The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted May 11 through June 19. Since 1971, CDFW’s annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around the country. All proceeds generated from stamp sales go directly to […]
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Disaster Response, Crowley, Art in Piles and Salsas
This week we’ve got a look at how disaster response on the North Coast has evolved from blackouts to wildfires. Then we’ll talk about some concerns regarding Crowley Maritime’s human rights track record and how they might impact the potential wind farm the company could be working on. We’re also checking out a big pile […]
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NCJ Preview: Abalone, KHSU and Help in the Storms
This week we’ve got an update on struggling abalone populations and steps toward rebounding. What’s the deal with KHSU? This week we’ve got some information and local opinion on how things are and aren’t progressing in terms of local content, especially during disasters. We’ll share the few details available on the woman found dead in […]
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NCJ Preview: Potter Plans, Measure S, Masks and Analog Art
PG&E changes course to continue operating the Potter Valley hydroelectric dams, which divert water from the Russian River, instead of shutting down as previously stated — we’re looking at what this means for the salmon, the stakeholders, water rights and the “two-basin solution.” We’ve also got an update on Measure S as the Board of […]
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February Arts Alive Canceled
A press release from Economic Development Coordinator Amanda Krushke announced that due to the Omicron-driven surge in local COVID-19 cases and increased hospitalizations, the upcoming Arts Alive night scheduled for Feb. 5 has been canceled. “In support of the health of small businesses, health care workers and the community at large,” the art will still […]
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North Coast Otters Art Initiative Raises $300,000
The North Coast Otter Art initiative, which saw more than 100 otter sculptures scattered throughout five North Coast counties, has raised $300,000 that will support continued otter research and student internships at Humboldt State University. The initiative led by wildlife professor Jeff Black began in 2019 with the hopes of launching the initiative in 2020, […]
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North Coast Otter Sculpture Auction and Preview
Did you get a chance to hunt for any of the 108 North Coast Otter Art Initiative otter sculptures throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, Trinity and Siskiyou counties this summer? If not, no sweat! All of the otter sculptures will be on preview this Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic […]
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Time to Start Looking for Otter Sculptures!
The long-awaited North Coast Otters Public Art Initiative’s treasure hunt of 108 otter sculptures painted by local artists spread throughout five North Coast counties has finally begun and will continue through September. The initiative’s creator and Humboldt State University wildlife professor Jeff Black says he’s really excited about finally getting the otter sculptures out. “I’ve been […]
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‘Given These Songs’
Brian Tripp, the storied Karuk poet, artist and ceremonial singer, is in hospice, receiving care provided for people who doctors think are in last months of life with an incurable disease. In many cases, hospice care is cause for abject sadness from the patient and their family. For Brian, it was reason to invite some […]
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Take in the Trinidad Art and Otter Walk this Sunday
You otter have art. And Trinidad does! Discover it at the Trinidad Art and Otter Walk on Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Trinidad. Check out five of those adorable otter art statues from the North Coast Otters Public Arts Initiative at spots throughout town. Start at Trinidad Art Gallery to […]
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County to Begin Reviewing Applications for Outdoor Live Performances
The state of California has released limited guidance that could allow live performances to resume in a limited capacity outdoors on the North Coast in the near future. The interim rules — which the state is expected to followed up with more thorough guidance soon — allow two types of live performances in counties in […]