El Len Turns 10

By Ollie Hancock on April 17, 2023 at 1:08PM

Ollie Hancock (they/them) is a staff writer at the Journal. Reach them at (707) 442-1400, extension 317, or [email protected].

NCJ's Stansberry Nabs Local Journalism Award

By Thadeus Greenson on March 2, 2023 at 3:51PM

Honorable mentions in this year's 40th Award went to Ryan Hutson for her piece at kymkemp.com, "Which Bad Decision Do you Make? Greenbelt Sweep in Eureka Displaces Dozens, Removes Tons of Trash," and the Lost Coast Outpost's Isabella Vanderheiden for her piece, "Meet Article 34: How Eureka's Old Fight Against Subsidized Apartments Led to One of the Nation's Strongest Anti-Affordable Housing Laws, and What Legislators are Doing to Repeal It."

Reporters Wanted!

By Thadeus Greenson on January 13, 2023 at 2:46PM

The North Coast Journal Inc., publisher of the North Coast Journal, The Ferndale Enterprise, Humboldt Insider and other local publications, is looking to add to its award-winning editorial team. The ideal candidate is a naturally curious critical thinker who can write clearly and compellingly, digest large volumes of information and explain complex concepts and systems.

El Leñador Takes Home Awards

By Kimberly Wear on March 25, 2022 at 3:23PM

Cal Poly Humboldt’s student-run bilingual newspaper El Leñador and its staff won a number of awards, including the “People’s Choice” award in Best of Show, at a college newspaper conference earlier this month. The paper published in English and Spanish was also recognized with first place wins for Best Special Issue/Section, Best Arts and Entertainment Story and Best Illustration along with more nods to the staff’s work in photography, infographics and feature writing.

The Clintons Swing Through Humboldt, Reportedly Filming Docuseries

By Thadeus Greenson on December 14, 2021 at 9:13AM

Former U.S. Secretary of State, Senator, Democratic Presidential Nominee and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spent some time in Humboldt County over the weekend, and even hit up a local food truck. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal confirmed that Clinton was in town for a couple of days and left Sunday, saying his department provided her U.S. Secret Service detail with “some assistance.”

770 New Laws Coming to California

By Emily Hoeven, CalMatters on October 12, 2021 at 2:27PM

North Coast Journal Inc. Purchases Ferndale Enterprise

By North Coast Journal Staff on September 16, 2021 at 12:39PM

The North Coast Journal Inc. has purchased The Ferndale Enterprise, keeping the 143-year-old weekly newspaper in local hands, and will take over publishing the paper next month. Caroline Titus, who has served as editor and publisher of the award-winning Enterprise for 25 years, said she’s excited to start another chapter in life and to have found a local buyer for the iconic paper.

Journal to Run Free Online Obituaries

By Thadeus Greenson on April 30, 2021 at 11:34AM

The North Coast Journal is now running free online obituaries, allowing people to share news of a loved one's passing with the community and celebrate their life. Readers can submit obituaries honoring the life of a North Coast resident — also called death notices — with or without photos — to [email protected] at least three days before they'd like to see them posted to our website.

HSU's Student-Run News Outlets and Reporters Win Awards; El Leñador SPJ 'Best All-Around Student Newspaper'

By Iridian Casarez on April 26, 2021 at 12:04PM

El Leñador Named ‘Best All-Around Student Newspaper’ in Society of Professional Journalists’ Regional Competition HSU Student Media Win 5 Prestigious SPJ Awards

Journal Changes Ownership

By North Coast Journal Staff on April 1, 2021 at 1:00AM

The North Coast Journal Inc. — a media company that includes the 15,000-circulation weekly newspaper and website, plus nearly a dozen publications serving Humboldt County, California — has been sold. The buyer, Melissa Sanderson, 37, took over as president and publisher March 31.