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A majority of Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors voted to make changes to a vacation rental ordinance stricter. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Humboldt County supervisors have waived a hiring freeze for two Sheriff's Office positions but warned of an upcoming budget crash. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories in what was a busy week, including how St. Bernard's fared in this week's NorCal boys basketball championship game, as well as big news for College of the Redwoods football and the announcement of the MVPs and all-league teams for H-DNL basketball.

Paying Measure S cannabis excise taxes is a requirement of Humboldt County permitting and the Board of Supervisors has begun to enforce it. Daniel Mintz reports. 

It's official, Southern Humboldt's locally controlled credit union will merge with the regional Community First Credit Union. KMUD News brings you this report on what you need to know for your banking business through this process.

Matthew Tidwell with the National Weather Service says the clouds may hold off just enough for North Coast residents to view the lunar eclipse tonight which should reach total eclipse just before midnight. Soon after, a storm system is anticipated to bring snow to parts of Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. Lisa Music reports.

Fortuna City Councilmember Jerry King has resigned, citing concerns about how the council filled a recent vacancy. King, elected in November 2024, hand-delivered his resignation letter on March 12—just two days after a special election was held to fill another open seat. Lisa Music reports.