Community
Friday, September 22, 2023
Burgers, Backpacks, Media and Weekend Recs
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Grab some napkins — it's NCJ Burger Week! And speaking of food, local nonprofit Food for People is calling for your help feeding kids in need. We're also looking at why a local arrest blew up on right-wing media outlets. Finally, pick up some tips on local art and music shows this week, and what to work on in the garden. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Wildlife Emergency, Guns and Funky Wine
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 2:51 PM
The nonprofit Humboldt Wildlife Care Center is in a financial emergency of its own. We've got the story on how the dedicated folks there help keep animals wild and how you can help. We're also looking at the spate of teen gun possession incidents in Fortuna and bidding farewell to a former newsroom colleague. Finally, we're learning about what makes a wine "natural" and who's making it in Humboldt. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Disaster Response, Crowley, Art in Piles and Salsas
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 6:43 PM
This week we've got a look at how disaster response on the North Coast has evolved from blackouts to wildfires. Then we'll talk about some concerns regarding Crowley Maritime's human rights track record and how they might impact the potential wind farm the company could be working on. We're also checking out a big pile of faux refuse at the Morris Graves Museum and the spiciest of salsas at a new local Mexican restaurant. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, September 1, 2023
Quake Recovery, Chili Mess, Fermentation and Greek Sass
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM
This week we're checking in on post-quake recovery in Rio Dell, where FEMA funds have not come through and residents are struggling. We've also got a look at the fallout from a business owner's homophobic comments at the Humboldt County Fair's annual chili cook-off. In happier news, we're talking fermented koji and miso, as well as the local production of the ancient Greek sex comedy Lysistrata. Hit subscribe for weekly updates.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Community / Food / Government
Humboldt History, Maui Fires and Fair Baking
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:52 PM
This week we've got a historian's look back on how Japanese people fared in our county in the wake of the Chinese Expulsion. We're also sharing a first-hand account of the fires in Maui from a reserve Ferndale police officer who lost his family home. Finally, a dispatch from the county fair's baking competition. Hit subscribe for weekly Humboldt stories.
Friday, July 28, 2023
Wind Power, Dreamy Dunes and Cool Carrots
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM
This week we're looking into the nuts and bolts of the proposed offshore wind power operation, from construction to environmental impacts, as well as where the project stands and what public concerns are. We've also got a look at the otherworldly landscapes of the Ma-le'l Dunes North and a cool carrot recipe from Turkey. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Community / Education / Food / Government / Medical / Health
NCJ Preview: Rodeo, a Teacher Pays it Forward and a Food Truck Heads North
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 7:00 AM
We're talking about local photographer Mark Larson's rodeo pictures, hunger in Humboldt, a teacher's quest to give back and the Pineapple Express food truck's improbable and delicious journey. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Community / Editorial / Government / Politics
Ferndale's Pride Fight
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 5:26 PM
It's Pride month and we're looking at the upcoming parade and events in Ferndale. The protest march and gathering has grown along with vocal homophobic voices in and outside the community, some of which were especially loud as the Ferndale City Council weighed an anti-hate and inclusion resolution. We've also got a related satirical piece and a fond farewell to our host David Frank. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Indigenous Boats, Fish Stories and Oyster Fest Plans
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM
This week we're looking at the launch of an Alaskan Indigenous boat built here in Humboldt, as well as a story about how a fight for Native fishing rights grew into a major step toward Yurok sovereignty. Finally, we're priming for Oyster Fest's return to the Arcata Plaza. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Salmon Runners, Kinetic Racers and Anti-Chinese History
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 8:40 PM
This week we're looking at the athletics and activism that make up the Salmon Run, raising awareness of the ecological and cultural impacts of the Klamath Dams on the cusp of their removal. And in the wake of the Kinetic Grand Championship, we look back at the winners and flippers of this year's art and engineering test of human-powered endurance. Finally, we're wrapping up a four-part series covering the thwarted return of temporary Chinese workers to Humboldt in the early 1900s. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
