KMUD News

09/26/2025

Having resisted corporate media, and kept the community connected since 1987, we need to call on you, the community, to support us more than ever.

Just a few months since Congress cut all future funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which makes up over 30% of our annual budget, KMUD Redwood Community Radio stays rooted strong this year in our Fall membership drive.

❗Services like KMUD News would be the first to be cut if we do not reach our fundraising goals by mid 2026, help keep people powered community radio alive❗

Donate or secure a membership online at KMUD.org (link in bio), or call in at (707) 923-3911 anytime until October 3rd.

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09/24/2025

Following decades of concern raised over contamination of the lower Smith River, the California North Coast Regional Water Board will meet on October 8th to hear testimony from a growing coalition of residents, scientists and conservation organizations that are seeking to eliminate toxic pesticide use on lands that surround the Smith River estuary.
Remember to stay tuned to KMUD community radio's nightly weekday newscast, on demand at kmud.org, or on the airwaves at 6pm, with reruns 8am the next day, for further coverage on this story and much more!! 🎶📻🎤

09/02/2025

08/21/2025

Kevin Craft, a licensed acupuncturist, recently joined the local medical community, bringing with him an integrative approach that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western orthopedic practices. Drawing from his background in sports medicine and his global experiences in countries like China and Korea, Craft bridges Eastern and Western modalities to offer holistic, patient-centered care.

Jordan Pangelinan Reports...

Kevin Craft, a licensed acupuncturist, recently joined the local medical community, bringing with him an integrative approach that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western orthopedic practices. Drawing from his background in sports medicine and his global experiences in countries lik...

08/21/2025

In a continued show of support for immigrant communities and inclusive local policy, Centro Del Pueblo will host “Sanctuary Day” this Saturday, August 23, celebrating Humboldt County’s Sanctuary Ordinance with a day of cultural events, community action, and shighlighting the county’s commitment to protecting all residents, regardless of immigration status.

Jordan Pangelinan Reports...

In a continued show of support for immigrant communities and inclusive local policy, Centro Del Pueblo will host “Sanctuary Day” this Saturday, August 23, celebrating Humboldt County’s Sanctuary Ordinance with a day of cultural events, community action, and shighlighting the county’s commitm...

08/21/2025

Control of lighting is set forth in a new Humboldt County ordinance approved in a split voted of the Board of Supervisors.

Daniel Mintz reports.

Control of lighting is set forth in a new Humboldt County ordinance approved in a split voted of the Board of Supervisors. Daniel Mintz reports. 

08/07/2025

BREAKING: At approximately 3:40pm a full wildland was dispatched just N of Highway 101 in Laytonville. Named the Pond Fire it is currently at 20 acres and is holding in the retardant and along roads. The 101 is currently closed to one lane along MM 73.16 along HWY 101. Fire resources requested are 4 Water Tankers, 5 engines, 2 hand crews, and 1 dozer

Per Mendocino County Sheriffs Office:

An Evacuation Warning in now in place for the Laytonville area, MM 73.16 N Highway 101, Be ready to evacuate at any moment, gather your belongings, check on your neighbors and leave early if possible. Please avoid the area, Emergency crews need access, DO NOT BLOCK THE ROAD. Only call 9 1 1 for emergencies. We will publish more information including evacuation zone maps and social media updates to mendoready.org as more information becomes available.

Wildfire Information Resources: Twitter: , Facebook: , Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: , https://www.fire.ca.gov/, https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

Advertencia de evacuación: Wildfire en el área de Laytonville, MM 73.16 N Highway 101, Prepárese para evacuar en cualquier momento, reúna sus pertenencias, verifique a sus vecinos y salga temprano si es posible. Por favor, evite el área, los equipos de emergencia necesitan acceso, NO BLOQUEE LA CARRETERA. Solo llama al 9 1 1 para emergencias. Para obtener más información, visite mendoready.org (mapas de la zona de evacuación, actualizaciones de Twitter)

KMUD News will update as soon as we gather more updates.

