Charles Minton, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Arcata, California, on Jan. 15. Charles was born in 1947 in Massachusetts to his parents, Catherine and Augustus Minton. His early life was spent moving from Air Force base to Air Force base; at the peak of his career, Augustus Minton was a major general for […]
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Mark Alan Whitman Celebration of Life
A celebration of life will be held for Mark Alan Whitman at 2 p.m. on March 22 in Blue Lake. The event will celebrate Mark’s life, and allow those attending to make connections with others who knew and loved him. Those who would like to join are asked to meet in front of Mark’s shop, 620 […]
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Helen Stockwell Vatcher
Helen Elizabeth Stockwell Vatcher passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2025, at Frye’s Care Home in Cutten, California. She was 95. Helen Stockwell was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but her family soon moved to California. She attended Los Angeles High School and Scripps College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art. While working summers […]
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Arthur K “Art” Barab
Art Barab passed away on March 6, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, after a lengthy bout with dementia. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on June 1, 1942, to Max and Dorothy Barab, and attended Cornell University before moving to California, where he spent his entire adult life, save for a stint in the United […]
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CPH Presents to Shift Programming
According to a press release sent out yesterday by Chrissy Holliday, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Cal Poly Humboldt’s performing arts programming will move toward “more student-centered programming” in the 2025-2026 season. Cal Poly Humboldt Presents, formerly known as CenterArts, is seeing an increasing trend of ticket sales not covering the cost […]
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North Coast Condor Dies of Lead Poisoning
B7, the youngest member of the North Coast’s fledgling California condor flock, also known by the Yurok name Pey-noh-pey-o-wok’ (I am friend or kind or good natured), has died from lead poisoning after just three months in the wild. According to the Northern California Condor Restoration Program — a Yurok Tribe-led effort to return the […]
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Hundreds Gather in Eureka for 50501 Protests Set Days Apart
Two peaceful protests occurred in front of the Humboldt County courthouse last week. While the March 4 protest focused on Donald Trump’s presidency and Elon Musk’s actions, Karen Mast, local organizer of the protest on International Women’s Day, said the theme for March 8 was, “We will not be silent” in calling for reproductive rights, […]
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Ella Myrtle Melendrez
Our Mom will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a vibrant, fascinating woman who loved her family, her friends and her church. She was born in northern Saskatchewan to Frank and Myrtle Kroeker on their family farm. She learned how to make butter, milk cows and walk miles to school in […]
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Erika Makino
Erika Beatrice Makino, aged 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Redwood Valley, California on Feb. 7, 2025. The cause was respiratory failure. She was an adventurous person, fascinated by other cultures, languages and perspectives. A quiet woman with a strong spirit, she always followed her own path. Erika was born on July 24, […]
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Daren Salter
Daren Michael Salter, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and teacher, passed away on Feb. 5, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born on Aug. 18, 1976, in French Camp, California, Daren was a man who lived his life with a vibrant passion for education, music, and sports. A graduate […]
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James ‘Jimmy’ Bernard Friel
James (Jimmy) Bernard Friel died at home in the arms of his beloved wife, best friend and life partner Lela McKee Friel, on Feb. 1, 2025. His death came 16 months after being diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Jimmy was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Pennsylvania State College and Tyler School […]
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Iris Elizabeth Canter
Iris Elizabeth Canter, born on July 24, 2015, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at the tender age of nine. A bright, shining star, Iris brought boundless life and love to all who knew her. She was the cherished daughter of Adam and Ana Canter and the beloved sister of Azalea. Iris was deeply loved […]