As Humboldt County COVID-19 cases continue to spike, a pandemic denier gets sick and now wants others to avoid his mistake, urging everyone to get vaccinated. And is it safe to dine-in at our favorite restaurants as the Delta variant surges and so many of us haven’t gotten our shots? We’ll also talk about a […]
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A look at the stories in this week’s paper and online.
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NCJ Preview: Return of the Mask and the Best of Humboldt
Here we go again: Humboldt County COVID-19 cases are spiking, with the more contagious Delta variant in the mix. To stem the tide, Public Health announced a masking order, requiring facial coverings in public and indoors when outside the home or outside where 6 feet of distance isn’t possible. We’ll break down how we got […]
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NCJ Preview: COVID-19 Update, Charlie Bean’s Legacy and the Joy of Everyday Cooking
Both Humboldt County’s Public Health office and the CDC recommend masking for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in public indoor spaces. We’re breaking down why that is and Humboldt’s troubling increase in COVID-19 cases. From our cover story, we’ve got a look at the life of the late Charlie Bean, who dedicated his life to […]
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NCJ Preview: Vax Efforts as COVID-19 Spreads and Restaurant Transformations
Humboldt’s COVID-19 numbers are climbing. We’re talking about how vaccination, the Delta variant are impacting people in our county. On a hopeful note, we’ve got a cover story on vaccination fairs and True North’s efforts to reach out to the local Latinx community, sometimes one person at a time. And we’ve got the story of […]
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NCJ Preview: Vaccine Decisions and Conversations
The Vaccination Issue is on stands and we’re sharing stories from our readers about why the got vaccinated and what the experience was like for them, physically and otherwise. We’re also sharing some personal stories about talking to our friends and family about their vaccine hesitancy — how a conversation with a single person can […]
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NCJ Preview: Land Trust Goals and Soul Food on Wheels
Can a land trust fix what ails Humboldt? The Wiyot Tribe and Cooperation Humboldt are going to find out. We’re looking Wiyot-led Dishgamu Humboldt and its plans to address housing, job training and returning land to Indigenous ownership. We’re also talking about the Razz-Ma-Tazz soul food truck bringing African American home cooking traditions to Eureka. […]
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NCJ Preview: Parks Gone Wild, a Eugenicist Kicks Rocks and Safe and Sane Fireworks
This week we’re looking at Mark Larson’s photos and tips for enjoying Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, as well as how the parks removed the plaque honoring Nazi collaborator Madison Grant. And as we get ready for July Fourth weekend, we’re talking about how illegal fireworks (aside from being, you know, illegal) can harm your […]
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NCJ Preview: Lawyers in Trouble, Live Music and Indoor Dining
This week we’ve got a story about the state bar possibly suspending a pair of lawyers for ethics violations while representing the county in a case that’s already yielded a $1 million lawsuit. Setlist columnist Collin Yeo joins us to talk about the thrill and anxiety of inching back to live music shows, and highlights […]
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NCJ Preview: Celebrating Brian Tripp, Reopening and Westhaven Arts
This week, we’re looking at the ceremony held at Sumeg Village honoring artist, Karuk elder and singer. It was a chance for friends, community members and family to express their gratitude for their friend and teacher, and an opportunity to look back on Tripp’s cultural, artistic and personal contributions. We’re also running down what the […]
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NCJ Preview: Policing the Police, Return of the Crabs and Rice Dumplings
This week we’re talking about the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Sgt. Jason Daniels, who remains on the payroll despite documented misconduct, and why it’s so hard to make “separation from employment” stick. We’re also celebrating the return of Humboldt Crabs baseball and learning to make zongzi rice dumplings at home. Hit subscribe for weekly […]
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With a new batch of ugly messages between members of a Eureka police unit revealing a culture of misogyny and cruel and violent attitudes toward homeless and mentally ill people, the department faces a reckoning. We’ll go over how the police officers’ extensive workplace protections affect the impact and secrecy of that reckoning. And Eureka […]
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NCJ Preview: Drought, Humboldt’s High COVID Numbers and Monster Advice
This week we’re looking at how historic drought conditions are hitting the state and our county, and what it means for fires, salmon and daily life for residents amid what may be our new climate normal. And how did Humboldt wind up with the state’s worst COVID-19 numbers? And how can we turn it around? […]