Thank you for the excellent Views article on Amazon in Humboldt County (“Amazon’s Negative Impact by the Numbers,” July 9, 2026). To those who want the sourced data on Amazon’s impact to local communities, read this article. It provides the sources. There is nothing good to say about the impact to our community that Amazon […]
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‘Prevent Suffering Before it Begins’
Editor: The gruesome revelations of dogs being shot and buried in mass graves at Miranda’s Rescue have understandably sparked outrage and heartbreak. Every one of those dogs was a life that mattered — a creature that deserved a loving home and a better future. Unfortunately, Miranda’s Rescue is not unique. Stories of rescues gone bad […]
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‘Shelter of Last Resort’
Editor: What everyone seems to have overlooked, is the fact that Miranda’s Rescue is the shelter of last resort. Shelters that cannot find homes for their dogs send them to Miranda’s. After that, where can Miranda send them? Let’s face it, who (apart from the homeless) would adopt a pit bull? I myself adopted a […]
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Blatant Gaslighting: Miranda’s Rescue
Editor: My name is Jamara Knight, and I am a 30-year resident of Humboldt County. This community is run by a select number of families and their friends. It has been that way for decades. Shannon is part of that group. The article recently published by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill (“Miranda’s Rescue Under Scrutiny,” June 18, […]
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We Need Accountability, Not Excuses
Editor: Every day that passed gave Shannon Miranda additional time to change his story, create new explanations and attempt to cover up what many of us have long suspected. Finding eight dogs buried in a hole should not be viewed as an isolated incident. It raises serious questions about how many more animals may have […]
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Jumping on the ‘Terrible Guy Bandwagon’
Editor: Seems everyone is jumping on the Shannon Miranda is a terrible guy bandwagon. I don’t claim to know all the details of the current allegations, or even whether they are true or not, or, if so, what kind of justification was used. Sometimes hard decisions have to be made when running a nonprofit business […]
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Humboldt Sponsors Appreciation
Editor: I want to recognize and thank an amazing local organization, Humboldt Sponsors, the local nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to raising funds solely to benefit the youth of Humboldt County. Among the many programs they support, they generously funded the climate education books-to-schools joint project of 350 Humboldt, a local climate action group and the […]
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To Susan and Susan
Editor: How sweet to see one of my favorite poets (Susan Pahl) writing about one of my favorite librarians (Susan Parsons) — “There Is a Story,” June 4, 2026. Susan Parsons: Thank you for all your years of love and service at the Arcata library. You have made that space a lively, loving place, and […]
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‘Deeply Committed’
Editor: I considered running for county supervisor as a concerned multi-generation Humboldtian who believes we can be sustainably self-sufficient. Then I learned Mary Burke was running — the best person possible for the job! Mary has been one of my most important mentors. We first met through ultimate frisbee. Early on I strove to play […]
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‘Strong and Thoughtful Voice’
Editor: I support Mary Burke for Humboldt County Fifth District supervisor. She’s a thoughtful and hardworking community member who balances volunteer service, full-time work and family. As regional manager at CalTrout, she led important environmental restoration efforts, reflecting her dedication to the region and positive change. Mary’s steady leadership at MCSD and MMAC brought people […]
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Vote for Mary Burke
Editor: It’s election time and the hand painted campaign signs for Mary Burke are in full bloom everywhere in McKinleyville and beyond! Many years ago a friend suggested we hand paint signs to invite our neighbors to vote for George Wheeler and his vision for the MCSD. Then we painted new signs for Supervisor Madrone, […]
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Supporting Evan Schwartz
Editor: I am writing in support of Evan Schwartz for Fifth District supervisor. I have known Evan since 2013, and over the years have been impressed with his commitment to finding and meeting needs in the community. He has served on the McKinleyville Community Services Parks and Recreation Committee and his businesses have been focused […]