Editor: Epic query. There’s a question that’s been bugging me for a long time, so I thought I would pose it here: Do you think President Trump knows how to say, “Thank you?” I personally have my doubts. From everything I see, I believe he just demands or expects things with gratefulness not being part […]
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‘Gravity of the Moment’
Editor: Trump’s recent remarks claiming he is engaged in talks with Iran are deeply troubling. Watching these statements broadcast around the world is increasingly embarrassing for our country. What once drew laughter now risks drawing pity, for him and for us, as his public comments grow more detached from reality. It is alarming that no […]
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‘Just Asking’
Editor: Maybe I missed it but is anyone else running for governor of California but Tom “Is Name Recognition Enough” Steyer? And is anyone else getting tired of being constantly bombarded by his advertising campaign? Just asking …. Dick Bruce, Trinidad
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‘A Lot to Offer’
Editor: Spot on, George Clark! (“Unsustainable,” Mailbox, March 12). Our communities need seniors in our neighborhoods for the every hour/everyday happenings that are so important to keep our communities healthy. We have a lot to offer. By separating some of this element from our communities, we lose a part of the glue that holds us […]
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‘Let’s Not Return’
Editor: Reading Thadeus Greenson’s article about Travis Schneider in the North Coast Journal (“Coastal Commission Approves Land-back Agreement to Resolve Developer’s Permit Violations,” Feb. 12), my first thought was, “How arrogant of this Schneider character to think he could ever get away with so blatantly disregarding all the rules and regulations?” I mean, how could […]
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‘Boundless’
Editor: Just read the “survey” article (“Asking for an Administration,” March 5). Jennifer Fumiko Cahill’s creativity is boundless!!!! Amber Marcia, McKinleyville
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‘Unsustainable’
Editor: A full-page ad naming 300 retired public officials, academics, former representatives, businesses and financial institutions supporting “Humboldt Commons,” (McKinleyville’s estimated $110 million exclusive retirement community), is titled: “It Takes a Community to Build a Community.” (March 5). Aren’t these individuals and organizations already in a community? Would demand for another high-cost retirement community be […]
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‘Successful Collaboration’
Editor: The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County commends the successful collaboration between the sheriff’s office and the county Elections Office, as reported in the North Coast Journal’s summary of the 2024-25 Grand Jury findings (“The Grand Jury Reports,” Sept. 4). Humboldt County Correctional Facility staff reports that 72 inmates voted in 2024, 46 […]
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‘Outstanding Production’ Deserves Full Theater
Editor: Last Friday night I enjoyed a MasterClass in a performance at Redwood Curtain Theater’s outstanding production of “The Half Life of Marie Curie.” Cassandra Hesseltine and Peggy Metzger, long friends in real time, found the perfect vehicle for the two stars to shine in at the 5th and D Street Theatre. The story centers […]
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More JenniferFumiko Cahill
Editor: Just another rave about Jennifer Fumiko Cahill’s latest articles, one about the food pyramid (“New Food Pyramid FAQ,” Jan. 15) and the other a movie review. I am so glad I live in the Journal’s area specifically because I get to enjoy her sharp expertise with English and her willingness to “use in your […]
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Flooding in King Salmon
Editor: There is a solution to the problem of flooding in King Salmon during high tides. Most if not all of the flooding comes through the canal system. A lock could be built at the entrance to the canal system next to Gill’s. The lock could be computer controlled with water level sensors. The lock […]
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Measles is Making A Comeback
Editor: Sadly, the United States is on track to lose its measles elimination status this year. According to National Public Radio news, the outbreak in South Carolina has hit 847 cases and shows no sign of slowing. Measles is an especially damaging disease because of two factors: it is incredibly contagious, and the complications are […]