All posts by Redwood Voice

Weighing in on the New Firework Ordinance – Redwood Voice Community News

October 9th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; representatives from Rikuzentakata joined in at the recent RCRC meeting; another candidate joins in the Harbor District’s election; Del Norte Supervisors consider the County-wide firework crackdown; Oregon’s five year housing plan comes to completion; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking feedback on their video; University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy is hosting a webinar on understanding rural voters; the draft environmental statement for Northwest forests will be available in November; Del Norte supervisors discussed ideas for cool signs at yesterday’s meeting; Brookings City Councilors further debate the camping ban; and shellfish in Southern Oregon are now safe to catch and consume. 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 Visit Del Norte County, which has been edited.

Releasing the Last of this Year’s Cohort – Redwood Voice Community News

October 8th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; representatives from Rikuzentakata recently attended the RCRC meeting; another person joins in the Crescent City Harbor district election; Del Norte supervisors will discuss a proposed firework ordinance at their meeting today; Oregon’s Housing and Community Services releases the final report on the statewide housing project; last Friday, Grants Pass hosted Art Along the Rogue; the last of this year’s condors are released; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking feedback on their videos; the UC Sol Price School Of Public Policy will be holding a webinar to better understand rural voters; the US Forest Service announces the release of their Draft Environmental Impact Statement; and Pacific power sends support assets to Georgia following the devastating Hurricane Helene. 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 Matt Mais/Yurok Tribe, which has been edited.

The Last of the Dams Fall – Redwood Voice Community News

October 4th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; an update on the Crescent City Harbor District drama; Nautical news from Fishing the North Coast; the Pelican Bay Arts Commission receives a grant from the Oregon Arts Association; an overview of the various festivals occurring in Curry County; another condor has been released; the last of the dams on the Klamath River came down Wednesday; California health insurance premiums are expected to spike; and Grants Pass moves their approved homeless camping location. 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 Sweetwater Films, which has been edited.

The Return of the Gray Wolf – Redwood Voice Community News

October 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; updates on the Crescent City Harbormaster’s resignation; the Yurok signed 11 bills into law recently; a weekly update from the DNUSD; Brookings announces the winners of the “Yard of the Month” competition; a rundown of upcoming Curry County festivals; gray wolves are making a historic comeback in California; information on Low density Lipoprotein cholesterol; California health insurance rates are expected to further increase; Grants Pass relocates their homeless to a smaller camp; and Josephine County fair has a slight delay. 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 Andy Witchger (CC BY 2.0), which has been edited.

Harbor District Deliberates Employee Agreements & Fireworks – Redwood Voice Community News

October 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; some background on Redwood Voice; following credit card misuse, the Crescent City Harbor District ratifies a new employee agreement; despite sabotage efforts Pacific Pantry held their mobile market in Smith River last month; 11 different pieces of legislation were passed to further protect tribal members; a look into the two school bus accidents that occurred September 30th; California’s senior drivers no longer are required to take a written knowledge test to redeem their license; the winners of Brookings’ September Yard of the Month; a hiker required rescuing near Brookings earlier this week; California experiences it’s greatest increase in wolf population in over 100 years; Crescent City’s locally renowned Parkway Feed will be closing its doors; information on low density lipoprotein cholesterol; updates from the Del Norte County Unified School District; and the Josephine County Fair is moved over one 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 Gavin Van Alstine, which has been edited.

Jessica Cejnar Andrews Joins the Team! – Redwood Voice Community News

October 1st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Redwood Voice has gained a valuable new member; the California DMV announces new rules regarding senior drivers; a popular Crescent City store announced their closing; the Coast Guard of Humboldt Bay rescued a 74-year-old from the Brookings area Sunday; the Crescent City Harbor District will have to contend with firework bans and finding a new harbormaster; updates on yesterday’s school bus accidents; the DNUSD discusses reconfiguring four elementary schools; the BOEM announces the pause of offshore auctions regarding lease areas; a Red Flag Warning has been issued due to local gusty winds; an update on fishing conditions from Kenny Priest; and an in depth look at the Pacific Pantry 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 image is courtesy of KFUG Community Radio Coordinator Amanda Dockter, which has been edited.

DNUSD Revisits Four Elementary School Restructures – Redwood Voice Community News

September 30th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; The DNUSD discusses reconfiguring four elementary schools; The BOEM announces the pause of offshore auctions regarding lease areas; Del Norte Supervisors adopted the final 2024-25 budget at their meeting last week; a Red Flag Warning has been issued due to local gusty winds; an update on fishing conditions from Kenny Priest; and information on the White Sturgeon Fishing Season opening October.. 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 Amanda Dockter, which has been edited.

Season of the White Sturgeon – Redwood Voice Community News

September 27th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Tribal Offices will be closed for Native American day; this Saturday is the Del Norte Hazardous Waste Event; a report on Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting by Aisling Bludworth; a deeper dive into the Sheriff’s budgeting plan discussed at that meeting by Bryce Evans; a look into the fire on Lake Earl Drive Tuesday by Monique Camerena; the Del Norte Sheriff’s dispatch system gets a complete overhaul; with poop in the water at Mill Beach, Brookings City Councilors discuss a camping ban; Del Norte Supervisors adopted the final 2024-25 budget at their meeting earlier this week; and information on the White Sturgeon Fishing Season opening October. 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 National Maritime Historical Society, which has been edited.

A Fire on Lake Earl Drive – Redwood Voice Community News

September 26th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; an update on Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; a report on the Del Norte County Sheriff’s budgeting plan by Bryce Evans; Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office will be upgrading their dispatch system; a fatal crash on Highway 101 earlier this week; information on Tuesday’s Lake Earl Drive fire; the weekly update from Superintendent of the Del Norte Unified School District; Brookings Harbor High School’s stadium gets an upgrade; Brookings City Councilors are seeking community input on a proposed camping ban; Oregon Law Enforcement will be issuing more tailgating citations this season; and Mill Beach in Brookings has poop in the water! 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 Voice Reporter Monique Camarena, which has been edited.

Board of Supes: Microgrids & Sheriff’s Budget Concerns – Redwood Voice Community News

September 25th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; An overview of Tuesday’s Board Of Supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; A report on the Del Norte County Sheriff’s budgeting plan by Bryce Evans; Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office will be upgrading their dispatch system; a fatal crash on Highway 101 earlier this week; the weekly update from Superintendent of the Del Norte Unified School District; The Yurok Indian Housing Authority cut the ribbon on the new Ke-mey-ek’ Place in Eureka; Curry County’s Jail continues to struggle with staffing; Brookings Harbor High School’s stadium gets an upgrade; Oregon Law Enforcement will be issuing more tailgating citations this season; The Whiskey Creek Bridge in O’Brien is scheduled for rehabilitation work; and Mill Beach has poop in the water! 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 Voice Reporter Aisling Bludworth, which has been edited.