Only one of four deputies had body cam on during the fatal exchange The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has released video from the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man who, according to the investigation, fired at least once at the deputies trying to detain him near Blue Lake on July 26. Eureka resident Jared Randell […]
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Best of Humboldt and Crabs Baseball
The votes have been tallied and the Best of Humboldt issue is here, so we’re taking a look at this year’s winners. And after a heartbreaking championship series, we’ve got Player of the Year picks for our Humboldt Crabs. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Blood Drive Dinners and Changes to Megan’s Law Registry
This week we’re looking at why a law is allowing sex offenders to petition for removal from California’s online registry, and how one survivor is fighting to change that. We’ve also got a story about how the North Coast Community Blood Bank is using food to remove barriers to donation and turning it into an […]
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Youth Housing, Ramen and a Newsroom Farewell
This week we’re looking at what the Wiyot Tribe is doing to help youth and seniors in need of housing as the Dishgamu Community Land Trust breaks ground on a new project. We’ve also got the details on Kokoro Ramen, recently opened in Old Town. And we’re saying a fond farewell to Thadeus Greenson, Journal […]
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Unraveled and Overturned Cases, and Street Food
This week’s cover is a CalMatters story about how a Hoopa man was arrested for a 32-year-old murder, and how a defense investigator unraveled the case against him. We also have an update on why the murder conviction of Jake Henry Combs has been overturned and what happens next. Finally, we’re sharing top picks from […]
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Open Studios, More on the Bear River Shooting and Providence Suits
This week we’re peeking into artists’ workspaces during North Coast Open Studios. We’ve also got news about efforts to get vital abortion care for St. Joseph Hospital patients, as well as what we know about the shooting at Bear River Recreation Center. And finally, our first look at the new Humboldt Dockside Market. Hit subscribe […]
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NCJ Best of Humboldt 2025
BEST IN SHOW 2025 🏆 Being the BEST ain’t no game — it’s a title you earn. To claim your spot as Humboldt’s Best in Show, you’ve got to get votes — and not just once. The BEST don’t just sit back — they show up, stand out, and let the whole county know they’re […]
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Controlled Burning, the Woman’s Club, Accessibility and Abortion
This week we have a story from Indian Country Today about the Karuk Tribe and a historic agreement with the state to make way for “good fire.” We’re also looking back at the history of the Eureka Woman’s Club and its kitchen-based fundraising. This week’s issue also shares thoughts on accessibility at Cal Poly Humboldt […]
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Death of a Condor, Trump Cut Casualties and a Hot Wing Fight
This week we’ve got the sad story of how lead ammo poisoned and killed one of our local California condors. We’re also looking at how directives and cuts from the White House are costing jobs, food security and more in Humboldt County. Finally, get some milk for the story of one man’s victory at a […]
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A Boost for Families, New Orleans Flavor and Executive Chaos
This week we’re checking back in on a pilot income program in McKinleyville, as well as how Trump’s executive orders are impacting employment and services locally. We’ve also got a recipe for a twist on jambalaya that comes with a soundtrack. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Horse Racing Crossroads, A Better Crab Season and Chinese Expulsion Monument
Eureka Chinatown Project to Create Chinese Expulsion Monument, Fishers Make the Most of a Better Crab Season, The Humboldt County Fair is at a Crossroads
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NCJ Preview: Bitten, Food Will Not Bring Us Together, Wiyot Tribe Celebrates the Return of Digawututklh
On this week’s episode of the NCJ Preview, News Editor Thadeus Greenson discusses the North Coast Journal cover story Bitten, by Erica Kate Terence Steinbring. Jennifer Fumiko-Cahill talks about protecting yourself from the drama that comes with Thanksgiving in her story Food Will Not Bring Us Together. Finally, Greenson wraps up the episode with a […]