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The Festival of Lights – Redwood Voice Community News

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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Curry Coastal Pilot, which has been edited.

Miss Indian World 2023-2024 – Redwood Voice Community News

December 11th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; some of the items discussed at the recent Crescent City Harbor District Meeting; an update on the whole Crescent City Harbor Ice Plant situation; Brookings’ Azalea Park has begun it’s annual Festival of Lights; the winter pool pact between Crescent City’s South Coast Community Aquatics and Brookings Municipal Pool is finalized; Tori McConnell becomes the first Yurok citizen to receive the Miss Indian World title; and updates on recreational crab fishery delays from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Yurok Tribe via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

The Winter Pool Pact is Set – Redwood Voice Community News

December 10th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the secure property tax deadline is today; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; information on the lethal hit and run on Northcrest; an update on the tsunami evacuation from the Del Norte Unified School District; the City of Brookings officially implements their shoreside camping ban; some of the items discussed the the Brookings City Council’s recent meeting; the pool pact between South Coast Community Aquatics and the Brookings Municipal Pool is set in stone; Tori McConnell becomes the first member of the Yurok Tribe to receive the Miss Indian title; recreational Dungeness crab fishery updates from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife; Crescent City Councilors agree on a gate design that draws on the City’s proximity to the ocean; and a missing mushroom picker is found in Coos County. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Curry Coastal Pilot, which has been edited.

Crescent City Harbor Roundup, Dec. 3, 2024

Harbor Commissioners learned about a grant the district is pursuing that will help revitalize the former Fashion Blacksmith boatyard. | Photo by Gavin Van Alstine

Among the items discussed at the Dec. 3, 2024 Crescent City Harbor District meeting:

New Board Business: A new set of Harbor Commissioners chose Gerhard Weber as their Board president last week and went with Annie Nehmer, one of three newcomers to the Harbor District, as its secretary.

Commissioners also volunteered for a plethora of ad-hoc committees focused on personnel, infrastructure, legal affairs and policies and procedures, special events, community outreach and the Harbor District website. According to Interim Harbormaster Mike Rademaker, while each committee dives deep into its focus area, any changes would come before the full Board.

Continue reading Crescent City Harbor Roundup, Dec. 3, 2024

Brookings Closes Coastal Camping Within City Limits – Redwood Voice Community News

December 9th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a reminder for property owners to pay their Secure Property Taxes; roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; a press release from the CHP regarding a hit and run on Northcrest Drive; the science behind last week’s earthquake and Tsunami response; DNUSD shares some details on their Tsunami response and student safety; Brookings prohibits camping by the shore within city limits; Brookings Fire Chief remains on duty until a replacement is found; Northern Dungeness Crab season is delayed; and Crescent City Councilors decide on the new gateway. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of Travel Southern Oregon Coast, which has been edited.

The Earthquake News Roundup – Redwood Voice Community News

December 6th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a tax reminder for Del Norters; the Yurok Tribe lifts boil water notices; a magnitude 7.0 earthquake near Humboldt County triggered a full scale evacuation from the inundation zone; more on the Tsunami evacuation warnings issued yesterday; water related whatabouts from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; an overview of some of the items discussed at Brooking’s November 20th City Council Meeting; with California’s children’s programs facing budget cuts, over a thousand organizations have submitted a letter to try to shield the funding; 2025 will see a record number of women serving in legislative positions nationwide; a recall of tainted cucumbers from Safeway and Albertsons; and the recreational crab season has been re-opened for the West Coast. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of ABC 7 News, which has been edited.

Recreational Crabbing is Back On the Menu – Redwood Voice Community News

December 5th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a tax reminder for Del Norte property owners; following the success of St. Timothy’s lawsuit Brookings City Councilors are forced to repeal their benevolent meal service ordinance; Crescent City Police K9 Lt. Kai retires; a list of Del Norte’s prime whale watching locations; the Yurok tribe lifts a boil water notice; local environmental organizations will be hosting a webinar to discuss the connections between forest and marine ecosystems; holiday health tips from the Yurok Tribe; vaccination information for this winter; over a thousand organizations try to beat back budget cuts to California’s children’s programs; 2025 will see a record number of women in legislative positions nationwide; recalls on certain products from Albertsons and Safeway locations; and the West Coast is once again open to recreational crabbing. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, which has been edited.

The Fight to Feed is Over in Brookings – Redwood Voice Community News

December 4th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a reminder for property owners about the upcoming deadline for Secured Property taxes; this week’s DNUSD update; Brookings finally repeals their benevolent meal service ordinance; CCPD retires their K9 Lt. Kai; spots for Gray Whale sightings this Winter; groundfish regulations from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife; DNUSD struggles with vehicle maintenance; local environmental organizations host a series of webinars about our interwoven environments and their critical conservation; the Yurok Tribe gives a reminder on staying healthy this Holiday season; the CDPH reminds Californians to get vaccinated for Winter Viruses; and more than 1,000 organizations join together to protect Children’s programs from budget cuts. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of KFUG Station Manager Paul Critz, which has been edited.

School Vehicles on the Verge of Breakdown – Redwood Voice Community News

December 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the upcoming deadline for Del Norte County property owners to pay your secured property taxes; the Del Norte County Unified School District’s update to the community; local transportation officials are holding a meeting today on the South Beach Climate Resilience Plan; Crescent City Police Department’s K9 Lt. Kai gets formally retired by the City Council; gray whale watching season is reaching its peak in Crescent City; an update on the groundfish and lingcod fishery from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; DNUSD staff raise concerns regarding the safety of transportation for the DNHS marching band; the Yurok Tribe emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and well-being among its members during the holiday season; the California Department of Public Health recommends to get vaccinated for the holiday cold and COVID-19; a Curry County citizens group continues to coax commissioners into approving a tax levy that would bring $1.2 million to the general fund; and Nautical news from Kenny Priest of Fishing The North Coast.

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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of Redwood Voice Reporter Persephone Rose, which has been edited.

Brookings’ Fire & Rescue Fleet Grows – Redwood Voice Community News

December 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; Crescent City Harbor temporarily locked Pacific Seafood out of the Ice Plant; information on other items discussed at the Harbor Commissioners November 19th meeting; a Curry County citizens group continues to coax commissioners into approving a tax levy that would bring $1.2 million to the general fund; nautical news from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; and Brookings Fire & Rescue received a new wildland fire truck. 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!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Curry Coastal Pilot, which has been edited.