Headline Humboldt - PhenomeCon Special with Dr. Travis Taylor KEET 2026-09-19 | Headline Humboldt - PhenomeCon Special with Dr. Travis Taylor
The Trump Card: Headline Humboldt Cancelled - Last Show KEET 2025-08-02 | This week on Headline Humboldt, all good things come to an end. And because of cuts made by President Donald Trump and the GOP in Congress, this is the final episode of Headline Humboldt.We’re joined by local political commentator Eric Kirk to consider the moment, weigh the stakes, and highlight the long slow strangling of free speech that’s now under way in these once United States. Headline Humboldt: August 1st, 2025
KMUD in Survival Mode - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-07-26 | This week on Headline Humboldt, Planned Parenthood of California loses millions of dollars in funding — at least for now — after a legal blow suffered during its battle against the Trump Administration.Also, KMUD General Manager Kara Randolph joins us to describe how the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting will impact its operations and employees. They’re asking the community for support.#headlinehumboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldt #kmud #plannedparenthood #california #trumpadministration Headline Humboldt: July 25th, 2025
Poetry in the Parks - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-07-19 | The fate of PBS and NPR looks grim as Congress approves the recission of funding, also poet Jodie Hollander joins us to talk about a poetry workshop at Redwood National Park.
A Happy farewell for KMUDs Lauren Schmitt - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-07-12 | This week on Headline Humboldt, outgoing KMUD News Director Lauren Schmitt reviews her career and growth as a news reporter and editor in Humboldt County, then describes her upcoming role for Pacifica News in the Bay Area.Headline Humboldt July 11th, 2025
Celebration Planned For Trail Opening - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-06-28 | This week on Headline Humboldt, attorneys general from across the country sign a legal brief to argue for the preservation of PBS and NPR. Also, Colin Fiske from the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities joins us to preview this weekend’s Humboldt Bay Trail grand Opening.
Storytelling with Eric Hollenbeck KEET 2025-06-21 | In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Headwaters Forest Reserve, the Bureau of Land Management hosted a special storytelling event with Eric Hollenbeck, a nationally renowned woodworking craftsman who grew up exploring and working around this forest.
Deal returns Ancestral Land to Tribe - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-06-21 | This week on Headline Humboldt, a conservative anti-wind power interest group is reportedly working to see Humboldt County’s wind project scuttled. Also, Fisheries Department Director Barry McCovey from the Yurok Tribe joins us to discuss the recent deal to add a massive parcel to tribal ownership, and protect its environmental integrity.Headline Humboldt: June 20th, 2025
Mass Deportations in L.A And Public Media in Jeopardy - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-06-14 | Coming up next on Headline Humboldt, the house of representatives votes to defund PBS and NPR — will the U.S. Senate save public broadcasting?Also, we’ll be joined by Brenda Perez from Centro del Pueblo to talk about the ongoing mass deportation of immigrants, the Los Angeles protests, and how people can protect themselves.Headline Humboldt: June 13th, 2024#massdeportation #ice #losangeles #humboldtcounty #keet #pbs #protectmypublicmedia #centrodelpueblo
PBS is at Risk KEET 2025-06-12 | Please visit keet.org/protect and protectmypublicmedia.org to help learn how you can keep KEET on the Redwood Coast.
Hoopa Valley major projects - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-06-07 | This week on Headline Humboldt, with horseracing banned and revenue down as a result, the Humboldt County fair board is looking for ideas. Also, Linnea Jackson from the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District describes two major projects set to transform life in the valley.
