Guest Column
When I campaigned for Harbor Commissioner in 2022, I emphasized four principles: integrity, transparency, competency, and common sense. Those commitments still guide my work and my promise to you. I remain deeply honored that the people of Del Norte County placed their trust in someone who did not…
By Gerhard Weber ·October 30, 2026
Guest Column
As an incumbent Harbor Commissioner, I have been through fiercely competitive campaigns before. Candidates disagreed, challenged one another’s decisions, and made their cases to voters. But those campaigns were based on civility and integrity. What we are experiencing this year is different. It is…
By Rick Shepherd ·October 30, 2026
Guest Column
As we get older, keeping our minds sharp becomes increasingly important—and fortunately, one of the best ways to protect our brain health is also one of the most fulfilling: building and maintaining meaningful social connections. Dr. Suvi Neukam, a geriatrician at Oregon Health & Science University…
August 5, 2025
Guest Column
It is a profound honor to reflect on Memorial Day, where memory and mission converge. This day is not one of celebration. It is a day of solemn remembrance — when our nation pauses to reflect on the profound cost of the freedoms and way of life we each hold so dear. Behind every headstone and…
May 22, 2025
Guest Column
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time to check in with yourself, the people in your life and explore ways to prioritize emotional well-being. With one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness each year, taking small, intentional steps to support mental wellness may have…
May 17, 2025
Guest Column
In Del Norte County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name basis with many of his patients. After…
April 18, 2025
Guest Column
I haven’t been to a school board meeting since I learned the Oversight Committee for the previous $25 million General Obligation Bond was a joke, even when it actually met. For the past 16 years the County’s property owners and renters have paid down less than a quarter of the amount owed on the…
July 20, 2024
Guest Column
Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.As a result, here are seven ways on how to deal with the fear of the unknown. 1. No one can predict the future with one hundred…
July 12, 2024
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As high school and college students fi nish their spring terms and prepare for summer, it’s a critical time to check their mental health and consider how to engage in conversations about it. This is especially important for college students, as the 2nd Annual Student Behavioral Health Report reveals…
July 11, 2024
Guest Column
Summer’s warm embrace may seem like a distant reality, but it is just around the corner. For those planning a summer vacation, a touch of strategic planning can help ensure your trip is truly memorable and not financially stressful. Here are eight steps to help you navigate the planning process like…
April 13, 2024
Guest Column
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run. 1.…
March 31, 2024
Guest Column
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a…
March 20, 2024
Guest Column
America’s leaders aren’t doing enough to confront one of the greatest public health menaces in modern history. Increasingly, bacteria and fungi are evolving into “superbugs” that are immune to existing treatments. This phenomenon, known as antimicrobial resistance, is one of the top ten public…
March 18, 2024
Guest Column
When people look at political questions through a partisan lens they apply their own personal gloss to the world. They reflexively interpret events in favor of their own tribe and against the other side. This distorts empirical reality, which is completely independent from such subjective mental…
March 15, 2024
Guest Column
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary. As a result, here are 7 tips on how…
March 8, 2024
Guest Column
President Joe Biden joined TikTok over Super Bowl weekend to engage the youth vote. Now Gen Z is more excited about watching the new season of “Love Is Blind” than voting for either Biden or Donald Trump. There’s an enthusiasm gap about the election where Gen Z is concerned, and it has its roots in…
March 5, 2024
Guest Column
The Postal Service has experienced better days. America’s mail carrier recently raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 66 cents to 68 cents, its fifth price hike in two years. Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to…
March 1, 2024
Guest Column
The indispensable line between politics and criminal justice in America is disintegrating. Politicians, pundits, and everyday people—from both sides of the tribal divide—increasingly want their political opponents prosecuted. Winning elections, legislative victories, and hearts and minds is no…
February 22, 2024
Guest Column
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, few issues are as alarming and pervasive as the nursing shortage. Throughout medical facilities nationwide, a silent crisis is unfolding — one that threatens the foundation of our healthcare system. As the demand for quality care surges, our healthcare…
February 22, 2024
Guest Column
Del Norte Mission Possible has withdrawn from the purchase of the property at 1070 Highway 101 North as a location for a homeless shelter. Complications with the owner’s existing obligations and community feedback made the property unsuitable, even though it is currently zoned to allow a homeless…
February 5, 2024
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