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60th Anniversary of the ’64 Christmas Flood – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 20th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the 60th anniversary of the Christmas Flood of 1964; your yearly porch pirate warning; the nautical update from Fishing the North Coast; the Yurok Tribe is hosting their first ever Art Market; year two of the Yurok floodplain restoration program has finished; new public comment guidelines get grief from constituents at the Crescent City Harbor District; the Toys for Tots program has been extended; Brookings gets two new electric trucks; predictions of holiday weather; and California gets a waiver from the Biden administration to put into place new clean-car rules. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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The Yurok Tribe Reclaims ‘O Rew – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 19th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; outgoing councilors showered with love in a heartwarming ceremony; your yearly porch pirate warning; the Yurok Tribe is hosting their first ever Art Market; new public comment guidelines get grief from constituents at the Crescent City Harbor District; ‘O Rew returned to Yurok custody; the earthquake update from the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group; the Toys for Tots program has been extended; Brookings gets two new electric trucks; predictions of holiday weather; and California gets a waiver from the Biden administration to put into place new clean-car rules. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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Harbor Commissioner Proposes Public Comment Guidelines, Says Meetings ‘Cannot Become A Major Bitch Session’

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Linda Sutter didn’t take kindly to a proposed set of guidelines governing public comment during Crescent City Harbor District meetings.

Though the author of those guidelines, newly-elected commissioner Dan Schmidt, didn’t initially mention her by name, Sutter warned that any attempt to remove her from the building will result in a lawsuit.
“My opinions are my opinions,” she said Tuesday. “You don’t have to like them. But the first time you lay hands on me and escort me out of this building, I will own this building.”

Schmidt didn’t mention Sutter’s name in his introductory statement or in his proposal, but he referred to statements she made at the Board’s Dec 3 meeting after Community System Solutions CEO Mike Bahr introduced himself and his staff to the Board of Commissioners.

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Swearing in the New Council – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 18th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; an update from DNUSD Superintendent Jeff Harris; Crescent City Board Chambers gives a farewell to two of the City Council members; CCPD seeks funding for a K9’s surgery; the Yurok Tribe hosts its first ever Art Market; the Yurok Tribe also is giving away 120 laptops donated by AT&T; ‘O Rew is given back to the Yurok Tribe after 200 years; Earthquake updates from the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group; Brooking’s Toys for Tots program gets an extended drop off period; the Newport Oregon Police Department says beware of mysterious Christmas gifts with QR codes; a look at the impact on wildlife from on and off-shore wind energy; and adverse weather may impact your holiday travels. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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The Restoration of Steven’s Prairie – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 17th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; an update from DNUSD Superintendent Jeff Harris; CCPD gains a new officer and seeks funding for a K9’s surgery; the Yurok tribe makes significant progress on the restoration of Steven’s Prairie; a deer entanglement advisory from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife; Del Norte County staff try to determine the value of a Tuff Shed home; the Newport Oregon Police Department says beware of mysterious Christmas gifts with QR codes; and a look at the impact on wildlife from on and off-shore wind energy. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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The Del Norte to Mendocino Juvy Pipeline – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 16th, 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 progress of the restoration of Steven’s Prairie; Del Norte Juvenile offenders can now be housed in Mendocino County as a last resort; Del Norte County staff discuss how exactly to determine the property value of a Tuff Shed; Nautical News from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; and vacancies run rampant among County Departments. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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Roads Reopened After Rockslide Recovery – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 13th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Highway 199 has been reopened after a rockslide Thursday morning; Del Norte Supervisors greenlight a proposal to send juvenile delinquents to Mendocino; Del Norte departments remain plagued with vacancies amid contract negotiations; Supervisors block Tolowa reacquisition of land; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; information on the US Forest Service’s Every Kid Outdoors program; the monarch butterfly flies close to the endangered species list; and raw milk could help spread the current avian flu outbreak. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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Tuff Shed, ‘Nuff Said?

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Eric Matson had tiny houses in mind when he and his wife approached Home Depot staff about turning a Tuff Shed into a second home.

Since the “Tuff Shed guy” was at the store, Matson said he and his wife viewed base models and asked if the Denver-based company — which operates a factory in Medford — could extend the overhang, add insulated windows, 2-by-6 exterior walls, a paint job and a gable fence.

The result is the 1,224 square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story structure at 216 Macken Avenue, which was completed in December 2023. Matson said he paid a total of $140,000. This includes $39,050 for the unit itself plus the concrete pad it sits on, the Home Depot cabinets and carpet and the Ikea island he installed as well as the plumbing.

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The Festival of Lights – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 12th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the new Crescent City Harbor Commissioners appointed their board president and secretary at their recent meeting; Commissioners further discussed the Ice Plant issue; Del Norte County Supervisors oppose the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s reacquisition of their land; Brookings’ Azalea Park has started it’s annual Festival of Lights; information about the US Forest Service’s Every Kid Outdoors Program; the monarch butterfly may flutter its way onto the endangered species list; and livestock across North America continue to be impacted by Avian Flu. 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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Del Norte Departments Still Plagued By Vacancies, SEIU 1021 Rep Says; Contract Negotiations Between Union, County Continue

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Six weeks after supervisors signed off on the sheriff’s plan to, hopefully, boost recruitment and retention, Norma Williams says vacancies continue to plague county departments, particularly the Department of Health and Human Services.

Williams, chapter president of the Del Norte County Employees Association SEIU 1021, told supervisors on Tuesday that the county’s overall vacancy rate is 30 percent. Most of those vacancies are concentrated within DHHS, where some staff are struggling to serve more than 700 clients, she said.

Wages associated with several classifications fall well below what other similar counties offer, Williams said, giving Humboldt, Modoc, Siskiyou, Trinity and Lassen counties as examples. She said that the vacancy rate equates to $7 million in savings to the county in unpaid salaries and benefits and argued that those dollars should be repurposed to try to make those positions more attractive.

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