Editor: Who has huge expensive military parades? Only the dictators of China, Russia and North Korea — not democracies who spend their $83 million on improving the lives of service members, their families and veterans (Mailbox, June 5)! That’s pure waste. It is fraud to pretend the parade is to celebrate the birth of the […]
North Coast Journal Staff
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Kerima Christiane Furniss (née Dees): 1959-2025
Kerima Christiane Furniss passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Eureka, California, at the age of 65. Born in Berlin on June 1, 1959, Kerima crossed oceans to find her true home and loves in Arcata, California, where the welcoming spirit of the community and the strength of her Universal Sufi spiritual path […]
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Scott John Keele: 1948-2024
Scott John Keele passed away peacefully under Hospice care at his country home on Dec. 12, 2024. It was the culmination of a courageous 5-plus year battle with pancreatic cancer. Along the way, Scott was constantly supported and guided by his wife and life partner, Susan. Their resilience and positive attitude in the face of […]
Posted inArt Walks + Festivals
First Saturday Night Arts Alive
Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants extend their hours for your enjoyment. 4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists. 40° NORTH GALLERY 320 Second St., Suite #102. “This Mother Earth Can Change the Lights,” Rhianna Gallagher, Caroline Griffith, Forrest Hellum, photography, watercolors, pen and ink, drawings, sculpture, textile, mixed […]
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‘The Difference Between News and Opinion’
Editor: I began doing radio community commentaries in June of 2006 and finished No. 93 on March 1, 2010. At the time, I was concerned about where people got their information (Mailbox, May 29). My concern has only increased. Education and the validity of information are crucial in a democracy. People are relying more on […]
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‘All-encompassing Propaganda’
Editor: Dennis Scales says Trump’s policies will put us on a “solid fiscal path” (Mailbox, May 8). Yeah, sure; but seriously, why would anyone support Trump? He’s not smart, attractive, compassionate, likable or inspiring; he’s maybe amusing, in a dumb, crude way, but not someone you’d loan your car to, let alone vote for. Yes, […]
Posted inArts + Scene
NCJ Best of Humboldt 2025
BEST IN SHOW 2025 🏆 Being the BEST ain’t no game — it’s a title you earn. To claim your spot as Humboldt’s Best in Show, you’ve got to get votes — and not just once. The BEST don’t just sit back — they show up, stand out, and let the whole county know they’re […]
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Trinidad Art Night
This townwide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Forbes & Associates and Westhaven Center for the Arts present Sarah Corliss. For more info, call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL 355 Main St. Jeff Stanley, Acrylic […]
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‘Seems Fair to Me’
Editor: President Trump asked Walmart to eat the cost of his tariffs (Mailbox, May 22). He warned he would publicly shame them and other companies if they don’t, and they choose to pass the costs on to consumers instead. Of course, Trump’s now outraged because Walmart said they would likely pass the costs on. I’m sure […]
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‘Voice of Reason’
Editor: Couldn’t have said it better myself. Mr. Burton hit the nail squarely on the head (Mailbox, May 22). Concise, precise and totally right on; kudos, sir, for the voice of reason. Dave Kahan, Redway Related Stories
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Correction
A story in the May 22, 2025 edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “‘God Looking Back at You’” contained an error regarding the branch of the service John Calkins served in. He served in the U.S. Navy. The Journal regrets the error.
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Ron Slagle: 1953-2025
Ron was born in Eureka, California, on Sept. 17, 1953. He passed on Jan. 16, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. Ron spent his early years in Blocksburg and Fortuna, California, with his parents Willard and Shirley Slagle, and siblings William (Bill) and Debra Slagle — AKA Loci Pluas. The last 30 years of his life, […]