KMUD News

KMUD News plays every weekday on KMUD at 6pm, and is rebroadcast at 8am the next morning. It is produced our amazing team of journalists from the KMUD Studios in Redway, CA. KMUD News covers the local issues of 4 counties in Northern California: Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity.

Siskiyou Land Conservancy Creates a 353-acre Riverfront Reserve on Mad River

This year, Siskiyou Land Conservancy aquired two pieces of riverfront property on Baduwa't, or Mad River, in Humboldt County, creating the largest riverfront reserve on the 113-mile river. Nat Cardos reports.   photo credit to Siskiyou Land Conservancy

09-04
07:31

Eureka Struggles With State Mandate for More Housing

The state's new housing requirements pose a dilemma for Eureka. Daniel Mintz reports. 

09-04
06:15

Eels River Stewards Want Quick, Careful Potter Valley Dam Removals

Alicia Hamann, executive director of Friends of the Eel River says the organization will be monitoring the upcomning Potter Valley dam removals to make sure PG&E will minimize harm to the exosystem. Sigur-Björn reports.

09-04
07:07

Roadless Rule Rescission and What it Means for Public Lands

On August 29th, the US Forest Service began officially rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule Act by opening for public comment on developing an environmental impact statement and conversation over the rescission. KMUD news spoke with the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) about what this means for California's public lands. Nat Cardos reports.

09-03
05:51

Turning 30: Eel River Stewards Reflect on Past and Look to Future

Friends of the Eel River is celebrating its 30 year anniversary, coinciding with the with the removal of the Potter Valley dams, which the nonprofit has fought for since it was formed. Sigur-Björn has more.

09-01
05:15

CA Attorney General & Providence Square off in court over emergency abortions

The California Attorney General and lawyers for Providence St. Jospeh, Eureka squared off in court today over the hospital’s commitment to provide emergency abortions services in accordance a court-ordered stipulation and California law. KMUD news host Sigur-Bjðrn spoke to reporter Ryan Hutson who was in court to follow proceedings.

08-30
05:49

Local News 08 29 25

CA Attorney General and Providence square off in Humboldt Court over emergency abortion services | Dillon Fire grows to over 4K acres as firefighters suppress dozens of lightning-induced fires in Siskiyou County | Humboldt County is budget shortfall is having a severe effect on county staff morale | And all the week’s sports updates as football season kicks off this weekend

08-30
26:04

Survey Reveals Workforce Impacts of Humboldt's Budget Crunch

Humboldt County is dealing with a lack of budget revenue and an employee survey shows how it's impacting county workers. Daniel Mintz reports. 

08-29
04:45

KMUD News Sports Report Aug 28

Ray Hamill looks forward to the opening weekend of the local college and high school football seasons, as well as binging us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including some high school and college soccer, some volleyball updates, some motor sports and news of why this was a big week for one Southern Humboldt adult women's softball team.

08-29
07:02

Western Rivers Conservancy and the Yurok Tribe completed the largest single “land back” deal in California history

After 20 years Western Rivers Conservancy has ensured Blue Creek, the most important cold-water tributary to California’s Klamath River, is forever protected, from its headwaters in the Siskiyou Wilderness all the way to its confluence with the Klamath. The transfer of these lands to the Tribe also more than doubles the Tribe’s landholdings and safeguards the long-term health of this critical ecosystem. Jordan Pangelinan Reports   Website: https://www.westernrivers.org/projects/ca/klamath-river-blue-creek or https://www.westernrivers.org/ 

08-28
15:04

Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition Raises $5,400 for Art Program “Life Canvas” in Gaza

The Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition, an initiative based out of Arcata, recently raised $5,400 for an art program called “Life Canvas” based out of Gaza that showcases the Palestinian existence. Nat Cardos reports.

08-28
09:19

Humboldt Supes Revisit Cannabis Grant Program

Issues of fairness drove a Humboldt County Board of Supervisors decision to change the county's Project Trellis program. Daniel Mintz reports. 

08-28
04:56

Public Affairs: Obon Festival Held in Arcata 8/17

On August 17th, the 4th annual Obon Festival was held by Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) in the Creamery District of Arcata. Nat Cardos reports.

08-28
17:24

Eureka Council Accuses Israel of ‘Genocide,’ Asks for Cal PERS Disinvestment

The City of Eureka is supporting the idea of divesting from companies involved in alleged "genocide" by Israel. Daniel Mintz reports. 

08-27
06:46

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