The wild, wild west is alive and kicking at Wildwood Days, happening Aug. 3-6 in Rio Dell (free admission). The Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser has four days of fun for the whole family with a car cruise, an all-day music festival in the park, vendor and craft fair, Soap Box Derby, kids’ night, […]
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Wind Power, Dreamy Dunes and Cool Carrots
This week we’re looking into the nuts and bolts of the proposed offshore wind power operation, from construction to environmental impacts, as well as where the project stands and what public concerns are. We’ve also got a look at the otherworldly landscapes of the Ma-le’l Dunes North and a cool carrot recipe from Turkey. Hit […]
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63rd Annual Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival this Sunday
Here we are near the end of July and those blackberries are sweet on the vine, and even sweeter baked in a pie. Get your piece (or the whole thing!) at the 63rd annual Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival this Sunday, July 30, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Westhaven Fire Hall (free admission). Enjoy […]
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Roll Call!
It’s time for Roll on the Mattole, Saturday, July 29, from noon to midnight at Mattole Grange ($30, $25 seniors/students, free for kids 12 and under w/adult). The annual benefit for the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Department is a hot affair with dancing, drinks, food and craft vendors, a wildland firefighter challenge and a full day […]
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NCJ Preview: Rodeo, a Teacher Pays it Forward and a Food Truck Heads North
We’re talking about local photographer Mark Larson’s rodeo pictures, hunger in Humboldt, a teacher’s quest to give back and the Pineapple Express food truck’s improbable and delicious journey. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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NCJ Preview: Fungi, Schneider Home Coming Down, Blue Lake on Parade
We’re talking about Humboldt County’s bounty of fungi and what to do with it, developer Travis Schneider’s home coming down, Annie and Mary Days in Blue Lake and more. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Eureka Friday Night Markets are Here
Eureka’s popular Friday Night Markets kicks off for the season this Friday, June 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Old Town (free admission). The bustling nighttime farmers market runs every Friday, from June 30 through Oct. 27, filling the streets of Old Town with rows and rows of vendors, crafters, food trucks, a bar […]
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Food for People Starting a New Chapter
After weathering a devastating flood at its main building in 2020 amid a surge in need for the nonprofit’s services during the pandemic, Food for People is entering a new chapter with the upcoming retirement of longtime executive Anne Holcomb, the welcoming of longtime Development Director Carly Robbins to the role and the opening of […]
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Music Today: Sunday. June 18
Fernstock, Fernstock, Fernstock! Fernstock 2023 is coming to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds today. Starting at noon, there will be two stages with 15 bands competing for $5,000 and a chance to play at the Humboldt County Fair. In addition to the music, there will be oodles of food and local vendors, tasty local beverages, family […]
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Photos: Oyster Fest’s Return to the Plaza
The crowds, vendors and bands were back in their old stomping grounds for the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. The official count of attendees hasn’t been released yet but by noon, the masses lining up for oysters and other festival eats resembled pre-pandemic crowds. Photographer Mark Larson was on the scene for the oyster calling and […]
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Indigenous Boats, Fish Stories and Oyster Fest Plans
This week we’re looking at the launch of an Alaskan Indigenous boat built here in Humboldt, as well as a story about how a fight for Native fishing rights grew into a major step toward Yurok sovereignty. Finally, we’re priming for Oyster Fest’s return to the Arcata Plaza. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt […]
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NCJ Preview: Crisis Guides, Awards, a Dubious Deputy and More
This week our cover story looks at Field Guide to a Crisis, a local collaborative art project that helps those who’ve struggled with addiction share the coping skills they’ve learned with others. We’re also celebrating some recent journalism awards. We’ve got an update on the Soeth story, with the DA’s office looking into what cases […]