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The First Decent – The Klamath Runs Free

By Sigur-Björn | April 15, 2025

This summer a group of indigenous youth will ride the Klamath River from source to see, the first event of its kind in over 100 years, now possible because of the removal of four dams on the river. “The First Decent” is a 30 day, 400 mile trek; a celebration of the freeing of the Klamath.

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Humboldt County ‘Sets a Record’ in Cannabis Permitting

By Daniel Mintz | April 14, 2025

In a first, Humboldt County’s Planning Commission has approved five inter-related cannabis cultivation projects in a single action.…

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By Lauren Schmitt | April 11, 2025
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Good evening and welcome to the Local News. Today is Thursday, April 10th. I’m Lauren Schmitt reporting for…

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CR to Ditch Problematic Mascot, Seeks Community Input

By Lauren Schmitt | April 10, 2025

College of the Redwoods is on the path to retiring its long-standing Corsairs mascot—an identity school officials say…

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Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over Deportation Contract as Humboldt Air Travel Soars

By Lauren Schmitt | April 9, 2025

By Lauren Schmitt, KMUD News Visit California, a nonprofit organization that promotes the state as a premier tourist…

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Local News 04 08 25- Hoopa Valley Highschool Youth Newsteam

By Lauren Schmitt | April 8, 2025

KMUD News has launched a historic partnership with two tribally run media organizations—KIDE (the state’s first Native-owned radio…

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By Music Lisa | April 3, 2025
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Mendocino County Seeking Volunteers for Civil Grand Jury

By Music Lisa | April 3, 2025
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Mendocino County invites citizens to serve on a unique civil grand jury that provides critical oversight of local government operations. Lisa Music reports.

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LIHEAP Federal Staffing Crisis Threatens Energy Assistance for Vulnerable Residents

By Music Lisa | April 3, 2025
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Federal worker layoffs threaten the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, potentially leaving some Humboldt County residents without critical utility support. Lisa Music reports. 

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Eureka Council Affirms Permit for Rehab Facility

By Daniel Mintz | April 3, 2025
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The Eureka City Council has upheld a permit for a substance use recovery center in the city’s Henderson Center area. Daniel Mintz reports.

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Huffman Town Hall’s Most Contentious Issue is Gaza War

By Lauren Schmitt | April 2, 2025

By Lauren Schmitt and Daniel Mintz KMUD News North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman hosted a town hall at…

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By Music Lisa | April 1, 2025
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Explosion at Scotia Biomass Power Plant Leaves One Worker Injured What was reported as an explosion at the…

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