08/06/2025

BREAKING: At approximately 3:40pm a full wildland was dispatched just north of highway 101 in Laytonville. Named the Pond Fire it is currently at 20 acres and is holding in the retardant and along roads. The 101 is currently closed to one lane along Mile Marker 73.16 along HWY 101. Fire resources requested are 4 Water Tankers, 5 engines, 2 hand crews, and 1 dozer

Per Mendocino County Sheriffs Office:

An Evacuation Warning in now in place for the Laytonville area, MM 73.16 N Highway 101, Be ready to evacuate at any moment, gather your belongings, check on your neighbors and leave early if possible. Please avoid the area, Emergency crews need access, DO NOT BLOCK THE ROAD. Only call 9 1 1 for emergencies. We will publish more information including evacuation zone maps and social media updates to mendoready.org as more information becomes available.

Wildfire Information Resources: Twitter: , Facebook: , Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: , https://www.fire.ca.gov/, https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

Advertencia de evacuación: Wildfire en el área de Laytonville, MM 73.16 N Highway 101, Prepárese para evacuar en cualquier momento, reúna sus pertenencias, verifique a sus vecinos y salga temprano si es posible. Por favor, evite el área, los equipos de emergencia necesitan acceso, NO BLOQUEE LA CARRETERA. Solo llama al 9 1 1 para emergencias. Para obtener más información, visite mendoready.org (mapas de la zona de evacuación, actualizaciones de Twitter)

KMUD News will update as soon as we gather more updates.

08/02/2025

[Update 7:43 p.m.: Forward progress stopped]

Just before 7 p.m. this evening, a vegetation fire was reported about half a mile up Tompkins Hill Road, just north of Fortuna. A visible column of smoke was seen from Palmer Creek at the base of the hill. The fire, burning grass and brush, is estimated at one-tenth of an acre, and nearby structures are threatened. A full wildland response was initially dispatched, but air support, a hand crew, and a dozer have since been canceled, as incoming ground units are expected to manage the situation. Please avoid the area while crews continue their response.

07/30/2025

🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING – What It Means for Humboldt and Del Norte Counties 🚨

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula earlier this afternoon. Initially issued as a tsunami watch, the advisory was upgraded to a tsunami warning by the National Tsunami Warning Center. The warning currently extends from the California–Oregon border south to Cape Mendocino, encompassing Del Norte and Humboldt counties.

While the wording of the alert may have alarmed many—especially with phone notifications going out widely across Humboldt—experts and local agencies emphasize that Humboldt is not expected to experience serious impacts at this time.

“We are now in the highest level of tsunami alert, which is a warning,” explained Lori Dengler, emeritus professor of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt. “However, nobody thinks this is going to be what we would expect from our worst-case Cascadia event.”

Dengler noted that the tsunami generated by this quake is significant—but not catastrophic for our region.

“This is a really big earthquake… tied for sixth place in the largest earthquake list ever recorded,” she said. “But Crescent City is the main concern, with possible surges of up to six feet. In Humboldt County, we’re not expecting that level of impact.”

Indeed, Humboldt County OES clarified, “While the alert referenced a Tsunami Warning, the National Weather Service has noted there is no expected inundation on land in the Humboldt Bay region. Humboldt County is currently forecast to have a maximum tsunami of approximately 1 foot.”

That means:

🌊 Stay off beaches, harbors, and marinas as a precaution.

🚨 There is no evacuations currently

📢 Humboldt County OES is monitoring the situation and will provide verified updates.

Similarly, the Shelter Cove Fire Department confirmed at 9 p.m. that, “Shelter Cove is not under a tsunami warning. There is no need to evacuate unless the National Weather Service upgrades our area. If that happens, we will activate the tsunami sirens and open the tsunami shelter at the Fire Station.”

As Dengler emphasized, the main risk lies in strong currents in bays and harbors, especially in Del Norte County, where some commercial boats have already headed out to deeper water as a precaution. In her words:

“This is not going to be as large a tsunami as the one produced in 2011 by the Japan earthquake… and that event didn’t do anything in Humboldt County.”

Stay alert, but not alarmed. Tsunami surges are expected to arrive just before midnight, and unusual activity could continue for the next 24 hours or longer—especially in harbors.

📍 Check your tsunami zone here: https://rctwg.humboldt.edu
📲 Sign up for emergency alerts: https://humboldtgov.org
📡 Follow official sources: Humboldt County OES, NWS Eureka, and www.tsunami.gov

Tune in to Redwood Community Radio for updates.