Dear Readers, I’m incredibly proud to share some good news: The North Coast Journal and several of NCJ Inc.’s publications, including The Ferndale Enterprise, are once again being printed right here in Humboldt County. After several challenging months of outsourcing printing out of area, our papers are once again rolling off the presses at Western […]
Melissa Sanderson
Who’s Next?
Locally-owned businesses are the beating heart of Humboldt County. They provide jobs and contribute to our economy. They’re also our friends and neighbors who give back to our community by donating goods and services, and volunteering their time. Do you know of a local business that should be featured in My Humboldt Life magazine, perhaps […]
Late Papers
Dear Readers, We experienced unexpected technical issues during last night’s print run for both The Ferndale Enterprise and the North Coast Journal. As a result, this week’s papers will not be available in newsstands and boxes until Friday. We know how much our readers look forward to picking up their paper each week, and we […]
Celebrating One Year of My Humboldt LIFE
It’s been a year since we started publishing My Humboldt Life, and there’s nothing better than hearing from you! Each month, my inbox and conversations are filled with messages from community members sharing how much they enjoy the magazine. Whether it’s the beautiful photography, inspiring local stories or discovering a new restaurant in our area, […]
Editorial Changes and a Fond Farewell
Change is never easy, but sometimes it’s exactly what a newsroom needs to grow, evolve and step into its next chapter. That time is now for the North Coast Journal. We’re both proud and a little heartbroken to announce that our esteemed news editor Thadeus Greenson is leaving his post to join the nonprofit First […]
The Price of Print
Dear readers, The decline of print journalism is no secret. Over the past two decades, the industry has been battered by the rapid shift to digital media, the collapse of traditional advertising revenue, the monopolization of information distribution by tech giants and greedy ownership that prioritize large profit margins over community service. More than 2,500 […]
