Editor: On June 14, we, along with the rest of the nation and many parts of the world got together and demonstrated our disgust for Trump and his Nazis. We did very good, but there is much more to be done and right now urgent attention must be given to the “big, beautiful bill” that […]
North Coast Journal Staff
Posted inArts + Scene
stray pianos that live near the freeway lean on one leg
alongside frontage road between freeway and row after row of row house a piano straddles the broken train track the only thing unparalleled in the room it leans against the leg that ends with foot pumping peddle as a man plays his cheerful dirge and a lost dog poster sends a telegram to the breeze […]
Posted inLetters + Opinion
‘What Has Happened to Us?’
Editor: Dear community members, I have been a pediatrician in this community for over 30 years but no matter which political party was in charge, I have never seen the federal government actively trying to destroy our medical system (“Feds Impact in Humboldt,” May 29). The actions taken by this administration are unconscionable. Our ability […]
Posted inLetters + Opinion
‘The Manchurian Candidate’
Editor: The discredited Steele Dossier, implicating Putin’s manipulation of Trump, was brought forward by the Clinton campaign in 2016. Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, would not disclose his sources (to protect them?), questioning the authenticity of its content. Nine years later, it appears that it could be very credible. A 1962 film, The […]
Posted inLetters + Opinion
‘So Much for Democracy’
Editor: Kristi Noem said something outrageous at a press conference, so Sen. Alex Padilla tried to ask her a question and got pushed out of the room, onto the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents. The treatment of Padilla got the press coverage, but Noem’s statement deserves more attention. She said: “The Department of Homeland […]
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‘Let’s Not Whisper’
Editor: We’re living through a slow-burning constitutional collapse, and too many Americans are watching as though it were a television drama instead of a national emergency. Donald Trump has made his intentions clear — he admires dictators, threatens the press, promises revenge, and incites violence without shame. Why are we pretending this is normal political […]
Posted inLifelines
David Leo Phillis, 1946-2025
David Leo Phillis, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Arcata on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Waterloo, Iowa, moving to Lakewood, California at the age of six where he grew up with his siblings, Janie, Connie, and Mike. After earning a business degree from Long Beach State in […]
Posted inLifelines
James T. Carr – “Brother James” — Aug. 7, 1946 – Dec. 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and beloved musician, James Carr. We are bereft, but can take some comfort in knowing that he is free of the pain and illness that plagued him in his later years. James was born in New York, but his musical travels took […]
Posted inLifelines
Laura “Virginia” Say Walker: 1944-2025
On Jan. 18,2025, a beautiful soul left our Earthly realm. My mom, best friend and biggest fan, Virginia Walker. She lived a vibrant country life and raised a strong, loving family. Virginia started out life as a self-proclaimed “mill brat” born in Garberville on June 9, 1944, to Frankie “Pearl” Say and Johnnie Say. Mom […]
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Joanna Miranda Walstrom: 1972-2025
Joanna Miranda Walstrom, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, Gammy, fiancé, friend to all and radiant light, left us too soon on May 27, 2025, wrapped in the love of her family. Born on Dec. 10, 1972, in Humboldt County to Steve and Lynn Walstrom, Joanna grew up with her older brother Jeff and cousins like […]
Posted inLifelines
Liese Morgaine Rocha Knight
Our beautiful Liese returned to the stars, leaving her pain behind. We will always remember her contagious laugh and biting sense of humor. She was a passionate vegan and fierce believer in animal rights. She enjoyed spending her time listening to music, camping or cooking. Not a day goes by that she isn’t missed as […]
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Craig William Lemster: 1959-2025
On May 8, 2025, Craig William Lemster went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of his family. He passed peacefully, held close by those who cherished him, and welcomed into eternal life by the One in whom he placed his trust. Born in Los Angeles on Aug. […]