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Local News 04 08 25- Hoopa Valley Highschool Youth Newsteam

April 8, 2025

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…

KMUD News 04 03 25

April 3, 2025

Local news.

Mendocino County Seeking Volunteers for Civil Grand Jury

April 3, 2025

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

LIHEAP Federal Staffing Crisis Threatens Energy Assistance for Vulnerable Residents

April 3, 2025

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

Eureka Council Affirms Permit for Rehab Facility

April 3, 2025

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

Huffman Town Hall’s Most Contentious Issue is Gaza War

April 2, 2025

By Lauren Schmitt and Daniel Mintz KMUD News North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman hosted a town hall at the Adorni Center in Eureka on March 30, where a packed audience raised concerns about federal program cuts, public safety funding, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Though the congressman opened the…

KMUD News 04 01 25

April 1, 2025

Explosion at Scotia Biomass Power Plant Leaves One Worker Injured What was reported as an explosion at the Scotia biomass power plant on 108 Main Street yesterday morning left one worker injured. The incident was reported at approximately 9:40 a.m. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the biomass plant at the…

PG&E Sees A ‘Path to Decrease Rates’

April 1, 2025

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

Concerned Citizens Intervene, Likely Saving Two Lives in Mendocino County

April 1, 2025

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. 

Parking Concerns Voiced at Wiyot Housing Projects Meeting

March 28, 2025

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….