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Commercial matsutake mushroom harvesting opened September 15th for Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Nat Cardos reports.

Fortuna is considering mobile home rent control and has approved a temporary freeze on rent increases as the city council studies its options. Daniel Mintz reports.

Humboldt County has a suicide rate that is more than twice the California state average and this month, the county’s Department of Health & Human Services is partnering with community groups to bring attention to suicide prevention efforts. KMUD’s Sigur-Bjorn has been learning more about the issue and brings us this report. Please note that the report contains content regarding suicide and may...

A greater Arcata area subdivision request may trigger changes to a community plan's water and sewer service requirements. Daniel Mintz reports. 

There was a lot of jubilation in Eureka over the weekend, with the opening of a multi-million dollar park project. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Fires Plaguing Siskyou County and Surrounding Areas Appear on the Wane | Humboldt County Transit Authority Aims for Zero Emissions with Hydrogen Powered Buses | The Ferndale Wildcats Go Feral in Fort Bragg

The fires that have plagued Siskiyou County and surrounding areas appear to be on the wane. Sigur-Björn Report

Humboldt County's transit system is aiming for zero emissions with hydrogen powered buses and has received a permit for its new fueling infrastructure on V Street in Eureka. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including why it was an impresisve start to the new football season for the Ferndale Wildcats, as well as all the latest football news, some high school soccer and why this is a big week for one Cal Poly Humboldt team.

September is Hunger Action Month in Humboldt County and a local food provider's staff says the need for food is rising significantly. Daniel Mintz reports. 

On September 4th, the Gene Lucas Community Center (GLC) in Fortuna unveiled three new educational signs along their wetlands walking trails in collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students. Nat Cardos reports.

A proposal to significantly increase signage at a large-scale McKinleyville business has split Humboldt County's Planning Commission, which also approved permits to expand a Petrolia area cannabis operation. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's local high school and college football games, as well as all the latest local sports news.

Dillon Fire spread slows down while Blue Fire increases by 20% | Former Yurok Tribe Employee pleads guilty to Embezzlement charges | Fortuna City Council reconsiders cannabis sales | A local football team snaps a 21 game winning streak

The Dillon Fire in Siskiyou Cointy grew moderately overnight while the Blue Fire jumped up by 20%. Possible rain in forecast over the coming days gives hope of reprieve. Sigur-Björn reports.

Although public opposition seemed to suspend Fortuna City Council’s consideration of legal cannabis sales, the Council is still open to the possibility of allowing it. Daniel Mintz reports. 

This year, Siskiyou Land Conservancy aquired two pieces of riverfront property on Baduwa't, or Mad River, in Humboldt County, creating the largest riverfront reserve on the 113-mile river. Nat Cardos reports.   photo credit to Siskiyou Land Conservancy

The state's new housing requirements pose a dilemma for Eureka. Daniel Mintz reports.