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After last week’s coverage on HR1 and its impacts on Southern Humboldt healthcare, we wanted to get clarification on the future of healthcare services and the new hospital project from the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, KMUD News Reports. 

The Great Redwood Trail Agency discusses next steps after receiving 50 million dollars of state funding, Daniel Mintz Reports.

In this episode we have stories on 50 million dollars in state funding headed to the Great Redwood Trail Agency, and the future of the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District. But first, some local updates and alerts.

One year ago, on July 4 President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1 into law. While many voters may not think decisions made in Washington directly affect their daily lives, the law's sweeping changes to federal healthcare funding are already being felt in California. Lauren Schmitt looks at what nearly $1 trillion in federal healthcare cuts could mean for Southern Humboldt and communities across the state in this special KMUD News report.

In this episode we have this week’s Sports Report along with reporting from our media partners. But first, a lengthy number of local updates and alerts.

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 on the Humboldt Crabs and why this will be a big weekend for the team, as well as updates on local American Legion baseball action and some Little League All-Star news..

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority is considering increasing their rates for utility customers, KMUD News Reports. 

A Shelter Cove restaurant with deep ties to Venezuela is trying to help those stuck in the rubble of recent earthquakes. KMUD News Reports

In this episode we have stories on a local fundraiser for Venezuela and possible energy rate increases for customers in Humboldt County. But first some local updates and alerts.

Our story on trying to get answers from Caltrans and other agencies regarding the bentonite drilling slurry spill in Southern Humboldt and asking who is ultimately responsible

The Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District has added an MRI machine to its available imaging services

Human trafficking charges dropped against Bulgarian Bridgeville grower, also, a murder case with gang enhancements out of Hoopa Moves forward without death penalty option. Ryan Hutson reports. 

Our 30 minute Public Affairs presentation of the Department of Cannabis Control meeting at the Mateel Center including DCC Director Clint Kellum and local growers

In this episode we have stories on Caltrans involvement in the Bentonite Spill in Southern Humboldt, the latest Inside Humboldt Courts, and SoHum Health gaining MRI services. But first some local updates and alerts.

A Southern Humboldt community forest project that has been in the works for 10 years is close to completion. Daniel Mintz reports. 

We turned to two experts, Dr. Eric Riggs, Dean of the Cal Poly Humboldt College of Natural Resources and Sciences, and Dr. Jason Patton, an engineering geologist with the California Department of Conservation, to learn more about Mendocino's recent earthquake and scientific research that could benefit our understanding of local seismology. 

In this episode we have stories on science behind last week’s Mendocino Earthquake, and a community forest project nearing completion. But first some local updates and alerts including on Miranda’s Rescue.

Selected highlights from Humboldt Sheriff William Honsal's June 29th press conference on the continuing Miranda's Rescue investigation

Suicide is a priority issue for Humboldt County's health divisions but their efforts will be impacted by diversion of state funding. Daniel Mintz reports. 

In this episode we have stories on a new film series about the history of Southern Humboldt, state funds for suicide prevention efforts being diverted, and this week’s Sports Report. But first some quick local updates.

Our interview with filmmaker Seth Ferranti on his new film series "Tangled Roots" which delves into the checkered history of Southern Humboldt's Back to The Land Movement and subsequent rise of the Cannabis Industry. 

In this episode we have our interview with the DCC, along with their listening session at the Mateel Center, and the latest edition of Inside Humboldt Courts. Chapters (00:00:00) - Fire Evacuation Orders, Power Outage in Humbold(00:01:14) - Department of Cannabis Control Visits Southern Humboldt(00:03:25) - DCC's 4-Point Plan for growers(00:09:26) - DCC meets small-scale growers(00:11:34) - DCC Commissioner Comments on Cannabis Consolidation(00:12:58) - Small Cannabis Growers Speak Out at DCC Hearing(00:15:32) - DCC Issues with Metric Cannabis Inspection(00:16:40) - California Department of Cannabis Control's Listen Session(00:19:52) - Eureka Drive By Shooting suspect arrested, convicted(00:22:47) - Next, in the case of the People vs. Kayden Cerise. The charges against him allege multiple acts of sexual violence

