Mobile Crisis Unit Faces Bump in the Road – Redwood Voice Community News

June 28th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Runners of the Peace and Dignity Journey made a pit stop in Smith River Tuesday; Wednesday evening the Yurok tribe also hosted the runners; the regional airport authority extends Advanced Air’s services past September; an update on the Punchbowl from the Del Norte Trail Alliance; Del Norte Supervisors discussed increasing road division wages; the new Mobile Crisis Unit struggles to find a dispatch service that isn’t at capacity; an essential source of funding for rural schools is facing it’s expiration date; and today is Paul Bunyan day! All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Mizelle Mayo/Alaska Public Media, which has been edited.

A Lost Hiker’s Tale – Redwood Voice Community News

June 27th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Runners of the Peace and Dignity Journey made their way through Smith River Tuesday; Del Norte supervisors determine whether the County should have a role in economic development; Supervisors also discussed a proposal to increase wages within the roads division; one of the major funding sources for rural California schools is reaching its expiration; with fire danger increasing, CalFire suspends all residential outdoor burn permits; Yurok Fire Department personnel receive certifications for Public Safety First Aid; and a missing Santa Cruz hiker is rescued, says “it was an awesome experience.” All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of SLV Steve via the New York Post, which has been edited.

The Peace & Dignity Journey – Redwood Voice Community News

June 26th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a California man has been found after being lost in Big Basin State Park for 10 days; Redwood Parks Conservancy is planning a beach cleanup; Crescent City Hall announces a hearing on a proposed Fee Schedule; clamming opens up on the North Coast; Yurok Fire Department finishes their medical training; CalFire is suspending fire permits as California get drier; Curry County is refining it’s tax dollar spending; Del Norte County supervisors discuss where they stand with economic plans; and the Tolowa Dee’-Ni Nation welcome some very special guests. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of KFUG Community Radio Coordinator/Station Witch Amanda Gracie Dockter, which has been edited.

Planning the 5th of July Cleanup – Redwood Voice Community News

June 25th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Crescent City plans to hire a third party contractor to keep up with housing projects; the perspective of a fisherman who lost their gear in the recent fire; Curry County forgot they had half a million dollars in Cannabis tax laying around; Oregon whales suffer from poor whaleness; bay clamming has been reopened on Oregon’s North Coast; July 1st will be a public hearing for Crescent City’s proposed fee schedule; details on the 5th of July firework cleanup; Diamond Shroomz products will give you one bad trip; and roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Redwood Parks Conservancy, which has been edited.

Klamath Promise Neighborhood: DNHS Community Resource Fair

Wednesday, March 20, Redwood Voice’s Bryce Evans, Ethan Caudill-DeRego, and Monique Camarena went to Del Norte High School to cover the community resource fair, which was an event held as part of the Klamath Promise Neighborhood Celebration Week. This event was held to promote awareness of resources available to the community through Del Norte organizations, such as the Wonderbus and the Del Norte Child Care Council.

The Whales are Unwell – Redwood Voice Community News

June 24th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Crescent City will need to rely on a third party building inspector; a local fisherman’s perspective on the recent gear shed fire; details on the house fire in Brookings last week; Oregon whales aren’t doing very whale; Last week’s Nautical news from Fishing The North Coast; Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars are known to the state of California to give you a bad trip; and roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of NOAA’s Chris Johnson, found through their website, which has been edited.

The Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Pride Blessing 2024

On June 15th, Crescent City’s very first PRIDE event came with a blessing performed by the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of 21st-Century queer nuns whose mission is to spread joy and goodwill through charitable acts, fundraising, and a lot of mischief!

PRIDE was hosted by the United Methodist Church, Crescent City and DN LGBTQ Resource Project. KFUG and Redwood Voice were also there to capture moments like this and receive this blessing.

To find more about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – Eureka Branch, visit https://www.eurekasisters.org/ — And to learn more about Del Norte’s LGBTQ community, visit https://www.dnlgbtq.org/

The First Annual Del Norte Pride Land Acknowledgement

On June 15th, one of the main organizers of Crescent City’s first PRIDE event, Tamara Brooks, kicked off the evening festivities with an acknowledgement of the indigenous land we stood on, and 2 Spirit history that is a part of our tribes’ culture.

PRIDE was hosted by the United Methodist Church, Crescent City and DN LGBTQ Resource Project. KFUG and Redwood Voice were also there to capture moments like this.

To learn more about Del Norte’s LGBTQ community, visit https://www.dnlgbtq.org/.

Crescent City’s Tsunami Resiliency Festival

Co-hosted by the Crescent City Harbor District, City of Crescent City, Del Norte Historical Society, and Community System Solutions, March 23rd was our town’s first Tsunami Resiliency Festival. In this video, Redwood Voice’s Ethan Caudill-DeRego is on the scene to cover the event, and the subsequent candle-lit vigil on the 28th.

Remembering Bear Encounter Etiquette – Redwood Voice Community News

June 21st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: information and updates on the recent fire on Elk Valley; another fire takes a Brookings home; how to handle bear encounters; nautical news from Fishing the North Coast; precautions for facing Elk and Deer; The Yurok’s Suicide Prevention Program is hosting a Youth Wellness Day; and roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Alex Dugquem via Pexels, which has been edited.