Category Archives: Newscast

Rikuzentakata’s Delegation to Mark Transition – Redwood Voice Community News

April 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the upcoming arrival of the delegation from Rikuzentakata was discussed at Monday’s meeting; Helicopter tours to the St. George Reef Lighthouse are being offered once again; some whale watching advice; in Brookings, people continue to apply for the newly open City Manager position; a reminder of tax deadlines; a look at the plans for April’s public hearing; lawmakers and tribal representatives discussed Public Law 280 during a roundtable discussion in Sac; the Yurok Environmental Department Food Sovereignty Program is hosting a nettle gathering event on April, 6th; they will also be a hosting a invasive plant removal on 4-20; California’s Highway-1 saw a major collapse Easter Weekend; and a roadwork update 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 kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Visit Del Norte County, which has been edited.

Tolowa Dee’ni Nation Pursues Hatchery Salmon Access – Redwood Voice Community News

April 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Redwood Voice’s Sebastian Monroe chases down what caused an oil spill in our Harbor; the Del Norte Historical Society begins tours out to the lighthouse; Curry County’s law enforcement may face a 31% budget cut; Brookings seeks a new City Manager; Del Norte Homeowners get ready to pay their Secured Property Taxes; Crescent City City Council prepare to hold a Public Hearing; Happy Hatch Day to the oldest Condor in the Northern California Condor Restoration Program; California’s Highway 1 faces closures after some road collapse over the weekend; the Yurok Reservation school’s basketball team become champions; the Yurok Tribe host a Klamath river cleanup; DN County and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation hope for anglers to be able to pursue hatchery-raised chinook salmon; and an update 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 kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, which has been edited.

NCCRP’s Oldest Condor’s Birthday! – Redwood Voice Community News

April 1st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the scoop on last years Elk Creek oil spill; Curry County’s law enforcement may see budget cuts if a proposed property tax fails; ten people have already applied for the open Brookings City Manager position; the changes for 2024’s groundfish season have been approved; today is the oldest Condor’s birthday; Yurok Reservation School’s tiny basketball team makes an epic comeback; local politicians hope state fishery managers will allow fishing of hatchery salmon; and a road update 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 kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program, taken from their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

Last Year’s Oil Spill Mystery – Redwood Voice Community News

March 29th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the lowdown on last year’s mysterious oil spill; Curry County’s law enforcement faces a 31% department cut; 2024 may be the year of the California Grizzly Bear; a Road Work update; Crescent City Councilors forward the construction 56-unit housing development; Valerie Starkey’s pitch to represent Del Norte County at the National Association of Counties fails; California Fish and Game change the 2024 Groundfish season; and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church gains support from a Federal Judge. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

60 Years On: A Candlelight Vigil for the ’64 Tsunami – Redwood Voice Community News

March 28th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the story of last year’s Elk Creek oil spill and FOIA turmoil; Curry Health Network receives two million in federal appropriation funds; CCPD will be decorating cookies with kids the day before 4-20; meanwhile Brookings PD seeks the public’s help in identifying a person pertaining to an ongoing investigation; 2024 is declared “Year of the California Grizzly Bear”; Hunter and Panther Creek bridges open to one-way traffic; a 56-unit housing development is planned to move forward in the former site of California Auto Image; Starkey’s hopes of representing Del Norte at the California State Association of Counties were crushed; a California political duo will go on a tribal listening tour this Spring; St. Timothy’s continues to win their battle against the City of Brookings; and tonight, a candle-lit vigil to commemorate the 11 lives lost in the tsunami that happened 60 years ago to the day. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Crescent City City Hall, which has been edited.

The Year of the California Grizzly – Redwood Voice Community News

March 27th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Curry Health Network receives two million in federal appropriation funds; Crescent City PD will be decorating cookies with kiddos; this year is declared the year of the California Grizzly Bear; Hunter and Panther Creek bridges are now open to one-way traffic; Crescent City Councilors approve the development of 56 new housing units where California Auto Image once was; at yesterday’s board meeting Supervisor Starkey’s pitch to represent Del Norte at the National Association of Counties was shot down; California politicians recently visited the Yurok on their Tribal Listening Tour; the Yurok Education Department recently had a Big Buddy Day at Margaret Keating School; short term impacts from sediment continue to affect Klamath water quality; the Brookings PD needs your help in identifying a suspect; tomorrow is a candlelit vigil to commemorate the eleven lives lost in the 1964 tsunami; and an update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Vahe Martirosyan via Flickr, which has been edited.

56-Unit Housing Development Approved – Redwood Voice Community News

March 26th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Curry Health receives federal appropriation funds to better their facilities; April 19th Crescent City PD will decorate cookies with kiddos; meanwhile Brookings PD is looking for someone connected with an ongoing investigation; tomorrow a Tsunami Warning Communications ESA Test will take place 11am to noon; Hunter and Panther creek bridges are now open to one way traffic; Crescent City Councilors approve the development of 56-unit housing in an old auto body shop; some of the Measure S improvements planned for this quarter; State Assembly Members Marie Alvardo-Gil, and James C. Ramos will go on a Tribal listening tour this spring break; the Yurok Tribe hosted a Big Buddy Reading Day at Margaret Keating School; Klamath dam removal will result in short term water quality impacts; the Del Norte County Parks Department is looking for new Camp Hosts; Dogs Of Del Norte is in need of volunteers; with the Rockfish fishery opening back up next month, fishing of “colored rockfish” is still discouraged; and a weather update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is a screenshot from Google Maps, which has been edited.

Testing, Testing: Tsunami Alert Test This Week (Don’t Panic) – Redwood Voice Community News

March 25th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a recap about what happened at last week’s Crescent City Council Meeting; a Road work update; a Tsunami Warning Communications EAS Test is happening this Wednesday; Crescent City Council struggle with Zoom; Measure S improvements planned for this Spring; the Yurok Tribe takes its first steps into regaining ownership of ‘O Rew; a highlight on the Big Buddy Reading Day hosted by the Yurok Education Department; an update on the Klamath River’s water quality; Del Norte County Parks seeking volunteers; Dogs of Del Norte also seeking volunteers; and Fishing opening up this April, but with a catch. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Adam Fagen/Creative Commons, which has been edited.

Yurok Tribe & Parks Service Co-Manage Ancestral Land – Redwood Voice Community News

March 22nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an overview of Monday’s City Council meeting; Roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the last of the Klamath Promise Neighborhood grant events for this week; how the Smith River Collaborative curbed structure damage during the Smith River Complex of fires; the Crescent City Council retires Zoom comments; where your Measure S dollars are going; the Yurok Tribe partners with the Save the Redwoods League to gain custody of ancestral lands; Del Norte Parks need camp hosts; and rockfish are back on the menu starting April 1st. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of CalTrout/Michael Wier, which has been edited.

Sending the Sediment Downstream – Redwood Voice Community News

March 21st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an overview of Monday’s City Council meeting; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; some of the upcoming Klamath Promise Neighborhood grant events; how the Smith River Collaborative curbed structure damage during the Smith River Complex of fires; the Crescent City Council retires Zoom comments; the Klamath River Renewal Corporation moves some sediment downstream; where your Measure S dollars are going; an underage drinking sting operation from the CCPD; the Yurok Tribe partners with the Save the Redwoods League to gain custody of ancestral lands; Del Norte Parks need camp hosts; and how you might witness the Aurora Borealis from your backyard this month. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, which has been edited.