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The State of Education Under the Trump Administration: Controversies, Censorship, and Legal Battles

By Music Lisa | March 4, 2025

The Trump administration’s education policies are igniting controversy across the nation, from legal challenges over anti-diversity initiatives to leadership changes in key federal education agencies. Lisa Music reports.

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Consultant: Humboldt’s Airport Hits ‘New Records’

By Music Lisa | March 4, 2025
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Humboldt County’s aviation consultant has said the main airport is getting more use than ever. Daniel Mintz reports. 

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Highway 36 Remains Closed at Slide Prone Area

By Music Lisa | March 4, 2025
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A slide-prone area east of Swimmer’s Delight area on Highway 36 remains closed tonight according to Caltrans District 1. Lisa Music reports.

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MCSO Identifies Ukiah Resident that Died in Custody

By Music Lisa | March 4, 2025

Turning to Mendocino The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died following an encounter with law enforcement on February 26th in Ukiah.

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Education Spotlight: Afterschool Bluegrass Club

By Sigur-Björn | March 4, 2025
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During the KMUD Spring Membership Drive, ‘Education by the People for the People’, KMUD News will be highlighting educational programs here on the North Coast. Tonight, we feature the upcoming Afterschool Bluegrass Club in this interview with the California Bluegrass Executive Director, Pete Lude and Jason and Ilaria Ballard from Help’s On the Way.

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Karuk Tribe and California Natural Resources Agency Finalize Historic Agreement to Advance Tribal Sovereignty and Cultural Fire Practices

By Lauren Schmitt | March 3, 2025

California is making a historic move to honor tribal sovereignty, passing a new cultural burning law and establishing…

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Mendocino Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing 72-Year-Old Albion Man with Dementia

By Lauren Schmitt | March 3, 2025

Authorities in Mendocino County are continuing their search for 72-year-old Albion resident Daniel Jay Salmond, who was last…

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Humboldt’s Need for Mental Health Care Exceeds Funding

By Lauren Schmitt | February 28, 2025

Humboldt County is struggling to keep up with the demand for mental health care as revenue to fund…

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KMUD News Sports Report- 02 28 25

By Lauren Schmitt | February 28, 2025

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week’s big local sports stories, including all the latest…

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By Music Lisa | February 27, 2025

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Redway Elementary on Lockdown Thursday, School Closed Friday

By Music Lisa | February 27, 2025
Redway Elementary School lockdown

Redway Elementary School was placed on lockdown late Thursday morning following a report involving a photograph of a firearm, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and school officials. While details remained uncertain initially, authorities have since determined that there was no immediate threat to the school. Lisa Music reports.

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Planning Director Ford Discusses Cannabis Permit Revocation Deadline

By Music Lisa | February 27, 2025
cannabis plastic netting

In other cannabis news, Humboldt county cannabis farmers with outstanding tax or fees due have until March 31…

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