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Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories in what was a busy week, including how St. Bernard's fared in this week's NorCal boys basketball championship game, as well as big news for College of the Redwoods football and the announcement of the MVPs and all-league teams for H-DNL basketball.

Paying Measure S cannabis excise taxes is a requirement of Humboldt County permitting and the Board of Supervisors has begun to enforce it. Daniel Mintz reports. 

It's official, Southern Humboldt's locally controlled credit union will merge with the regional Community First Credit Union. KMUD News brings you this report on what you need to know for your banking business through this process.

Matthew Tidwell with the National Weather Service says the clouds may hold off just enough for North Coast residents to view the lunar eclipse tonight which should reach total eclipse just before midnight. Soon after, a storm system is anticipated to bring snow to parts of Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. Lisa Music reports.

Fortuna City Councilmember Jerry King has resigned, citing concerns about how the council filled a recent vacancy. King, elected in November 2024, hand-delivered his resignation letter on March 12—just two days after a special election was held to fill another open seat. Lisa Music reports. 

Local news. 

With a new federal administration making concerning moves, Humboldt County's non-profit groups and local governments are organizing what's described as 'community defense.' Daniel Mintz reports. 

Salmon population estimates are lower than last year and the year before, prompting concerns about another statewide fishing closure. Daniel Mintz reports. 

As KMUD’s Spring Membership Drive continues under the theme “Education by the People, for the People,” the station is highlighting voices that champion independent journalism. This week, KMUD News spoke with Janine Jackson, Program Director of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) and host of the syndicated radio show CounterSpin , which airs Sundays at 1 p.m. on KMUD. Jackson discussed the im...

University students and activists in Arctata are accusing Cal Poly Humboldt and local law enforcement of suppressing dissent through felony conspiracy charges following the arrests of two protesters who participated in a march and demonstration on campus in January. Details about the alleged vandalism are unclear, and students are weary of inflated consequences for free speech activities in the fa...

In the wake of the economic crisis in the Emerald region from the collapse of the marijuana market, Vocality credit union began feeling so much pressure that it has determined to merge with another Northern California community credit union. Vocality members have been sent ballots and on the day of the election deadline, Vocality will hold a final meeting with its members on the topic. KMUD News b...

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including why it was a big week for two Humboldt County high school basketball teams, some big news for local MMA fans and a record-setting week for one former South Fork Cub 

Local news.