Locally Filmed 'The Sky is Everywhere' Trailer Drops

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on January 20, 2022 at 3:20PM

The trailer for A24's film adaptation of Jandy Nelson's YA novel about a high school girl navigating grief over her sister's death and budding romance has just been released and is bursting with Humboldt scenery. Redwoods, Old Town shops and coastal views abound with dream-like high school-theater effects, young lovers floating into the sky and supersaturated shots of roses in bloom.

2021 in Pictures

By Mark Larson on December 31, 2021 at 8:00AM

It’s been a pandemic year of daily walking for my wife and me, and we never left Humboldt County. From January through April, we continued to explore our local trails and enjoyed the wildlife and emerging spring flowers without attending any events or gatherings.

We Have a Winner!

By North Coast Journal Staff on December 27, 2021 at 2:01PM

The votes are in and the winner of the Scared of Santa (Or Not) photo contest presented by the North Coast Journal and The Enterprise is Ngan Ho.   The moment captures a young Santa visiting with 6-month old Maximo.

Photos: 'Tis the Tuba Season

By Mark Larson on December 7, 2021 at 9:00AM

The melodious and distinctive sound of TubaChristmas was back after a year's absence in Eureka's Old Town on Saturday, and TubaChristmas director Fred Tempas welcomed a large crowd of tuba fans gathered under chilly, foggy skies at the gazebo. This local version of the nation-wide tuba-playing performances of TubaChristmas first started locally in 1988.

Photos: Witches on the Water

By Mark Larson on October 26, 2021 at 1:46PM

Participants in the second annual Witches Paddle on Saturday afternoon were invited by organizer Jody Himango to "wear your best witchy water outfit to artistically express the power of women while celebrating Halloween."  But those who showed up in the blustery weather under cloudy skies faced the power of Mother Nature and possible cancelation of the event.

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.