This week we’re sharing stories of the Indigenous activists who fought to remove the Klamath Dams. We’ve also talked to local breweries bracing for Trump’s tariffs to raise the costs for aluminum cans and more. Finally, we’ve got a look back at the Hands Off protest against the Trump administration in Eureka. Hit subscribe for […]
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Tacos, a Town Hall, a Bear and a Bust
Happy NCJ Taco Week! We’re perusing the menu and checking out this year’s taco trends at local restaurants. We’ll share why we’ve changed how we print our papers starting with this issue, as well. We’ve also got a look at Congressmember Huffman’s Town Hall last week. Elsewhere, the county is welcoming Ishung, the new black […]
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Death of a Condor, Trump Cut Casualties and a Hot Wing Fight
This week we’ve got the sad story of how lead ammo poisoned and killed one of our local California condors. We’re also looking at how directives and cuts from the White House are costing jobs, food security and more in Humboldt County. Finally, get some milk for the story of one man’s victory at a […]
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Farewell to Fernbridge Café
On March 15, Fernbridge Café & Coffee Barn owner Kimberlynn Wright posted the announcement she’d be closing the restaurant soon. As the sole owner since buying the spot three years ago, and a server at the café’s previous incarnation for seven years, she says she wanted to give her staff and regulars some lead time. […]
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Kokoro Ramen to Steam up Opera Alley
The dining room at 409 Opera Alley in Eureka’s Old Town has been painted but there are some kitchen updates needed before Kokoro Ramen can open in the former Opera Alley Bistro spot. Owner Joe Tan, who also runs and prepares sushi at Rooftop only a block or so away, says he’s eager to get […]
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Fish Markets, Noodles and Party Humor
This week we’re talking about a planned fish market in Eureka and what it could mean for local fishers and people who love seafood. We’re also sharing a spot for traditional Lao noodles and another for Mexican fusion birria ramen. Finally, we’re taking a satirical look at the shifting values of the Republican party. Hit […]
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All is Chaos but Oyster Fest is On
Mark your festival calendar for June 14, as the official announcement for the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival is out. As is tradition, the Saturday before Father’s Day will see crowds, vendors and live music all over the Arcata Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. like hot sauce on a grilled Pacific. The strong of […]
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Piak Sen Weather
February’s wet and windy exit is hardly the last we’ll see of chilly weather. Well, fine. The edge of cold and dampness makes hovering over a bowl of hot noodles and broth just a little more pleasing. Ramen has lately popped up on more menus to challenge the near noodle monopoly pho had previously held […]
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Follow the Trompo
Whatever I crave or plan when I walk up to a taco truck so often goes out the order window when I catch sight of a trompo. All that spice-reddened al pastor sizzling and dripping on a vertical spit is nearly impossible to pass up. And in the nighttime glow of the Tacos Don Paco […]
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A Boost for Families, New Orleans Flavor and Executive Chaos
This week we’re checking back in on a pilot income program in McKinleyville, as well as how Trump’s executive orders are impacting employment and services locally. We’ve also got a recipe for a twist on jambalaya that comes with a soundtrack. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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The Battle Over Bear River and the Ivanhoe’s Next Chapter
On this week’s episode of the NCJ Preview, news editor Thadeus Greenson discusses his cover story “The Battle Over Bear River,” which touches on a power struggle over tribal policing authority that derailed officer Josh Bates’ career. And arts and features editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill talks about her story “The Ivanhoe’s Next Chapter,” which highlights a […]
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Hot Pot Spot
Among the teeming suggestions for food-related resolutions for 2025, consider committing to more communal eating. Sharing a meal from a common bowl or platter, and tipping our faces into the steam together, is a balm to our beleaguered bodies and minds. We’re going to need it. Enter Ginger (1835 Fourth St., Eureka), which has meandered […]