Release the Yearlings! – Redwood Voice Community News

April 19th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: DANCO Communities is starting a new housing project with the former El Patio Motel site; the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition is making strides in safeguarding the world’s largest trees; Southwestern Oregon Community College presents a lecture on discoveries made through the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory; information on the ocean salmon season closure plus river updates from Fishing The North Coast; the Yurok Tribe celebrates the release of nearly 100,000 yearling coho salmon; the Yurok Tribe is also enacting the Yurok Tobacco Responsibility Ordinance; Redwood National and State Parks are ready to hire youth for their Conservation Corps; an animal rights activist group is targeting Alexandre Family Farm; the California’s Legislature is either killing or watering down key bills; a TV show is looking for families to live the old frontier life for 9 weeks; and road work 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 kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Yurok Tribe, which has been edited.

Casting Call for Life on the Frontier – Redwood Voice Community News

April 18th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a look back at the Kamome Festival; the weekly update from the Del Norte Unified School District; the World Jet Boat Championships will be held in Gold Beach; Southwestern Oregon Community College presents a lecture on discoveries made through the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory; info on the ocean salmon season closure plus river updates from Fishing The North Coast; the Yurok Education Department sees a 20 percent increase in graduation rates; also the Yurok Tribe celebrates the release of nearly 100,000 yearling coho salmon; Redwood National and State Parks are looking to hire youth for the Conservation Corps; an animal rights activist group is targeting Alexandre Family Farm; the California Legislature is either killing or watering down key bills; a TV show is looking for families to live the old frontier life for 9 weeks; road work updates from CalTrans District 1; and weather updates from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Britannica, which has been edited.

The Parks Want YOU(TH) for the Conservation Corps – Redwood Voice Community News

April 17th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a look back at the Kamome Festival; the weekly update from the Del Norte Unified School District; the World Jet Boat Championships will be held in Gold Beach; Southwestern Oregon Community College presents a lecture on discoveries made through the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory; info on the ocean salmon season closure plus river updates from Fishing The North Coast; the Yurok Education Department sees a 20 percent increase in graduation rates; Redwood National and State Parks are looking to hire youth for the Conservation Corps; an animal rights activist group is targeting Alexandre Family Farm; the California’s Legislature is either killing or watering down key bills; a TV show is looking for families to live the old frontier life for 9 weeks; road work updates from CalTrans District 1; and weather updates from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the National Park Service, which has been edited.

Looking Back On the Kamome Festival – Redwood Voice Community News

April 16th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a recap of last week’s Kamome festival; an update from the Del Norte Unified School District; next month Klamath will take part in the World Jet Boat Championship; the Southwestern Oregon Community College will hold a free lecture regarding the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory; the commercial and recreational salmon fisheries will remain closed this year; the Yurok Tribal Employment Rights Office is having a special recruitment drive; misinformation around the Klamath Dam removal continues to spread; the Yurok Education Department has seen a 20 percent increase in high school graduation rates; the Youth Conservation Corps returns to Del Norte this year; the notorious Alexandre Dairy Farm faces accusations of animal abuse; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; and an update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Visit Del Norte, which has been edited.

Lost Coast Aeromodelers Association Meet – 2024

On a sunny Saturday, February 10, Redwood Voice’s Ethan Caudill-DeRego went out in the field to interview some members of the Lost Coast Aeromodelers Association, which is a club that builds and flies radio controlled planes and helicopters in Del Norte.

Join Ethan as he learns about what the association is all about, what the members specialize in, and how to get involved in flying model planes with the club yourself.

Allegations of Animal Abuse at Alexandre’s – Redwood Voice Community News

April 15th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Family Resource Center is still offering Prom Attire; a recap of last week’s Kamome festival; coming up next month is the World Jet Boat Championship; the closure of the commercial and recreational salmon fisheries continues into 2024; the Yurok Tribal Employment Rights Office is having a recruitment drive; accurate information regarding the Klamath Dam removal proves difficult to find; the Yurok Tribe is to receive 125 acres of their ancestral territory back; allegations of animal abuse at Alexandre Dairy Farm surface; Oregon’s election season approaches; some road work updates from CalTrans District 1; and a weather update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

Today’s news card image comes from a Screenshot of a YouTube video published by Farm Forward, which has been edited.

Salmon: (Recommended) Fishery Closures & Disaster Spending – Redwood Voice Community News

April 12th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Family Resource center is offering prom attire for those who need it; Brookings Harbor Commissioner caught firing paintballs at sealions; how lead ammunition can affect condors; PFMC recommends the closure of commercial and recreational ocean salmon fisheries; CDFW invites the public to comment on the salmon disaster spend plan; the Yurok Tribe is looking for someone to fill the position Buyer 2; the Yurok Tribe gets back more of their ancestral territory; things are unfortunately heating up in the Northern California current; an overview of Curry County’s upcoming election season; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; and a weather update from Eureka’s National Weather Service.  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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, which has been edited.

Port Commissioner Caught Paintballing Sea Lions – Redwood Voice Community News

April 11th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Family Resource center is offering prom attire for those who need it; Brookings Harbor Commissioner caught firing paintballs at sealions; how lead ammunition can affect condors; PFMC recommends the closure of commercial and recreational ocean salmon fisheries; CDFW invites the public to comment on the salmon disaster spend plan; the Yurok Tribe is looking for someone to fill the position Buyer 2; the Yurok Tribe gets back more of their ancestral territory; things are unfortunately heating up in the Northern California current; an overview of Curry County’s upcoming election season; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; and a weather update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

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

Planned Parenthood Northern California Unionizes: An Interview with Syd Long

On January 21st, 2024, the workers of Planned Parenthood Northern California announced the formation of their union, PPNorCal United, in partnership with SEIU 1021. Redwood Voice Director Persephone Rose talks with Organizing Committee Member Syd Long about the entire ordeal—what led to unionizing, demands, upper management reception, where things stand with negotiations, and the story so far. A special thanks to Syd Long for making this video possible!

For more information and the latest news on the Union, please check them out on their Instagram page at @ppnorcalunited.

Yurok Tribe Secures Historic Return of Ancestral Land – Redwood Voice Community News

April 10th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Family Resource center is offering prom attire for those who need it; how lead ammunition can affect condors; CDFW invites the public to comment on the salmon disaster spend plan; the Yurok Tribe is looking for someone to fill the position Buyer 2; the Yurok Tribe gets back more of their ancestral territory; things are unfortunately heating up in the Northern California current; an overview of Curry County’s upcoming election season; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; and a weather update from Eureka’s National Weather Service. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Matt Mais, Yurok Tribe, which has been edited.