KMUD News

Millions of dollars is flowing into the North Coast region to promote economic development but the flow ends this fall. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Sales tax measures are increasingly being relied upon to augment municipal budgets, and that's the case in Fortuna. Daniel Mintz reports. 

An interview with Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commissioner, Cassandra Hesseltine, who’s had a busy year, driven largely by the extraordinary success of locally shot movie, One Battle After Another  During a wide-ranging talk, Hesseltine—who was instrumental in bringing the production to Humboldt County—outlines the economic impact the movie has had on the area, and the spotlight its success has shone on it. She also teases us with another high profile production that may be coming to the Redwoods this coming summer and recounts her role in shaping a bill in the California Legislature that has led to a considerable boost to film production in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Reported for KMUD by Sigur-Björn

In this week's KMUD News Sports Report, Ray Hamill looks ahead to next week's Dick Niclai Tournament, while also looking back at all of the big local sports stories of the week, including all the latest high school and college basketball news, some college baseball and softball, a big announcment by one local baseball club and why this weekend will be a big one for the local high school wrestlers.

A letter to the community from Eureka's police chief responds to concerns about what will happen if ICE agents are sent to the city but some of the thorniest issues are left unaddressed. Daniel Mintz reports. 

In a narrow vote, Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors has declined to study a signifcant land use change in the greater Arcata area. Daniel Mintz reports.

Concerns about the removal of old growth redwood trees in lower Redway dominated the public comment period of this week's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest high school and college basketball news, why it was a big week for College of the Redwoods softball, and how the North Coast community will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

With concerns about federal immigration enforcement at a peak, Eureka residents are asking what city police plan to do if it happens locally. Daniel Mintz reports.

Chapters (00:00:05) - Fire investigation into Arcata Square blaze remains undetermined(00:03:33) - Fire damages vacant building in McKinleyville(00:05:13) - Drugs Found in Jail inmate's body cavity(00:12:51) - Suspect in Stabbing at Willow Creek Park(00:15:02) - Progressive Groups Press California Lawmakers to Soften Health Care C(00:17:01) - Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Defends Carrying Guns at Protest(00:21:48) - Justice for Emily Pye(00:26:36) - KMUD News

Chapters (00:00:00) - Local News(00:01:04) - Wind Advisory for Humboldt County and Del Norte County(00:05:31) - California surfer reportedly attacked by shark off the coast(00:14:17) - David Roevix Arrested for Felony Burglary(00:20:25) - California Attorney General Announces Lawsuit Over Federalization of Oil Pip(00:25:18) - Tribes express condolences to family of Alex Pareti(00:26:26) - Teacher convicted of sexually abusing Hopi boys denied parole(00:27:55) - Miss Rodeo North Dakota is Native American

Chapters (00:00:15) - Fortuna Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance(00:06:35) - Mad River Brewing: Food and Beverage Magazine's Winners List for(00:11:50) - Local Girls Basketball(00:18:09) - Mendocino Superior Court to Process Juvenile Traffic and Non(00:25:07) - Federal government reviews business program that benefits Alaska Native Corporations and Trib