On July 13, at home in Fieldbrook, the world lost one of the biggest-hearted people we all knew. Ron, mostly known to all as Duke, was the oldest of the five Costa boys. He was born to Fred and Joan Costa (Clark) in Arcata on May 13, 1953. In his last days, Duke was surrounded […]
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Mark Alan Whitman: 1953-2024
Mark Alan Whitman, son of Ethen Miles Whitman and Carolyn Bylerly Whitman, passed away Aug. 10 at his home in Burnt Ranch, California, at the age of 71. Mark was born in Spokane, Washington, on Jan. 20, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Karis Marie Yerton. He is survived […]
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David Ralston 1946-2024
After a long battle with dementia, David Ralston passed away peacefully at the age of 77 in the early morning of July 28. Born in Orange County, David moved to Humboldt County close to 50 years ago where he worked as a carpenter and contractor on many homes and businesses in the local community. David […]
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‘Access Must be Improved’
Editor: “‘A Segregated Campus’” was a great article on CPHSU accessibility (Sept. 5). The campus topography is challenging but building access must be improved. When the campus entrance at Laurel Drive and B Street was reconfigured I assumed it would be to install ramps. I was stunned that the finished project included steps. Last year, […]
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‘Choose Harris’
Editor: This fall we have two major candidates running for president. Donald Trump declared he intends to start his presidency being a dictator, but only for one day. The other candidate, Kamala Harris, intends to be our president every day. Given Trump’s nature and the nature of the office, is there really any choice here? […]
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‘Yes on Measure F’
Editor: Jennifer, you were kinda harsh on Measure F (“VTY, Not Rob Arkley,” Aug. 15.)! Please be more even-handed, as everyone endorsing Measure F has good reasons. Personally, I want to see a city that takes its long-term planning seriously. Many of us are tired of a city leadership that is willing to trip over its family, […]
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Janet Cynthia (Hay) West: 1947-2024
Janet Cynthia (Hay) West was born on March 1, 1947, in Eureka. She was part of the fifth generation born in Humboldt County. On Aug. 8, 2024, the angels called her to her heavenly home. She was 77. She entered through the pearly gates and is walking on streets of gold with her family and […]
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Margaret Patricia Huffines February 27, 1946 – June 25, 2024
“Meg” was one of seven children borne by Margaret P. Atkins in Greensboro, North Carolina. Preceded in death by her mother, father Garland Huffines, stepfather “Papa” Sam Atkins, sister Anne Harris, brother Ray Huffines, and her husband and soulmate David Carlson, Meg is survived by daughter Phaedra O’Connor, sons Damion Sharpe and Simon Carlson, grandchildren […]