News Story

Community Safety and Awareness Report Thursday, January 1, 2026

January 8, 2026

Thursday, January 1, 2026 KMUD’s new Community Resources and Calendar page is now live on the KMUD website, kmud.org, under the COMMUNITY dropdown menu. Our improved calendar provides addresses, phone numbers and up to date information for farmers markets, food distributions, public meals, blood drives and other community services.  Today, Thursday, January 1st, …

Over 50 Prescribed Burns in Laytonville Area this Winter

October 15, 2025

The Eel River Recovery project is partnering with Cal Fire and others to bring a series of prescribed burns to the Ten Mile Creek drainage north of Laytonville, in order to make the ecosystem more resilient in the face of wildfires. Sigur-Björn spoke to burn boss Scot Steinbring, who is…

Beers and Bears at the Zoo!

October 8, 2025

Humboldt County’s best brewers will be at the Zoo this weekend, showcasing their brews during a fundraising event for California’s littlest animal park. KMUD’s Sigur-Björn spoke to Kate Baldwin about the event.

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…

Local News 09 30 25

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.

Local News 09 25 25

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. 

Local News 09 24 25

September 24, 2025