Humboldt Hot Air

A low-power FM community radio station broadcasting at 94.7 FM and simultaneously streaming online, operated as a program of Playhouse Arts and based in the Creamery District neighborhood. The station began as an internet-only operation originating from a storage closet before transitioning to licensed FM broadcast status. It is staffed entirely by a team of more than sixty volunteers who produce and present live programming from the Arcata studio. The station's mission centers on amplifying community voices from across Humboldt County and neighboring regions, with programming spanning a wide range of music genres and talk formats. A two-week rolling archive allows listeners to access past broadcasts on demand. The station is sustained through listener underwriting rather than commercial advertising, maintaining its community-focused independence. In early 2026, it coordinated local resources for fire relief efforts in the Arcata area, reflecting its role as a civic-oriented broadcaster within the Humboldt County community.