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
Letters + Opinion
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Yes on Measure D
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 […]
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‘This One Struck Home’
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 […]
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Bone to Pick
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 […]
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The Good Ones
When Assistant Editor Kimberly Wear reported on the death of convicted violent sexual predator Richard Stobaugh’s death last week (“‘Ski Mask Rapist’ Richard Stobaugh Dies,” Oct. 1), many women and girls released sighs of relief. State law nearly allowed Stobaugh to be housed in Manila in 2025 and he was appealing the eventual decision against […]
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Looking for an Explanation
Editor: I am devastated by the recent logging next to Murray Road between McKinleyville and Fieldbrook. This stretch of road was once the most beautiful in McKinleyville, a lush tunnel of forest unspoiled by development — unlike the roadway approach from Central Avenue, where commercial timber harvesting and the clearing for the Beau Pre development […]
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Ghosted
Editor: I enjoyed the Journal’s Sept. 24 cover story on “Local Lit.” Humboldt County is home to a number of fine writers who have, per capita, produced troves of fun and important literature. One selection conspicuously absent from the Journal’s list is Greg King’s 2023 book, The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in […]
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Fortuna Voters Measure D Wake-up Call
Editor: Fortuna has a critical road choice to make. It can go forward, or it can look backward and end up at a dead end. Fortuna’s Measure D, Fortuna Essential Services Funding, is a long overdue sales tax adjustment asking voter approval for a ¾ of a cent increase. This would bring the city in […]
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Thank You
Editor: What a treat to see the stack of “Local Lit” books (Sept. 24, 2026) featured on the NCJ cover last week. Books always make great cover models! But, beyond looks, the photo represents an untapped source of extra reading pleasure for those of us lucky enough to live here. It’s fun to be […]
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Correction
An error in “A Renaissance Baker” (Sept. 24, 2026), should have indicated Tony Cogliati’s cookies are available for purchase at Tey-Wo-Lew in the Trinidad Harbor Interpretive Center. The Journal regrets the error. Write an Election Letter! The Journal will accept letters endorsing specific candidates or measures in the Nov. 3 election until 10 a.m. Oct. […]
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‘Want to Join Me?’
Tired of Big Brother and the police state? I am putting small signs over my license plates that say, “FUCK FLOCK!” Looking forward to my jury trial. Want to join me? Only you can prevent fascism! Ryan Lee, Glendale
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Support for Garcia, Bergel
Editor: I write in support of Victor Garcia for Ward One in Eureka and Kim Bergel as Eureka’s mayor. Both candidates bring ample experience and understand the jobs, opportunities and limitations of these roles. Victor has hands-on local government experience and a strong background in political engagement. He’s focused on issues of affordability, community togetherness, […]