Letters + Opinion

Editor: I benefited from university instruction from wildlife specialists. I love black bears, from a distance, and agree that it is wise to include them in a balanced ecology within our national forests. I am uncomfortable, however, with some naive precepts of Griffin Mancuso’s article on our local black bear incursions (“Big Backyard Visitors,” Oct. […]

Editor: OK, I’m a little slow, or maybe just busy, but definitely behind in my Journal reading. I just now read the issue that featured Conrad Calimpong, the ceramics artist who specializes in mending his ceramic creations that were knocked down and broken by earthquakes (“Gold in the Cracks,” Oct. 8, 2026). The process of […]

Editor: I’m looking forward to seeing the 2026 documentary NAZA at the Minor on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.  I’m especially intrigued because this film has stirred such controversy. The Israeli government is trying to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship for reporting what their fellow citizens have to say. What are they afraid […]

Editor: I attended the Humboldt Association of Realtors on Oct. 1 for the Eureka mayoral and city council candidates. The forum being available via live stream on Facebook was a nice option. Well done, HAR! The forum itself was like many forums. One thing that stood out was the difference in perspective between the candidates […]

Editor: It is my pleasure to endorse Kimberley White for Arcata City Council in 2026. I can’t think of anyone better qualified to serve, considering the breadth of her institutional knowledge and commitment to social justice and community engagement.  Kimberley is passionate about amplifying the voices of underserved neighborhoods and creating more opportunities for engagement. […]

Editor: I am here to express my solid approval for Kimberley White to continue to do her noble work for the city of Arcata as a member of the City Council.  Kimberley is currently the mayor of our city. I sleep better at night knowing she is watching over us. Blessings for us all. Maureen […]

Editor: Are you on Medi-Cal? Or know someone on Medi-Cal? In Humboldt County, nearly 40 percent of our county relies on Medi-Cal. Trump’s “Big Bad Bill” slashed healthcare and food stamps, while giving tax breaks to the rich and corporations. On Jan. 1, all of us will feel the force of those cuts on our […]

Editor: It’s that time and it is serious.   No Propositions: 38…39…41…42…43…44…45!!!!!! Yes Propositions: 38…4…40!!! No Kings Vote Early Rally Oct. 17, courthouse, noon-2. Everyone is encouraged to come, thank you! Kathryn Travers, Eureka

Editor: As a longtime local merchant and resident of Fortuna, I’m supporting Measure D, which will raise sales tax in the City of Fortuna by ¾ of 1 percent, from 9.5 percent to 10.25 percent. The city of Fortuna is severely challenged by declining sales tax and declining transient occupancy taxes, coupled with increased expenses […]

Editor: I am extremely impressed by this week’s editorial (Jennifer Fumiko Cahill, “The Good Ones,” Oct. 8, 2026). You covered a lot of territory that was clear and concise. Thank you for taking the tact that you chose. The two instances of abusers represent two very different motives for abuse, but the victim is still […]

Editor: I note with some interest the campaign by one disgruntled individual to eliminate or reduce the skeletons displayed for Halloween in Ferndale, where I live. Based on a completely unscientific poll, we are told that a large majority agrees with the disgruntled — a whole eight or so folks.  Based on my objective observation […]