Opinion

Climate change’s scale, complexities complicate comprehension


The first Earth Day was in 1970 and was an idea that helped spawn an environmental movement in the U.S. Its first celebration included about 20 million Americans, or about 10 percent of the U. S. population. It is now internationally celebrated. The Northcoast Environmental Center (NEC) was founded soon after in 1971. It’s website states that they are the […]

Letters to the Editor, February 28, 2024

A fitting fence I wanted to offer my voice of support for approval of Caravan of Dream’s request to install a scissor gate. No one should have to clean up human waste, trash and needles before opening their shop. I have traveled to France many times over the years. I noticed it is common for shopkeepers to use metal roll-down […]

HCHRC, LWV wrestle with the historical conundrum of free speech vs. hate speech


Last Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission and League of Women Voters hosted a two-hour question and answer session on free speech versus hate speech at the Sequoia Conference Center. Six panelists shared their insights with the public on how to recognize the difference between free speech and hate speech, and how to respond to the latter. […]

Trinidad Tidings: Mix and mingle at Merryman’s, trudge out and tour the lighthouse

The Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce will host a gathering at Moonstone Beach House, 122 Moonstone Beach Road above Moonstone Beach on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mix, mingle, eat drink, meet new chamber directors and enjoy a winter evening watching the sun set in one of Trinidad’s most iconic venues, formerly Merryman’s Beach House and before […]

Bird Brains: Feeding is just one part of the cycle of life


Yesterday, I saved a life. As I sat at my dining room table eating my lunch, I watched the birds at my feeder. They crowded onto my large “All Weather” feeder. At least a half a dozen jammed onto the feeding area. As I watched, I also noticed many more birds “waiting in the wings” for a chance for a […]

Letters, February 21, 2024 – Lots of reasons to vote for or against Measure A

LETTERS

Measure A’s many harms I write to urge Humboldt County voters to vote No on Measure A, aka the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative. It is misleading, destructive and just plain bad law. I am a California environmental regulatory compliance attorney and have worked in that capacity since 1989. For eleven years I prosecuted environmental crimes on the North Coast, eight […]

Letters to the Editor, February 21, 2024

LETTERS

Re-elect Mike Wilson I am going to keep this short. I still like Mike Wilson. Although he and I may not agree 100 percent all of the time (a rare occurrence), I know that he continues to be committed to make positive impacts on Humboldt County, its people and environment. I trust him to do diligent research on all issues […]

Diverse coalition of leaders unite to oppose Measure A


HUMBOLDT – The No on Measure A campaign proudly announced a broad range of additional endorsements against Measure A, including former State Assemblymember Wes Chesbro, Yurok Tribal Council, Rio Dell City Council, Rio Dell Mayor Deborah Garnes, former Fortuna Mayor Sue Long, Second District Assembly candidate Frankie Myers, AFSCME Local 1684, retired small business owner Dave Mulhern and building designer […]

Trinidad Tidings: Major mixer at Merryman’s, Tom Marquette honored

The Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce will host a gathering at Moonstone Beach House, 122 Moonstone Beach Road above Moonstone Beach on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mix mingle, eat drink, meet new Chamber directors and enjoy a winter evening watching the sun set in one of Trinidad’s most iconic venues, formerly Merryman’s Beach House and before […]

Letters to the Editor, February 14, 2024

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Measure A for balance I will be voting yes on Measure A on the March ballot. I have been observing the growth of and impacts from what we used to call “homegrown,” since 1974 when I got kicked out of the dorms at HSU for smoking pot. It became such a big thing in Humboldt County because you could grow […]


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