125 recetas indígenas. Ella se pasó cinco años practicando, aprendiendo y documentando una variedad de sabores inspirados en sus ancestros y infancia. El tema central en el libro se centra alrededor de reclamar las papilas gustativas de uno y descolonizar nuestros platos a través de comidas indígenas.

“Hablo mucho sobre eso en el libro y también sobre cómo podemos disfrutar esos sabores que son de la Tierra y actualmente son de las tierras indígenas y cómo podemos celebrar estos platos pero realmente apropiarnos de nuestro paladar”, dijo Wahpepah.

Historia y foto por Noelle Doblado
Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#comidaindigena #cultura #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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De pequeña, Wahpepah estaba de pie a los pies de sus mayores, caminando de un lado para otro por la cocina, hipnotizada por cada plato que le ponían frente an ella. Años más tarde, ella tiene la oportunidad de servir esa experiencia a cada persona que entra a su restaurante. “Me enseñaron a una edad muy temprana que ahí es donde nuestros ancestros realmente se destacaban, realmente en los alimentos”, dijo Wahpepah. Wahpepah publicó un libro de recetas en marzo llamado “A Feather and a Fork”, el cual incluye 125 recetas indígenas. Ella se pasó cinco años practicando, aprendiendo y documentando una variedad de sabores inspirados en sus ancestros y infancia. El tema central en el libro se centra alrededor de reclamar las papilas gustativas de uno y descolonizar nuestros platos a través de comidas indígenas. “Hablo mucho sobre eso en el libro y también sobre cómo podemos disfrutar esos sabores que son de la Tierra y actualmente son de las tierras indígenas y cómo podemos celebrar estos platos pero realmente apropiarnos de nuestro paladar”, dijo Wahpepah. Historia y foto por Noelle Doblado Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #comidaindigena #cultura #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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After years of planning and delays, a new youth crisis center in Humboldt County is moving forward. Sorrel Leaf Healing Center, a 12-bed residential facility for youth experiencing a severe mental health crisis, is now back under construction after receiving long-awaited state funding in February. Work resumed in early April, according to Executive Director Shireen Varga.

Story by Jessica de Laguna
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#CPHumboldt #MentalHealthMatters #teenmentalhealth #youthcrisis #accesshumboldt

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After years of planning and delays, a new youth crisis center in Humboldt County is moving forward. Sorrel Leaf Healing Center, a 12-bed residential facility for youth experiencing a severe mental health crisis, is now back under construction after receiving long-awaited state funding in February. Work resumed in early April, according to Executive Director Shireen Varga. Story by Jessica de Laguna For the full story click the link in our bio. #CPHumboldt #MentalHealthMatters #teenmentalhealth #youthcrisis #accesshumboldt

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Después de años de planificación y retrasos, un nuevo centro de crisis juvenil en el condado de Humboldt está avanzando. Sorrel Leaf Healing Center, una instalación residencial de 12 camas para jóvenes experimentando crisis de salud mental severas, está ahora otra vez bajo construcción después de recibir financiamiento estatal largamente esperado en febrero. El trabajo continuó a principios de abril, de acuerdo con el director ejecutivo Shireen Varga.

Historia por Jessica de Laguna y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #LaSaludMentalImporta #CrisisJuvenil

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Después de años de planificación y retrasos, un nuevo centro de crisis juvenil en el condado de Humboldt está avanzando. Sorrel Leaf Healing Center, una instalación residencial de 12 camas para jóvenes experimentando crisis de salud mental severas, está ahora otra vez bajo construcción después de recibir financiamiento estatal largamente esperado en febrero. El trabajo continuó a principios de abril, de acuerdo con el director ejecutivo Shireen Varga. Historia por Jessica de Laguna y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #LaSaludMentalImporta #CrisisJuvenil

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In recent years, deferred action has undergone changes that have particularly affected immigration pathways, such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status. As of Jan. 17, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not processing new DACA applications. However, this freeze on new applications does not affect DACA renewals, which are still being accepted and processed. The SIJ announced that starting May 10, 2026, all SIJs will be required to apply for deferred action separately from their green card application.

Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño
Graphic by Hortencia López
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#DACA #DeferredAction #cphumboldt #humboldtcounty #accesshumboldt

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In recent years, deferred action has undergone changes that have particularly affected immigration pathways, such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status. As of Jan. 17, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not processing new DACA applications. However, this freeze on new applications does not affect DACA renewals, which are still being accepted and processed. The SIJ announced that starting May 10, 2026, all SIJs will be required to apply for deferred action separately from their green card application. Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño Graphic by Hortencia López For the full story click the link in our bio. #DACA #DeferredAction #cphumboldt #humboldtcounty #accesshumboldt

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En los últimos años, la acción diferida ha enfrentado varios cambios que han afectado particularmente a caminos de inmigración como Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) y el estatus de Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ). A partir del 17 de enero de 2025, el United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no está procesando nuevas solicitudes de DACA. Esta suspensión de nuevas solicitudes no afecta las renovaciones de DACA, las cuales se siguen aceptando y procesando. El SIJ anunció que a partir del 10 de mayo de 2026, todos los solicitantes del SIJ deberán solicitar la acción diferida por separado de su solicitud de tarjeta de residencia.

Historia por Salvador Sandoval-Garduño y traducido por Erandi Hernández Aguilar

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#DACA #DeferredAction #Cphumboldt #condadodehumboldt

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En los últimos años, la acción diferida ha enfrentado varios cambios que han afectado particularmente a caminos de inmigración como Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) y el estatus de Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ). A partir del 17 de enero de 2025, el United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no está procesando nuevas solicitudes de DACA. Esta suspensión de nuevas solicitudes no afecta las renovaciones de DACA, las cuales se siguen aceptando y procesando. El SIJ anunció que a partir del 10 de mayo de 2026, todos los solicitantes del SIJ deberán solicitar la acción diferida por separado de su solicitud de tarjeta de residencia. Historia por Salvador Sandoval-Garduño y traducido por Erandi Hernández Aguilar Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #DACA #DeferredAction #Cphumboldt #condadodehumboldt

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President Trump signed the executive order on Jan. 20, 2025 “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” aimed at stripping birthright citizenship from those who were born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. On April 1, the Supreme Court heard Trump’s arguments to end birthright citizenship, however they appeared skeptical.

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision by late June or early July. Justices are likely to rule that the measure is unconstitutional and violates the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, explained that the U.S. has a system of checks and balances for instances exactly like this.

“In order to change the law, it would require the amending of the constitutional process by putting in place the 28th Amendment to the constitution, which would require two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate of the United States, and then require three-fourths support from the states. So three-fourths of the states would have to ratify what the House and Senate had put forward. I find it highly unlikely to near impossible for that to be established.”

Story by Mia Costales
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#birthrightcitizenship #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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President Trump signed the executive order on Jan. 20, 2025 “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” aimed at stripping birthright citizenship from those who were born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. On April 1, the Supreme Court heard Trump’s arguments to end birthright citizenship, however they appeared skeptical. The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision by late June or early July. Justices are likely to rule that the measure is unconstitutional and violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, explained that the U.S. has a system of checks and balances for instances exactly like this. “In order to change the law, it would require the amending of the constitutional process by putting in place the 28th Amendment to the constitution, which would require two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate of the United States, and then require three-fourths support from the states. So three-fourths of the states would have to ratify what the House and Senate had put forward. I find it highly unlikely to near impossible for that to be established.” Story by Mia Costales For the full story click the link in our bio. #birthrightcitizenship #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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