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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Community / Education / Food / Government / Media
Short Stories, Police Shooting, Pelican Bay and a Potluck
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, Dec 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Flash Fiction is back! This year's crop of stories is on stands now. We'll also share what we know about the most recent police shooting in our area, as well as college classes available to inmates at Pelican Bay. Finally, we're talking about the Trans Power Potluck and what it means to the community and its allies. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Spooky Trains, Sketchy Books and Ballot Initiatives
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 9:18 PM
We're going behind the scenes at the Haunted Rail Tour to see how volunteers put on the show for visitors and raise money for local nonprofits. We've got updates on the Humboldt County Fair's bookkeeper's indictment by the U.S. Attorney's office and the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Incarceration Limbo and Eco-friendly Takeout
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 8:11 AM
This week we've got the story of a man released early from prison only to be send back when a judge's decision was appealed. And if you're looking for options for reducing takeout packaging, we've got the rules for using your own container to bring food home from restaurants and food trucks. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Crossing Crisis, Ghosts Students and New Food and Drink
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 10:49 AM
This week we're talking about the dangers of crossing traffic on Fourth and Fifth streets in Eureka and what can be done about it. And over at College of the Redwoods, the "ghost student" scam is taking vital funds and class space. We've got a sneak peek at the new restaurant and new brewery opening in Arcata. 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.
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.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
NCJ Preview: Fungi, Schneider Home Coming Down, Blue Lake on Parade
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 9:31 PM
We're talking about Humboldt County's bounty of fungi and what to do with it, developer Travis Schneider's home coming down, Annie and Mary Days in Blue Lake and more. 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.
