It may surprise you to hear that Bayside has been really important for the local Zero Waste movement. Why? Meet Maggie Gainer! Maggie moved in to her Bayside home on Christmas of 1978. She founded a community development and waste reduction consulting firm in 1985 and served as Director of HSU’s Office for Economic and…
Trinidad Tidings: Art in Westhaven, a ‘Celebration of Love’ in Trinidad and a new exhibit
Westhaven Center for the Arts has a new acting director, Joli Einem. She announced a new program, the Emerging Artists Gallery, to promote young artists. The first exhibit will be “Through the Looking Glass: Introducing Young Icons of the Future.” WCA seeks a new treasurer. Interested applicants may contact Joli at (707) 834-2479, or…
COVID-19 won’t stop Girl Scouts from selling cookies
Girl Scouts HUMBOLDT – To keep our Humboldt community healthy, local troops of Girl Scouts are following the state COVID-19 guidelines, which means they aren’t able to host cookie booths in the community at this time. There will not be cookie-filled tables waiting for our supporters to purchase cookies this year, but our council has…
Steelhead season is here, and the Mad River is the place to be
Ray Olson Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – It’s that exciting time of year again when our local treasure, the Mad River, has hundreds of steelhead fish swimming up from the ocean to spawn. And these are big fish! The average size is around two feet long and 8 to 10 pounds. The annual winter…
The Zero Waste Zebras are here to play
Each activity is planned as a stand-alone project, and the whole packet of activities will be emailed to schools, youth groups, and available upon request. Monetary contributions will help ZWH continue to add new activities for kids.
Dogtown: Marvin remade by patience and love
That was definitely the turning point for Marvin! Though the world was still a scary place for him, he began to trust us and come out for daily walks. He discovered some new dog friends and became quite attached to his RPR buddies.
Kirsten’s Kitchen: Homemade enchilada sauce tastes so much better than the factory business
Coming late in life to Mexican food has only made it more of a favorite for me. Next to mashed potatoes and pizza, it is one of my favorite comfort foods, especially enchiladas. Loteria Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles (sadly no longer there) introduced me to the various rojo salsas that could be…
OBITUARY: John Craig Wilson Sr., Jan. 6, 1946 – Dec. 1, 2020
John is survived by his wife Partice Wilson, his children John Wilson Jr (Peggy), Jana Rainwater, Billy Rainwater, and Mina Smith; his stepdaughter Renee McCaghren (Ted); his siblings Clarence Wilson, Dan Wilson, Sandy Trammel, and Chuck Wilson; grandchildren Courtney Wilson, Jeremey Wilson, Ryleigh Rainwater, Valya Rainwater-Schumacher (Martin), as well as Kenzie and Kole McCaghren.
OBITUARY: Linda J. Granger, 1946-2020
She enjoyed the people and the community in Humboldt County very much, and became active in the McKinleyville Senior Center, a local Food Pantry, and other community activities.
Julie Neander’s joyous, purposeful years on Team Nature
Bicycle commute
On the road at night with fox,
Two owls and the moon.