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Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Eureka Family’s Slaying
Twenty-four years after a Yosemite lodge handyman was sentenced to death for the brutal murders of a Eureka mother, her daughter and a family friend from Argentina during what was supposed to be a sightseeing…
Folk Horror Summer
PASSENGER. Sunken in our seats after the now usual set of car commercials that precede the previews, the trailer for Passenger was a welcome jolt. A likely pair of dudes pull over on a dark backroad…
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Music Tonight: Friday, May 29
The Eureka Symphony ends its season tonight and tomorrow night at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts with a program called A Requiem for Humanity, which is hopefully a more wistful than prophetic title.…
Music Tonight: Thursday, May 28
Art-rock prog weirdos Sleepytime Gorilla Museum are back in town at Humbrewstonight at 8:30 p.m. This time around they have brought with them fellow Oaklandhomelanders Gumby’s Junk, a group of sonic surrealists who palette-match theheadliners…
‘Imaginary Invalid’ is Farce for What Ails You
North Coast Repertory Theatre’s adaptation of Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid is a social comedy that exposes the ridiculousness of station, pride and matters of the heart. This adaptation was set sometime in the regency era,…
In it for the Glory
The 2026 Kinetic Grand Champions who made it across the finish line on Ferndale’s Main Street arrived soaked, sandy, sweaty and swathed in Glory. The three-day pedal and paddle 50 miles in a human-powered contraption…
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What’s Good at the Friday Night Market?
In case last year’s season of Friday Night Markets in Old Town have been pushed down in your mental feed by the crushing cavalcade of events over the past months, here’s a quick refresher. The…
Trinidad Art Night
This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. Forbes & Associates presents…
Ladybug Wind Deniers
“It’s the wrong time to go, folks. It’s a warm spring day, but there’s a Devil Wind a-blowin’,” said a ladybug to the hundreds of others huddled together waiting for the right time to emerge…
Music Tonight: Tuesday, May 26
Charlotte, North Carolina-based singer/songwriter Bryan Bielanski is a high energy,fun and happy guy who writes high energy, fun and happy songs which he tours theworld playing. He clearly loves what he does and does everything…
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…
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Jodi Lynn Rohweder
Jodi Lynn Rohweder was born August 17, 1972 in Port Huron, Michigan and passed away from a lengthy illness and heart condition on May 14, 2026 in Palmdale, California. She moved around as a child…
Jamey Estelle Hughes
A Celebration of Life for Estelle will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside CA. Friends and family are invited to join in…
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’
UPDATE: The Humboldt County Elections Office announced Friday that hundreds of ballots from the November special election found earlier this month in a secured drop-off box will be processed. According to a release, the county…
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…
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…
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‘Deeply Committed’
Editor: I considered running for county supervisor as a concerned multi-generation Humboldtian who believes we…
‘Strong and Thoughtful Voice’
Editor: I support Mary Burke for Humboldt County Fifth District supervisor. She’s a thoughtful and…
Vote for Mary Burke
Editor: It’s election time and the hand painted campaign signs for Mary Burke are in…
Supporting Evan Schwartz
Editor: I am writing in support of Evan Schwartz for Fifth District supervisor. I have…
Research Yee for Congress
Editor: As the June 2 primary approaches, California’s Second Congressional District needs bold leadership. For…
Voting and Glory
Editor: I’ll keep it short … Please vote June 2 … it’s coming soon. Please vote…
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,…
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…
‘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…
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