This week we’re talking about the release of Jeff Woodke, a McKinleyville man held hostage in West Africa for six years after being kidnapped while doing missionary work in Niger. We’ve also got a preview of NCJ’s inaugural Taco Week and a look at the Redwood Art Association’s Spring Exhibition. Hit subscribe for weekly updates […]
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‘I Was a Hostage’: McKinleyville’s Jeff Woodke Talks About His Six Years Held by Al-Qaeda in Africa
In his own words, McKinleyville’s Jeffrey Woodke was held captive “a long time.” “Six years, five months, five days and 12 hours, give or take a few minutes, I was hostage,” he told a handful of reporters this afternoon in the Fireplace Room of Arcata First Baptist Church during a brief press conference, offering his […]
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NCJ Preview: Transparency, a Hostage Released, Indigenous Boats and More
Celebrate Sunshine Week with us (despite the rain) by reading this year’s Foilies, highlighting the worst in government transparency across the nation. Also worth celebrating is the release of McKinley man Jeff Woodke, who’d been held hostage in West Africa for six years. We’ll also touch on some turnover at the Humboldt County Fair Association, […]
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McKinleyville Man Freed After Six Years Hostage
A McKinleyville man kidnapped and held hostage for six years in Africa has been freed, according to multiple news outlets and a social media post by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. “I’m gratified and relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over six years in captivity,” Sullivan posted to Twitter this […]
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Aid Worker Kidnapped in Niger Reportedly from McKinleyville
2nd UPDATE: In a statement sent to the Journal, North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman indicated he’s working with the State Department to facilitate kidnaped missionary Jeff Woodke’s safe return home. “My thoughts are with Jeff Woodke and his loved ones during this extremely trying time,” Huffman said of the 55-year-old McKinlyville man who was abducted […]