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Fortuna is seeking major improvements to one of its most-used intersections. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Humboldt County's recovery from a late 2022 earthquake and its aftershocks is proceeding but the pace is slower than the Board of Supervisors envisioned. Daniel Mintz reports. 

KMUD News has launched a historic partnership with two tribally run media organizations—KIDE (the state’s first Native-owned radio station) and the Two Rivers Tribune —to create a Journalism Club at Hoopa Valley High School !   The Hoopa High Youth News Team launched their first newscast on Tuesday , April 8, and we couldn’t be more proud. We’ll be working with the students to produce both print a...

Significant restoration and new public access is afoot for the Cannibal Island area of the Eel River Estuary. Daniel Mintz reports. 

In a first, Humboldt County's Planning Commission has approved five inter-related cannabis cultivation projects in a single action. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest high school and college softball and baseball news and more changes in the works for College of the Redwoods athletics.

Chirs Rogers, the North Coast's state assembly representative, has warned of hits to the state budget that were unforeseen when the governor's initial version was drafted. Daniel Mintz reports. 

News on the following topics: LIHEAP Federal Staffing Crisis Threatens Energy Assistance for Vulnerable Residents Eureka Council Affirms Permit for Rehab Facility Mendocino County Seeking Volunteers for Civil Grand Jury   Dem Cory Booker holds Senate floor for record 25hrs 5min to disrupt Senate in protest of Trump attack on people and democracy     Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on impo...

Mendocino County invites citizens to serve on a unique civil grand jury that provides critical oversight of local government operations. Lisa Music reports.

Federal worker layoffs threaten the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, potentially leaving some Humboldt County residents without critical utility support. Lisa Music reports. 

The Eureka City Council has upheld a permit for a substance use recovery center in the city's Henderson Center area. Daniel Mintz report. 

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In Mendocino County,  two separate incidents resulted in law enforcement intervention and attempted murder charges being filed thanks to the actions of concerned citizens that likely saved the lives of two women in dire circumstances. Lisa Music reports. 

Congressman Jared Huffman's support of military aid to Israel led to some intense criticism during a town hall event in Eureka. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company's regional managers have pledged to control future rate increases. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Affordable housing in Eureka is being expanded with two projects led by the Wiyot tribe and parking emerged as a top concern during a community meeting. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Humboldt Supes Extend Cannabis Tax Payment Deadline Mendocino County DA faces Scrutiny over spending And Lauren Schmitt gives Dr. Lil Miss Hot Mess voice after national dress down Against a backdrop of national chaos, Congressman Jared Huffman is holding a live town hall Sunday March 30th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Adorni Center in Eureka. If you cannot make it to eureka on Sunday, you can also...

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of the big local sports stories of the week, including some changes at College of the Redwoods, all the latest high school and college baseball and softball news, and who impressed at this week's H-DNL boys golf opening round.

Humboldt County cannabis farmers who have Measure S excise tax debts will have another nine months to pay them. Daniel Mintz reports.