North Coast Journal

09/04/2025

On stands and online now.

09/01/2025

Should you turn the other leash? Also, art from the ashes of the Monument Fire.

This week we're looking at the joint exhibition by married artists Becky Evans and Robert Benson, born from their exploration of Ironside Mountain and the...

08/28/2025

Photographer David Wilson works his magic once again.

The historic Benbow Inn keeps quiet watch along the South Fork Eel River, a century-old host lit in gold while the stars swing silently across...

08/28/2025

"t's about, primarily, the kelp, and the kelp is not recovering, and there's not a lot we can do about that unless we change the trajectory of climate change, is my view."

With kelp forests still struggling, the North Coast's abalone fishery heads toward an additional 10-year closure

08/22/2025

New signs along the Eureka waterfront share words in Soulatluk, the language of the Wiyot people.

As you look out over the water along Eureka's boardwalk at the foot of F Street, a small placard at your elbow might catch your...

08/20/2025

This year's Humboldt County Fair is off and running.

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08/14/2025

Take a bow, Best of Humboldt winners!

After a night of revelry, the lights went up again at the Arcata Theater Lounge on Friday, Aug. 8, and the winners of the North...

08/14/2025

On stands and online today.

08/10/2025

Congratulations to all the winners of Best of Cannabis.

Best Local Cannabis Delivery: Humboldt's Premium Some days, it seems like opening a window is enough to catch a free hit of sativa here in...

08/09/2025

Congrats to all the winners for Best of Weddings.

Best Outdoor Wedding Venue, Best Indoor Wedding Venue: The Barn by Fernbridge When it comes to picture-perfect weddings with a Humboldt twist, The Barn by...