News Now: DNUSD COVID-19 Tensions, Wildfire HWY 199 Updates, & The CalEndow Billboard Report

News Now is a co-production of KFUG Community Radio, Wild Rivers Outpost, & Redwood Voice. You can listen live to News Now live every other Wednesday at 5pm on 101.1 FM or kfugradio.org. On tonight’s stories, we’re bringing you through a wide array of topics, including:

00:00 – Start of Newscast

02:03 – The COVID-19 Update.

03:00 – Wildfire Updates, including an update on Highway 199.

06:42 – Tensions rising in DNUSD as staff feel leadership has not prepared them properly for introducing students back into campuses, to the point that the possibility of striking has been put on the table.

15:07 – 200 6th Graders have received chromebooks, but because of a shortage, the digital gap may not yet be filled.

20:19 – A Preview on Persephone’s recent report, “The Saga of the CalEndow Billboard – How We Got Here.”

22:38 – National forests are closed due to wildfires, despite hunting season being upon us.

23:52 – Solid Waste Authority and Recology are seeking a consultant to decide new garbage rates.

27:05 – One shot after roommate dispute in Klamath.

Listen for yourself right here!