North Coast Journal Reader

Editor: Marcy Burstiner makes a few interesting points regarding newspapers and the Internet ("Media Maven," June 5). I agree that newspapers could identify net links for patrons who have computer access and would like to learn more about a topic, and that, certainly, Internet news services could liberally use net links for those already hooked […]

Editor: Seth Naman’s story about the Salmon River kayak and raft race was almost as good as getting wet, but there’s one point that bears correction ("Off the Pavement," June 5). Mr. Naman writes that "(t)he drainage basin of the Salmon River is almost completely covered by federally designated wilderness, making it one of the […]

Editor: I am writing in response to last week’s cover story on the low market value for horses in this area ("Ends Meet," June 5). Because they can no longer be sold for slaughter, there is an excess of animals, many of which are aged or can no longer work for other reasons. This situation […]

Editor: The Karuk Tribe’s representative Craig Tucker has been making the rounds, both on the media front and in the rumor mill, to discredit the Northcoast Environmental Center’s position on Klamath dam settlement talks. (“Town Dandy,” May 22) Tucker’s pitch is unfortunate. He contends that the NEC has had “two years” to bring up our […]

Editor: We appreciated your recent article on the mountain lion cub (“Of Cubs and Men,” May 15). We were happy to be able to clarify the situation. There are a few points, however, that we think should be mentioned. The Humboldt Wildlife Care Center had no say in the decision-making process regarding the eventual plan […]

Editor: As I write this, Humboldt County is on the eve of one of the finest cultural moments the area has experienced since, well … ever. Tonight, taking the stage in a casino (the indoor equivalent of a county fair) is Night Ranger (“The Hum,” May 22). Tickets starting at $39. Leave your self-respect at […]

Editor: As is the case for most of our country, Humboldt State University is experiencing ongoing financial pain. In our case, that has resulted in damage to our capacity to teach and engage in scholarship. It has been an extremely stressful time for my colleagues and me as we cast about to find ways to […]