The Climate Center reports the so-called “Water’s Edge” tax break is used by big oil companies to cut their annual tax liability by $75-$146 million dollars a year

Local fishing guide, and Chair of Humboldt County Board of Supervisors’ advisory Fish and Game Council, Kenny Priest talks fish cleaning stations and crabbing

On Jan. 8 at approximately 2 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a dead body under the Trinity River Bridge, at Highway 96 and Tish Tang Rd. 

In this addition of County Conversations, KMUD News’ Kelley Lincoln spoke with Second District Supervisor, Michelle Bushnell, who will serve as the 2025 Chair of the Board. She addressed her duties as chair, the Measure O process being developed, the Garberville Veterans Hall, and the Sheriff’s Oversight Committee.

 Despite concerns about environmental and zoning impacts, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has moved forward with developing rule changes to allow permitting for Yee Haw, an off-grid community seeking legitimacy. Daniel Mintz reports.

KMUD’s Lisa Music met with crews heading towards the Eaton, Hearst and Palisades Fires in Los Angeles County. Alta Dena has been devastated and large regions of the county are under evacuation orders. Dry winds, gusting to 60mph, are expected to continue another day. Music’s reporting spotlights unpreparedness catching many off guard, the exhaustion of Los Angeles crews, the human heartache, and the all-hands-on-board nature of the call out to districts far and wide for mutual aid.