North Coast Journal

The North Coast Journal, often referred to as "The Journal," is an alternative weekly newspaper that caters to Humboldt County in California. Based in Eureka, the publication covers a range of topics including arts, local news, notable people, and regional politics. Originally launched as a monthly publication in 1990, it transitioned to a weekly format in 1998. Throughout its history, The Journal has been produced in both Eureka and Arcata.

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Global and Local Talent Shine at Humboldt Film Festival

3 days ago | northcoastjournal.com | Kali Cozyris

click to enlarge Celebrate global and local creativity at the world’s oldest student-run film festival when the Humboldt International Film Festival returns April 24-27 to the Minor Theatre ($12). Now in its 58th year, HIFF showcases more than 30 international short films, including standout entries from local Humboldt County filmmakers.
Prairie Revival, Fears in Manila and Good Greens

3 days ago | northcoastjournal.com | Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Bio: Jennifer Fumiko Cahill is the arts and features editor of the She won the Association of Alternative Newsmedia’s 2020 Best Food Writing Award and the 2019 California News Publisher's Association award for Best Writing.
Dance to the Bayou Swamis this Friday

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Kali Cozyris

Posted By Kali Cozyris on Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM Let the good times roll with the Bayou Swamis on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall ($5–$20 sliding).
Godwit Days Festival Lands in Arcata

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Kali Cozyris

Celebrate spring migration at the Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 17–20 at the Arcata Community Center. Enjoy nearly 100 field trips, lectures and workshops, plus a free bird fair with live raptors, artists, vendors and family activities.
Versatile Dark Leafy Greens, 2025 Edition

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Simona Carini

Today I continue an informal tradition I seem to have established in recent years: celebrating Earth Day with a recipe that uses dark leafy greens, which are nutritious and overall good for our bodies. In 2022, I argued in favor of consuming radish greens, overlooked in favor of the colorful, spicy roots and often discarded ("Eat Your (Radish) Greens," April 14, 2022).
Internet Scams on the Rise

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

Not long ago, I received and opened my first-ever smishing text message on my smartphone. The message purported to be from a Bay Area road-toll collection agency claiming I had unpaid toll charges and threatened fines if I didn't pay up immediately by clicking on the link included in the text message.
Milankovitch Cycles and Climate Deniers

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Barry Evans

Talk to a climate denier — someone who believes global warming has purely natural causes — and chances are you'll soon hear the phrase "Milankovitch cycles." These, not humans, are responsible for climate change, they'll say. Actually, this is what your regular climate denier will claim. In the extreme version, some of these benighted souls deny that Earth is actually warming, despite 19 of the last 20 years being the hottest on record.
The Amateur's Lukewarm Revenge

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

THE AMATEUR. The old adage is that if you set out on a path of revenge, you ought to dig two graves (perhaps a dozen, if you're Hamlet). The self-destructive aspect is part of our fascination with tales of vengeance, along with the burden of justice. What if, instead of carrying on with the maddening mundanity of daily life after loss, we abandoned it for an all-consuming vendetta?
Department of Forest Efficiency

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

Thank you all for tromping out into the woods for this press conference. Let's get started so we can all return to the safety of fluorescent lighting as soon as possible. As you know, this administration is very concerned with the environment, particularly our forests. And together with the Department of Government Efficiency, headed up by Elon Musk — I'm sorry, definitely not headed up by Elon Musk — we're making some big changes regarding forest and wildlife management. We are draining the swamp.
Sheriff Announces ‘Strong Opposition’ to Serial Rapist’s Pending Release

1 week ago | northcoastjournal.com | Thadeus Greenson

click to enlarge Editor’s note: Be advised, this story covers violent sexual assaults and may be disturbing to some readers.