From the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Facebook page:

The Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD), a chartered entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, proudly announces it has been awarded approximately $39.7 million through the California Public Utilities Commission’s Last Mile Federal Funding Account to implement the Hoopa Trinity Rural Access Initiative Linkup (Hoopa TRAIL) project.

This transformative investment will expand high-speed fiber broadband infrastructure across Trinity and Humboldt Counties, delivering reliable internet access to thousands of unserved and underserved households, businesses, and community anchor institutions in some of California’s most rural and geographically challenging regions.

The Hoopa TRAIL project will deploy more than 100 miles of fiber optic infrastructure, connecting communities including Willow Creek, Salyer, Hawkins Bar, Big Bar, Junction City, Douglas City, and Lewiston, and reaching over 2,000 serviceable locations. The network will provide gigabit-speed internet, enabling critical access to telehealth, education, emergency services, economic development, and government resources.

Receiving this funding represents more than infrastructure is a continuation of the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s enduring responsibility to its people and its ancestral lands.

The Tribe calls Hoopa “the place where all trails return.” Just as the tributaries of the Trinity River flow back home, this project reflects a modern extension of that philosophy: building a digital river that connects communities, strengthens resilience, and ensures that no household is left behind in the digital age.

“This is an immense honor for HVPUD and a monumental step for the communities we serve,” said Linnea Jackson, HVPUD General Manager. “Through Hoopa TRAIL, we are not only delivering broadband—we are creating opportunity, supporting sovereignty, and reaffirming our commitment to serve our ancestral territory and surrounding region with pride and purpose.”

The project will leverage existing Tribal infrastructure, including HVPUD’s network and central operations in Hoopa, and will interconnect with California’s statewide middle-mile network to ensure long-term scalability and sustainability.

Construction is anticipated to begin following environmental review and permitting, with a projected completion timeline of approximately 24 months.

HVPUD remains committed to equitable access by offering affordable, no data cap broadband plans, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to connectivity for low-income households and Tribal members.The Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD), a chartered entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, proudly announces it has been awarded approximately $39.7 million through the California Public Utilities Commission’s Last Mile Federal Funding Account to implement the Hoopa Trinity Rural Access Initiative Linkup (Hoopa TRAIL) project.

This transformative investment will expand high-speed fiber broadband infrastructure across Trinity and Humboldt Counties, delivering reliable internet access to thousands of unserved and underserved households, businesses, and community anchor institutions in some of California’s most rural and geographically challenging regions.

The Hoopa TRAIL project will deploy more than 100 miles of fiber optic infrastructure, connecting communities including Willow Creek, Salyer, Hawkins Bar, Big Bar, Junction City, Douglas City, and Lewiston, and reaching over 2,000 serviceable locations. The network will provide gigabit-speed internet, enabling critical access to telehealth, education, emergency services, economic development, and government resources.

Receiving this funding represents more than infrastructure is a continuation of the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s enduring responsibility to its people and its ancestral lands.

The Tribe calls Hoopa “the place where all trails return.” Just as the tributaries of the Trinity River flow back home, this project reflects a modern extension of that philosophy: building a digital river that connects communities, strengthens resilience, and ensures that no household is left behind in the digital age.

“This is an immense honor for HVPUD and a monumental step for the communities we serve,” said Linnea Jackson, HVPUD General Manager. “Through Hoopa TRAIL, we are not only delivering broadband—we are creating opportunity, supporting sovereignty, and reaffirming our commitment to serve our ancestral territory and surrounding region with pride and purpose.”

The project will leverage existing Tribal infrastructure, including HVPUD’s network and central operations in Hoopa, and will interconnect with California’s statewide middle-mile network to ensure long-term scalability and sustainability.

Construction is anticipated to begin following environmental review and permitting, with a projected completion timeline of approximately 24 months.

HVPUD remains committed to equitable access by offering affordable, no data cap broadband plans, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to connectivity for low-income households and Tribal members.

The Hoopa TRAIL project stands as a model for Tribal-led infrastructure development, demonstrating how strategic investment, community leadership, and cultural values can come together to build a stronger, more connected future for all.

The Hoopa TRAIL project stands as a model for Tribal-led infrastructure development, demonstrating how strategic investment, community leadership, and cultural values can come together to build a stronger, more connected future for all.