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Mother Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Breastmilk/Meth Case
…The child’s autopsy revealed that the baby had been exposed to high levels of methamphetamine.Prosecutor Ben McLaughlin offered Wortmon a plea, indicating that he planned to refile the murder charge…
Winds Predicted to Bluster Throughout the North Coast
NOAA, the National Weather Service, predicts high winds beginning this afternoon though tomorrow morning: THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA. .DAY ONE…THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE…
Seeking Solutions: A New Medical Marijuana Initiative
…One of the main ideas behind the proposal is that firming up California's rules on medical marijuana might temper the recent crackdown by the federal government. Colorado, they believe, with its…
Stabbing Victim Refuses to Name Attacker
…When the deputy arrived he met with the 45 year old male victim, who resides in Eureka. The victim told the investigating deputy he was at a residence in the 2200 block…
Through the Window
Through the Window
Local Woman Donating Her Kidney Has Fundraiser Today
On this beautiful sunny Saturday in So Hum, how would you like to help that pretty volunteer firefighter save the life of that nice looking kid standing next to her? You can…
Fire West of New Harris Store
…I'll update as info comes in. _____________ The CHP are reporting a small fire just of the New Harris Store. First reports indicate it is due to downed power lines.
Yesterday’s Occupation/Counteroccupation
I only stayed at the courthouse for a half-hour or so yesterday, so if anything happened near the end of the demonstration and counterdemonstration I have no firsthand knowledge of it…
ALO: Zach Gill
…Myles talks with Zach about the band's near-death experience that marked the moment their futures spiraled into success, how he met Jack Johnson, posing for a photo with James Brown…
Possible Child Endangerment Charges Filed Against Marijuana Grower
…Officers located a commercial indoor marijuana growing operation in the garage and one of the bedrooms in the residence that was being used to process marijuana. The five year old child had…
Plane Crash—Nose Down UPDATE-Pilot and Student from SoHum
…Photos from the scene of the crash: According to the photographer, Dottie Simmons, "The fuel was ejected burning for some distance….There is nothing left of the plane. But everyone will be…
Man Assaulted Under Fernbridge
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 02-02-2012, approximately 11:10 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office was notified of a 42 year old male assault…
How Much Money?
…For residents of Humboldt County, there's no telling how much of their spending money has filtered through the local marijuana industry. Or is there? Hear from a banker, a grower, a…
Native American Basket Weaving
The recent theft of the Native American Basket hats from the Blue Lake Museum is a reminder of how beautiful basket craft can be. The BLM Lecture series is featuring a chance…
‘The Humboldt Chronicles’ Live Chat
…for the premiere of "The Humboldt Chronicles," a documentary series on marijuana in Humboldt County. Then stay tuned afterwords for a call-in segment with the show's producers. Throughout, use the…
New Age Money Helps Buoy Impressive Stacey Lawson Contributions
This year's bumper crop of Congressional candidates has filed its most recent round of campaign finance-related documentation, and the big story is the huge number of dollars accrued by candidate…
SB 81 is on the Governor’s Desk—School Transportation Cuts Likely to Be Restored
In what may have been the most exciting day rural California has seen in years, this morning the Assembly passed a bill remedying earlier slashing of bus transportation services 54-4 and…
Humboldt: How Much Money Comes from Pot
Bags and bags of money come into Humboldt via the underground marijuana economy. But how much money? There have been rumors for years that while most banks have to import cash from…
‘Illegal Treehouse’ Family Speaks
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: Rachel Robinson and her son Will talk about recently being ordered by county building inspectors to dismantle their Bayside treehouse because it is too close to…
KHSU Airs Show on the Environmental Impacts of Cannabis Cultivation
Do you think marijuana cultivation is affecting our environment? If it is, can pot be grown more sustainably? The EPIC edition of the KHSU EcoNews Report Interview airs this Thursday at 1…
On Hwy 101, One Southbound Lane Blocked Near Leggett
…Traffic is going past but be careful near the South Leggett offramp.
The Strange New Passion for Hashish Production Continues (Un)Abated
…Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or criminal related activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line…
Hwy 101 Closed at Fields Landing Detour at 699 Ramp
…The Times-Standard is reporting on Facebook that "Law enforcement scanner traffic has said one person is deceased following the injury accident on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Fields Landing." ### Eyewitness…
Money Can’t Buy You Love?
The Humboldt County supervisor elections for the First, Second and Third districts may not be until June, but that does not mean some challengers weren't using 2011 to build their war…
‘Illegal Treehouse’ Family on KSLG Tomorrow Morning
That Sunday Times-Standard story about a Bayside family that the county is threatening to prosecute for illegal treehouse-building has been making the rounds quickly today. Short version: The treehouse is…
EPD Looking for Repeat Suspect in Armed Stop ‘n’ Shop Robberies
The fellow in question doesn't change it up all that much — new gun, but the same bandana and hoodie. See below: From the Eureka Police Department: The Eureka Police Department’s…
SB 81 Passes Budget Committee: Bus Bill Roars on to Governor
…Also extremely encouraging is what the Gov.'s representative from the Dept. of Finance said, they don't oppose the bill because is preserves the general fund savings. Today was the first…
Caltrans Announces Broadway Feasibility Study
Caltrans Press Release Eureka – Caltrans announced today that a public open house for the Broadway Engineered Feasibility Study will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to…
Trail Interpretation
KHUM, Radio Without the Rules
A Pot Farmer and a Dairy Rancher Introduce Rural Humboldt to the Bay Area and Beyond
Many of you recognize the man in the photo above. That is Charley Custer, environmental activist, Tea House Collective co-founder and marijuana grower. His name, his occupation, and the county he…