Category Archives: Newscast

The Fourth of July Incident Report – Redwood Voice Community News

July 5th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the explosion on South Beach and other 4th of July festivities; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the Yurok Office of Emergency Services’ PSA regarding the upcoming heatwave; embezzlement accusations toward the director of the Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce are claimed false; a suspected arsonist is arrested in connection to the recent gear shed fire; Brookings business owners spray anti-windmill protesters while supposedly “washing their sign”; the Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass’s ordinance to ban the homeless from sleeping outdoors; Crescent City is pursuing a grant that will upgrade Lighthouse Cove RV park; the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host public meetings on next year’s big game regulations; and Free Fishing Day in California is right around the corner! 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 via their website, which has been edited.

Arsonist Suspected in Warehouse Fire – Redwood Voice Community News

July 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the CCPD says there will be parking restrictions & closed streets on Independence Day; embezzlement accusations toward the director of the Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce are claimed false; Nick Rail’s vision of a Performing Arts Center in Crescent City is coming to fruition; a suspected arsonist is arrested in connection to the recent gear shed fire; an update from the Yurok tribe on Klamath dam removal and watershed repair; the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a series of online meetings this month; a heatwave warning for Pacific Northwest residents residing inland; said heatwave may result in PG&E shutting off power; and California’s free fishing day is right around the corner. 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 Sebastian Monroe, which has been edited.

Revegetation of the Klamath Watershed – Redwood Voice Community News

July 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Curry County leaders eliminate positions to better balance the budget; Nick Rail secures a second letter of support for Crescent City’s planned performing arts center; Oregon seafood producers express concerns about offshore wind development; an update on the progress of Klamath watershed restoration from the Yurok Tribe; this week is the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife makes the White Sturgeon a candidate for the endangered species act; Supreme Court cracks down on the houseless; a heat wave warning for Oregonians and Californians residing inland; and the aforementioned heat wave may drive PG&E to power down. 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 via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

Supreme Court Approves Crackdown on Homeless Camps – Redwood Voice Community News

July 1st, 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 Curry County’s special meeting last Thursday; Oregon’s state seafood commodity commission recently sent a letter concerning offshore wind energy to Governor Kotek; the Airport Authority sees to extend Advanced Air’s services past September; lack of dispatch services delays Del Norte’s Mobile Crisis Unit; this week is the Annual Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife makes White Sturgeon a candidate for the endangered species act; and the US Supreme Court cracks down on those without homes. 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 Milan Cobanov via Pexels, which has been edited.

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.