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KMUD News

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.

Tracks

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including how the Humboldt Crabs frinished up the 2026 summer season

8/8/26 • 06:51

This broadcast has this week's sports report, local updates, and news stories from our content partners 

8/8/26 • 29:24

A group of concerned scientists and neighbors of Dutch Charlie Creek are working to save Coho Salmon spawning pools from already approved logging

8/7/26 • 07:16

In this episode we have stories on the Eureka Garbage Rate Hike, Sheriff Honsal discusses the NCCSC Helicopter with another part of KMUD, and a group is suing to protect Coho Salmon in Northern Mendocino

8/7/26 • 27:33

Sheriff Honsal spoke on the NCCSC Helicopter and other topics on a KMUD call in show. KMUD News Reports. 

8/7/26 • 07:23

Amid heated debate, Eureka's Mayor was called upon to break a tie council vote on increasing Eureka's garbage service rate. Daniel Mintz reports. 

8/7/26 • 04:57

Warm ocean temperatures are likely to intensify an El Nino event and experts at an online meeting hosted by Senator Mike McGuire warned of potential impacts. Daniel Mintz reports. 

8/6/26 • 06:15

Trinity County has made progress in improving the reliability of its emergency communications system. KMUD News Reports. 

8/6/26 • 03:43

In this episode we have stories on water improvements in Rio Dell, State Senator Mike McGuire’s El Nino Town Hall, and Trinity County improving its emergency communications system

8/6/26 • 28:50

In this episode we have a lengthy number of local updates followed by stories from our media partners

8/5/26 • 28:55

In this episode we have stories on today’s cannabis helicopter activity, the Miranda’s rescue investigation, possible employee ownership for retirement impacted businesses, and the DCC puts out a statement on the safety of Metrc tags

8/4/26 • 27:57

Humboldt County's aging population includes many business owners, and a non-profit group is offering assistance with transitions to employee ownership. Daniel Mintz reports. 

8/4/26 • 04:59

Our story on statements to the press by Shannon Miranda, Sheriff Honsal, and what it means for the ongoing Miranda's Rescue Investigation

8/4/26 • 06:30

Our story on the 08/03 cannabis enforcement helicopter activity, and what we've learned about the group and individuals behind the enforcement surge

8/4/26 • 06:25

Our interview with Jeff Nordahl (Jade Grove Farm) on his independent testing of materials found in Metrc plant tags used by DCC licensed cannabis farms 

8/1/26 • 07:09

It’s been seven months since fire tore through half a city block in downtown Arcata, destroying several longtime businesses and the apartments above them. Cleanup crews are finally on site this week — but for at least one former resident, the fallout isn’t over. Ryan Hutson has the story. 

8/1/26 • 09:25

In this episode we have stories on the Arcata Fire cleanup, plant tags used by cannabis growers containing surprising substances, and this week’s Sports Report

8/1/26 • 29:36

The California Department of Cannabis Control held a public hearing on moving to group tagging of cannabis plants instead of individual plant tags. While Southern Humboldt was well represented, industry engagement was limited. 

7/31/26 • 05:55

Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors has approved changes to a coastal version of a lighting ordinance but the move was opposed by two supervisors. Daniel Mintz reports. 

7/31/26 • 04:48

In this episode we have stories on another bar reopening in Arcata, coastal lighting changes for Humboldt, and the Redwood Coast Energy Authority votes on a generation rate increase

7/31/26 • 28:40

In this week's KMUD News Sports Report, Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including updates on the Humboldt Crabs and local American Legion baseball, news of how the last remaining Humboldt County Little League All-Star team fared at the NorCal state tournament, some summer youth softball news and why it was a big week for one driver in particualr at the Redwood Acres Raceway. Chapters (00:00:00) - Humboldt Crabs to Close Out Summer Baseball Season

7/30/26 • 06:33

As ICE detentions continue to ripple across Humboldt, Mendocino, and possibly Lake County, local organizers are planning to respond. This Saturday, Humboldt 50501 is holding a rally in support of the families affected. KMUD’s Ryan Hutson sat down with organizer AJ to talk about what’s planned, and why — here’s that conversation

7/30/26 • 06:21

In this episode we have stories on Fort Bragg assuring residents that Flock cameras are safe, the DCC public forum on group tagging, and an interview with an organizer of Saturday’s anti-ICE protest in Eureka Chapters (00:00:06) - Local News: July 28, 2018(00:01:29) - County Road Work on Drake Hill Road(00:03:21) - Fort Bragg Police Department's Statements on Flock Cameras Go(00:12:31) - Protest and Rally Against ICE Detentions in Humbold(00:14:41) - Humboldt County Protester on ICE Activity(00:19:32) - public comment on group tagging of cannabis plants

7/30/26 • 27:20

In the face of extensive national opposition to Flock security cameras and license plate scanners, the Fort Bragg police department released a video stating the system is not used for surveillance. KMUD News Reports.

7/30/26 • 07:49

In this episode we have an in depth story on marijuana enforcement operations by the Mendocino Sheriff’s Department, but first some local alerts and updates Chapters (00:00:00) - Mendocino County Sheriff's Office: Domestic Violence Arrest(00:03:37) - Bob McKee's Cultural Landmark Ceremony(00:09:38) - Mendocino Sheriff's Department Press Release on Recent Marijuana Enforcement(00:21:57) - Gaza Civil Defense crews search rubble for 300 missing bodies despite a lack(00:27:52) - Redwood Community Radio

7/29/26 • 28:52

In this episode we have a story on Blue Lake Rancheria's work on essential infrastructure and economic development, but first some local alerts and updates.

7/28/26 • 26:30

Adrian Manspeaker, the winemaker/owner of Joseph Jewell Wines, was here this past week running tasting events and vineyards. He speaks on growing up in Benbow, how he started making wine from Humboldt County vineyards, and how he shares Humboldt grown wines across the country. 

7/27/26 • 08:14

In this episode we have stories on Eureka garbage rate hikes, a winemaker trying to showcase Humboldt County’s grapegrowers, and this week’s Sports Report Chapters (00:00:00) - KMUD News: Eureka, Sports(00:00:28) - Fire closes roads in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, and more(00:04:22) - County Representatives of California Fight AT&T's Petition for Pre(00:06:33) - Eureka City Council votes down garbage and recycling pickup rate hike(00:11:51) - Sonoma based Winemaker who was raised in Humboldt(00:17:18) - Exploring Humboldt County's wine production(00:21:15) - Local American Legion Baseball and Football News

7/25/26 • 28:42

In this episode we have stories on Rio Dell’s animal kennel project to replace Miranda's Rescue, and confirmed ICE arrests in Mendocino County Chapters (00:00:00) - KMED News: Local happenings and more(00:00:26) - Yurok Tribe Breaks Ground on Health and Wellness Center(00:03:17) - Third Death From Drowning in the Trinity River(00:04:46) - Eureka Police Department Alarm Billing and Registration Program Transition(00:05:54) - Two Men Detained in Mendocino County in One Week(00:11:39) - Rio Del to Build Their Own Animal Kennel(00:14:21) - Rio Del Police Department Animal Kennel Project(00:18:28) - Caltrans District 1 Road Information Bulletin(00:21:10) - Iran War Impacts on Poor People in Nigeria(00:23:24) - Nigerians face high fuel prices(00:25:24) - California Tribal Leaders speak out on the difficulty of fully asserting tribal sovereignty

7/24/26 • 29:19

Two ICE detentions, one day apart, in two Mendocino County towns. One man with a criminal record. One with none at all. Ryan Hutson has the story — and the questions still going unanswered.

7/24/26 • 06:04

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