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Local News 05 20 25

May 20, 2025

In tonight’s news: A multi-agency law-enforcement operation seizes 123 million $ worth of illegal cannabis The Klamath River Fund awards 1.2M for Klamath Basin Restoration and Resilience

Back-to-Back Homicides at Remote Mendocino Cannabis Sites Under Investigation

May 19, 2025

Two unrelated homicide investigations are unfolding in Mendocino County, each linked to separate cannabis grow operations in remote areas. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that may help solve these cases. Lauren Schmitt… MCSO Press Releases: COVELO CASE: On Wednesday 05/14/2025 at approximately 9:01 P.M.,…

Local News 05 19 25

May 19, 2025

In tonight’s news: Light pollution is the target of new Humboldt County regulations. Daniel Mintz reports… ____________________________________________________________________________________ Students for a Democratic Society Plans March and Threatens Legal Action over Eureka’s 1040 Bill. Jordan Pangelinan reports… ____________________________________________________________________________________ Turning to Mendocino  Violence has erupted in rural Mendocino County, where sheriff’s deputies are…

Two U-Haul Trucks Destroyed in Early Morning Fire in Arcata

May 16, 2025

Two U-Haul box trucks were destroyed in a fire early this Friday, morning near Heindon Road in Arcata. According to the Arcata Fire District, crews were dispatched just after 1 a.m. to reports of a vehicle fire near Giuntoli Lane and Janes Road. Firefighters from the nearby Mad River station…

Congressman Jared Huffman: Town Hall in GOP District, Medicaid Cuts and Gaza Crisis

May 15, 2025

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) shares insights from his recent town hall in California’s 3rd District, a Republican stronghold. He emphasizes the importance of civic dialogue and criticizes the trend of some GOP lawmakers avoiding such engagements. Huffman also discusses his opposition to a recent bill passed by the House Natural…

Humboldt’s Attorneys Warn of Staffing ‘Crisis’

May 14, 2025

Humboldt County’s budget struggles are hampering its ability to pay competitive wages and prosecution and defense attorneys have described the consequences to the Board of Supervisors. Daniel Mintz reports…. County Attorneys Say Staffing Crisis Is “Beyond the Pale” as Burnout Grows By Daniel Mintz | KMUD News At the May…

County Conversations: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell 05 14 25

May 14, 2025

In this month’s County Conversations, KMUD News sat down with Humboldt County 2nd District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell for an update on local issues, from rebuilding the Garberville Veterans Memorial Hall to managing wildfire risks tied to homeless encampments. Veterans Memorial Hall Rebuild ApprovedThe Board of Supervisors recently approved, by a…

Death Threats & Deceptions – Murder Mountain Revisited

May 14, 2025

Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talks about death threats she received when the series was released. We also raid the KMUD News archives for local reaction to the series premiere in late 2018.

Yurok Wellness Center Receives $26M in Funding from the State

May 14, 2025

The facility will provide primary care, behavioral health and mental health services to Yurok Tribal members and the surrounding community.

Southern Humboldt Native Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide

May 14, 2025

Allison Berry Guerra, a 40-year-old mother of four who spent much of her life in Southern Humboldt, was found dead alongside her husband in their Orange County home. Lisa Music reports.