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A Look at the 2025 LEADN Award Ceremony

Thumbnail photo courtesy of Redwood Voice Reporter Ethan Caudill-DeRego.

Friends, family, and other community members came together on March 13th to honor local law enforcement at the Cultural Center on Front Street. The award ceremony kicked off with the Pelican Bay Honor Guard bringing out the flags of the United States, State of California, and Yurok Tribe. Former Crescent City Mayor Blake Inscore followed up the pledge and anthem with a religious invocation.

Awards recipients included staff of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Crescent City Hall, Del Norte County Probation Department, Redwood National & State Parks, Pelican Bay State Prison, California Department Of Fish & Wildlife, Yurok Tribal Police, and the Del Norte County District Attorney.

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The 2025 LEADN Awards – Redwood Voice Community News

March 20th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a look at last week’s Offshore Wind Information Panel; a summary of last Thursday’s LEADN Award Ceremony; Del Norte Ambulance’s Lynn Herriott receives recognition from the California Ambulance Association; Del Norte Unified School District Trustees approve internet upgrades for local campuses; Curry County Commissioners issue an emergency declaration in response to the severe rain event; the lawsuit against Alexandre Dairy for alleged animal abuse wages on; an advisory regarding the extreme flooding in Curry County; a boil water notice for Kenek residents; last week Tolowa Dee-ni’ citizens gathered for the 2025 Annual General Membership meeting; the Smith River National Recreation area expands 58,000 acres into Southwestern Oregon; information on Pacific Power’s contributions to Project Help; and United States Postal Service employees protest the proposed privatization of their organization. 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 Ethan Caudill-DeRego, which has been edited.

An EPIC Offshore Wind Panel Retrospective – Redwood Voice Community News

March 19th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; info on this past weekend’s atmospheric river; a retrospective on last Friday’s Offshore Wind Panel hosted by EPIC; a Del Norte EMT gets recognized by the California Ambulance Association; DNUSD hears the community’s frustration on preliminary layoff notices; Curry County Emergency Management releases info on flood damage; Kenek remains on a boil water notice; Oregon State Parks announce Spring Whale Watch Week; two US Senators introduce the Smith River NRA Expansion Act to Southwest Oregon; and California Postal workers protest tomorrow over suggested privatized mail services. 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 KFUG Station Manager Paul Critz, which has been edited.

EPIC Offshore Wind Panel Stirs Little Local Interest

Only about a dozen Del Norters showed up on a cold Friday evening to hear the latest science concerning offshore wind energy’s potential impact on marine wildlife. The event, held in the United Methodist Church in Crescent City and hosted by the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) of Arcata, was billed as an Offshore Wind Information Panel. Featured speakers addressed the possible interaction between marine mammals, birds and turtles and the giant floating wind turbines proposed for the waters off Del Norte and Humboldt counties.

Before the presentations began, Tom Wheeler, executive director of EPIC, explained the purpose of the event to Redwood Voice. “Under the Biden administration, Del Norte county was slated to have an offshore wind lease executed in the next four years. That’s obviously in question now with the Trump administration, but it’s still important for us to have these conversations and to understand the potential benefits and costs of offshore wind. And so we’re here tonight to help the community have that conversation.”

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Tsunami All-Starz Ride a Wave of Success: Local Junior Cheer Team Earns Coveted Nationals Bid!

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Written and Submitted by Annie Nehmer.

A tidal wave of talent is surging from our very own community! The Tsunami All-Starz Junior cheerleading team, a powerhouse of 15 dedicated local youths, has achieved an extraordinary feat: they’ve earned a bid to the prestigious D-II Summit National Championship in Orlando, Florida!

Forget the pom-pom stereotypes. These young athletes are fierce competitors, spending countless hours perfecting their routines, building strength, and fostering unwavering teamwork. Their dedication has paid off, as they’ve proven themselves among the best in the nation. This isn’t just a hobby; it’s a demanding, high-energy sport that requires discipline, precision, and heart.

“We are incredibly proud of these athletes,” says Coach Coco Soule, the team’s enthusiastic coach. “They have poured their hearts and souls into this season, and their hard work has truly shone through. Earning a bid to Summit is a dream come true, and we are thrilled to represent Del Norte County on the national stage.”

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Watch Your Step for Snowy Plovers! – Redwood Voice Community News

March 18th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; a weather report from Jessica Cejnar Andrews of Redwood Voice; Community System Solutions now has grant writing as part of their contract with the Harbor District; other items discussed at the Crescent City Harbor District’s recent meeting; staff and parents continue to share their distaste with trustees, following the School District’s approval of preliminary layoff notices; Oregon State Parks’ Spring Whale Watch Week is coming up at the end of the month; background on Yurok mixed martial artist Austin Mitchell; a boil water notice for Kenek; and tips from Wild California on keeping Snowy plovers safe during nesting season. 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 Spring Whale Watch Week – Redwood Voice Community News

March 17th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; Crescent City Harbor Commissioners update their contract with Community System Solutions to include grant writing; other items discussed at last week’s Crescent City Harbor Commission meeting; Dollar General and other companies experience a decline in sales as goods prices rise; Harbor Game Con is coming up at the end of this month; next week Oregon State Parks is hosting their Spring Whale Watch Week; background on Yurok mixed martial arts fighter Austin Mitchell; layoffs plague half of the US Department of Education workforce; tips to keep Snowy Plovers safe during nesting season; and fish related facts and figures from Fishing the North 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!

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Gaming Returns to the Wild Rivers Coast – Redwood Voice Community News

March 14th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; Del Norte County Supervisor Chris Howard urges the Board to provide input on the Northwest Forest Plan; money is getting tighter for consumers according to retailers; the Oregon Wildlife Coalition is showing up for Wildlife Lobby Day in the Oregon capitol; the lowdown on Harbor Game Con’s third year; some ways local businesses can participate in the upcoming Kamome Festival; the United States is put onto a civil rights watchlist; school employees rail against the mass layoffs by the Department of Education; and the marine update from Fishing the North 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!

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Yurok Tribe Mourns Condor Pey-noh-pey-o-wok’ – Redwood Voice Community News

March 13th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; local service providers continue to worry, as federal funding remains up in the air; Condor B7 succumbs to lead poisoning; Supervisor Chris Howard urges fellow supervisors to comment on the upcoming amendment to the Northwest Forest Plan; the missing Siletz toddler has been found deceased; various Oregon Conservation groups gather at the state’s capital for Wildlife Lobby Day; artists are invited to show their pieces and restaurant owners their platters at Crescent City’s upcoming Kamome festival; after 12 years of restoration, Medford’s historic Holly Theatre will open its doors for the first time in nearly four decades; and in light of president Trump’s dramatic changes, the United States makes its way onto the CIVICUS monitor watchlist. 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, which has been edited.

Local Orgs Fear the Federal Funding Uncertainty – Redwood Voice Community News

March 12th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from Caltrans District 1; a weather update from the National Weather Service of Eureka; Del Norte governments and local organizations voice concerns on federal funding uncertainty; missing child from Lincoln County is found deceased; Curry County Commissioners partner with Wild Rivers Coast Forest Collaborative to secure wildfire mitigation funding; opportunities for community participation in the upcoming Kamome Festival; Josephine County Judge weighs in on lawsuit between former County Commissioners; Medford’s Holly Theatre reopens after over 10 years of restoration; thousands of California campsites see potential closure following mass Forest Service staff layoffs; and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture proposes backyard chickens as a potential answer to offset skyrocketing egg prices. 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.