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With an exclusive interview from former Deputy City Attorney for the City of Eureka Curtis Davis, and direct feedback from a legal expert who literally wrote the book on local law, reporter Ryan Hutson peels back the layers of Eureka’s City Hall politics to find what the expert calls “a red…
Blue Lake Rancheria is the recipient of a CAL FIRE grant, which will allow them to build a regional team of Indigenous women and queer cultural burners. To learn more about the program, we spoke to Karley Rojas, a Native Plant Specialist at Blue Lake Rancheria. Sigur-Björn reports.
A high-speed pursuit through Mendocino and Humboldt counties ended July 24 when CHP officers arrested a 29-year-old driver near Dean Creek and discovered an unresponsive passenger, suspected drugs, and stolen merchandise inside the vehicle, Jordan Pangelinan Reports…
A human-caused wildfire sparked by illegal encampments northeast of Redway was quickly contained on July 26, thanks to a swift, coordinated response from Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies and multiple fire agencies. Jordan Pangelinan Reports… Additional Resources: Coordinated Entry System “The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a HUD-requirement used to prioritize…
Eureka-Builds-It is a unique, new plan set to launch this fall to help homeowners build Accessory Dwelling Units on their property, while helping the city avoid possible fines and other repercussions for failing to meet the state’s mandated housing deadline. Sigur-Björn reports. “110403-N-ZS026-222” by SurfaceWarriors is licensed under CC BY-SA…
Community members, Tribal leaders, and youth will unite on Saturday, July 26, in Hoopa, CA, for a Trinity River clean-up and rafting trip to protect endangered salmon and support Indigenous river stewardship. Jordan Pangelinan reports. Save California Salmon, in partnership with the Hoopa Valley Tribe, youth groups, and the Warrior…
The Wiyot Tribe’s three affordable housing projects in Eureka are gathering steam; with one of them already underway, another fully financed, and initial funding secured for the third one. In this KMUD in-depth special, Sigur-Björn reports on the progress made, speaks to people involved, and addresses what will be gained—and…
Humboldt’s Georgianna Wood has spent 20 years looking for pizza toppings. In the ocean. Curious? We were too, so we spoke to Wood about her aquatic endeavors. Reporting and image by Sigur-Björn
Country Music star Bryan Martin comes to Humboldt to headline Country-on-the-Coast, the show starting event for the 104th Fortuna Rodeo. Although Martin’s subject matters could hardly be more country–with guns, outlaws, backroads and more guns recurring themes—his beats and guitars often stray into straight-up rock’n’roll. Sigur-Björn reports.
Organized by the Humboldt Creative Alliance, One Village Many Peoples: Humboldt Multi Cultural Festival comes to McKinleyville’s Pierson Park on July 5th. We spoke with Yurok basket weaver Teresa Surbaugh and Hip Hop Humbold’s David Hayne to learn more about thier involvmenet with the festival, and with the community.