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Emergency Construction, Mutual Aid Agreements, & Zoning – Redwood Voice Community News

September 18th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Monday evening’s City Council meeting from Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena; a former Del Norte Sheriff’s misconduct is brought to light by a San Francisco Chronicle article; the Del Norte Healthcare District agreed at their recent meeting to donate a quarter million dollars to the senior center; following several incidents, a Curry County Sheriff K9 is released to its former handler; Saint Timothy’s Episcopal church wins their lawsuit against the City of Brookings; information on the federally threatened Marbled Murrelet; and a burn pile advisory for Southwest Oregon. 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 taken as a screenshot from the Crescent City – City Council Meeting, which has been edited.

Senior Center Scores $250K Boost – Redwood Voice Community News

September 17th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; this next weekend is Crescent’s Classic Longboard Competition & Festival; our local senior center receives a quarter million dollar donation from the Del Norte Healthcare district; following a failed K9 training, Curry County Commissioners release K9 D’Arvit to his former owner; fishy facts from fishing the North Coast; the Redwood Parks Conservancy selects the next artists in residence for fall of 2024; environmentalist organizations protest a bill that would allow the logging of old growth Redwood; information on the endangered Marbled Murrelet; CDFW begins to auction off deer hunting tags for the 2025-2026 season; and a burn pile advisory for South Western Oregon. 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 a screenshot from Google Maps, which has been edited.

A Call to Protect Old Growth Forests – Redwood Voice Community News

September 16th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates for CalTrans District 1; coming up at the end of this month is Crescent City’s Classic Longboard Competition; Del Norte County’s Sheriff proposes a department restructure; nautical news from Fishing The North Coast; tomorrow night a blue super moon and partial lunar eclipse will be happening simultaneously; the Redwood Parks Conservancy have selected their new artists in residence for Fall of 2024; backlash against a law allowing the logging of old growth redwoods once again; and CDFW begins auctioning off big game hunting tags for the 2025-2026 season. 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 is courtesy of the Environmental Protection Information Center, which has been edited.

Board of Supes: Sheriff Restructuring & Distinguishing Deputies – Redwood Voice Community News

September 13th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Tuesday’s Board Of Supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; City Staff and County Supervisors shovel the first scoops of dirt with their golden spades, kicking off the construction of the Battery Point Apartments; Crescent City PD debunks a threat made to a local school on social media that was actually posted nationwide; Del Norte County Sheriff Garett Scott discussed a restructure of his department; County Supervisors took steps to distinguish assistant department heads from branch-level deputy directors; Brookings’ serial tire slasher prompts one resident to start a GoFundMe for victims; Southern Oregon sees decreased fire danger this week; and the unexpected challenges that arose for e scooter companies like Lime. 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 is courtesy of PhotoFunia’s “Soup Letters,” which has been edited.

Groundbreaking on the Battery Point Apartments – Redwood Voice Community News

September 12th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Tuesday’s Del Norte County supervisors meeting from Aisling Bludworth; County supervisors and City staff pick up their golden shovels, and get their hands dirty, starting off the construction of Crescent City’s new Battery Point Apartments; an update on St. Timothy’s battle to feed Brookings’ homeless from KCIW; Supervisor Starkey organizes a community cleanup on Old Mill Road Saturday; Smith River Fire Department’s new home in the old Ray’s Food place sees significant construction progress; a Brooking’s resident starts a GoFundMe for victims of a serial tire slasher; True North will be holding a candidate forum for Yurok Vice-Chair; Josephine and Jackson Counties see a decrease in fire danger; and the unforeseen problems associated with E-scooters. 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 is courtesy of the City of Crescent City, which has been edited.

St. Timothy’s Wins Its Fight to Feed – Redwood Voice Community News

September 11th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on yesterday’s Board Of Supervisors Meeting by Aisling Bludworth; the Curry County Sheriff files a State Bar Complaint against County Counsel Ted Fitzgerald; an update on St. Timothy’s charitable struggles from KCIW; Supervisor Starkey organizes a community clean up on Old Mill Road; an interview with Sheryl Steinruck about Dee-Ni’ Day; the weekly update from the Del Norte Unified School District; efforts to turn the old Ray’s Food Place into Smith River Fire Department’s new home sees significant progress; last week the very last Iron Gate cofferdam was removed from the Klamath River; True North will be holding a Vice Chair Candidates Forum; and Trump will not appear on Oregon Voter Pamphlets this election season. 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 comes from Redwood Voice Youth Media.

Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Run Afoul of Their Deputy Directors and Their Budgets

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday, September 10th, started with an air of joy. At the beginning of the meeting, after standard opening procedures, the Board honored Mike Peeples for his 25 years of service as a County Employee. District 5 Supervisor Dean Wilson read out the resolution:

“Mike began his career with Del Norte County on February 2, 1999, when he was appointed as a Correctional Officer Recruit by the Sheriff’s Office. His dedication and commitment were evident early on as he took on the roles of Deputy Sheriff I and Correctional Clerk before making a career transition to the Community Development Department on June 26, 2001, as an Engineering Technician Trainee[.]”

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Curry Sheriff Files Bar Complaint Against Curry Counsel – Redwood Voice Community News

September 10th, 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 some of the items agendized for today’s Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Meeting; the Curry County Sheriff filed a State Bar complaint against Curry County Counsel; a weekly update from Del Norte Unified School District; updates on efforts to restore the Klamath River; Crescent City Harbor commissioners draft an ordinance banning all fireworks in the harbor (even sparklers); nautical news from Kenny Priest’s Fishing the North Coast; an interview with Tolowa Education Department Director Sheryl Steinruck about Dee-ni’ Day; the Brookings Building Inspection Department sees staffing changes; Curry and Coos voters will have a question about their support of offshore wind on their ballot this election season; Grants Pass’ sanctioned homeless camps prove to be a nightmare for the people residing in them; and Donald Trump declined sending a statement for Oregon’s voter’s pamphlet. 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 comes to us as a screenshot from the Curry County Board of Commissioners meeting, which has been edited.

Keeping Fireworks out of the Harbor – Redwood Voice Community News

September 9th, 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 some of the items agendized for tomorrow morning’s Del Norte County Board Of Supervisors Meeting; a proposed rule change in Brookings will prohibit oceanside camping; Crescent City Harbor commissioners draft an ordinance banning all fireworks in the harbor (even sparklers); a hard closure has gone into effect on Pebble Beach Drive between 7th and 8th streets, as construction ramps up; nautical news from Kenny Priest’s Fishing The North Coast; the Brookings Building Inspection Department sees staffing changes; Curry and Coos voters will have a question about their support of offshore wind on their ballot this election season; a new California law will excuse absences for Native American students attending cultural ceremonies; and Grants Pass’ sanctioned homeless camps prove to be a nightmare for the people residing in them. 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, which has been edited.

Assembling for the Lily Bulb Order – Redwood Voice Community News

September 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: updates on the new “Smith River Lily Bulb Order”; the agenda for tonight’s city council meeting; a new grant is in the works for the Yurok Fisheries Department; the Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation’s “Dee-Ni’ Day” is this weekend; a PSA about elk safety from Redwood National and State Parks; the Coast Guard of Humboldt Bay saved a stranded mariner far off Crescent City’s shore; the Oregon Department of Human Services opened a new building in Brookings; the Oregon Coast Visitors Association launched a new biking website; updates on our local fishing conditions; and many Californians will see big savings in the cost of prescription drugs soon. 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 North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, which has been edited.