Driving north in the rain from Arcata early Saturday morning, the prospects for the 60th annual Klamath Salmon Festival didn’t look good. But by the 9:30 a.m. start of the parade, the rain had stopped, the sun came out from behind the clouds and this year’s festival celebrating tribal elders (because the event was turning […]
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Tavern 1888 Closing, for Sale
After a year of renovation to open and nearly two years as a popular Eureka dining spot, Tavern 1888 in the Eagle House is closing. According to a press release from owners Jenny and Tim Metz and Rebecca and Tammy Rex, the new American restaurant will serve customers through Aug. 31, and is for sale. […]
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Street Art, Measure F, Tandoori Bites Pizzas and More…
On this week’s episode of the NCJ Preview, we’re joined by Arts & Features Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill to talk about the cover story on the Eureka Street Art Festival, as well as the new Tandoori Bites Pizzas coming to Humboldt. We’re also joined by California Local Journalism Fellow Kelby McIntosh as he covers Measure […]
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Beer Fest at Blue Ox this Saturday
History meets hops at Humboldt’s newest summer celebration. The Humboldt County Historical Society and Blue Ox Millworks are teaming up to host the inaugural Beer Fest at Blue Ox on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 5 p.m. ($45, $6 VIP, $25 non-drinker). This 21+ event offers a taste of Humboldt’s finest brews, including offerings […]
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November Ballot Measures, Taxes and Homestyle Japanese Food in Arcata
In this episode of NCJ Preview, we discuss measures on the November ballot, the moves to raise taxes across Humboldt County and Obento’s move into a new, longstanding Arcata location. READ FULL STORIES HERE: 2024 California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know The Tax Men Cometh What’s Good To read more about us or […]
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Il Forno in Fortuna
The people of Fortuna have evidently mastered manifestation, perhaps connecting with their namesake goddess. One can only assume this from the imminent opening of a larger branch of the Asia’s Best market there and a second location for the Garberville-based Il Forno Bakery (1006 Main St., Fortuna). What candles are you lighting, Fortunans? The chai […]
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Arcata House, Street Food and Condors
This week on the NCJ Preview, we talk about the food pick you should be looking for at the Friday Night Market, and how Humboldt’s only program, the Arcata House Partnership is coming to a close. Related Stories
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No Safe Parking in Arcata and What’s Good at the Friday Night Market
This week on NCJ Preview, we talk about the food you should be looking for at the Friday Night Market, and how Humboldt’s only safe parking program, run through the Arcata House Partnership, is coming to a close. We also introduce the Journal‘s new reporter, Kelby McIntosh! Links down bellow👇🏼 Read the full story 📰 […]
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Kinetic Chaos, Kreiss and Soup Scoops
We’re looking back on a wild and wacky Kinetic Grand Championship weekend with all its attending sand, splashing, cycling and costumes. We’ve also got an update on the allegations against Judge Greg Kreis. Finally, we bid farewell to a pair of iconic Arcata restaurants and preview the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser for St. Vincent de […]
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Music, Law Enforcement and Linguiça
This week we’ve got a feel-good story about how a groundbreaking Fortuna woman’s life was changed by music and the legacy she left to Fortuna High School. We’re also looking at what civilian oversight for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department would mean. Finally, all the salty, spicy details from the Portuguese linguiça cook-off. Hit subscribe […]
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Last Call for Soup at Japhy’s
Tera Mar and Kate Manley showed up at 10 a.m. to stake out the first spot in line for a last meal from Japhy’s Soup and Noodles today. The restaurant announced its closure this week after a quarter century in business and the line for its final lunch service stretches up the block to Northtown […]
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CPH’s Johnson Speaks, SoHum Eats and Card Sharks
This week, the Journal sat down with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Chief of Staff Mark Johnson to talk protests and closing campus. We’ve also got the rundown of what to eat between Rio Dell and Shelter Cove, as well as a peek at the Rain Delay card shop in Arcata. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on […]