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Cannabis permits in Humboldt County are up for revocation due to non-payment of Measure S taxes. Daniel Mintz reports. 

At its latest meeting, the Eureka City Council fielded annual reports on police surviellance, weaponry and operations. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Local news.

The recent federal funding freeze has caused significant concern and potential disruption across various sectors on California's North Coast.

Education leaders have warned of devastating effects on vulnerable students, particularly in rural districts that rely heavily on federal funds. Healthcare providers like Open Door Clinics face threats to essential services, including medical, behavioral, and dental care, with ripple effects that could impact the entire community's health. Early childhood programs and nutrition services for seniors are at risk, potentially increasing food insecurity and reducing support for families. Fire safety and emergency services may see reduced capacity, while wildfire resilience and sustainability projects face uncertainty.

The freeze has created a climate of uncertainty, with many organizations scrambling to understand the implications and prepare for potential long-term impacts on their operations and the communities they serve.

KMUD's general manager was at a meeting of local progressives to talk about the challenges community radio stations face in an era of new federal control. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including news of a thrilling finish to the Dick Niclai girls tournament final, all the latest on this week's NCS basketball playoffs and local college basketball, and which two local schools were crowned H-DNL champs on the wrestling mats.

[Image:Avian influenza transmission flow from the natural reservoir (aquatic birds) to poultry, humans, and other species. [Figure generated with BioRender.com] from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5 Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus Infection in Birds and Mammals By Giulia Graziosi; Lupini; Catelli; Carnaccini]

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza story is evolving and has seen several developments in the last 2 weeks, while disarray at the Federal level complicates the fight against bird flu as the USDA scrambles this week to re-hire scientists culled in the DOGE process, KMUD's Kelley Lincoln brings you this explainer to provide clarity on the evolving HPAI, or avian flu, outbreak.