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Editor: I am absolutely disgusted to see yet another stand of grand trees being unnecessarily cut down, this time along the corridor that connects Eureka to Arcata (“Arborist Recommends Eucalyptus Removal to Make way for Bay Trail,” Nov. 5, 2018). Some may claim that it was an unavoidable choice for advancing the Humboldt Bay Trail […]

Editor: I made a decision back in late May to stop driving my car. I did it to experience what life is like for many people in our small rural communities who don’t have a personal vehicle and have to figure out how to move around Humboldt by bus, by bike or on foot. It […]

Editor: Reading the same letter printed in several local publications made me wonder why Lynn Hubbard needed to publicly confess himself to being a heretic (“A Heretic Reflects on Spiritual Compassion,” Aug. 17). He admits to one-time Lutheran LCMS affiliation (same as Reverend Bramwell of whom he apparently has issues) and to his now apostate […]

Editor: I am responding to the NCJ‘s June 15, 2023, book review, “The Ghost Forest’s Haunting Histories.” Save the Redwoods League (SRL) started acquiring property for the creation of Humboldt Redwoods State Park in 1921. The acquisitions continued and currently Humboldt Redwoods SP spans 53,000 acres. This is the largest single expanse of old growth […]

Editor: Rob Arkley has been in the news lately as the head of a coalition of citizens and business people protesting the loss of 640 parking spots in downtown Eureka to satisfy housing requirements (“Initiative Pits Housing Against Parking in Eureka,” Aug. 17). They say they are not against housing plans mandated by the state, […]

Editor: It’s almost fair time (“Supes Pony Up $1 Million in Effort to Save Horse Racing at the Fair,” July 6)! There are dozens of ADA access barriers that the fair board has neglected to take care of. The paved parking area at the front entrance of the Humboldt County Fairgrounds has “HCFA Director Parking” […]

Editor: I always read Elaine Weinreb. I count on her broad vision and grasp of detail to inform my understanding of life in Humboldt. I also appreciate NCJ’s recent knowledgeable and penetrating letters to the editor on Elaine’s July 27 article “Port of Entry,” underscoring the complexities of what would otherwise seem an enticing win for carbon reduction and […]

Editor: Arcata residents, please make your voices heard! I have been talking with people for almost two years now about the Gateway Plan and the effects it will have on our small city and am constantly shocked by how few people know what is going on (Mailbox, July 27). There are multiple aspects of the […]

Editor: My dancing feet are so happy to have the music grid back in the paper again (Nightlife, Aug. 10). No more missed shows! Robbin Kohn, Arcata

Editor: Thank you Humboldt County (“Best Of Humboldt 2023,” Aug. 3). I took over ownership of Eureka Happy Dog in November of 2018. Since that time we have strived to be the very best in doggy daycare and boarding for Humboldt County. We have been remarkably humbled by your response and want to take the […]

Editor: In your article “Hunger in Humboldt” (July 20) it’s mentioned that Food for People serves 16,000 people. The number of people who could use their help is probably at least triple that. Many people won’t go to the food bank because of pride, convenience, hoping things will get better or just adding it to […]

Editor: An interesting article, however salient points were omitted (“Port of Entry,” July 27). The Biden administration’s optimistic timeline cannot be met. There are no steel manufacturers in the U.S. that can make the steel necessary for the towers. Same with ship builders, suppliers of raw materials, etc. The U.S. must compete in the international […]