North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman separated his shoulder Wednesday while, in his words, “trying to be 25 years old.” More specifically, the congressman was practicing with his fellow Democrats for the 53rd annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game when he dove for a ball and came crashing down on the hard infield dirt, according to […]
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UPDATED: Official: Sewage Spill Won’t Spoil Oysterfest
Friday afternoon, on the eve of Oysterfest, the Humboldt Community Services District dropped a bombshell of a press release, alerting the public that a massive sewage spill occurred in the Humboldt Hill area and that some may have flowed into Humboldt Bay, spurring the California Department of Public Health to halt oyster harvests as of […]
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Photo Contest Countdown
Hey Humboldt, you have just seven days left to snap a portrait for the Journal’s Faces of Humboldt photo contest! From May 29 through June 20, use your camera, tablet, phone or any other snazzy device you may to capture the faces of Humboldt County. Photos should be submitted as high-resolution JPEGs via email to […]
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Until Next Year, Kinetic Grand Championship
The Kinetic Grand Championship wrapped on Ferndale’s Main Street yesterday. Humboldt State University journalism professor emeritus Mark Larson, of Mark Larson Photography, was there for the finish. He was also there two days and 40-something miles earlier, when the glorious human-powered machines took off from the Arcata Plaza to embark on a colorful journey across […]
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The Final Kinetic Push
If you’ve missed out on Kinetic weekend, it’s not too late to rush down to Ferndale to catch the racers in their glorious push to the finish line. At this point, their machines are probably a bit waterlogged and sand-whipped after trekking 30-something miles over asphalt, dunes and the chilly waters of Humboldt Bay. And […]
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‘Til Next Time, Tall Ships
The tall ships are gone, leaving humans bereft of slow-motion sea battles in Eureka’s Inner Reach but bay birds rejoicing at the absence of sporadic cannon fire. Here are some scenes from Sunday’s “battle” between the Hawaiian Chieftain and the Lady Washington. But may we just say that whilst the Chieftain’s seasoned captain kept his […]
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Counter Operation
An 8-pack of Coasties cruised in and commandeered the counter at Kristina’s today. There were no drownings.
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Jazzy Jumpin’ Jehosephat
Well, swoosh, that was Jazz Fest 2014. Saturday night at the Eureka Muni saw a flood of young and old slipping around the dance floor in slick duds and shiny shoes or hip tennies. Who knew so many kids could swing dance? There were quite a few of them kicking it up with the Fogtown […]
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Distilling gold: Fortuna Vodka Maker Wins Big
The Humboldt Distillery has something to toast about. Humboldt County’s first micro distillery nabbed a gold medal for its organic vodka at the 2014 Denver International Spirits Competition held earlier this month. For more on the Humboldt Distillery, check out the Journal’s May 2, 2013 cover story on the Fortuna vodka maker and its founder, Abe Stevens. For […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: ‘Come out and meet those people your Momma warned you about!’
Technically, Mardi Gras aka “Fat Tuesday” offers you a chance to get your feast on before the penitential season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Even if you don’t observe the Catholic customs, you can indulge in several celebrations this week, beginning with Where’s Queer Bill’s Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance Party tonight. The successful monthly […]
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Walkin’ Turkey
Well, look, there go Jack Lincoln and Leatherface, strollin’ through Old Town. Maybe you’ve met one of these birds before. If not, know this: When you and turkeys do meet, their person — Nick (not pictured) — might encourage you to dance with them. Please, do. We like the free entertainment. And if that sensitive glob below-neck turns […]
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Humboldt’s ‘Swingin’ Senior’ Mecca
Single Eureka elders rejoice, your city has been named one of the nation’s 13 best for swingin’ seniors! Estately, an online real estate search site, released its list Monday, including Eureka as one of its prime destinations for retirees for whom “school districts no longer matter,” and who want somewhere to live that’s “fun and exciting, while […]