Category Archives: Newscast

Board of Supes: Sheriff Restructuring & Distinguishing Deputies – Redwood Voice Community News

September 13th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Tuesday’s Board Of Supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; City Staff and County Supervisors shovel the first scoops of dirt with their golden spades, kicking off the construction of the Battery Point Apartments; Crescent City PD debunks a threat made to a local school on social media that was actually posted nationwide; Del Norte County Sheriff Garett Scott discussed a restructure of his department; County Supervisors took steps to distinguish assistant department heads from branch-level deputy directors; Brookings’ serial tire slasher prompts one resident to start a GoFundMe for victims; Southern Oregon sees decreased fire danger this week; and the unexpected challenges that arose for e scooter companies like Lime. 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 is courtesy of PhotoFunia’s “Soup Letters,” which has been edited.

Groundbreaking on the Battery Point Apartments – Redwood Voice Community News

September 12th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Tuesday’s Del Norte County supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; County supervisors and City staff pick up their golden shovels, and get their hands dirty, starting off the construction of Crescent City’s new Battery Point Apartments; an update on St. Timothy’s battle to feed Brookings’ homeless from KCIW; Supervisor Starkey organizes a community cleanup on Old Mill Road Saturday; Smith River Fire Department’s new home in the old Ray’s Food place sees significant construction progress; a Brooking’s resident starts a GoFundMe for victims of a serial tire slasher; True North will be holding a candidate forum for Yurok Vice-Chair; Josephine and Jackson Counties see a decrease in fire danger; and the unforeseen problems associated with E-scooters. 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 is courtesy of the City of Crescent City, which has been edited.

St. Timothy’s Wins Its Fight to Feed – Redwood Voice Community News

September 11th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on yesterday’s Board Of Supervisors Meeting by Aisling Bludworth; the Curry County Sheriff files a State Bar Complaint against County Counsel Ted Fitzgerald; an update on St. Timothy’s charitable struggles from KCIW; Supervisor Starkey organizes a community clean up on Old Mill Road; an interview with Sheryl Steinruck about Dee-Ni’ Day; the weekly update from the Del Norte Unified School District; efforts to turn the old Ray’s Food Place into Smith River Fire Department’s new home sees significant progress; last week the very last Iron Gate cofferdam was removed from the Klamath River; True North will be holding a Vice Chair Candidates Forum; and Trump will not appear on Oregon Voter Pamphlets this election season. 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 comes from Redwood Voice Youth Media.

Curry Sheriff Files Bar Complaint Against Curry Counsel – Redwood Voice Community News

September 10th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a look at some of the items agendized for today’s Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Meeting; the Curry County Sheriff filed a State Bar complaint against Curry County Counsel; a weekly update from Del Norte Unified School District; updates on efforts to restore the Klamath River; Crescent City Harbor commissioners draft an ordinance banning all fireworks in the harbor (even sparklers); nautical news from Kenny Priest’s Fishing the North Coast; an interview with Tolowa Education Department Director Sheryl Steinruck about Dee-ni’ Day; the Brookings Building Inspection Department sees staffing changes; Curry and Coos voters will have a question about their support of offshore wind on their ballot this election season; Grants Pass’ sanctioned homeless camps prove to be a nightmare for the people residing in them; and Donald Trump declined sending a statement for Oregon’s voter’s pamphlet. 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 comes to us as a screenshot from the Curry County Board of Commissioners meeting, which has been edited.

Keeping Fireworks out of the Harbor – Redwood Voice Community News

September 9th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a look at some of the items agendized for tomorrow morning’s Del Norte County Board Of Supervisors Meeting; a proposed rule change in Brookings will prohibit oceanside camping; Crescent City Harbor commissioners draft an ordinance banning all fireworks in the harbor (even sparklers); a hard closure has gone into effect on Pebble Beach Drive between 7th and 8th streets, as construction ramps up; nautical news from Kenny Priest’s Fishing The North Coast; the Brookings Building Inspection Department sees staffing changes; Curry and Coos voters will have a question about their support of offshore wind on their ballot this election season; a new California law will excuse absences for Native American students attending cultural ceremonies; and Grants Pass’ sanctioned homeless camps prove to be a nightmare for the people residing in them. 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.

Assembling for the Lily Bulb Order – Redwood Voice Community News

September 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: updates on the new “Smith River Lily Bulb Order”; the agenda for tonight’s city council meeting; a new grant is in the works for the Yurok Fisheries Department; the Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation’s “Dee-Ni’ Day” is this weekend; a PSA about elk safety from Redwood National and State Parks; the Coast Guard of Humboldt Bay saved a stranded mariner far off Crescent City’s shore; the Oregon Department of Human Services opened a new building in Brookings; the Oregon Coast Visitors Association launched a new biking website; updates on our local fishing conditions; and many Californians will see big savings in the cost of prescription drugs soon. 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 North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, which has been edited.

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.