Our in depth coverage of the Department of Cannabis Control's visit to Southern Humboldt. Including our interview with DCC Deputy Director of Public Affairs Jordan Traverso and highlights from their listening session with local cannabis growers at the Mateel Center.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Department of Cannabis Control Visits Southern Humboldt(00:01:54) - DCC Executive Director Clint Kellam on the Event(00:08:11) - DCC Director Clint Kellum Discusses Small Businesses(00:10:03) - DCC Holds Listening Session on Small Businesses(00:11:54) - California Cannabis Businesses Speak Out About Regulations(00:14:01) - DCC Issues with Metric Certification(00:15:09) - California Department of Cannabis Control's Listening Session

Humboldt County supervisors were updated on an effort to coordinate wildfire resilience efforts, with significant state grant investment in Southern Humboldt. Daniel Mintz reports.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Humboldt County participates in wildfire resiliency program

In this episode we have in depth stories on Alexandre Farms Downgrading their Certification, and Humboldt Wildfire Coordination Includes Millions of Dollars of Work in SoHum Chapters (00:00:06) - Earthquake damages property, power out in Mendocino County(00:01:30) - County Wildfire County Coordinator Team Update(00:08:01) - Alexander Family Farm: The Animal Welfare Lawsuit(00:17:44) - Alexander Family Farm's fight to have the animal cruelty lawsuit dismissed(00:23:10) - Marco Rubio visits Gulf allies to ease concerns over Iran deal

Alexandre Farms Downgrades Certification as Legal Battle Continues. Ryan Hutson reports.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Alexander Family Farm Faces Civil Lawsuit for Animal Welfare(00:09:43) - Alexander Family Farm's fight to have animal cruelty lawsuit dismissed

In this episode we have stories on the renaming of the Honeydew Bridge, significant service cuts being considered by the Redwood Coast Transit Authority, and NORML sues Kaiser over mistreatment of cannabis users Chapters (00:00:00) - Local News: June 24, 2019(00:02:11) - Search Warrant served at Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County(00:09:40) - Great Redwood Trail Authority Announces First Round of Climate Bond Funding(00:12:21) - Humboldt County Names Bridge After Pioneers(00:15:58) - Remembering George Hindley(00:17:28) - Redwood Coast Transit Authority Considering Service Cuts(00:21:12) - Proposal to cut bus service between Crescent City and Klamath(00:23:48) - Kaiser Permanente Denying Medications Due to Cannabis Use

Shelter Cove is hearing increased complaints about a notorious resident, including claims of violent behavior 

In this episode we have stories on potential hotel tax increases in Eureka, Redway’s water restrictions, and a series of neighborhood incidents in Shelter Cove leading to a plea for police assistance Chapters (00:00:00) - KMED News(00:00:30) - County Sheriff's deputies: Cannabis Public Meeting(00:02:49) - Cal Fire: Prescribed Burn Along U.S. Highway 101(00:07:29) - Redway Community Services District Declares Stage 1 Water Conservation(00:09:44) - Redway Community Services District Stage 1 Water Restrictions(00:11:56) - Eureka: To Raise Hotel Bed Tax to Help Close Budget(00:21:15) - California watchdog group says state oil refineries are to blame for price

In this episode we have stories on the Humboldt County Planning Commission meeting on the old growth tree in Redway, and this week's KMUD News Sports Report. But first, some local headlines and alerts including information on the cannabis enforcement helicopter in Southern Humboldt.

Following the controversial removal of four old growth redwood trees from a lower Redway residential property, a fifth tree has been saved by the Humboldt County Planning Commission. Daniel Mintz Reports. 

Helicopter operations over Southern Humboldt cannabis farms are being questioned and the Board of Supervisors has been asked to answer. Daniel Mintz reports.

