Jim Dale, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2025, at the age of 64. Known for his fun-loving nature, deep kindness, and extraordinary talent with a guitar, Jim lived his life with a soundtrack of laughter, music and unwavering love for those closest to him. Born on April […]
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Patti M. Falk July 1, 1946-April 3, 2025
Patricia Mildred “Patti” Falk of Eureka, California, passed away on April 3, 2025, while in hospice care for seven months at A Will And Grace Care in Concord, California. Patti Falk was born in San Francisco, California, on July 1, 1946, to parents Eugene Irvin and Mildred (née Meadows) Falk, and spent much of her […]
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Aryay Kalaki: 1934-2025
Aryay came to Humboldt County, like many others, to live out some of the visionary propositions of the 1960s. He had so far been rewarded with beatings, arrests and a fat file in the offices of the FBI. His photo had made the front page of the San Francisco paper when HUAC (the House Unamerican […]
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‘Concise and Clear’
Editor: Congratulations to Thadeus Greenson, Jennifer Fumiko Cahill and Kimberly Wear on an outstanding opinion piece (“The Real Cost of Eggs,” May 1). In concise and clear detail, they list the disastrous effects of Trump’s first 100 days. It should be required reading for every MAGA cult member. Bill Morris, Eureka Related Stories
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‘Not an Auto Reply’
Editor: Once again, Jennifer Fumiko Cahill hit the Oh My God column with her “Options for my New Email Auto Reply Message” (May 8). Jennifer’s writing is wonderful and this column keeps adding to her wonderful collection. She is sharp and funny and she always puts it all together in a fun read. And I […]
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‘Educate Yourself’
Editor: I write in reply to last week’s rather myopic letter concerning immigration (Mailbox, May 8). This letter, “Wailing and Gnashing,” expresses the standard dog whistles concerning former President Biden’s immigration policies. Those educated on the topic know this is a long standing problem contributed to by both major parties in power. It is an […]
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Tammy Rochelle Reid
Born to parents Dave and Echo Loughland in Roseburg, Oregon, Tammy Rochelle Reid is survived by her sister Kelly and niece Kacie, of Las Vegas; and children Duffy, Amanda and Brian. Also, best friend Margaret Lindholm; special friend Paul McEwen, and care worker and friend Dejah Barley. Along with many good friends too numerous to […]
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Lee Roy Whitman August 2, 1948-April 8, 2025
Lee Roy Whitman, son of Ethen Miles Whitman and Carolyn May Whitman, passed away April 8, 2025, at his home in Blue Lake at the age of 76. Lee was born in Ellensburg, Washington, on Aug. 2, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Karis Marie Yerton, and his brother, Mark […]
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Clam Beach Impressions
<p Sunshine brings me to the water’s edge. Kite surfers glide happily in the winds that blow so fiercely I can hear Ginsberg’s high-pitched howl through my earrings. My hair flies like Medusa’s snakes on my head. A driftwood structure offers some relief. Remnants of a camper’s fire warn of what else may lie within. […]
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Summer of Fun 2025
General & Multi Activities “Weaving The Web” A Textile Youth Camp Experience with Bellamy Devine. Mon., July 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tue., July 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed., July 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu., July 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Fri., July 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. These […]
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‘Under the Rug’
Editor: Recently, a report circulated indicating Amazon might separately state the tariff charge on items sold. In response, the Trump administration’s press secretary disparaged Amazon, saying Amazon was motivated by Chinese propagandists and such actions would be “hostile and political” (“The Real Cost of Eggs,” May 1). In reality, Amazon had only considered this for […]
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‘Wailing and Gnashing’
Editor: The wailing and gnashing of teeth continues with last week’s “The Real Cost of Eggs” Editorial. Keep in mind that the person most responsible for President Trump’s election is the senile Joseph R. Biden and the servient legacy media in America. President Trump has accomplished his signature No. 1 item. He has closed the […]