Down Go the Coffer Dams – Redwood Voice Community News

August 30th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Crescent City Council discussed condensing the copious vacant part time positions into full time positions; a standoff between two Seniors in the Brookings McDonald’s Drive-thru; the Oregon Department of Human Services opens a new building in Brookings; Nautical News from Fishing The North Coast; California passes a bill allowing local tribes to co-manage their ancestral territory; the last of the coffer dams on the Klamath come down; with the dam removal complete, CDFW releases their anadromous fishery reintroduction and restoration monitoring plan; and Oregon firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Cave Junction earlier this week. 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 the Yurok Tribe, which has been edited.

Supervisors Included in Climate Change Assessment – Redwood Voice Community News

August 29th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Crescent City shuffles maintenance jobs; Grants Pass starts enforcing new laws affecting homeless camping; a word from emergency services on school zone safety; the Board of Supervisors are included in a Cal Poly Humboldt climate change study; the Pirates of the Pacific Festival wraps up its 13th annual celebration; a new Human Services building has finished construction in Brookings; the Kites for Kids festival is coming soon; tribal leaders seek an agreement to co-manage and co-govern their ancestral lands; the Klamath River is finally undammed; a brush fire erupts in Cave Junction; and a hiker gets rescued from a remote trail. 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 the County of Del Norte Facebook Page, which has been edited.

Tolowa Nation & Yurok Tribe Bridge the Digital Divide – Redwood Voice Community News

August 28th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: local agencies start initiatives to increase access and knowledge of Naloxone to Humboldt and Del Norte residents; a Cal Poly Humboldt climate change professor gave a presentation to Del Norte supervisors Tuesday; this Saturday is the first Kites For Kids Festival; an update on wildfires nationwide; Northern California experiences record breaking rainfall; the Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation and Yurok Tribe receive funds to further broadband infrastructure; Josephine County Commissioners discussed the creation of a wildfire hazard map; a reminder to drive safe in school zones this school season; Brookings Harbor recently held their 13th annual Pirate Fest; Grants Pass City Council designates 2 campsites for the homeless; a Canadian Hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail required rescuing; and with a shortage of medical professionals, California starts a new training program. 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 images are courtesy of the California Public Utilities Commission, which has been edited.

Launching Naloxone Initiatives – Redwood Voice Community News

August 27th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: organizations in Del Norte launch initiatives to teach the community about Naloxone; Crescent City Councilors discuss the vacant part time positions and Tri-Agency dissolution; the first ever Kites For Kids Festival is coming up at the end of the month; an update on wildfires nationwide; Eureka and Crescent City experience record breaking rainfall; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife decides whether or not to declare the white sturgeon an endangered species; the Tolowa Dee Ni Nation and Yurok tribe receive funding for broadband internet access; Josephine County Commissioners discussed a new draft wildfire map; a reminder to drive safe around school zones; a police pursuit down 199 ends in a motorcycle crash; California fast food jobs see growth; and a new training program helps to alleviate the lack of California medical professionals. 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 the Alliance Opioid Campaign, which has been edited.

Cooking Up Emergency Prep for Gasquet – Redwood Voice Community News

August 26th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Del Norte Supervisors discuss an emergency feeding plan for Gasquet; Crescent City Council struggles to fill part time positions; the first ever Kites For Kids festival will be held on Anchor Way; underwater updates from Kenny Priest of Fishing The North Coast; two more condors are added to the free flying population; the California Department Of Fish And Wildlife still decides whether the White Sturgeon should be put on the endangered species list; volunteers put together Brooking’s first “Little Free Library;” a reminder to drive safe around kids this school season; police pursued a motorcyclist down 199 last weekend; and fast food jobs in California continue to see expansion. 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 the DNATL Community Food Council, which has been edited.

Gold Beach Rolls Out the Mobi-Mats – Redwood Voice Community News

August 23rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the creation of a task force to manage Gasquet’s resources during disasters was discussed at a recent North Coast Emergency Food Partnership meeting; Crescent City Harbor Commissioners discussed and approved CREDE’s development proposal; the population of condors in Yurok ancestral land increases by two; the last free fishing day is at the end of the month; California passed a senate bill that allows old felony records to be expunged; Gold Beach just became a little more accessible with the introduction of Mobi-Mats; and Brookings starts it’s first “Little Free Library.” 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 the Curry Coastal Pilot, which has been edited.

Continuing the Firework Crackdown – Redwood Voice Community News

August 22nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the Harbor District discusses firework bans; the Harbor District discusses a new developer partnership; Crescent City Council secures funding for Pebble Beach emergency; Del Norte taxes come due for unsecured property; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulate more fish; updates on Oregon and Siskiyou fires; felonies become easier to expunge with Senate Bill 731’s full effects; new rules for realtors are now in effect; a sunfish appears on the Oregon coast; and Gold Beach makes their beaches more accessible. 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 the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, which has been edited.

Grants Pass Removes the Homeless from Parks – Redwood Voice Community News

August 21st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; local agencies further discuss banning fireworks; a reminder from the Del Norte county tax collector; Yurok firefighters return from assisting the Umatilla Reservation; the Tolowa language program receives a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services; the Grants Pass City Council decided to remove the homeless from the parks at yesterday’s meeting; an update on the state of local wildfires; a rundown of the CDFW’s recent two day meeting; the National Association of Realtors announces new required practice changes; emergency funds have been secured regarding Pebble Beach Drive; and a rare sunfish has washed ashore on the Oregon coast. 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 Jeremiah Hayden / Street Roots, which has been edited.

Yurok Firefighters Aid the Umatilla Reservation – Redwood Voice Community News

August 20th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte’s Juvenile Hall is still in the process of becoming a Youth Opportunity Center; local agencies further discuss banning fireworks; the Crescent City Harbor District implements company credit cards; Yurok firefighters return from assisting the Umatilla Reservation; today, more condors are due to be released; the Tolowa language program receives a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services; the Boise Fire leads to more forest closures; the Grants Pass City Council decided to remove the homeless from the parks at yesterday’s meeting; the archery deer hunting season opens across California; and another rare lunar event. 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 the Yurok Tribe, which has been edited.

The 2024 Release of Prey-go-neesh – Redwood Voice Community News

August 19th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; this month 3 DNSO inmates have required lifesaving; the Juvenile Hall is in progress of becoming a Youth Opportunity Center; with a lack of people running for County positions Del Norte’s ballot won’t have as many options this election season; last week a fishing vessel caught fire off the Brookings Coast; more California Condors will be released tomorrow; Brookings Harbor starts laying the turf for their long awaited football field; the Boise fire causes more of the National Forests to be closed off; Nautical News from Fishing The North Coast; Grants Pass City Council will be holding it’s Bi-Weekly workshop session today; the Archery Hunting Season for deer opens throughout California; and another astronomical anomaly for bored Del Norters to enjoy. 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 a screenshot courtesy of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program’s video, which has been edited.