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Clubs and OrganizationsCourthouse Urgency Ordinance Challenged in LawsuitPress release from the Occupy Civil Liberties Working Group: LAWSUIT CHALLENGES ORDINANCE A lawsuit challenging Humboldt County’s urgency ordinance was filed May 24, 2012 by... Read more...History of McKinleyville’s Pony Express DaysFrom the May 30, 2012 Pony Express Days edition of the McKinleyville Press (The first Pony Express Day Committee, 1968, Arcata Union.) By Jack Durham Press Editor Every year... Read more...Sun Dog photosMcKinleyville Press reader Jacques Beaupre of Trinidad took these photos of the “Sun Dog” that appeared in the sky on May 27. These were taken from the Manila Dunes. Read more...Woman dies at Big LagoonFrom the Sheriff’s Office: On 05-30-2012, approximately 1:30 p.m. the California Highway Patrol received a 911 call regarding a female possibly in the water at Big Lagoon.... Read more...Pony Express correctionWhen I talked to Cindy Harrington at the McKinleyville Chamber, I misunderstood what she said about using the Activity Center for Pony Express Days. It turns out that... Read more...Front Page 5.30.12Here is this week’s front page. To read the entire issue, please buy a copy today. We only charge a measly 50 cents an issue, so it’s cheap. If you want to support... Read more...Pony Express Days 2012 schedule of eventsPick up a copy of the May 30, 2012 edition of the McKinleyville Press for more details about Pony Express Days. There’s also an article about the history of the event. Here... Read more...McKinleyville Skate Park BenefitDuring Pony Express Days there will be a benefit for the McKinleyville Skate Park. Check it out: Read more...Pony Express Days 2012Next week the McKinleyville Press will print its 16th annual Pony Express Days edition. Make sure you pick up a copy. Meanwhile, we’re posting a few things here so you can... Read more...Memorial Day 2012 in Humboldt County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Humboldt County, CA. Find the area Arcata events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in... Read more...Front Page 5.23.12To read the entire issue buy a copy today. Click here for a list of newspaper racks and retail locations in McKinleyville, Trinidad, Fieldbrook, Arcata and Eureka where you can... Read more...Deadline Monday to Register to Vote in June PrimaryFrom the Elections Office: The last day to register to vote in the June 5, 2012, primary election is May 21, 2012. You should update your voter registration if you have moved,... Read more...Groundbreaking for Trinidad Library!The ceremonial groundbreaking for Trinidad Library will take place Sunday, May 20 at noon at the library site next to Trinidad Museum on 400 Janis Court. On hand to mark the... Read more...DA employee’s claim alleges retaliation, harassmentFrom the 5.16.12 issue By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer A damage claim filed by the District Attorney’s Office’s legal office manager alleges that she’s been retaliated... Read more...Attention cooks: Sign up for the Clam Chowder Cook-OffHave you ever watched the culinary competitions on the Food Network, or “Top Chef” on Bravo, and wished you had a similar opportunity to show off your cooking skills? If so,... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban FarmersThis local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow... Read more...Front Page 5.16.12To read the entire issue, buy a copy today. They’re available at 36 locations in McKinleyville, Trinidad, Fieldbrook, Arcata and Eureka. Click here for a list. If you are... Read more...Special MCSD Workshop on Monday for General Plan Update commentsFrom the May 2, 2012 edition Humboldt County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Humboldt County General Plan Update. Your comments will be accepted... Read more...Adopt a fuzzy friendThis week’s paper was really tight. We had too much material and not enough space. Unfortunately, the report from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter didn’t make it, so... Read more...Front Page 5.9.12To read the entire newspaper, buy a copy from one of 36 racks or retail locations in McKinleyville, Fieldbrook, Trinidad, Arcata and Eureka. Support community journalism by... Read more...Lawsuit against DA Gallegos alleges corruption, discrimination & harrassmentMay 8, 2012 Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer HUMBOLDT – The District Attorney’s Office’s Legal Services Manager has filed a damage claim against the county alleging that... Read more...Subscribe to the McKinleyville PressAll you need to do is click on this link. Use your credit card, or your PayPal account. Or you can print out a form and mail it in with a check. Read more...HSU graduation coming this SaturdayFrom HSU: HSU Celebrates 2,200 Grads at May 12 Commencement Humboldt State University will host its 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in Redwood Bowl. An estimated... Read more...General Plan UpdateFrom the April 25, 2012 edition By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DIER) of