Category Archives: Newscast

Remembering Bear Encounter Etiquette – Redwood Voice Community News

June 21st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: information and updates on the recent fire on Elk Valley; another fire takes a Brookings home; how to handle bear encounters; nautical news from Fishing the North Coast; precautions for facing Elk and Deer; The Yurok’s Suicide Prevention Program is hosting a Youth Wellness Day; 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 Alex Dugquem via Pexels, which has been edited.

The Fire In Our Backyard – Redwood Voice Community News

June 20th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the inside scoop on the massive fire in KFUG’s backyard; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife is offering free fishing days; with bears coming out of hibernation, it’s important to know how to handle ursine encounters; West Coast Universities work to research the benefits of offshore wind development; what to do when you come face to face with one our region’s many Elk; an excerpt from the National Park Service on the History of Juneteenth; the Yurok Office of Emergency Services recently hosted their Flood Fight Method Training; the Yurok’s Suicide Prevention Program is holding a Youth Wellness Day; 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 Voice Reporter Sebastian Monroe, which has been edited.

Rolling Out the Mobile Crisis Unit – Redwood Voice Community News

June 19th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has annual free fishing days; the Yurok Office Of Emergency Services recently hosted its Flood Fight Method Training classes; a preview of Crescent City’s upcoming 4th of July Festivities; Del Norte Behavioral Health works to establish their Mobile Crisis Unit; West Coast Universities further research the benefits of offshore wind development; and a discussion with the organizers of Crescent City’s very first pride 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 Mizelle Mayo/Alaska Public Media, which has been edited.

Building Bridges & Construction Commotion – Redwood Voice Community News

June 18th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; work on the Dr. Fine bridge is expected to be extra noisy; replacements of the Hunter and Panther Creek Bridges see completion; a look at what’s to come in Crescent City’s annual 4th of July Parade; the Banana Slug slithers it’s way to becoming the state slug; with wildfire season starting, Pacific Northwest politicians seek funding for prescribed burns; the Yurok Tribe’s suicide prevention beading workshop was an astounding success; Del Norte’s Behavioral Health Branch is to establish a mobile crisis unit; and a talk with the organizers of Crescent City’s first Pride Event on June 15th. 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 CalTrans District 1, which has been edited.

Del Norte’s First Pride! – Redwood Voice Community News

June 17th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork for this week from CalTrans District 1; a recap of the first PRIDE event in Crescent City; expect loud noises from the Dr. Fine bridge; the replacement of Hunter and Panther Creek bridges sees completion; Del Norte County Unified School District and seven student plaintiffs have reached a crucial settlement; the Banana slug is on track to become California’s State Slug; CalTrans chooses an alternative to Last Chance Grade; Oregon see’s an increase in cases of Pertussis; with fire season starting, Oregon and Washington politicians seek funding for prescribed burns; Brookings City Council discusses permitting issues regarding storage unit facilities in the downtown; and an Asante Rogue nurse faces charges for drug diversion. 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 United Methodist Church, which has been edited.