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Arcata To Increase Security After Weapons Scare

October 1, 2025

Arcata City Council will be tightening security at its public meetings after a member of the public was wrestled to the ground as he approached council members, carrying a knife and a gun. Freelance reporter Ryan Hutson has been following this story and spoke to KMUD’s Sigur-Bjorn about the latest…

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September 30, 2025

A Tale of Two Fires

September 29, 2025

How the Blue and Log Fires grew to almost 5,000 acres before finally ebbing away.

State Cannabis Tax Cut a Mixed Bag for Humboldt

September 26, 2025

A state cannabis tax cut will help farmers reduce their costs but there’s also a downside to it for Humboldt County. Daniel Mintz reports.

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September 25, 2025

Humboldt Renews Enforcement Action on Yee Haw Commune

September 25, 2025

Humboldt County’s long-running code enforcement against the Yee Haw commune is entering a final phase. Daniel Mintz reports. 

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September 24, 2025

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September 23, 2025

State Water Board Will Meet October 8th to Address Smith River Contamination

September 23, 2025

Following decades of concern raised over contamination of the lower Smith River, the California North Coast Regional Water Board will meet on October 8th to hear testimony from a growing coalition of residents, scientists and conservation organizations that are seeking to eliminate toxic pesticide use on lands that surround the Smith…

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September 22, 2025