KMUD News

This episode includes information on a letter sent by Trump’s Department of Justice to the Humboldt County Elections Office on alleged illegal voters

A prospective developer has approached multiple property owners in Rio Dell about building a data center in the city. Last week, the Rio Dell City Council discussed the developer's proposal amid concerns over potential water consumption and contamination.

This episode includes stories on a proposed data center in Rio Dell, the State Water Board’s hearings on the updated Bay-Delta Plan, and a conversation with a member of KMUD’s finance team about the fall membership drive.

Matt Rees responded to Measure K opponents speaking on our airwaves with a public letter, and the health district detailed plans for the proposed hospital with an architects presentation. We also look at additional funding sources involved with the new hospital effort.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Measure K context and KMUD's editorial response(00:01:43) - Why the current hospital can't be retrofitted(00:02:27) - New hospital design presentation overview(00:03:50) - Cost-saving design changes to shrink footprint(00:05:05) - What services are included vs. excluded(00:05:41) - Helipad and emergency transport plans(00:07:06) - Project cost and diversified funding sources(00:08:36) - Medicare reimbursement funding explained(00:09:44) - Vote outcome and sign-off

A Willits manufacturer is betting that art can become a backbone industry for Mendocino County. KMUD News spoke with Artefex founder Anton O'Hanlon about the company's expansion and his hopes for the region. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing Artifacts and the case for aluminum panels(00:01:14) - How the panels are built and compared to canvas(00:01:56) - O'Hanlon's childhood and origins of the idea(00:02:56) - Founding Artifacts and relationship with family's paint company(00:03:13) - Growing from a one-man shop to a team(00:03:53) - Vision for Mendocino County's art industry(00:04:41) - Bringing manufacturing in-house and expanding products(00:05:03) - Public murals and big public arts projects(00:05:33) - Recognition, hiring philosophy, and company culture(00:06:45) - Attracting talent and community growth needs(00:07:16) - Regional opportunity and entrepreneurial spirit(00:07:45) - Future goals and advice to other business owners(00:08:20) - Open invitation to artists and community partners(00:09:25) - Closing and contact information