North Coast Journal

Short Stories, Police Shooting, Pelican Bay and a Potluck

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on December 3, 2023 at 4:59PM

Flash Fiction is back! This year's crop of stories is on stands now.
Spooky Trains, Sketchy Books and Ballot Initiatives

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on October 24, 2023 at 9:18PM

We're going behind the scenes at the Haunted Rail Tour to see how volunteers put on the show for visitors and raise money for local nonprofits. We've got updates on the Humboldt County Fair's bookkeeper's indictment by the U.S. Attorney's office and the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative.
Incarceration Limbo and Eco-friendly Takeout

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on October 13, 2023 at 8:11AM

This week we've got the story of a man released early from prison only to be send back when a judge's decision was appealed. And if you're looking for options for reducing takeout packaging, we've got the rules for using your own container to bring food home from restaurants and food trucks.
Crossing Crisis, Ghosts Students and New Food and Drink

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 28, 2023 at 10:49AM

This week we're talking about the dangers of crossing traffic on Fourth and Fifth streets in Eureka and what can be done about it. And over at College of the Redwoods, the "ghost student" scam is taking vital funds and class space.
Quake Recovery, Chili Mess, Fermentation and Greek Sass

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 1, 2023 at 8:00AM

This week we're checking in on post-quake recovery in Rio Dell, where FEMA funds have not come through and residents are struggling. We've also got a look at the fallout from a business owner's homophobic comments at the Humboldt County Fair's annual chili cook-off.
Humboldt History, Maui Fires and Fair Baking

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 25, 2023 at 8:52PM

This week we've got a historian's look back on how Japanese people fared in our county in the wake of the Chinese Expulsion. We're also sharing a first-hand account of the fires in Maui from a reserve Ferndale police officer who lost his family home.
NCJ Preview: Rodeo, a Teacher Pays it Forward and a Food Truck Heads North

By Thadeus Greenson on July 24, 2023 at 7:00AM

We're talking about local photographer Mark Larson's rodeo pictures, hunger in Humboldt, a teacher's quest to give back and the Pineapple Express food truck's improbable and delicious journey. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
NCJ Preview: Fungi, Schneider Home Coming Down, Blue Lake on Parade

By Thadeus Greenson on July 19, 2023 at 9:31PM

We're talking about Humboldt County's bounty of fungi and what to do with it, developer Travis Schneider's home coming down, Annie and Mary Days in Blue Lake and more. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Ferndale's Pride Fight

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 16, 2023 at 5:26PM

It's Pride month and we're looking at the upcoming parade and events in Ferndale. The protest march and gathering has grown along with vocal homophobic voices in and outside the community, some of which were especially loud as the Ferndale City Council weighed an anti-hate and inclusion resolution.
Indigenous Boats, Fish Stories and Oyster Fest Plans

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 9, 2023 at 4:28PM

This week we're looking at the launch of an Alaskan Indigenous boat built here in Humboldt, as well as a story about how a fight for Native fishing rights grew into a major step toward Yurok sovereignty. Finally, we're priming for Oyster Fest's return to the Arcata Plaza.

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