Kinetic Takeover - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-05-31 | This week on Headline Humboldt, Kati Texas takes over for a kinetic recap of the 3-day Kinetic Grand Championship—Humboldt’s wild blend of art, engineering, and pedal-powered fun. From whimsical sculptures to big splashes at the water entry, it’s a vibrant celebration of local creativity. Headline Humboldt: May 30th, 2025#KineticGrandChampionship #KineticSculptureRace #pedalpowered #HumboldtKinetics #HeadlineHumboldt #HumboldtCounty
Storytelling with Eric Hollenbeck KEET 2025-05-28 | In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Headwaters Forest Reserve, the Bureau of Land Management hosted a special storytelling event with Eric Hollenbeck, a nationally renowned woodworking craftsman who grew up exploring and working around this forest.Premieres June 20th at 8:30pm on KEET-PBS
Kinetic Weekend and Kristy Parker on Democracy - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-05-24 | This week on Headline Humboldt, the Kinetic Grand Championship is set to kick off this weekend. Kati Texas will bring you an in-depth look at the upcoming race and one young team in particular. Also, attorney Kristy Parker from Protect Democracy, an anti-authoritarian advocacy organization, joins us to discuss the ongoing degradation of American democracy.Headline Humboldt - May 23rd, 2025#kristyparker #humboldt #kinetics #humbodltcounty #kineticgrandchampionship @america @democracy
$44 Million Grant and Liam Scott on Journalism - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-05-17 | This week, the county gets a $44 million grant to build a new psychiatric facility in downtown Eureka. Also, we interview award-winning Voice of America reporter Liam Scott on journalism in the age of Trump.Headline Humboldt: May 16th, 2025#keet #headlinehumboldt #humboldt #humboldtcounty #mentalhealth #eureka #grant #journalism #liamscott
Artists Breaking Barriers KEET 2025-05-14 | A documentary exploring how young local artists are using their creativity for civic engagement, identity expression, and social change. This one-hour special highlights the stories of six exceptional young artists from across the Redwood Coast region whose work challenges societal norms, uplifts marginalized voices, and inspires positive connections in their communities
Hatchery Closure and a discussion on Mental Health - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-05-10 | Coming up next on Headline Humboldt, a state plan to close the Mad River Fish Hatchery has inspired some local residents to fight back. We’ll share those details.Also, Executive Director Wes Harrison from the North Coast Substance Abuse Council at Crossroads joins us to talk about that disease, mental health more broadly, and the destructive power of stigma in our community.Headline Humboldt: May 9th, 2025
Transcending History: Eureka Chinatown Street Fest - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-05-03 | This week on Headline Humboldt President Trump continues his war on public broadcasting by firing several board members from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Also, Chris CHU from the Eureka Chinatown Project joins us to preview this year’s 4th Annual Chinatown Street Festival, and explain why this is important history to remember, especially now.Headline Humboldt: May 2nd, 2025#headlinehumboldt #keet #humboldtcounty #humboldt #eureka #eurekaca #humboldthistory #chinatown #expulsion #pbs #cpb #trump
50 years supporting families: Kerry Venegas from Changing Tides - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-04-26 | This week on Headline Humboldt, if you spot drones in the sky appearing to haunt your neighborhood, it’s not UFOs, and it’s not the government— at least not yet. We’ll explain.Also, Kerry Venegas from Changing Tides Family Services joins us to discuss her agency’s 50 years in the community supporting local families, and how they’re now working to add 50 more.#changingtides #humboldt #humboldtcounty #keet #support #familyservices
Public Media Threatened and New Executive Director for H.A.F. - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-04-19 | This on Headline Humboldt, President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Congress to rescind around $1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a move that could see this and other rural stations closed for lack of sufficient operating funds.Also, the Humboldt Area Foundation has named its new executive director, long-time foundation employee Sara Dronkers, who sat down with us this week for an interview about her priorities, this moment, and the importance of local charities.Headline Humboldt - April 18th, 2025
