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Local News 09 05 25

September 5, 2025

Dillon Fire spread slows down while Blue Fire increases by 20% Former Yurok Tribe employee pleads guilty to embezzlement charges Fortuna City Council reconsiders cannabis sales A local football team snaps a 21 game winning losing

Siskiyou County Fires Grow as Possible Rain Offers Hope

September 5, 2025

The Dillon Fire in Siskiyou Cointy grew moderately overnight while the Blue Fire jumped up by 20%. Possible rain in forecast over the coming days gives hope of reprieve. Sigur-Björn reports.

Fortuna Reconsiders Cannabis Sales

September 5, 2025

Although public opposition seemed to suspend Fortuna City Council’s consideration of legal cannabis sales, the Council is still open to the possibility of allowing it. Daniel Mintz reports.  Photo: “Good Fellows Smoke Shop” by Salim Virji is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Local News 09 04 25

September 4, 2025

Siskiyou Land Conservancy Creates a 353-acre Riverfront Reserve on Mad River

September 4, 2025

This year, Siskiyou Land Conservancy aquired two pieces of riverfront property on Baduwa’t, or Mad River, in Humboldt County, creating the largest riverfront reserve on the 113-mile river. Nat Cardos reports. Photo credit Siskiyou Land Conservancy

Eureka Struggles With State Mandate for More Housing

September 4, 2025

The state’s new housing requirements pose a dilemma for Eureka. Daniel Mintz reports.

Eel River Stewards Advise Quick, Careful Potter Valley Dam Removals

September 4, 2025

Alicia Hamann, executive director of Friends of the Eel River says the organization will be monitoring the upcomning Potter Valley dam removals to make sure PG&E will minimize harm to the exosystem. Sigur-Björn reports.

Local News 09 03 25

September 3, 2025

Roadless Rule Rescission and What it means for Public Lands

September 3, 2025

On August 29th, the US Forest Service began officially rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule Act by opening for public comment on developing an environmental impact statement and conversation over the rescission. KMUD news spoke with the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) about what this means for California’s public lands. Nat…

Local News 09 02 25

September 2, 2025