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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. 

The Hunting and Fishing Show: Seasons and Closures. Limited Recreational Salmon Season Approved; Commercial Fishing Remains Closed in California for Third Consecutive Year

May 13, 2025

🎣 This Week on The Hunting and Fishing ShowCalifornia’s commercial salmon season remains closed for the third year in a row—but there’s a glimmer of hope as limited recreational fishing is approved for 2025. Lauren hosts solo and dives into the details of the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s latest decision,…

Pardoned Capitol Rioter Arrested in Humboldt for Alleged Copper Theft

May 12, 2025

A man once identified as a participant in the January 6th Capitol riot has been arrested in Humboldt County for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of copper wiring. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Brent Holdridge is now in custody following a local investigation. Holdridge, who…

CPUC May Change Rural Landline Requirements — Public Comment Needed by May 13

May 12, 2025

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering major changes to the rules that guarantee basic telephone service across the state—especially in rural communities. This review, officially known as Rulemaking 24-06-012, focuses on the Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) designation, which currently requires certain phone companies to provide service to…

Humboldt County Awarded $43.5 Million for New Sempervirens Psychiatric Facility

May 12, 2025

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has been awarded more than $43.5 million to help construct a new Sempervirens (SV) psychiatric health facility after county staff submitted a grant application that was approved by the state.  At a May 12 news conference, California Gov. Gavin Newson announced…

Who Killed Kay Medin? DNA Breakthrough Revives Humboldt-Trinity Cold Case

May 12, 2025

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Wildfire Evacuation Drill Set for Saturday in Shelter Cove

May 9, 2025

With rain in the forecast and peak fire season temporarily delayed, Shelter Cove Volunteer Fire is using the window to get ahead of wildfire risk. The department is hosting a community-wide evacuation drill this Saturday, May 10, from 5 to 8 PM at the Shelter Cove Community Center. “This is…

Rain Returns to the North Coast: Up to an Inch Expected 

May 9, 2025

After a drier-than-average April, rain is expected to return to Humboldt County starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Eureka. Doug Boushey, a meteorologist with the agency, says the recent stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures—topping out at 92 degrees in Ukiah and high 80s in Redway—will give way…