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!
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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!
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April 30th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Harbormaster finds a new boat builder; DNUSD hosts the 3rd Annual CTE College and Career Fair at DNHS; uninsured Crescent City boat owners may face increased fees to moor vessels; Del Norte Reads seeks to regain state funding; cold-water fish may suffer from migrating invasive species due to climate change; Department of Pesticide Regulation offers free well-testing kits to California homeowners; a Tahoe black bear breaks into an ice cream shop; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to the 3rd Annual MMIP Awareness Walk; Medicaid budget cuts could deal a devastating blow to California schools; CDFW announces a conservation plan for Bighorn Sheep; a bill to extend the End of Life Option Act went before the California Senate Judiciary Committee; 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!
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April 29th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Harbormaster announces a potential boat builder to fill vacancy at Fashion Blacksmith; the Crescent City Harbor may charge uninsured boats an increased fine; Curry County increases it’s transient lodging tax to develop tourism; climate change may be affecting native cold-water fish species in the Northwest; the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is providing free at-home well testing kits; new research shows that California’s gray wolf population is negatively affecting cattle ranchers; local black bear commits grand theft dairy; proposed cuts to Medi-Cal could affect school budgets; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife announces the re-opening of the commercial rock crab fishery; and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife announces their Conservation and Management Plan for Bighorn Sheep. 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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A fifth member of the powerhouse Del Norte High wrestling program has signed a college letter of intent to continue his grappling career.
Colton Schaad announced this week he will wrestle at the University of Jamestown, a NCAA Division II school located in North Dakota. This follows a standout career at Del Norte High, where he won a North Coast Section championship as a junior and finished third this past season.
April 28th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Mike Rademaker continues as Crescent City Harbormaster; with Brookings Mayor Isaac Hodges turning down Alcorn’s County Commissioner position, Gold Beach resident Lynn Coker is appointed instead; discussions about the SAVE Act with Del Norte County Clerk and Public Administrator Alissia Northrup; Curry County increases it’s transient lodging tax to develop tourism; the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is providing free at-home well testing kits; 4 parcels of land along the Elk River change ownership; fishy facts and figures from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife announces the re-opening of the commercial rock crab fishery for the first time in nearly a decade; and a recent UC Davis study reveals the economic impacts gray wolves have on ranchers. 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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April 25th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte County Supervisors greenlit the use of $2.4 million in Pacific Power work credits to underground utility lines around Crescent City’s Southern entrance; items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council Meeting; a summary of the CAPC flag raising and vigil that took place earlier this month; Curry County selects a new commissioner; discussions about the SAVE Act with County Clerk and Public Administrator Alissia Northrup; Brookings City Council adopts their proposed vacant property registration ordinance, charging owners of vacant properties a $25 annual fee; in addition to being responsible for global warming, climate change also influences pollen levels; the Oregon Department of Forestry invites Oregonians to weigh in on draft annual operations plans for state forests; a significant step forward for Elk River Estuary restoration; 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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April 24th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte County Supervisors greenlit the use of $2.4 million in Pacific Power work credits to underground utility lines around Crescent City’s Southern entrance; items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council Meeting; DNUSD is looking for future Special Education teachers; multiple local agencies work together to tackle a brush fire near the Lake Earl Wildlife Area; a summary of the CAPC flag raising and vigil that took place earlier this month; California’s trout season opener kicks off on Saturday; Brookings City Council adopts their proposed vacant property registration ordinance, charging owners of vacant properties a $25 annual fee; Business Oregon puts out a survey to gauge the impacts from tariffs; in addition to being responsible for global warming, climate change also influences pollen levels; the Oregon Department of Forestry invites Oregonians to weigh in on draft annual operations plans for state forests; and more than 50 Elected Officials signed onto the California Polluters Pay Superfund by Earth Day. 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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April 23rd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte Senior Center faces funding uncertainty; DNUSD is looking for future Special Education teachers; Old Mill Road brush fire gets stomped out at 38 acres; California’s 2nd Assembly District Representative visits Crescent City; Del Norte County’s Assistant Administrative Officer is charged with a felony hit and run; California’s trout season opener kicks off on Saturday; California Fish and Wildlife Officials announce a third consecutive salmon season closure; Yurok Fire Department is hosting a Cultural Burning Seminar in June; PBS’s “Changing Planet” airs Yurok dam removal and restoration efforts episode tonight; Business Oregon puts out survey to gauge tariff impacts; and more than 50 Elected Officials signed onto the California Polluters Pay Superfund by Earth Day. 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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April 22nd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; with the Del Norte Senior Center’s funding up in the air, the Area 1 Agency on Aging will contribute $96,000 to the program; Brookings Mayor Isaac Hodges turns down his appointment as Commissioner Brad Alcorn’s replacement; highlights from District 2 Assemblyman Chris Rogers’ Community Office Hours; Del Norte’s Assistant Administrative officer is charged with a felony hit & run whilst driving under the influence; Nautical News from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; this weekend the City of Brookings will be celebrating Elmo Williams Day at the Capella by the Sea; while California’s commercial salmon fishing season remains closed for the third year in a row, salmon and steelhead numbers in NorCal rivers are on the rise; the Yurok Fire Department will be holding a cultural burning seminar later this week; PBS and BBC cover the Klamath Dam removal in their documentary series “Changing Planet”; and a proposed California Bill will charge oil and gas companies a one time fee as compensation for the costs associated with pollution. 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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