Mental Health Town Hall - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-04-12 | This week on Headline Humboldt, after Food for People gets hit with President Donald Trump’s funding cuts, two locals step in with $50,000 in matching funds to help bridge the gap. Will it be enough?Also, Jacob Rosen and Lea Nagy join us to explore what the current political environment means for local mental health services and to preview the myth-busting town hall event scheduled for early May.Headline Humboldt: April 11th, 2025#headlinehumboldt #humboldtcounty #foodforpeople #NAMI #mentalhealth #humboldt
Huffman Town Hall and Madrone Retiring - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-04-05 | This week on Headline Humboldt, Congressman Jared Huffman hosted a town hall and heard an avalanche of concern and anger from his constituents, all about Trump.Also, 5th District Supervisor Stephen Madrone has announced he will not seek another four-year term. He joins us shortly to explain his decision and look back over his time in office.Headline Humboldt: April 4th, 2025#hjeadlinehumboldt #keet #keettv #humboldt #humboldtcounty #eurekaca #humboldtcountyboardofsupervisors #madrone #retiring #huffman #townhall #humboldtcounty
DOGE vs PBS And Politics in America - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-03-29 | This week on Headline Humboldt, the heads of public broadcasters NPR and PBS face members of the Department of Government Efficiency subcommittee to defend their programming choices and news coverage.Also, lawyer and commentator Eric Kirk joins us to examine this political moment and how President Donald Trump has up-ended the game board.Headline Humboldt: March 28th, 2025
Homelessness in Eureka - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-03-22 | This week on Headline Humboldt, an Arcata business receives a letter purporting to be from a radical Christian group threatening violence.Also, Jacob Rosen from the City of Eureka and Commander Wayne Rabang from the Eureka Police Department’s CSET team join us to discuss homelessness in the city and recent efforts toward reform.Headline Humboldt: March 21st, 2025
Rain or Shine We Will Crawl KEET 2025-03-15 | Kati Texas another romp around Old Town. #oldtown #art #humboldt
Humboldt Protests and Kinetic Universes Cash Crunch - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-03-15 | This week on Headline Humboldt, locals have made ongoing and passionate protest a fixture in Eureka these days as people struggle to understand the depth of this unfolding political crisis.Also, reigning Rutabaga Queen Olivia Gambino from Kinetic Universe joins us to talk about this year’s race and the organization’s long-term economic outlook.Headline Humboldt: March 14th, 2025
League of Women Voters - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-03-08 | This week on Headline Humboldt, state legislative officials are mum, according to CalMatters, as reports of a federal investigation into its members continue to spreadAlso, Kay Escarda and Jessica Schlachter from the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County join us to preview their annual luncheon next month and to talk about the league, democracy, and the importance of service. Headline Humboldt: March 7th, 2025
Trump Administration, Huffman, and Gaza - Headline Humboldt: KEET 2025-03-01 | This week on Headline Humboldt, as the Trump Administration continues its rampage through the federal government, Congressman Jared Huffman holds an online town hall meeting this week to address constituent concerns.Meanwhile, the Shine a Light on Palestine film series continues in early March. Cal Poly Professor Emeritus Pamela Brown and activist Gigi Hyden join us to discuss the two films and update us on the ongoing Gaza-related legal action against Jared Huffman.
Reproductive Rights and Zero to Fierce - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-02-22 | This week on Headline Humboldt, pro-choice protestors gathered outside the courthouse on Valentine’s Day to decry the loss of reproductive freedom and support Anna Nusslock in her ongoing legal battle with St. Joseph Hospital. Also, Jackie Dandeneau from Playhouse Arts will join us to preview this year’s Zero to Fierce Festival. "Interview with Anna Nusslock and footage of the protest was captured by Humboldt Freelance Reporting-Ryan Hutson"Headline Humboldt: February 21st, 2025
Local director River Sky Kellers Golden Hour - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-02-15 | Coming up next on Headline Humboldt, a framework agreement developed by a long list of stakeholders offers a glimmer of hope for the future of the Eel River watershed. We’ll have that story.Also, we interview local filmmaker River Sky Keller about “Golden Hour,” the short horror film he shot locally and just premiered last weekend at the minor theater. Headline Humboldt: February 14th, 2025
