We’re talking about an excerpt from a Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Studies professor’s book and what it says about the Green Rush, the supes’ move to save the fair and Jefferson Community Center, which is feeding kids through a collaborative mentorship project. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Ferndale Pride, Otters and Trouble at the Fair
We’re closing out Pride Month with a look back at Ferndale’s march and celebration. And could sea otters make a comeback on the North Coast? We’ll talk about proposed introduction. Another hurdle for Humboldt County Fair horse racing: Quake damage has left the fairgrounds grandstands unsafe and now the fair board is looking for solutions. […]
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Ferndale’s Pride Fight
It’s Pride month and we’re looking at the upcoming parade and events in Ferndale. The protest march and gathering has grown along with vocal homophobic voices in and outside the community, some of which were especially loud as the Ferndale City Council weighed an anti-hate and inclusion resolution. We’ve also got a related satirical piece […]
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Indigenous Boats, Fish Stories and Oyster Fest Plans
This week we’re looking at the launch of an Alaskan Indigenous boat built here in Humboldt, as well as a story about how a fight for Native fishing rights grew into a major step toward Yurok sovereignty. Finally, we’re priming for Oyster Fest’s return to the Arcata Plaza. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt […]
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Salmon Runners, Kinetic Racers and Anti-Chinese History
This week we’re looking at the athletics and activism that make up the Salmon Run, raising awareness of the ecological and cultural impacts of the Klamath Dams on the cusp of their removal. And in the wake of the Kinetic Grand Championship, we look back at the winners and flippers of this year’s art and […]
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NCJ Preview: Crisis Guides, Awards, a Dubious Deputy and More
This week our cover story looks at Field Guide to a Crisis, a local collaborative art project that helps those who’ve struggled with addiction share the coping skills they’ve learned with others. We’re also celebrating some recent journalism awards. We’ve got an update on the Soeth story, with the DA’s office looking into what cases […]
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NCJ Preview: Drag, Birdmobiles and Sketchy Seafood
This week we’re looking at why family-friendly drag show performers take the stage despite the intensifying backlash. We also talked to law enforcement about the supposed risk to kids — turns out we’ve got high rates of abuse in Humboldt but it doesn’t appear to be coming from drag shows. Later, a birder confesses to […]
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NCJ Preview: Summer Camps, Miss Indian World and Cliff Jumpers
The Summer of Fun rundown of camps and activities for kids has arrived. We’ll highlight some standout options from baseball to crafting. We’ve also got an update on drink spiking reports in Arcata, an interview with Miss Indian World, Eureka’s own Tori McConnell, and a story on the wild and risky world of cliff jumping. […]
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NCJ Preview: The Soeth Story and New Flatmo Paintings
This week, we’ve got a story years in the making, tracing how a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy is back on patrol after settling a wrongful death suit, opening fire on a security guard and commanding a police dog to bite an already restrained subject. We’re also checking out local kinetic sculpture and mural legend Duane […]
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NCJ Preview: CPH’s Fire Fight, Police Shooting, Spiked Drinks and Oyster Fest Beer
This week’s cover story dives into the tug of war over wildfire training degrees and whether Cal Poly Humboldt has the right to call dibs on them. We’re updating on the police shooting in Eureka stemming from an alleged armed robbery and assault, and a high-speed chase, as well. We’ve got what you need to […]
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NCJ Preview: The House That Schneider Built and Weekend Entertainments
This week we’re looking behind the scenes of the mess over Travis Schneider’s would-be mansion, from the wild permit violations to the public controversy and why it’s coming down. We’ve also got music, movies and good news for fishermen. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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NCJ Preview: Undamming, Creative Reuse and Eco Dining
For our annual Green Issue, we’ve got stories impacting the environment. First up, what it takes to minimize the harm to local waters and species as the Klamath Dams come down. We’ve also got the story of how SCRAP Humboldt’s creative reuse mission is being kept alive at Maker’s Apron. Finally, we’re looking at how […]