the county’s General Plan... Read more...The Big Story in Mack TownFrom the April 25, 2012 edition, Opinion Page Sometimes to biggest stories aren’t the sexiest stories. There’s no carnage, scandal or high drama. They don’t have screaming... Read more...Front page 5.2.12Here is this week’s front page. To read the entire issue, buy a copy from one of 36 locations from Trinidad to Eureka. Click here for the complete list. If you are not a... Read more...Front page 4.25.12Here’s this week’s front page. To read the entire newspaper, buy a copy today. Better yet, subscribe. Read more...The Mighty McK Press! The greatest rag between the Mad River and Del Norte County line! (And this week’s front page.).Sometimes people ask why we don’t just put our newspaper on the internet so people can read it for free. Why don’t we just give the thing away? Our answer is that... Read more...Pony Express Days editionIf you own a business, you’ll want to advertise in this edition. Don’t miss out. Read more...Front page 4.11.12Here’s the front page. Make sure you click here and subscribe to the McKinleyville Press. We need you! Read more...Some things we need you to do…Our Spring Subscription Drive is underway! The goal is to get as many new subscribers as possible. Why are we having a subscription drive? Frankly, we need the money. As almost... Read more...Here’s the deal at the County Courthouse…From the April 2, 2012 edition. Opinion page If you read some of the local blogs last week, you might have gotten the impression that democracy and free speech rights have come to... Read more...McKinleyville continues its quest for greater influenceFrom the April 4, 2012 edition By Jack Durham Press Staff Writer There was a time when the McKinleyville Community Services District pretty much kept to itself and narrowly... Read more...Navy seeks permit for offshore training & testingOur spring subscription drive is underway! Click here and become a subscriber. From the March 28, 2012 edition By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer The U.S. Navy is seeking to renew... Read more...Front page 4.4.12To read the entire issue buy a copy. You’ll find the Mighty McK Press all over the place from Mckinleyville, up to Trinidad, out to Fieldbrook, down in Arcata and even in a... Read more...HSU April Mixerfrom:McKinleyville Chamber of CommerceOur April 26th Mixer will be held at HSU. It is being co-hosted by the Office of the President and the Career Center. Please print out a parking permit and bring it... Read more...Now a wind advisory!From the NWS: Event: Wind Advisory Alert: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A WIND... Read more...Front page 3.28.12To read the entire newspaper, please buy a copy today. Click here for a list of retail locations and newspaper racks in Mckinleyville, Trinidad, Fieldbrook, Arcata and Eureka. Our... Read more...Flood Watch!Raw from the NWS in Eureka: Event: Flood Watch Alert: …HEAVY RAIN TO AFFECT NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA THU INTO SAT… .A POTENT SYSTEM WILL BEGIN TO AFFECT NW CALIFORNIA LATE... Read more...Windy AdvisoryFrom the NWS in Eureka: Event: Wind Advisory Alert: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS... Read more...Front page 3.21.12Here is this week’s front page. To read the entire issue, please buy a copy today. You can click here for a list of racks and retail locations in McKinleyville, Trinidad,... Read more...Front page 3.14.12I was out of town last week and unable to update the blog or website. I’m putting this up for archival purposes. – Jack Read more...McK may get riverfront parkFrom the March 14, 2012 edition: By Jack Durham Press Editor McKinleyville may soon have a 33-acre riverfront park that could eventually include a boat ramp, kayak access... Read more...Pot economy is slouchingFrom the March 14, 2012 edition: By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer A local banker has named $1 billion as the minimum value of the county’s marijuana economy and she’s... Read more...Audit of DA’s office seeks to untangle years of grant mismanagementFrom the March 14, 2012 edition: By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer A consulting firm specializing in grant regulation compliance is reviewing management of grant... Read more...Winter Storm WarningPOTENT COLD FRONT MAY BRING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TO TRINITY COUNTY MONDAY NIGHT… …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING ABOVE 1500... Read more...Draft McKMAC rules and regsHere are the draft McKMAC rules. See previous blog posting for the article explaining what this is. Rules, Regulations and Procedures for Establishment and Operation of the... Read more...Committee may give McKinleyville a stronger voiceFrom the Feb. 29, 2012 edition. By Jack Durham Press Editor By this summer McKinleyville may have a stronger voice when it comes to commenting on services like planning, roads and... Read more...Front page 3.7.12Here is this week’s front page. 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