The Trump Factor: EPICs Tom Wheeler on the Activists Challenge - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-02-08 | This week on Headline Humboldt, with fear levels high since Donald Trump once again took the oath of office, the Board of Supervisors hears from both the sheriff and the public on immigration enforcement.Also, Tom Wheeler from the Environmental Protection and Information Center joins us to discuss how Trump may impact the much vaunted offshore wind project and other environmental issues.#keet #keetv #headlinehumboldt #humboldtcounty #offshorewind #epic #environment #environmentalissues #Trump #musk #humffman #news
Huffman’s Plan for Resistance - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-02-01 | This week on Headline Humboldt, an ill-considered and now rescinded funding freeze from the Trump Whitehouse sent numerous local organizations into a panic this week. Also, Congressman Jared Huffman joins us again to describe just what all the recent chaos and sweeping changes in Washington D.C. looks like on the ground, and what we can do to keep our bearings in this frontal assault on the administrative state.Headline Humboldt: January 31st, 2025
MLK Day and Immigration Crackdown - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-01-25 | Scores gathered in Eureka this week to celebrate the birthday of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr – we’ll bring you that story.Also, Brenda Perez from Centro del Pueblo joins us to talk about the immigration crackdown expected from the newly sworn-in Trump administration. Headline Humboldt - January 24th, 2025
Rape Crisis Team Facing Cuts - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-01-18 | This week on Headline Humboldt, a young man and Eureka High School student was arrested this week for possession of explosives, a ghost gun and ammunition in his vehicle, on campus. Police say there was no obvious intent to attack. Also, Executive Director Amanda LeBlanc from the North Coast Rape Crisis Team joins us to talk about a proposed state budget that could leave victims of violence left in the lurch.Headline Humboldt - January 17th, 2025
Incoming Auditor Mychal Evenson Talks Shop - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-01-11 | This week on Headline Humboldt, the Humboldt County Special Olympics is asking for help after a new year’s day break-in left them in the financial hole. A large amount of equipment was stolen. Also, we sit down with incoming county auditor/controller Mychal Evenson, to talk about his career, the state of the auditor’s office, and what he hopes to accomplish.Headline Humboldt - January 10th, 2025#headlinehumboldt #keet #keettv #humboldt #humboldtcounty #auditor #humboldtcountyspecialolympics #theft #help
Growers Lawsuit and Earthquake Response - Headline Humboldt KEET 2025-01-04 | This week on Headline Humboldt, a federal appeals court has revived a growers’ lawsuit against Humboldt County code enforcement. We’ll have the details.Also, Geologist Lori Dengler and Ryan Aylward from the National Weather Service join us to talk about the recent spate of earthquakes, what they represent in terms of geophysical activity and how we did as a community in response.Headline Humboldt: January 3rd, 2025#earthquake #humboldt #humboldtcounty #emergency #cannabis #growers #lawsuit #loridengler #geologist #nationalweatherservice
Congressman Jared Huffman on the Next Two Years - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-12-28 | This week on Headline Humboldt, we sit down with Congressman Jared Huffman to talk about the recent chaos in Washington, DC, the coming return of President Donald Trump, and how democrats are preparing to work with and around the GOP for the next two years.Headline Humboldt: December 27th, 2024
A Crafty Holiday KEET 2024-12-25 | From Eureka to Trinidad! Join Kati Texas as she ventures outside of Old Town Eureka,CA encountering arts of all kinds. Christmas lights making children's smiles brighter, and communities coming together to give back during this time of gratitude.
County Budget Update and Food for Peoples success - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-12-21 | This week on Headline Humboldt, Humboldt County’s budget crisis may not be as bad as forecasted, but officials remain concerned. Also, Carly Robbins from Food for People joins us to talk about this year’s food drive, and how people can continue to help feed the hungry. Headline Humboldt: December 20th, 2024
Officer-involved Shooting and David Holper on His New Novel - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-12-14 | This week on Headline Humboldt, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office released a detailed analysis of a recent officer-involved shooting death in Cutten. We’ll show it to you.Also, CR Professor David Holper joins us to talk about his new novel, The Church of the Very Last ChanceHeadline Humboldt: December 13th, 2024
Variety November - Old Town Art Crawl KEET 2024-12-10 | New artists, new month as substitute host Olivia Gambino takes us on the ArtVenture of Arts Alive!
