Bob Doran Mad River Union ARCATA – Last Saturday, while driving up U.S. Highway 101 to attend a friend’s memorial at Moonstone Beach, soundman extraordinaire Russ Cole felt a strange pain under his arms, something he’s experienced a couple of times the day before. He sensed he had to do something about it ASAP and…
Dogtown: Come meet sweet Basil and Rufus
The shelter has announced the date for this year’s Holiday Open House. It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14. This event is a benefit for the shelter’s Emergency Medical Fund, which provides needed veterinary care for dogs and cats who have orthopedic injuries, heartworm, or other serious conditions. Though it’s two months away, you…
Blue Lake Notes: Blue Lakers keep their cool
Before getting into the “things to do” in Blue Lake for the week, I wanted to give a shoutout to everyone in the community who kept their cool during our little Pacific Gas & Electric safety shutoffs. Thanks to City of Blue Lake staff who kept water flowing and wastewater management working, kudos to the…
CBD campaigners collect sigs
MAKING CHANGE Coco Maki and Pepper Hernandez were busy building support last week for allowing CBD- and THC-infused foods and drinks for consumption with education on the Plaza and in Humboldt County. The cannabinized edibles are not presently regulated by the health department. “We want to make it possible for permitted people to cook with…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Health Fair today
The lights are back on and the Health Fair is happening today! Don’t forget to come by on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Rd. Local organizations and businesses will be sharing tips, products and information of interest to keep us healthy. Area 1 Agency on…
Trinidad Tidings: Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout a new way of walkin’
Trinidad Civic Club raised over $5,500 toward the CASA seasonal goal of $80,000 toward helping foster children in Humboldt County leading up to the CASA Kid Walk last weekend. Team Trinidad, led by Trinidad Civic Club Co-Presidents Dana Hope and Jan West, both of whom are also school board presidents at Big Lagoon School and…
A student’s view about what Arcata does right, and not so much
Joellen Clark-Peterson Arcata Chamber – Special to the Union ARCATA – Isaiah Kalaukoa, from the island of Hawaii, is a fifth year super senior at HSU pursuing a degree in International Business Administration. His is the last class to graduate in this concentration at HSU. He is the president of the Entrepreneurs Club. How did you…
Dogtown: Jethro, an aroma aficionado; Bugsy, who takes no guff from big dogs
It seems there is a something happening every weekend at this time of year! This Saturday will be “Bark in the Park,” an annual event put on by the Humboldt Bay Firefighters at Sequoia Park in Eureka. This 5K walk/run is dog-friendly and starts at 10 am. This year the proceeds go to the Humboldt…
Bubbles soap shop changes hands, reopens with party
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – Since 1973, a little shop named Bubbles has provided North Coast bathers with everything they need to make bathtime fun and fragrant. Don’t worry – that’s not going to change… well, it will a little, starting with a change of ownership. Founder Vicky Joyce has sold the…
Blue Lake Notes: Apples and pumpkins
It’s full on Fall now, and that means it’s time for pumpkins and apples, falling leaves and well, Halloween is just around the corner. That also means we all tend to slow down a little as the days get shorter and the rains come. Don’t let that stop you from all the things that Blue…