Letters + Opinion

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Editor: As the June 2 primary approaches, California’s Second Congressional District needs bold leadership.  For too long, incumbent Jared Huffman has operated as a cautious politician. His reliance on corporate political action committee (PAC) donations leaves local concerns secondary to big business and foreign interests. Rose Penelope Yee offers a refreshing contrast. By refusing PAC […]

Editor: I’ll keep it short … Please vote June 2 … it’s coming soon. Please vote for Tom Steyer for governor.  Please vote for Audrey Hanks for assessor.  And, a few of us get together on Saturdays for protests at the courthouse in Eureka, but we are doing it Memorial Day, Monday, the 25th instead of […]

Editor: The polling has changed and so has my mind. The risk of two Republicans making it to a runoff in the governor’s race may now be low enough to allow us to pick our preferred Democrat. Influenced in large part by the recent writing of the editorial board of the San Francisco Chronicle, I’ve […]

Editor: As a former longtime McKinleyville resident, social worker and business owner, I support Mary Burke for Humboldt County Fifth District supervisor. Having known Mary since 2017, I have seen her leadership firsthand through our work as co-chairs of the McKinleyville Alliance for Racial Equity (MARE), where we created a collaborative to reduce bias and […]

Editor: I strongly endorse Mary Burke for Fifth District supervisor. Our county needs leaders who are deeply connected to their communities, understand the challenges residents face and have a proven commitment to public service. Mary embodies all of these qualities. She is thoughtful, hardworking and dedicated to bringing people together to solve problems. At a […]

Editor: Through my work with a local chamber’s leadership program, I’ve seen the vital need to bridge the gap between policy and the practical needs of our economy. This is why I enthusiastically support Mary Burke for Fifth District supervisor. Mary understands long-term planning and economic sustainability. Her extensive background — from the McKinleyville Community […]

Editor: A wonderful read by a wonderful writer. “Goldilocks Time” (May 7, 2026) tells us a lot about the bear population at the zoo. And Kimberly Wear fills us in all about the bear residents, how they are living and getting along with each other and the wonderful job the zoo is doing to keep […]

Editor:I’m happy to support Evan Schwartz to be the next Fifth District county supervisor. Evan is thoughtful and honest, a good listener and community oriented. He has no personal or political agenda in holding a public position. For 10 years, he and his wife ran a natural food grocery on Central Avenue in McKinleyville, as […]