Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – The two candidates for Fifth District Supervisor squared off during a forum last week in McKinleyville and tackled issues including incorporation, illegal cannabis grows and a controversial highway interchange project proposed in the Trinidad area. More than 160 people filled Azalea Hall April 23 for the forum, sponsored…
There’s good news for Mack Town, and plenty of challenges
Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – There are plenty of reasons for McKinleyville residents to feel cheery and optimistic about their town’s future. On the flip side, the unincorporated community – along with all of Humboldt County – faces some daunting challenges. All of this was discussed Jan. 17 during the McKinleyville Chamber of…
McKinleyville, Arcata statehood considered
STATE OF McKINLEYVILLE Due to greater public interest than initially anticipated, the venue for next week’s State of McKinleyville forum has been changed to Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd. in McKinleyville. The event, sponsored by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 a.m. Panelists include Fifth District Supervisor Ryan…
McKinleyville getting its own Grocery Outlet
Mad River Union MCKINLEYVILLE – The new Grocery Outlet store will open in McKinleyville next week with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Nov. 30 and a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. Store owners Jesse and Rhonda Andriessen are opening the store at 1581 Central Ave. southeast of the intersection of Central Avenue and…
Huge McKinleyville MegaMixer next week
The McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce’s annual MegaMixer is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville. This event gives smaller businesses and out of town business members the opportunity to display their services and products. It is a great opportunity to network and make connections. The event is…
McKinleyville Matters: McK beautification underway
Last Sunday, June 26, Miller Farms Nursery and the Vina Family spent their day hanging brackets and flower pots along Central Avenue. The ower baskets are the first phase in the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce’s Flower Power project. The second phase will be to add solar fairy lights on the trees. An example of this can…
Heather Viña’s McKinleyville Chamber: Good Times in Mack Town
The 49th annual Pony Express Days started with the annual chili cook off. Contestants shared their culinary skills with the public. Five awards were given. est Professional Chili went to Six Rivers Brewery. McKinleyville’s Best (non-professional) Chili went to A&L Feed. Best Dressed was awarded to Timber Ridge and Eureka Natural Foods ran away with…
Countdown to Pony Express Days; Hooven mixer tonight
The April McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce mixer will be hosted by Hooven & Co., 3445 Central Ave. in McKinleyville, Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a perfect time to meet other business owners and network. Hooven & Co. will also be celebrating its 40-year anniversary. Bring your dollar for the opportunity…
Heather Viña: A red carpet night for McKinleyville Chamber
Friday, March 24 at Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace, the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce hosted the Member’s Choice Awards annual dinner. Nominees are chosen by chamber members. Those nominees are placed on a ballot and the winners are chosen by their peers. The Azalea Award is also presented to community members who serve the community.…