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North Coast Open Studios 2026
North Coast Open Studios, a DreamMaker project of the Ink People, is an annual showcase of local artists and their art in Humboldt County who open their studios to the public, allowing art lovers a…
‘Devastation’
It was around 6 p.m. on May 4 when Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes received the call. Staff members preparing drop boxes to begin accepting ballots the next day for the June primary had…
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Music Tonight: Thursday, May 21
Savage Henry Comedy Club is hosting the first Barnstitch Artist Collective fundraiser for the Ink People Dream Maker Project and queer BIPOC creative nonprofit. The all-ages punk show is at 7:30 p.m., with a suggested…
The White Rabbit
Sorry about the brief intro, but like Lewis Carroll’s running plot device, I’m late for the party. Have a great week. ThursdaySavage Henry Comedy Club is hosting the first Barnstitch Artist Collective fundraiser for the…
A Cauliflower Dish for Spring and Beyond
While spending Holy Week in Italy, I encountered hard-boiled eggs at several tables and was reminded of the Easter breakfasts of my childhood. Every year my father recalled his childhood’s version of the meal which…
High Spirits and Higher Winds at the Kite Festival
Wind gusting from 20 to 30 mph and faster made for very challenging kite flying at the free, family-friendly fifth annual Redwood Coast Kite Festival and Artisan Fair held along the Humboldt Bay waterfront at…
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The Limits of Imitation
IN THE GREY. Guy Ritchie has, for almost 30 years now, traded on his charming, distinctly British brand of cleverness as heavily as anybody in the movie business. In the early days — Lock, Stock…
Wallace’s Problem with Evolution
In an ironic turn of history, two of Charles Darwin’s most ardent supporters ended up disagreeing with him. The first was Robert FitzRoy, captain of the HMS Beagle and Darwin’s senior by four years, with…
Even While Courting Moderates on Voter ID, GOP Leaders Still Push Debunked Fraud Narrative
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With President Donald Trump dragging them down in the polls, California Republicans are repackaging one of his core crusades into an idea they hope will be…
What’s Good:Shanty Burgers and Snax
Like a giant olive that’s somehow rolled out of an upended Martini glass and around the corner from the Shanty (213 Third St., Eureka), the dive bar’s namesake army green food truck appeared in the…
Your Local Coven
The circular meeting room in the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bayside is a bright, airy space. Seated in a ring of chairs are a dozen people, mostly members of the Grove of Hekate coven,…
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Three Bears
Editor: A wonderful read by a wonderful writer. “Goldilocks Time” (May 7, 2026) tells us a lot about the bear population at the zoo. And Kimberly Wear fills us in all about the bear residents,…
‘Gold-standard Leader’
Editor: Through my work with a local chamber’s leadership program, I’ve seen the vital need to bridge the gap between policy and the practical needs of our economy. This is why I enthusiastically support Mary…
‘Proven Commitment’
Editor: I strongly endorse Mary Burke for Fifth District supervisor. Our county needs leaders who are deeply connected to their communities, understand the challenges residents face and have a proven commitment to public service. Mary…
Burke for Equity
Editor: As a former longtime McKinleyville resident, social worker and business owner, I support Mary Burke for Humboldt County Fifth District supervisor. Having known Mary since 2017, I have seen her leadership firsthand through our…
Wait and See
Editor: The polling has changed and so has my mind. The risk of two Republicans making it to a runoff in the governor’s race may now be low enough to allow us to pick our…
Voting and Glory
Editor: I’ll keep it short … Please vote June 2 … it’s coming soon. Please vote for Tom Steyer for governor. Please vote for Audrey Hanks for assessor. And, a few of us get together on…
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Supporting Evan Schwartz
Editor:I’m happy to support Evan Schwartz to be the next Fifth District county supervisor. Evan…
‘Small Rural Schools Are Unique’
Editor:Orick was the first school I worked at when I moved from Brooklyn to Trinidad…
Another Race to Space
Editor:I have to disagree with Mr. Donaldson’s gushing and naive view of NASA’s “wokeness” and…
‘Never Mayo’
Editor:As a happy-to-be-here-but-miss-the-food Philly native, the “Greghini’s Bring Philly to the Wild Hare” (On the…
‘As Good As It Gets’
Editor:Collin, you are the Dante of our time. “Rosebuds” (Setlist, April 30) is a crushing…
Shine a Light
Editor:Thank you to everyone for attending Foragers at the Minor Theatre in March. We had…
Albert Wayne Beissert
Albert Wayne Beissert of Arcata, CA, the very proud father of four good sons, died April 4, 2026, of cancer. He was 85. Born Jan. 7, 1941, in Newark, NJ, to Albert Charles Jr. and…
Winifred Angelica Beal
A regal beauty, and the toughest woman to ever live. Winifred was born on July 18, 1948 to William “Bill” and Angelica Beal. To sayshe was proud of her roots would be an understatement. A…
Marilyn Ann Merchant Groven
Marilyn Ann Merchant Groven, aged 91, of Eureka, California, died on March 31st, 2026. Marilyn was born October 15th, 1934, in Riverside, California, to Elmer and Mabel Merchant. She grew up in Riverside as one…
Teresa Marie Houghton
Teresa Marie Houghton, formerly Harper, maiden last name Addis, passed away on May 8, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. Terry was born on September 13, 1952, to John and Claudia Addis. She grew…
Mary Janet Carroll
Mary Janet Carroll, age 94, of Fortuna passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026, while in the loving care of her son, Brad. Mary was born on January 27, 1932, in Sioux Falls,…
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