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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.

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Episodes

  1. Local News 10 19 26

    This episode includes stories on local ballot measures in the upcoming election, debate on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, and on a new children’s book on the 1885 expulsion of Chinese residents from Eureka Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Overview (00:00:44) - Local Updates: Gas Prices, Yurok...

  2. Local News 10 16 26

    This episode includes a story on missing candidate statements in Humboldt County, an increase in police presence in Shelter Cove, this week’s Sports Report, and the latest road advisories from CalTrans

  3. KMUD News Sports Report Oct 15

    In this week's sports report, Ray Hamill breaks down all of this week's big local sports stories, incluidng all the latest high school and college football news and a look ahead to all of this weekend's action, as well as all the latest soccer, volleyball, golf and fight news.

  4. Juan Pablo Cervantes Interview (November 2026 Election)

    Our pre-election interview with clerk-recorder and registrar of voters for Humboldt County, Juan Pablo Cervantes

  5. EPIC Attorney Outlines Humboldt’s Power Upgrade Situation

    Offshore wind energy opens the need to improve Humboldt County's power delivery infrastructure but federal actions complicate plans. Daniel Mintz reports.

  6. State Water Board Vote Could Impact Trinity River Flows

    Trinity and Klamath River Tribal communities are rallying ahead of a State Water Board vote that they say could open the door to more water being diverted from the Trinity River.

  7. Local News 10 15 26

    This episode includes a story on barriers to wind energy on the Lost Coast, and our pre-election interview with Humboldt County Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes

  8. Local News 10 14 26

    This episode includes stories on the Eureka Mayoral Debate, and on a state water board vote that could have widespread impacts on the Trinity and Klamath rivers

  9. Measure K Town Hall Full Length 10/13/26

    The entire livestream of the Measure K (SoHum Hospital Bond) Town Hall on Tuesday October 13th, from the Mateel Center in Redway

  10. Humboldt Entrepreneur Helps Local Businesses Navigate AI

    A Humboldt County native has come home after 15 years in the tech industry to help local businesses make sense of artificial intelligence

  11. Local News 10 12 26

    This episode includes stories on Humboldt’s construction industry needing workers, and on a local prescribed burn forest health project

  12. Local News 10 09 26

    This episode includes stories on last night's fire that prompted evacuations in Blocksburg, Humboldt County freezing data center applications, and this week’s Sports Report.

  13. KMUD News Sports Report Oct 9

    In this week's sports report, Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest high school football news and why it was a big week for the Ferndale Wildcats, some local soccer, volleyball and golf.

  14. SoHum Health on Measure K

    Residents in the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District will be voting on Measure K during next month's election. The proposed $25 million bond measure would help fund a new hospital, and would come from increased property taxes over a 30 year term. KMUD News spoke with CEO Matt Rees, a...

  15. Local News 10 08 26

    This episode includes an in depth primer on Measure K and its potential impacts for Southern Humboldt residents, along with local and state updates

  16. Mendocino Approves Buffett Funded Grant

    The Mendocino Sheriff’s Office asked County Supervisors to approve a grant from the Northern California Coalition to Safeguard Communities (NCCSC). But questions remain over the grant's intention and required reporting of publicly redacted information on law enforcement operations to the son of a...

  17. Mendocino County Extends Data Center Moratorium

    After lengthy discussion, Mendocino’s Supervisors extended a 45 day ban on data center development to a full two years

  18. Fortuna Council Lauded For Taking Action On Rent Control

    The work that went into Fortuna's mobile home park rent control ordinance has been honored by the tenants who urged its drafting and approval. Daniel Mintz reports.

  19. Local News 10 07 26

    This episode includes stories on a data center moratorium and NCCSC grant approval for the Sheriff’s Office in Mendocino County, and on a rent control ordinance in Fortuna

  20. Local News 10 06 26

    This episode includes stories on the cutting down of the Grandmother Tree, a centuries-old cottonwood on the Arizona border that activists spent weeks trying to save from border wall construction, and Grounded AI, an artificial intelligence business based in Eureka.

  21. Local News 10 05 26

    This episode includes stories on North Coast KelpFest, Miranda's Rescue, the Children's Author Festival, and Governor Newsom's bill signings.

  22. Planning Director Discourages “Emotional Knee-Jerk Reaction” To Miranda’s Rescue Permitting

    As Humboldt County addresses Miranda's Rescue's permitting issues, Planning Director John Ford has responded to public concerns. Daniel Mintz reports.

  23. Local News 10 02 26

    This episode includes stories on a volunteer AI Lab in Eureka with a surprisingly philanthropic mission, attempts to regulate Flock Safety and ALPR cameras at the state level, and this week’s Sports Report

  24. SoHum Health Approves 10 Million Dollars In Revenue Bonds

    Separate from Measure K, the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District approved issuance of $10 million in revenue bonds at its most recent Governing Board meeting. The bonds will be used to fund operating expenses and construction on Redwood Drive.

  25. KMUD News Sports Report Oct. 1

    In this week's sports report Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's high school and college football games, as well as taking a look ahead to this weekend's action, as well as some high school and college soccer, some volleyball, some cross country news and some local motor sports.

  26. Local News 10 01 26

    This episode includes an in depth look at new financing for SoHum Health, separate from the Measure K Bond proposal in Southern Humboldt, along with state stories and local updates

  27. Wiyot Tribe Opens New Youth Housing

    Jaroujiji (a place to stop and rest) Youth Housing opened in Eureka this week. KMUD News spoke with Tribal Administrator Michelle Vassel to learn more about new services for youth and young adults.

