Norman Pasteris died on March 24, 2025, at Summerville Healthcare center in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 77. Norm was born in July of 1947 in Wareham, Massachusetts. Shortly after his birth, Norm moved to the West Coast, and started calling Eureka home in the 1970s. Norm started a career in mechanical […]
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Kyle David Avelar: 1987-2025
Kyle David Avelar, 37, passed away on May 18, 2025, in McKinleyville, California, due to heart complications. Born on Oct. 31, 1987, in Eureka, California, Kyle brought light and laughter into the world from the very beginning — fittingly arriving on Halloween, his favorite holiday. A proud graduate of Arcata High School’s class of 2006, […]
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Ben Adan: 1934-2025
Our wonderful father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, Ben Adan passed away at the age of 90 years old on Jan. 25, 2025. Ben was born on April 15,1934, in Napa California to Ben and Frances Adan. He grew up in Napa attending Napa schools. Ben joined the U.S. Army on Aug. […]
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Correction
The article in the June 5, 2025, edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “Rancor, Recalls and a Resignation” included inaccurate information regarding when Blue Lake City Councilmember Elise Scafani was elected. She was elected in 2022. The Journal regrets the error.
Posted inLetters + Opinion
‘Little Concern’
Editor: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst took heat at a town hall meeting recently while defending the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (“Feds Impact in Humboldt,” May 29). Out of frustration, she resorted to saying, “We all are going to die,” which is clearly a true statement. Unfortunately, for the many who face […]
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‘Unacceptable’
Editor: Simply put, the council/city manager form of government in California intent is that the council and city manager work together as a team (“Rancor, Recalls and a Resignation,” June 5). The council carries out the will of the majority via the staff work of the city subject matter experts and the various commissions. The city […]
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Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Indeed
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 […]
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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, […]