November Ballot Measures, Taxes and Homestyle Japanese Food in Arcata

By Kelby McIntosh on July 11, 2024 at 10:48AM

In this episode of NCJ Preview, we discuss measures on the November ballot, the moves to raise taxes across Humboldt County and Obento's move into a new, longstanding Arcata location. READ FULL STORIES HERE: 2024 California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know The Tax Men Cometh What's Good

Local Fire Departs in TROUBLE & From Science Geek to Tarot Artist

By Kelby McIntosh on June 27, 2024 at 10:40AM

Arcata House, Street Food and Condors

By Kelby McIntosh on June 7, 2024 at 10:32AM

This week on the NCJ Preview, we talk about the food pick you should be looking for at the Friday Night Market, and how Humboldt's only program, the Arcata House Partnership is coming to a close. As well as, introducing the Journal's new reporter, Kelby McIntosh!

Music, Law Enforcement and Linguiça

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on May 25, 2024 at 7:40PM

This week we've got a feel-good story about how a groundbreaking Fortuna woman's life was changed by music and the legacy she left to Fortuna High School. We're also looking at what civilian oversight for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department would mean.

Resentencing, CASA Kids and Freaky Fish

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 19, 2024 at 5:40PM

This week we're looking at the life of Patrick Harvey, an incarcerated man who could potentially be resentenced in Humboldt County. We're also sharing the story of a volunteer for CASA who's making time for kids in foster care.

Eco Cemeteries, Flags, Impacts and Foods

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 12, 2024 at 8:18AM

For our annual Green Issue, we're looking into all things eco. First, there's green burial in the works in our county.

Indigenous Foodways, Wind Farm Opposition and Big Boats

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 31, 2024 at 9:18PM

This week we're looking at how a multi-tribal event highlights how Native people in Humboldt are teaching traditional food harvesting for food sovereignty, mental health and healing their community. We've also got an update on the planned offshore wind farm and its tribal opposition.

Transparency, Newspapers and Sushi

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 23, 2024 at 10:17AM

A little Sunshine Week in the paper this week with the Foilies, the annual awards for government transparency losers. We've also got a local transparency fail regarding the Jacobs property transaction with Eureka City Schools.

Mexican Breakfast, Elections and Updates

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 8, 2024 at 8:00AM

This week we're getting breakfast with Mexican flavor at the new Aroma's Cafe and sorting through election outcomes. We're also checking back in on Travis Schneider's building permit saga, now set to go before the Coastal Commission, as well as the mystery surrounding the Eureka City Schools' real estate deal.

Resentencing, Rebuttal, Forests and Indian Food

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 3, 2024 at 5:19PM

This week we're looking at how changes in resentencing law grew out of a losing case here in Humboldt. We've also Judge Greg Kreis' response to recent allegations as the election draws near, as well as the good news about the McKinleyville Community Forest.