Flash Fiction Season is Here

Submissions close Monday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on October 6, 2021 at 10:18AM

Well, that went by fast. It’s already time again for the annual North Coast Journal Flash Fiction Contest, so get typing.

Local Events Postponed or Canceled Due to COVID Safety Concerns

By Kali Cozyris on August 4, 2021 at 3:38PM

Due to the sharp rise in local cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, a number of organizations are announcing the cancelation or postponement of their events in the interest of public safety. Eureka's Friday Night Market on Aug. 6 is postponed until further notice (see press release below), as is the Buddy Brown Music Festival on Aug. 7 (see press release below).

Get Your Motor Runnin'

By Kali Cozyris on July 23, 2021 at 1:00AM

It’s summer and Fortuna does not know how to slow its roll. On the heels of a wild week of rodeo comes the 30th annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo, getting its shine on this weekend, July 23-25.

Photos: Baduwa't Festival Gathers the People

By Mark Larson on July 21, 2021 at 11:47AM

Last Wednesday through Sunday, a memorable Baduwa't Festival: A Gathering of the People (formerly known as the Mad River Festival) took place in Dadiqhoughuk (Blue Lake) at Dell’Arte’s outdoor performance spaces. To the chagrin of a few turned away at the door, a well-publicized policy required a vaccination card or proof of a recent negative COVID-19.

Summer Celebration Fundraiser at Redwood Discovery Museum

By Kali Cozyris on July 16, 2021 at 1:00AM

Take the kids to the Redwood Discovery Museum for its Summer Celebration Fundraiser on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located outside in the museum parking lot. Kids can explore what the museum has to offer by checking out museum exhibits and participating in hands-on activities, plus enjoy huge bounce houses to tumble about in, face painting, performers to watch and more.

Eureka's Summer Concert Series Returns this Thursday

By Kali Cozyris on July 14, 2021 at 1:00AM

Snap open your folding chairs, crack open your favorite beverage and sit back (or get up and dance) to the sweet sounds of live music returning to Madaket Plaza. The Eureka Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. with The L.C. Diamonds who play vintage rock, rockabilly, blues and surf music.

Music, Food and Fun at Annie and Mary Day

By Kali Cozyris on July 10, 2021 at 1:00AM

Hold onto Your Hats, Rodeo's Back!

By Kali Cozyris on July 9, 2021 at 1:00AM

Nothing says summer like the return of the Fortuna Rodeo, happening July 11-18. All your favorite events are back including rodeo and junior rodeo action, carnival fun for the kids, Bullfighters Only and Quadiator thrills, and Fortuna’s famous rodeo barbecue.

Fourth of July Festivities

By Kali Cozyris on July 2, 2021 at 1:00AM

Even if our local events are pared down a bit, there’s good reason to party this Fourth of July. There won’t be a Fourth of July Festival in Old Town this year but things will still be poppin’ with the Fourth of July Fireworks on Humboldt Bay on Sunday, July 4 at 10 p.m.

Oyster Festival Express this Saturday!

By Kali Cozyris on June 24, 2021 at 9:54AM

Oh, the sweet sounds of live music returning to our clubs, bars, street festivals and farmers markets. And now, outside the Creamery Building for the Oyster Festival Express.