The annual North Coast Journal Flash Fiction Contest winner and finalists are here! We’ve also got a story on the second investigation into a county supervisor’s behavior, this time regarding Rex Bohn. And finally, we’re looking at recently released body camera footage of sheriff’s deputies fatally shooting a suspect in July, and questions about why […]
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A look at the stories in this week’s paper and online.
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The Badger State, Trans Resistance and Dickens
This week we’re sharing the story of a local connection to a long ago shipwreck and the family of a lost sailor. We’re also talking about the Trans Week of Resistance and the start of holiday theater around the county. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Klamath Rebound, SNAP Aid and Bushnell Censure
This week we have a story from Native Underscore News about the Klamath River’s comeback post-damming and the challenges ahead. We’re also looking at local efforts to help those missing SNAP benefits and the censure of a Humboldt County supervisor. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Halloween Scares and a SNAP Emergency
We’re all in on Halloween with a spooky-sweet comic by local artist Liz Valasco, haunted house reviews and scary book recs. Real world fears loom, starting Nov. 1, as SNAP benefits halt. We’re looking at how Humboldt is preparing and the cuts that are making it tougher. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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No Kings, a Visiting Bear and Rocky Revisited
The No Kings II protest drew thousands to the Humboldt County Courthouse, and we’re looking at the organizations and local folks who gathered there. We’ve also got the inside scoop on the wild bear who stopped by the zoo and a new production of The Rocky Horror Show. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt […]
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Gaza Flotilla and Burger Trophies
This week we have the story of a local man who joined the international flotilla bringing aid to Gaza. On the lighter side, we’re also hailing winners from Burger Week. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Eureka’s History of Brothels and the Week’s Gigs
This week we’re talking about the first of a two-part history of brothels in Eureka and how the women of the red-light district kept the city in the black. And we’re running down some noteworthy music shows around the county. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Burger Week and Jellies on the Beach
This week we’re grabbing extra napkins and celebrating Burger Week at local restaurants. And we’ve got a salty story on local jellyfish. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Playwrights (and Wrongs), Helping Hands and Nano-Brews
This week we’re deep in the drama with reviews of two local plays. We’ve also got a story about Centro del Pueblo’s health and wellness fund for undocumented people. And finally, we’re posting up for a nano-brew at Pale Moon Brewing Co. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Art on Ironside and to Leash or Not to Leash
This week we’re looking at the joint exhibition by married artists Becky Evans and Robert Benson, born from their exploration of Ironside Mountain and the sacred spot where a historic lookout tower burned in the Monument Fire. And we’ve got advice from Tanya Schrum on taking your dog to parks, beaches and trails for conflict-free […]
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Abalone, Sea Stars and Possibly Too Much Pie
This week, we’re looking at the 10-year ban on abalone and the newly discovered cause of the starfish wasting disease that is among the die-off’s major factors. We’re also behind the scenes at the Humboldt County Fair apple pie contest. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Reclaiming the Klamath, Blue Lake Recall and Birding at Sea
This week we’re sharing a story from Underscore Native News about Indigenous youth paddling down the undammed Klamath River in a celebration of historic restoration. We’ve also got an update on the recall effort in the city of Blue Lake and what it means for the embattled city council going forward. Finally, take an ocean […]