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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….

Congressional Hearing Targets Public Media Funding Amid Misinformation and Culture War Rhetoric

March 28, 2025

On March 26, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), chaired by Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, held a hearing titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable.” The session focused on proposals to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB),…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Attacks Drag Queens During Congressional Subcommittee Hearing on Defunding Public Media; California Congressman Fires Back

March 26, 2025

The House Subcommittee on Delivering Government Transparency and Efficiency, chaired by Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, held a hearing on March 26 titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable.” The session focused on efforts to strip federal funding from public media outlets. During the hearing, Greene,…

Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward in Eureka with Wiyot-Led Initiative

March 25, 2025

The City of Eureka and Dishgamu Humboldt Community Land Trust—an initiative of the Wiyot Tribe—are inviting the public to a community meeting March 26th to learn more about two proposed affordable housing projects aimed at addressing the city’s housing crisis while honoring Tribal heritage. Lauren Schmitt reports… The meeting will…

North Coast Agencies to Hold Regional Tsunami Drill and Alert Test Tomorrow

March 25, 2025

Tomorrow, emergency officials across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino Counties will conduct a regional tsunami drill and test of the emergency alert notification system. Coordinated in partnership with the National Weather Service in Eureka, the event is part of an ongoing effort to improve public readiness for coastal hazards. Lauren…

County Conversation: Nataly Arroyo on Measure S and Federal Cuts

March 24, 2025

In our March edition of County Conversation, Supervisor Natalie Arroyo shared insights from her recent Coast Guard Reserve deployment, where she assisted the EPA with hazardous waste cleanup after the LA wildfires. Arroyo discussed monitoring how federal budget cuts could impact local response efforts and emergency preparedness. We also covered…

Two Hikers Rescued from Cliffside on Lost Coast

March 24, 2025

Two hikers on the Lost Coast Trail found themselves stranded on a remote cliffside in Shelter Cove over the weekend, holding on for their lives. Saturday’s rescue required the coordinated efforts of six different agencies, utilizing millions of dollars in specialized equipment and extensive training. A Dangerous Situation on the…

Oklahoma Man Arrested for Local School Threats

March 21, 2025

[Jones] was identified as the suspect in a string of threats to schools and businesses resulting in lockdown protocols throughout Humboldt County.