In this week's KMUD News Sports Report, Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including who has been named MVP in Big 5 and Little 4 baseball and softball, why it was a big week for the Humboldt Crabs, all the latest local American Legion baseball news, and what's in store for North Coast motor sports fans this weekend. Chapters (00:00:00) - Local Sports: Little Four MVPs, Big 5 Softball

In this episode we have stories on Juneteenth Day, Inside Humboldt Courts, a report on California’s Road system, and brand new revelations from the North Coast Water Board on the bentonite spill in Redwood Creek Chapters (00:00:00) - KMED News: Juneteenth Day, and More(00:00:31) - Caltrans Road Updates(00:02:27) - North Coast Water Board Issues New Emergency Orders in Bend Night Slurry(00:13:05) - Federal Case: Attempted Enticement and Coercion of(00:16:37) - Destiny Ramey's Murder Case Goes Back to Trial(00:18:07) - Marion Miller's Attempt to Kill an Arcata Police Officer Goes(00:19:56) - Report on California's Road Infrastructure(00:24:00) - County Proclamation Commemorates Juneteenth Day

Our update on the North Coast Waterboard issuing emergency orders for cleanup and abatement in Redwood Creek and tributaries  Chapters (00:00:00) - North Coast Water Board Discusses Bendedonite Slurry Spill

In this episode we have stories on Helicopters over Southern Humboldt, and a Bee sting that led to a serious local emergency. But first, a rundown of some local headlines including updates on the bentonite spill, the Covelo Green Bridge collapse, and PG&E’s conversations with the Trump administration on the Potter Valley Project.

Fortuna's operation of the River Lodge Conference Center isn't financially viable and the Fortuna City Council is considering leasing proposals. Daniel Mintz reports. 

On this episode, stories on a ShakeTrailer experience at the Redwood Acres Fair, Fortuna Seeking to lease the River Lodge Conference Center, the Depot Museums 50th Anniversary, and Inside Humboldt Courts

A group of concerned Humboldt county residents are petitioning for an anti-Amazon warehouse initiative to be placed on the November Humboldt County ballot. KMUD News Reports. 

The Green Bridge near Covelo collapsed Friday night with a vehicle driving over it. Our interview with the Director of Mendocino County Department of Transportation on the bridge's replacement and thoughts on the collapse, KMUD News Reports.

Humboldt County is reconsidering its methods of tourism promotion and the influence of social media commentary (Reddit) was highlighted in a presentation. Daniel Mintz reports. 

On this episode, Humboldt's tourism future (and the anti-reddit comment), the bridge collapse near Covelo, and a citizen petition to ban Amazon's warehouse plans

On this episode, Eureka downsizing a vacation rentals project, this weeks sports report, California considering plug in solar, and the current state of the War Powers Resolution in the US Congress

Our story on the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrest of three people on marijuana charges in Garberville this week. Including comments from Lieutenant Pete Leipzig, head of the HCSO Drug Enforcement Task Force, that may be disconcerting for local cannabis growers. 

On this episode, extreme heat, state and county involvement with bentonite spills in Southern Humboldt, Humboldt County's budget deficit, marijuana arrests in Garberville, and Inside Humboldt Courts

Our deep dive into the current investigation into bentonite drilling slurry dumping in Southern Humboldt, including statements by multiple state agencies and audio from Humboldt County Building and Planning Director John Ford

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 on the high-scoring Humboldt Crabs and their five wins this week, as well as all the latest American Legioin baseball news, who won this week's District Little League tournament of chamopions, why it was a good week for two South Fork High athletes, why it was a big spring for one College of the Redwoods team, and how three-time conference MVP Luke Lemke is facing some adversity in college.

On this episode, Shelter Cove's sports court controversy, Eureka's plans for the old K-Mart, and updates from the Trinity County Board of Supervisors 

Our update on the bentonite spill issue in Southern Humboldt, including new information that the material was taken from a fiber optic drilling site and dumped on a property in Briceland, which made its way into Redwood Creek

Stories on Caltrouts new grant, Arcata rejecting a vacation rental, research on cannabis water use, and updates on the bentonite spill into Redwood Creek