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Editorial: Keep Party Politics Out Of Our Local Government

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Thumbnail photo: The Del Norte Unified School District Board of Trustees from left to right: Frank Magarino, Charlaine Mazzei, Don McArthur, Abbie Crist and Michael Greer. Courtesy of DNUSD.org.

This first editorial is the collective opinion of Redwood Voice Community News and KFUG Community Radio LLP and is separate from our regular news coverage. To make your own opinion known to us, email redwoodvoicedn@gmail.com.

It’s not lost on Redwood Voice Community News and KFUG Community Radio LLP that we are stating our opinion about a local elected official stating his opinion.

But when said elected official, in this case Del Norte Unified School District Trustee Michael Greer, seeks to make his opinion DNUSD’s official opinion by asking his colleagues to approve a resolution, we need to speak up.

Greer plans to ask his fellow school board members on Thursday to “adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 50.” For anyone who doesn’t know, if it passes, Prop. 50 would be California’s response to Texas’s efforts to add five more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives through Congressional redistricting.

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Elections, In Media Res, Tribal Affairs

‘Voting As One Of The Solutions’; One Yurok Tribal Member’s Take On Candidates Forum

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Thumbnail photo: Candidates for Yurok Tribal Chair from left to right: Edward ‘Horse’ Aubrey, Susan Masten, Jewel Frank, Joseph L. James, Thomas P. O’Rourke Sr., Phillip L. Williams | Courtesy of True North Organizing Network

By Tamara Brooks

Disclaimer: I am a Yurok Tribal member, a Yurok Tribal employee, and a Leader with True North and one of the organizers of this event. All opinions expressed are my own, and not affiliated with any agency, organization, or employment. 

I firmly believe that participation in the process of politics is not just a right that we are afforded but is vital. I have organized a few candidates’ forums, canvassed, volunteered in campaigns, a California poll worker, and am currently a trustee on the Del Norte County Library Board. 

As a family when we got our ballots we would sit around the table and discuss the candidates and the referendums, we would discuss the whys of our vote, and I have continued that tradition with my child: Voting as a family event; voting as an ongoing discussion of what we see to be the challenges and the strengths within the system; and voting as one of the solutions to the ongoing struggles that we see in our community, our tribe, our state, our country. 

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Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on Airport Funding and Responsibility

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Submitted by Ryan Cooley

During the August 26 meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, several comments were made regarding the fiscal management of the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRAA) during my tenure as Airport Director. Some of these remarks placed the blame for current cash flow challenges squarely on my shoulders. With respect, I feel compelled to respond—not to spark a flame war, but to clarify the record and to ensure the community understands the factual issues at stake.

Inherited Projects and Financial Conditions

When I assumed the role of Director in November 2021, several major projects were already in progress. The grant for the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle and ancillary gear had been secured by my predecessor, and the rehabilitation of Runway 18-36 was already moving through the preliminary design phase, with grants awarded for both preliminary and final design. I was to see the design through to completion and apply for the construction grant. I also secured the required 5% local match—nearly half a million dollars—which was provided collectively by all members of the Joint Powers Authority that make up the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority, ensuring every partner participated in funding the project.

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Articles, Crime, Local Government

Judge Denies Motion To Reduce Del Norte ACAO’s Hit & Run, DUI Charges; Hooper Allegedly Had 0.198 BAC, CHP Officer Testifies

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Hooper | Courtesy LinkedIn

After viewing video footage from Elk Valley Casino and hearing from the alleged victim in the case, a Del Norte County Judge denied a motion to reduce hit and run and driving under the influence charges against County Administrative Officer Randy Hooper from felonies to misdemeanors.

During a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Judge Karen Olson said it would be up to the people to decide whether the charges against Hooper should be reduced. 

“[It’s] not in the interest of justice,” Olson said. “Accountability and justice go hand-in-hand regardless of how many Board of Supervisor members or sheriffs you know. This is not a core issue of the case. Reducing charges may occur in the future, but that is on the people.”

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Though Immediate Focus Will Be Juvenile Probation, Study To Determine Whether Del Norte Could House ‘Justice Services’ Separate From Courthouse

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Thumbnail photo: Though it’s owned by the state, the Del Norte County Courthouse houses the District Attorney’s Office and the Probation Department. | Amanda Dockter

Pointing out that Del Norte County has 23 youth under its supervision, according to her most recent statistics, District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey said a feasibility study to determine how their needs would be met during the rehabilitation of the county jail seemed unnecessary.

