Friday, June 9, 2023
Indigenous Boats, Fish Stories and Oyster Fest Plans
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM
This week we're looking at the launch of an Alaskan Indigenous boat built here in Humboldt, as well as a story about how a fight for Native fishing rights grew into a major step toward Yurok sovereignty. Finally, we're priming for Oyster Fest's return to the Arcata Plaza. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Salmon Runners, Kinetic Racers and Anti-Chinese History
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 8:40 PM
This week we're looking at the athletics and activism that make up the Salmon Run, raising awareness of the ecological and cultural impacts of the Klamath Dams on the cusp of their removal. And in the wake of the Kinetic Grand Championship, we look back at the winners and flippers of this year's art and engineering test of human-powered endurance. Finally, we're wrapping up a four-part series covering the thwarted return of temporary Chinese workers to Humboldt in the early 1900s. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Community / Crime / Food / Government / Media
NCJ Preview: Crisis Guides, Awards, a Dubious Deputy and More
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, May 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM
This week our cover story looks at Field Guide to a Crisis, a local collaborative art project that helps those who've struggled with addiction share the coping skills they've learned with others. We're also celebrating some recent journalism awards. We've got an update on the Soeth story, with the DA's office looking into what cases might be affected by the shaky credibility of a sheriff's deputy. Finally, get the skinny on the Empty Bowls fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul Dining Facility, the risk of avian flu for local condors, and the new bear cubs at the zoo. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
NCJ Preview: Drag, Birdmobiles and Sketchy Seafood
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, May 20, 2023 at 8:42 AM
This week we're looking at why family-friendly drag show performers take the stage despite the intensifying backlash. We also talked to law enforcement about the supposed risk to kids — turns out we've got high rates of abuse in Humboldt but it doesn't appear to be coming from drag shows. Later, a birder confesses to the mess birding makes of your car and a fisheries biologist gives us a satirical take on sustainable seafood. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
NCJ Preview: Summer Camps, Miss Indian World and Cliff Jumpers
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, May 13, 2023 at 8:46 AM
The Summer of Fun rundown of camps and activities for kids has arrived. We'll highlight some standout options from baseball to crafting. We've also got an update on drink spiking reports in Arcata, an interview with Miss Indian World, Eureka's own Tori McConnell, and a story on the wild and risky world of cliff jumping. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Community / Crime / Government
NCJ Preview: The Soeth Story and New Flatmo Paintings
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, May 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM
This week, we've got a story years in the making, tracing how a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy is back on patrol after settling a wrongful death suit, opening fire on a security guard and commanding a police dog to bite an already restrained subject. We're also checking out local kinetic sculpture and mural legend Duane Flatmo's new show of paintings. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Community / Crime / Education / Food / Medical / Health
NCJ Preview: CPH's Fire Fight, Police Shooting, Spiked Drinks and Oyster Fest Beer
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 12:45 PM
This week's cover story dives into the tug of war over wildfire training degrees and whether Cal Poly Humboldt has the right to call dibs on them. We're updating on the police shooting in Eureka stemming from an alleged armed robbery and assault, and a high-speed chase, as well. We've got what you need to know about recent reports of drink spiking at bars and how to stay safe. Finally, the beer on tap at Oyster Fest has been announced and it's an interesting brew. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
NCJ Preview: The House That Schneider Built and Weekend Entertainments
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM
This week we're looking behind the scenes of the mess over Travis Schneider's would-be mansion, from the wild permit violations to the public controversy and why it's coming down. We've also got music, movies and good news for fishermen. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, April 14, 2023
NCJ Preview: Undamming, Creative Reuse and Eco Dining
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM
For our annual Green Issue, we've got stories impacting the environment. First up, what it takes to minimize the harm to local waters and species as the Klamath Dams come down. We've also got the story of how SCRAP Humboldt's creative reuse mission is being kept alive at Maker's Apron. Finally, we're looking at how a pair of brewery/restaurants scored Ocean Friendly Restaurant designations. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
NCJ Preview: Release of Woodke, Spring Art and Taco Week
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM
This week we're talking about the release of Jeff Woodke, a McKinleyville man held hostage in West Africa for six years after being kidnapped while doing missionary work in Niger. We've also got a preview of NCJ's inaugural Taco Week and a look at the Redwood Art Association's Spring Exhibition. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
