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Californians Approved $1.5 Billion for Wildfire Prevention. How Will the State Spend It?
…The state reports 17 homes have completed the fire-proofing process and another 23 are in progress. The additional money could expand the program to two more counties. The selection process could…
OBITUARY: Sharon Loris August-Sanchez, 1951-2024
…We will have a celebration of life later when we can enjoy the sunshine, just as she would like. Until we meet again, mom. We love you.###The obituary above was submitted…
Some Humboldt Residents Plan on Not Buying Anything Tomorrow (Except from Local Businesses) as Part of an Economic Protest
A nationwide spending boycott to protest the power of billionaires and wealthy companies isn’t leaving Humboldt totally untouched. Thousands of people around the country are planning on not buying anything for…
POLL! 'In Ten Years, Humboldt's Cannabis Industry Will ______.'
Please predict the future. "… be diverse, innovative and thriving. Our brand will always have value." "… look pretty much how it looks today — there will be some sustainable enterprises but most operations will…
Three Busted in Eureka ‘Shoulder Tap’ Operations, in Which a Minor Collaborating With Cops Asks Adults to Buy Them Booze
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: The Eureka Police Department conducted two Shoulder Tap operations during the month of February within the city limits of Eureka. The first operation, conducted on…
(VIDEO) Brett McFarland Has Written a Song About the Wiyot Massacre
Press release from Brett McFarland:165 years after the brutal February 26, 1860, massacre of Wiyot men, women, and children on Tuluwat Island and neighboring villages, a new song emerges, inspired by…
(AUDIO) Living Rhythm Collective’s Jess Meadow Talks About Her 2025 Reset
…Tune in by clicking the player above and learn more about Living Rhythm Collective at her website.# # #Below: Photos from Meadow's KHUM interview. PREVIOUS WELLNESS WEDNESDAY:Are You Down to Experiment…
California Insurance Commissioner Meets Privately With State Farm, Hopes to Make Rate Hike Decision Within Two Weeks
A person uses a hose to spray water on the flames of a house to prevent the Eaton Fire from spreading to other homes in Pasadena on Jan. 8, 2025. State Farm…
OBITUARY: Ben Hawkins, 1937-2025
…At the same time, he filled his life with adventures that quenched his love for learning and curiosity about the world. He enjoyed intellectual engagement and encouraged critical thinking in those around…
OBITUARY: Richard Dale Nelson, 1955-2025
…While in high school he played football and baseball for the Panthers. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco Giants. Ricky was a proud…
After Chaotic Public Meeting, Blue Lake City Council Opts to Extend Timeline for Proposed Battery Storage Facility
A resident speaks during public comment at the Blue Lake City Council's meeting on Tuesday night. | Photos: Andrew GoffDozens of Blue Lakers packed into the Skinner Store last night to urge…
POLL! Power Struggle! Should the City of Blue Lake Pursue Proposed Plans to Build a Battery Energy Storage Facility?
…Also, PowerTransitions, the company proposing the project, says it will foot the bill for the much-needed site cleanup. Those who oppose the project say the facility, which would be located on…
‘I Loved My Job So Much’: Fired Federal Employees in Humboldt County Say Their Unjust Terminations Will Impact the Public
Danielle Bauman-Epstein working at the Mad River Ranger Station of Six Rivers National Forest. On Feb. 15 she was fired from her job as a program specialist. | Submitted.###Danielle Bauman-Epstein…
Another Pro-Zionism Billboard Erected Along Highway 101 in the Same Place as the Old One
…This one reads “Israel, the Eternal Jewish Nation. Fighting Terrorism. Seeking Peace” with the same background of a woman standing in front of the flags of the United States and Israel. Like…
Sheriff’s Office Makes Very Wet Arrest Near Blue Lake
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 25 at about 8:30 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the area of Hatchery Rd…
(AUDIO) Strap on Your Bowling Shoes and Get to Know Florence Parks, Humboldt Champion of Youth Mentorship
Let's talk to Florence Parks, shall we?(AUDIO) Florence Parks on KHUMAs executive director of North Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters, Florence Parks is intimately aware of the struggles youth face…
(AUDIO) WOMEN TAKE OVER ARCATA! Zero to Fierce Performers Joyful Raven and Kelly McCaughan Stop by KSLG to Discuss
…Find the full schedule of events here.###PREVIOUS RHI MARIE:(AUDIO) Humboldt Rockers Marble Jar Are the First Band to Sign the Ceiling of the New KSLG Studio (And You Can Too)
California Democrats Grow Quieter on ‘Sanctuary’ for Immigrants as Trump Promises Mass Deportation
Protestors chant and hold signs in defense of California's sanctuary policy on immigration during the “People’s March and Rally to Stop Mass Deportations and Protect Immigrant Californians" outside the state…
Advice to California Schools on Trump’s DEI Crackdown: Do Nothing — Yet
…28 to end the programs. On Friday, a judge temporarily blocked some of Trump’s orders related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The ruling prevents the federal government from cutting funding, but…
OBITUARY: Glynafay (Davis) Teasley, 1939-2025
Glynafay (Davis) Teasley of Fortuna passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Redwood Memorial Hospital at 10:33 pm at the age of 85 years old. She was born on April 4…
OBITUARY: Michael Allen Walkner, 1946-2025
…Mike stayed in Minocqua until 1996, employed as the head of the laboratory at the Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua.At the end of 1996 Mike moved to Humboldt County to…
POLL! Which of These Western United States Destinations Do You Most Wish You Could Fly to From ACV?
Today's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting featured much talk on the future of ACV, including routes the airport hopes to add in the future. Below you will find a list…
TODAY in SUPES: Weed and Airplanes, the Ways Humboldt Gets High
Another brutally long Board of Supervisors meeting today, with a wide variety of topics discussed and another couple punted down the road for later consideration. Supervisor Natalie Arroyo was out on assignment…
(VIDEO) TOUCH GRASS, HUMBOLDT! Local Nature Enthusiast and Rapper B1G $uAV Invites You to Revel in His ‘Nature Rizz’ in Latest Music Video
B1G $uAV live in the KHUM studios in Old Town(AUDIO) B1G $uAV on KHUMIt's been an unusually sun-filled February here in Humboldt, right? Not bad, not bad. Truly, it…
The New Mountain Biking Trails in Hoopa Will be Insane
A rider blasts down the new trail on the Hoopa Valley Reservation. Photo courtesy of Shaun Fyfe.Speed-demon riders will soon be able to bomb what may be some of the…
Even in Wet Years, Wells Are Still Dry. Why Replenishing California’s Groundwater Is Painfully Slow
Don Cameron of Terranova Ranch near Fresno has built canals, pumps and headgates to capture more water from the Kings River during floods. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight LocalAfter abundant rain…
OBITUARY: Thomas Aaron Mosier Jr., 1976-2025
…He was also in the Boy Scouts and created many friendships along the way, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. He was the starring varsity football QB and captain all four years of…
OBITUARY: Lynn Patrick Dillon, 1948-2025
…He later pursed his passion for mechanics at Shasta College, where he completed the diesel mechanics program. His career was a testament to his dedication and resilience. He was the owner and…
OBITUARY: Edgar Waldo Roberts Jr., 1941-2025
…passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family that he loved, at the age of 83, on February 6, 2025, in Loleta, where he lived for the last four years with…
OBITUARY: Alyse Pettit, 1937-2025
…A special thank you to Heart of the Redwoods (Hospice) and Dana Pape for your support and loving guidance through this process. Mom will be missed.###The obituary above was submitted on…