Coming about a month after she and her colleagues approved a proposal to house adult inmates at the Youth Opportunity Center building while the jail is under construction, Starkey said Tuesday she worried that having to go through a feasibility study would delay the process.

“I feel it’s one extra layer,” she said before voting against the county’s proposal. “And I don’t know necessarily why we’re doing this now and in this process.”

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Curry County Evacuation Plan Committee Convenes to Improve Preparedness – Redwood Voice Community News

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July 17th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; Triplicate editor faces scrutiny for bias in wake of harbor commission article; California Congressman Jared Huffman will hold a town hall this Saturday at Lucky 7 Casino’s Tolowa Event Center; Oregon to receive $10.1 million for drug prevention services as part of a nationwide opioid settlement; the Curry County Evacuation Plan Committee is working to improve public safety and disaster readiness; a PSA from CalFIRE on knowing your evacuation zone; tribal youth complete the first 310-mile descent down the undammed Klamath River; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking public comment on their Long Range Transportation Plan; the Pacific Northwest is currently battling 15 wildfires; the ODFW put out the final draft of their 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan; and further 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Ken Lund via Wikimedia Commons, which has been edited.

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Tribal Youth Complete 310-Mile Journey Down the Klamath River – Redwood Voice Community News

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July 16th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; quillback rockfish is definitely not overfished; California Congressman Jared Huffman to hold a town hall this Saturday at Lucky 7 Casino’s Tolowa Event Center; Battery Point Senior Apartments are expected to be open for occupancy in October 2025, and applications are accepted starting today; the Curry County Evacuation Plan Committee is working to improve public safety and disaster readiness; a PSA from CalFIRE on knowing your evacuation zone; tribal youth complete the first 310-mile descent down the undammed Klamath River; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking public comment on their Long Range Transportation Plan; the Pacific Northwest is currently battling 15 wildfires; the ODFW put out the final draft of their 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan; further updates from Caltrans District 1; and updates on the Orleans Complex. 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.

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Future Fishing Seasons Look Hopeful for Quillback Rockfish – Redwood Voice Community News

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July 15th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; quillback rockfish is back on the menu; California Congressman Jared Huffman to hold a town hall this Saturday at Lucky 7 Casino’s Tolowa Event Center; a body was found in the Klamath River that matches the description of a missing person; Crescent City receives $2 million to finish the Tolowa Cultural Trail in Beachfront Park; Battery Point Senior Apartments are expected to be open for occupancy in October 2025; Del Norte County Board of Supervisors discuss preparing Bar-O Ranch for sale; an update on the Orleans Complex; and further 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of CDFW/MARE, which has been edited.

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City Receives $2 Million Grant to Complete Tolowa Interpretive Trail – Redwood Voice Community News

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July 14th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; the Measure R Oversight Committee seeks new members urgently; California Congressman Jared Huffman to hold a town hall this Saturday at Lucky 7 Casino’s Tolowa Event Center; a body was found in the Klamath River that matches the description of a missing person; Crescent City receives $2 million to finish the Tolowa Cultural Trail in Beachfront Park; Battery Point Senior Apartments are expected to be open for occupancy in October 2025; Del Norte County Board of Supervisors discuss preparing Bar-O Ranch for sale; this Saturday is Annual Arts Advocacy Day; high temperature warnings for Oregon this week; an update on the Orleans Complex; and further 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s news card image is taken as a screenshot from Crescent City’s Special Council Meeting, which has been edited.

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White Sturgeon Populations Continue to Decline – Redwood Voice Community News

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July 10th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; the Measure R Oversight Committee seeks new members urgently; Del Norte County Board of Supervisors discuss the potential sale of Pacific Shores properties; President Trump orders higher fees for foreign visitors to our National Parks; Red Sky Roofing contracted to patch the holes in the Fred Endert Municipal Pool roof; Crescent City Chamber of Commerce recaps the Independence Day festivities; Del Norte County’s No Tolerance campaign makes 4th of July quieter this year; Oregon bans students from using cell phones at school; US Coast Guard changes station designations from numeral to geographical; white sturgeon populations continue to decline according to CDFW; anti-hunger advocates warn that Oregon lawmakers need to backfill SNAP benefits; and further 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, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

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