Editorial
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.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
NCJ Preview: Fires, Boarding School Legacy, Cartoon Controversy and More
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 3:17 PM
This week we're recapping the cover story on the year in wildfires and a story about Harvard University holding hair samples from Native children who attended boarding schools. We're talking about reader responses and our editorial decision making over a cartoon some felt was anti-Semitic. We've also got a birding hot spot in an unlikely place and a humorous plea from a burnt-out Elf on a Shelf. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Community / Crime / Editorial / Environment / Natural Resources / Government / Medical / Health / Opinion
NCJ Preview: Behind the Top 10s of 2021
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 8:00 AM
As the year comes to an end, we're talking about the Top 10 stories fo 2021 from this week's cover — COVID, Su-Meg, local government and more — and how we came up with our list. That includes how we determined the Top 10 Dick Moves and why we dig into the pettiness. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Community / Editorial / Food / Government
NCJ Preview: Otters, Police Transparency and Blackberry Mania
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Sep 18, 2021 at 8:18 AM
This week we're talking about the North Coast Otter Art Initiative and the beautiful painted sculptures created by local artists to raise money for otter research. We defy you to scroll through the offerings without smiling. We're also looking at the importance of de-escalation how a new law makes it possible to gain access to footage of police shootings and use-of-force incidents. Finally, we're celebrating the end of summer with hardcore berry picking and homemade pie. Hit subscribe for updates on stories from all over Humboldt County.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
NCJ Preview: Vaccine Decisions and Conversations
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 8:47 AM
The Vaccination Issue is on stands and we're sharing stories from our readers about why the got vaccinated and what the experience was like for them, physically and otherwise. We're also sharing some personal stories about talking to our friends and family about their vaccine hesitancy — how a conversation with a single person can set off a chain of people getting vaccinated, as well as when changing someone's mind isn't possible. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stories from around Humboldt County's communities.
Saturday, June 5, 2021
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Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM
With a new batch of ugly messages between members of a Eureka police unit revealing a culture of misogyny and cruel and violent attitudes toward homeless and mentally ill people, the department faces a reckoning. We'll go over how the police officers' extensive workplace protections affect the impact and secrecy of that reckoning. And Eureka and Arcata have a couple of new food trucks, one at the county's first cannabis consumption lounge, and the other at a winery. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, May 22, 2021
NCJ Preview: COVID-19's Local Casualties, the Privilege of Vaccine Access and the Future of a Farm Stand
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, May 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM
On the anniversary of Humboldt's first COVID-19 death, we're looking back on the people we lost with glimpses of their lives gleaned from obituaries and interviews with family members. We're also talking about the vaccines we now have access to — a live-saving option those lost didn't have — and what it could mean if we don't take advantage and get Humboldt vaccinated. Lastly, we're looking at the future of Kneeland Glen Farm Stand, the owner of which is facing eviction by the Northcoast Regional Land Trust, which owns the property as part of the Freshwater Farms Reserve. Hit subscribe for updates on Humboldt County stories every week.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Community / Editorial / Food / Government / Medical / Health
NCJ Preview: Vaccinations and Spicy Noodles
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, May 1, 2021 at 8:30 AM
What's with these empty vaccination appointments? With cases spiking once again, public health officials are trying new strategies to get shots in arms. We're also sharing a recipe for heating things up with cold sesame-peanut noodles. Hit subscribe to get weekly updates on stories from around the county.
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Community / Editorial / Government / Opinion
NCJ Preview: Anti-Asian Racism, Government Transparency and Those EPD Texts
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM
This week we're talking about how the recent shootings in Atlanta and their aftermath fit a historic pattern of anti-Asian racism and how the national trend ripples to Humboldt. We've also got the Foilies, the annual roundup of outrageous incidents of redaction and refusal of public records. And we're following up on the Eureka Police Department scandal relating to violent and misogynistic leaked text messages. For weekly updates on Humboldt stories, hit subscribe.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
NCJ Preview: Post-election Perspectives and Pandemic Wine Tasting
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 5:04 PM
This week we're looking at how many ballots are left to count in our county and where local elections stand. We'll also talk about the local community leaders who contributed letters to this week's paper about the presidential election results and what President-elect Biden's win means and doesn't mean to them and us. And how does a wine tasting club keep its 20-year tradition going in the middle of a pandemic? With Zoom meetings and Mason jars of vino. Hear what some local wine enthusiasts are up to and maybe start your own socially distant club. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
