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A Humboldt County grant program is being downsized due to a state-level change of mind. Daniel Mintz reports.

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"Xa- Cho Eel River," Garberville's New Mural Honoring Wailaki Culture by KMUD News

A three-year grant is paying for Humboldt County's part in a regional effort to combat human trafficking on illegal cannabis farms. Daniel Mintz reports.

Richard James Steele, 38, was arrested by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force after a search of his home and storage unit revealed methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a cache of illegal firearms, including an unregistered AR-15 and an AK-47. Steele, a convicted felon, faces multiple charges and is currently in custody. Lisa Music reports.

The Redway Community Services District (RCSD) is under scrutiny for providing water to a business park outside its Place of Use (POU) boundaries. Then their filing for water rights filings sparked concerns over the future of a beloved spring-fed waterfall. Lisa Music reports.

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Broadband Internet service in underserved areas of Humboldt County is slated for millions of dollars of improvements. Daniel Mintz reports.

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From Record-Breaking Rain to 100-Degree Temperatures by KMUD News

KMUD News is excited to announce a new segment for our nightly newscast: a monthly check-in with Humboldt County Supervisors. This segment will provide listeners with up-to-date information directly from their elected representatives, fostering transparency, accountability, and a stronger connection between local government and the community. Tonight’s Monthly Check-In features Humboldt’s 4th Dist...

Roads in Humboldt County are being evaluated and upgraded for safety under an ongoing planning effort. Daniel Mintz reports.

Gyppo Ale Mill and KMUD await delayed payments from Brown Paper Tickets from a 2023 fundraising event, though the company now promises resolution as part of its final payment phase under Events.com's acquisition. Lisa Music reports.

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Downtown Garberville is one of the areas of Humboldt County where emergency housing will be allowed without public comment and Southern Humboldt Supervisor Michelle Bushnell is concerned about its impacts. Daniel Mintz reports.

Just before news time, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services completed its 2024 Coastal Region Radio Exercise—the first of its kind. This functional exercise was designed to test the policies, procedures, and protocols of local and regional emergency management and communication systems. Lauren Schmitt and Lisa Music bring you the details.

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With cloudy skies and rain already impacting parts of the North Coast, KMUD News turns to our partners at the National Weather Service for the latest forecast. Lisa Music reports.

The most recent Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting included a presentation on this year's count of homeless residents. And with the count topping 1,500, supervisors are concerned that a San Francisco relocation program is adding to it. Daniel Mintz reports.

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As archery season kicks off in California, hunters in four designated zones are now required to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly illness recently detected in the state for the first time. Despite no cases being identified on the North Coast, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging hunters across the state to participate in citizen science efforts by voluntaril...

On Monday, August 19th, Leggett Valley Unified School District students returned to their classrooms, except for Whale Gulch School students who had to begin their school year on independent study due to insurance issues with their rural, off-grid, campus on the Lost Coast. However, the board, staff, and community have seemingly come together to ensure the future of the students that have made the...

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