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Condition of the Roads in Southern Humboldt
…The storms did damage the roads though. The rain caused problems across the southern part of the county. For awhile it seemed that every 15 minutes brought reports of new problems. Culverts…
Sleet on Samoa Blvd?
There have been several reports of icy conditions around Samoa Blvd. This has apparently caused several accidents and near misses. Avoid the area if possible.
Bon Swing’s Tom Toohey & Dan Fair
…In celebration of what would never have been Reinhardt's 102nd birthday, Bon Swing plus special guests perform Saturday night at the Westhaven Center For The Arts. Tom Toohey: Lead Guitar Dan…
Underwater Parks Day
A "hidden treasure" found along the North Coast Happy Underwater Parks Day! Today marks the fourth annual celebration of California's "underwater parks." What are these parks? Like the ones on land…
Extreme Weather Shelter Open Again Tonight
The Eureka Extreme Weather Shelter has opened tonight as the Mission is full. There are 10 men already using the facility. The 32 person capacity shelter has averaging 10 or 11 clients…
Dean Creek Slide
Heavy rains caused a lane closure on the northbound side of Hwy 101 at the Dean Creek Slide yesterday. After last years devastating road closure, the Southern Humboldt community was understandably nervous…
Occupy News Roundup
As promised, today's Occupy The Courts happened in Eureka outside the old courthouse. According to Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, "the rain poured down but we were still about 200 strong." Meanwhile, down…
Storm Activity
…2:03 PM KHUM callers continue to affirm 101's passibility through the slide site. Several callers noted that the CalTrans crews seemed to be on top of the situation. Additionally, 299…
Parents’ Answering Machine Message Stops Terrible Home Invasion Robbery
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 01-18-2012, approximately 10:00 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriffs office was notified of a burglary in progress, 3900 block of Cedar…
EPD: Self-Identified Eureka Occupiers Arrested For Squatting
From the Eureka Police Department: On 01/18/12 at about 8:55 am, officers of the Eureka Police Department responded to a residence on the 3500 Block of ‘O’ Street regarding…
This American Leaf
…It will also air on The Point KWPT and 94.1 KSLG. The first episode explores the macroeconomics of marijuana in Humboldt County. As one business owner told us, we're all…
Who’s SOPA-Striking?
Let's make a list of who in Humboldt County is blacking out their Web page to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act. The Lost Coast Outpost is not, but our country…
Mysteries of the Deep, Cool. Mystery on Your Plate, Not So Much.
Who doesn’t love mystery meat? Oh, for the days of the school lunch, the odd grayish-brown lump slapped onto your tray by the loving hand of a hair-netted cafeteria…
Horse Mountain Trail Update
Happy Trails: Cliff & Emily talk with Uri Driscoll about their efforts to create a recreational trail on Horse Mountain with the cooperation of the Forest Service. Audio
Gas Prices From Ukiah to Del Norte
Once again Eureka (and Crescent City) have the highest gas prices in the country. And the least expensive place to buy gas in Northern California? Ukiah, our next door neighbor. AAA Insurance…
Missing Woman and Two Small Dogs
…the citizen returned to the drop off point to pick up Siple and her two dogs. Siple was not there. The citizen drove around looking for her, but could not find her…
Cold Weather Prompts Early Opening of Extreme Weather Shelter
Lynette's Norcal History Blog announced that due to low temperatures tonight the Extreme Weather Shelter will open tonight. Please pass this on to any who might need the information. She says…
Congressional Debate on KMUD Right Now
Nine candidates for Congress at the Mateel Community Center debating for three hours. Tune in on KMUD, KZYX or Access Humboldt. First question: Are corporations people?
Vultures, Cannibalism, and the Free Market
Moments With Andy: On vultures and cannibals; an "avoid the ghetto" phone application; and Andy laughs at the King. The Night Show, hopefully not your only source of news. Audio
Southern Humboldt Takes a Field Trip to Sacramento
…Afterwards, Chesbro will address the crowd from the capital lawn. Some of the kids who are going will be live broadcasting on KMUD about what they see. The plan is to have…
And Now We See How Crazy the Eureka City Council Wants to Make It
Tuesday night's the big night in the Eureka City Council chambers! That's the night the council will in all likelihood go full steam ahead in endorsing the Great Phantom East…
Arizona Governor Lets Marijuana Lawsuit Drop
…Saying that she is still concerned that "state employees at the Department of Health Services, charged with administering and licensing marijuana dispensaries, face federal prosecution" because of the federal governments recent hardline…
Icy Roads
…The bridges are icy but this morning the worst area is where the big slide took out the road for a couple months (3895 Thomas Rd). The County is on their way…
Dispatch: From the Borderlands
From friend of the LoCO, Terrence McNally: One of the more amusing aspects about living in Arcata is watching folks attempt to negotiate the public-private property divide and the gray areas…
Zip the Ziptie Program or Else, Feds Tell Mendocino
…First the Press Democrat announced the pioneering Mendocino ziptie program suspended. Then the Ukiah Daily Journal and the Times Standard declared it hadn't been suspended. Today, Michael Montgomery of the California…
In Studio: The Trouble
…How long has it been since a new, straight-ahead rock band emerged from 95521? Check out The Trouble , who played live on Mike Dronkers' program, Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. They bring…
Craters on the Moon
…For the first time, I managed to capture some of the craters on the moon. I've been trying to do that since I got my first point and shoot. Happy sigh…
Occasional Marijuana Use May Strengthen Lungs
…According to an article in the January 11th issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), occasional cannabis smokers, defined as those smoking less than 20 joints per month, actually…
Bike Sharing Programs, with Mike Conway
KHUM, Radio Without the Rules
It’s a Miracle Their Kidneys Matched
Shannon Robinson and Travis Chagolla Some people give hearts as Valentine gifts, but two days after the holiday this year, Shannon Robinson is giving a total stranger, Travis Chagolla, her kidney. The…