Shake, Rattle, And Sol? - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-12-07 | This week on Headline Humboldt, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Humboldt County and the surrounding area, causing minor damage and kicking off a tsunami alert that forced a temporary evacuation of low-lying areas.Also, a world-class think tank on UFOs called the Sol Foundation held its second annual symposium recently, and KEET was there. We’ll have the details.#keet #keettv #earthquake #tsunami #humboldtcounty #humboldt #headlinehumboldt #solsymposium #ufo #uap #solfoundation
Historic Tribal Treaty and Kati Moulton on Her Next Term - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-11-30 | This week on Headline Humboldt, three local tribal nations have signed a first-of-its-kind treaty to protect their coastal environments.Also, re-elected Eureka City Councilwoman Kati Moulton joins us to discuss the recent election, the state of Eureka politics, and what she’s anticipating most in her next term.#EurekaPolitics #KatiMoulton #ElectionResults #EurekaCityCouncil#LocalLeadership #TribalNations #CoastalProtection #EnvironmentalJustice#IndigenousLeadership #HeadlineHumboldt #humboldtcounty
Richardson’s Grove Ruling & Homelessness Awareness Amid the Storm - Headline Humboldt KEET 2024-11-23 | This week on Headline Humboldt, a local judge has again ruled against an effort by environmental groups to fight Caltrans over the embattled Richardson’s Grove U.S. Highway 101 expansion project.Also, Nezzie Wade from Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives will join us to talk about Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, especially its relevance now as Humboldt County faces a punishing storm.
Leonardo da Vinci Day Community Event Panel Discussion with KEET KEET 2024-11-18 | On Saturday, September 28, at the Eureka Library, KEET-TV and its partners hosted Leonardo da Vinci Day, a community event featuring an excerpted screening of portions of the new Ken Burns documentary LEONARDO DA VINCI. Attendees enjoyed the sneak peek into the film, followed by an engaging panel discussion hosted by local journalist James Faulk with panelists Lonny Grafman, Carol Keig, and Lindsay Kessner, who explored da Vinci’s legacy and its lasting impact. This event was made possible by corporate funding from Bank of America, with major funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The Better Angels Society, supported by its individual members including The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family and others. Additional funding was provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. And local support for this event came from the Humboldt County Library, the Discovery Museum, Kinetic Universe, and the Kiwanis Club of McKinleyville.
Weed Tax Cancelled and Scientist David Stuss on Congresses UAP hearings KEET 2024-11-16 | This week on Headline Humboldt, the Board of Supervisors once again decides to nix the county’s weed tax next year, and to explore other revenue options for the future.Also, in the wake of Wednesday’s congressional hearing on UFOs, we talk with science educator and experiencer David Stuss from Camosun College in British Columbia about why this is a topic we need to be taking very seriously, and how next week’s Sol Foundation Symposium in San Francisco might move the needle#keet #HeadlineHumboldt #HumboldtCounty #WeedTax #CannabisTax #HumboldtSupervisors#RevenueOptions #UFODisclosure #CongressionalHearings #UFOsInCongress #DavidStussInterview #ScienceAndTheUnknown #SolFoundationSymposium #ExploringTheUnknown #UFOAwareness #UAP
Ink People KEET 2024-11-15 | Leslie Castellano, Executive Director - Ink People, speaks of their Dreammakers, at-risk youth, and multiple other programs serving their mission to actively weave arts into the fiber of our community.#humboldt #humboldtcounty #inkpeople
Humboldt Area Foundation KEET 2024-11-15 | Jarad Petroske Director, Marketing & Communication Humboldt Area Foundation, tells the story of the multiple ways this area nonprofit benefits our community, including scholarships, non-profit funds management, and promoting a just economy and economic development.#humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtareafoundation #givingtuesday #community #non-profit
Sequoia Park Zoo KEET 2024-11-15 | Zookeepers, Natalie Parchman and Lindsey Miller, share how wonderfully awesome our local Sequoia Park Zoo is and how it serves our community.#humboldt #humboldtcounty #eureka #eurekaca #zoo #sequoiaparkzoo
Eureka Symphony KEET 2024-11-13 | Carol Jacobson, Conductor & Artistic Director of the Eureka Symphony shares how the symphony serves our community, including students from area schools and local musicians.#humboldt #humboldtcounty #eureka #eurekasymphony #eurekaca #artists #musicians
Humboldt County Childrens Author Festival KEET 2024-11-12 | The story of celebrating fifty years bringing children’s authors to visit Humboldt County schools is told by Humboldt County Children's Author Festival Co-coordinator, Linda Lorvig.#humboldt #humboldtcounty #books #authors #reading
