Threat Assessment: Trump Administration V. Redwoods

Assistant superintendent for the Redwood State and National Parks: Shelana DeSilva

Lavina Brooks, a Yurok tribal member, elder, and descendant of the Karuk and Tolowa people posed a pointed question to the panel of Redwood Park conservationists hosted by the local Democratic committee at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

Digital Event Flyer

“I want to know: From your perspective — or if you’re allowed to give your perspective — how big a threat is the current administration to the parks in Del Norte and Humboldt County.”

Brooks’ question articulated a sentiment present in many minds. The redwood forests of this region are home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet. Human beings have a long and passionately protective history with this particular classification of tree, including as a UNESCO World Heritage site — the designation for places on Earth that are recognized as having outstanding universal value to humanity, and have been inscribed to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

On March 1, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production” that set a lot of tree-huggers on edge.

Shelana DeSilva, assistant superintendent for the Redwood State and National Parks, stood up from the table and came forward with the mic.

Continue reading Threat Assessment: Trump Administration V. Redwoods

Lake Oroville Shifts to Water Conservation Mode – Redwood Voice Community News

May 6th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; a river swimming warning from the National Weather Service of Eureka; this week’s update from DNUSD Superintendent Jeff Harris; local tribes appear in new PBS episode of “Changing Planet”; information on the finalized 2025 Ocean Salmon Seasons; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has begun releasing juvenile Chinook Salmon into the main stem of the Sacramento River; fishing information from Fishing the North Coast; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announces archery equipment grant for schools across California; new research from the American Lung Association shows that California’s air quality is very poor; and the Department of Water Resources has shifted water releases from Lake Oroville from flood control to water conservation mode. 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 news card image is courtesy of Active NorCal, which has been edited.

Curry County BOC To Consider Resolution To Honor Detainer Requests From ICE

Indivisible North Curry County has a slew of questions for the Board of Commissioners who are set to discuss — and potentially approve — a resolution honoring potential detainer requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

The Port Orford-based group of progressives also hope to get the public to the commissioners’ meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Gold Beach to protest the resolution.

“REMEMBER — the people’s voice stopped the commissioners’ resolution on managing our public lands,” Indivisible North Curry County leadership stated via email Monday, referring to a February resolution the Board considered to take over stewardship of state and federally-managed lands. “We can stop this one, too!”

Continue reading Curry County BOC To Consider Resolution To Honor Detainer Requests From ICE

Grants Pass Recovery Cafe Set to Open Doors – Redwood Voice Community News

May 5th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; the episode of PBS’ “Changing Planet” which covers the Klamath dam removal is now available to watch for free online; topics discussed at the recent Curry County Board of Commissioners meeting; a look at the finalized ocean salmon season for waters off the Oregon Coast; information on Brookings’ upcoming Azalea Festival parade registration; Grants Pass will soon open the doors to it’s new Recovery Cafe; nautical news from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife National Archery in Schools Program is starting the 2025-2026 grant cycle; California will be prohibiting commercial salmon fishing for the third year in a row; and California’s gray wolves venture further and further into residential areas. 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 news card image is courtesy of Recovery Cafe Grants Pass via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

State of the Parks Conversation Urges Del Norte to Voice Concerns – Redwood Voice Community News

May 2nd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; Del Norters are urged to voice their concerns on the National Parks at the upcoming Coffee & Conversation; Curry County finds way to fund a School Resource Officer; KEET-PBS Documentary “Artists Breaking Barriers” touches on Del Norte’s Poetry Out Loud program; the City of Brookings Announces Planned improvements for Bud Cross Park; applications for the Azalea Festival parade are open; a Recovery Cafe in Grants Pass has opened to help fill the gap in services; last weekend’s Klamath River cleanup saw a huge turnout despite the wet weather; the Klamath Dam removal visibly pays off in the form of a stunning wildflower show; the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness walk is coming up next week; report from the Oregon Department of Forestry, and US Forest Service Forest Health programs; California prohibits Commercial Salmon Fishing once again; Northern California Sheriff calls on Lawmakers to reevaluate Gray Wolf protections; and a look into the “Care4All California” package, 13 proposed bills to improve California’s health system. 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 news card image is courtesy of Redwood Voice Reporter Persephone Rose, which has been edited.

Curry County Finds Way To Fund School Resource Officer

Thumbnail photo courtesy of Curry Civic TV.

Nearly two weeks after he and his colleagues agreed to help fund a school resources officer position, Curry County Commissioner Jay Trost thanked the Brookings City Council for their own commitment to the program.

According to Trost, who is also chairman of the Brookings-Harbor School District Board of Trustees, the school district is facing “a financial strain right now.” The Curry County Board of Commissioners was able to “pick up that SRO piece that was held by the school district,” Trost told the City Council on Monday.

“The City of Brookings pulls the majority of the weight financially to ensure the SRO position stays intact and is valued,” he said. “So I want to thank you for your commitment to that as well.”

Continue reading Curry County Finds Way To Fund School Resource Officer

Dems-hosted “Coffee and Conversation” to Focus on the State of the Parks Saturday

Thumbnail photo by Persephone Rose

More than 100 days into Donald Trump’s chaotic second presidency, Del Norters are urged to bring their concerns about how Redwood National and State Parks will weather the storm to the fairgrounds on Saturday.

The parks’ deputy district superintendent, Shelana deSilva, and Redwood Parks Conservancy Executive Director Sal Moreno are expected to be in the floral building at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for two hours of “coffee and conversation.”

It’s the third such gathering the Del Norte County Democratic Central Committee has hosted since Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 21. Yet, according to Lupe Gutierrez, vice president of the local Democratic Party, it was difficult to organize.

“There are a lot of unknown things out there,” she told Redwood Voice Community News on Wednesday, adding that she approached Six Rivers National Forest representatives about participating and hadn’t heard back. She said she also reached out to the Redwood National and State Parks and the Redwood Parks Conservancy — the “big agencies” in the area.

Continue reading Dems-hosted “Coffee and Conversation” to Focus on the State of the Parks Saturday

Revegetated Klamath River Yields Wildflowers – Redwood Voice Community News

May 1st, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the 3rd Annual CTE College and Career Fair took place earlier this week at Del Norte High School; KEET-PBS Documentary “Artists Breaking Barriers” touches on Del Norte’s Poetry Out Loud program; Del Norte Reads seeks to regain state funding; the City of Brookings announces planned improvements for Bud Cross Park; last weekend’s Klamath River cleanup saw a huge turnout despite the wet weather; the Klamath Dam removal visibly pays off in the form of a stunning wildflower show; the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness walk is coming up next week; a report from the Oregon Department of Forestry and US Forest Service Forest Health programs; Senate Bill 403 will go before California’s Senate Judiciary Committee; a look into the “Care4All California” package, 13 proposed bills to improve California’s health system; and Oregon labor and Immigrant’s rights organizations call for justice in ending mass deportations. 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 news card image is courtesy of the Yurok Tribe via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.