  28. Local News 09 30 26

    This episode includes a story on an indigenous food festival in Humboldt County along with local alerts and updates

  29. Petrolia Fire Department Essential Equipment Lost to Fire

    Critical infrastructure for the Petrolia Fire Department was destroyed on Monday, when 2 of its radio repeaters covering the Mattole Valley went up in flames

  30. Local News 09 29 26

    This episode includes stories on Petrolia Fire’s radio repeaters being destroyed and on a new Wiyot housing project in Eureka that’s assisting local youth

  31. Natural Science Day in Garberville

    An event in Garberville this Saturday (10/03/26) is encouraging kids to find the fun side of Nature Science education

  32. Local News 09 28 26

    This episode includes a story on the upcoming Natural Science Day in Garberville, state & national stories, along with local alerts and updates

  33. Murder Charges After Death of Road Worker Ronnie Franklin

    A suspected drunk driver faces murder charges after a road construction worker in Eureka succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision earlier this month

  34. Local News 09 25 26

    This episode includes stories on Fiesta Latina in Fort Bragg, the death of roadworker Ronnie Franklin in Eureka, a free healthcare clinic coming to Humboldt County, and this week’s Sports Report

  35. KMUD News Sports Report Sept. 24

    In this week's KMUD News Sports Report, Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest high school and college football news, some soccer updates, some volleyball, some local motor sports and the latest high school girls golf. Chapters...

  36. US Senate Holds AI Surveillance Hearing As Humboldt County Looks At Regulation

    Local concerns about AI driven cameras are also exploding nationally, including at a recent United States Senate hearing. The CEOs of major AI surveilla companies including Flock were invited but declined to attend. KMUD News Director April Louis has the story. Chapters (00:00:00) - Flock Cameras...

  37. Judge Sentences Jake Combs to 60 Years to Life in Alderpoint Killing

    A man convicted of murder has been sentenced to sixty years to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of Trevor Earley… in Alderpoint. It’s the second time a jury has convicted Jake Henry Combs of first-degree murder after his first conviction was overturned on appeal. Ryan Hutson was in the...

  38. Local News 09 24 26

    This episode includes stories on the Coastal Act turning 50, Humboldt County concerns about Flock Cameras relating to national discourse, the Jake Combs sentencing, and on a fishing oriented non-profit in Fort Bragg Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Local Alerts (00:00:48) - Petrolia Fire…

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  39. Stolen Nutrient Bottles Returned To Dazey's Supply

    After repeated theft, an updated security system at Dazey’s Building Center in Garberville caught suspects stealing on camera. Thankfully all of the stolen merchandise has now been returned. Chapters (00:00:00) - Break-in caught on new security cameras (00:01:29) - Recovering the stolen nutrient...

  40. Post Mountain Community In Trinity County Asks To Go On Grid

    The majority Hmong Post Mountain Community is struggling without reliable power sources, and Trinity County is starting to respond via co-signing on a prospective grant application Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing Post Mountain and its off-grid struggles (00:00:48) - Residents plead for power at...

  41. Local News 09 23 26

    This episode includes a story on the Fortuna Council approving wastewater treatment project changes, and additional stories from our media partners

  42. Local News 09 22 26

    This episode includes stories on recent thefts at Dazey’s Supply, the Post Mountain Community in Trinity wants to be on grid, a Humboldt woman convicted in the stabbing death of her roommate, an upcoming wildfire meeting in Garberville, and on a Donkey Rescue in Mendocino Chapters (00:00:00) -...

  43. Damon Connolly Interview 09/21/26

    Our interview with 2nd District State Senate candidate and current 12th District Assemblymember Damon Connolly. We covered a wide range of topics including economic realities for the Lost Coast and his engagement with new potential consituents. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Connolly's State...

  44. Humboldt Planning Commission Approves Eureka Area Large Tree Removals

    Removal of large redwood trees is controversial but a voting majority of Humboldt County's Planning Commission has approved doing so in the Eureka area. Daniel Mintz reports.

  45. Local News 09 21 26

    This episode includes stories on California Assembly Bill 2494 that was just vetoed by Governor Newsom, the Humboldt Planning Commission approving Eureka area large tree removals, potential impacts of El Nino on Mendocino County, and our in depth interview with District 2 State Senate candidate...

  46. Bridgeville Residents Fume Over Missing FUHS Bus Route

    The Fortuna Union High School District isn’t providing bussing to Bridgeville families, claiming safety issues on Highway 36 due to the Grizzly Creek slide, but area parents and students are skeptical. Chapters (00:00:00) - Bridgeville Bus Service Suspended Over Slide Risk (00:00:51) - Caltrans...

  47. Local News 09 18 26

    This episode includes stories on school bussing issues in Bridgeville, Eureka moving towards data center regulation, the Forest Bioeconomy Symposium, and this week’s Sports Report Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Preview (00:00:43) - Bridgeville School Busing Controversy (00:02:51)…

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  48. Humboldt District Attorney Overspends Budget By 1.2 Million

    The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office spent over 1.2 million dollars more than expected, and County Supervisors were perplexed. KMUD News Reports.

  49. Rally Held Before Eureka FERC Sessions On Eel River Dam Removal

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held scoping meetings in Eureka over the last two days related to Eel River Dam removal, with a rally outside before the first meeting. KMUD News Reports.

  50. Humboldt Slowly Moves Toward Surveillance Regulation

    Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors is responding to controversy over use of surveillance technology but policymaking will take some time. Daniel Mintz reports.

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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.

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