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The State of the Safekeeping Exhibit – Redwood Voice Community News

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November 1st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Curry County’s Jail Commander continues to try to coax opioid settlement dollars from County Commissioners; scientists have tagged the first new salmon in the Klamath for research purposes; an update on the “Safekeeping” exhibit’s residency in Crescent City; Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase; and an update on fishing conditions from Kenny Priest. 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 Coordinator Amanda Dockter, which has been edited.

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Ice Plant Saga: Harbor District Weighs Operating Plant As Short-Term Solution, Enlists Help From City, County Leaders

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After meeting with city and county representatives on Monday, Interim Harbormaster Mike Rademaker says there’s more momentum toward the Harbor District operating the ice plant rather than transporting the ice from Brookings.

The Crescent City Harbor District is still working on establishing a containerized ice plant, but with the commercial Dungeness crab season set to start soon, getting the ice plant on Citizens Dock up and running is a faster option, Rademaker told Redwood Voice Community News on Tuesday.

“Lead time is at least 24 weeks,” he said, referring to the containerized ice plant option, which could cost about $1 million. “It’s not a viable solution for the upcoming crab season or tuna [fishery].”

But local leaders are still figuring out how to address environmental concerns associated with the ice plant itself as well as how much ice the local fishing fleet actually needs, according to Crescent City Manager Eric Wier.

That information must also be weighed against the  costs associated with transporting ice from Pacific Choice Seafood’s plant in Brookings to Crescent City as well as figuring out how to get it onto local fishing boats, Weir said.

“We had an initial meeting in which some more questions were asked, and we need to have the answers to those questions,” he said Thursday. “What are some of the options and what are the impacts? How does this affect fishermen in regards to crab season, which is basically upon us, versus other fishing seasons? We need to have some answers fairly quickly.”

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Dungeness Crab Fishery Delayed Due to Domoic Acid – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 31st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Councilors plans a partnership between Brookings’ South Coast Community Aquatics and Fred Endert Municipal Pool; Rowdy Creek flows freely once again following dam removal; Curry County’s Jail Commander continues to try to coax opioid settlement dollars from County Commissioners for inmate telehealth; with the Klamath River dams down, Chinook salmon begin to spawn in its tributaries once again; the California Wolf Project launches in partnership with UC Berkeley; the Dungeness Crab fishery will not be opening November 2nd for Northern Californians due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid; and one of Brookings’ residents turns 100! 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 (CDFW), which has been edited.

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Flowing Free From Klamath to Rowdy Creek – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 30th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Councilors discussed a partnership between South Coast Community Aquatics in Brookings and Fred Endert Municipal Pool; Rowdy Creek flows freely once again; Nautical News from Kenny Priest of Fishing The North Coast; With the Klamath River dam free More and more salmon begin to spawn in its tributaries; The California Wolf Project launches in coordination with UC Berkeley; The Oregon Department of Forestry announces the official end of fire season; Brookings gets their first Centenarian; and updates from Del Norte Unified School District superintendent Jeff Harris.. 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 Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, which has been edited.

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Crescent City Eyes Partnership With Brookings Nonprofit To Offer Alternative Venue For Pool Patrons

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Crescent City councilors last week supported a proposed partnership with South Coast Community Aquatics in Brookings to give Del Norte County pool patrons a place to swim when the Fred Endert Municipal Pool closes for construction in December.

But on Monday, SCCA President Val Early told the Brookings City Council that discussions about how the arrangement would work are still preliminary. She floated the idea of instituting a community pass for patrons on both sides of the state line since Crescent City and SCCA would be funding the program. The details still needed to be ironed out before the agreement goes before the Brookings City Council for approval, she said.

“If we’re able to put that together and [if] you feel like that’s a worthwhile project, that would be a pilot program for us to be able to gauge what our winter activity would be,” Early said. “If we’re able to put together, this collaborative effort would start to happen in December and would go through February because those are the months the Crescent City pool is going to be closed.”

The Fred Endert Municipal Pool is expected to undergo upgrades to its HVAC system as well as its pool deck and locker room floors. As a result, the pool will be closed from December through February, City Manager Eric Wier said.

Under the proposed agreement with SCCA, the nonprofit organization that took over management of  the Brookings pool in 2023 would be responsible for facility-related costs. This includes heating the outdoor pool to between 83 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit, Wier told the City Council at its Oct. 21 meeting. Crescent City would provide the lifeguards and supervisory staff needed to operate the pool, he said.

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Fire Season is Over! (In Oregon) – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 29th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Councilors considered renaming Front Street; traditional healthcare practices are now covered through the Oregon Health Plan and Children’s Health Insurance Program; Nautical News from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; Del Norte Fisherpeople are forced to source their ice from Brookings; the Oregon Department of Forestry declares fire season officially over; California’s recreational Dungeness crab season opens statewide November 2nd; and an update from DNUSD superintendent Jeff Harris. 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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Reeling in Ice From Out of Town? – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 28th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a new gateway into Crescent City needs community input; Oregon Medicaid covers traditional tribal health practices in a win for Tribal Health Programs; McDonalds in several states are being investigated for an E. coli outbreak; Crescent City Harbor may buy its ice from Brookings to last the year; information on the upcoming Yurok tribe run-off election; Dungeness crab season opens soon; and wild winter steelhead harvest regulations have been set forth. 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.

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Crescent City Council Mulls Gateway Design, Say They Want Public Input On Nov. 4

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Crescent City councilors hope the community, especially local businesses, come to their next meeting ready to chime in on four designs they’re considering for an entryway into Beachfront Park and the downtown area.

Their goal is to select a design and decide if Front Street should be renamed to something that’s more reflective of Crescent City. Some options kicked around Monday include Ocean Drive, Oceanfront Drive and Beachfront Drive.

But, according to City Manager Eric Wier, the City Council doesn’t have much time to make a decision. The city needs to spend the $3 million in Clean California Grant dollars it received for the project by June 30, 2026. This means it needs to hire a contractor by early spring 2025 and have the project under construction between May and October, according to Wier’s staff report.

The City Council hopes to decide on a project design by Nov. 4, according to Mayor Blake Inscore.

On Monday, though he noted that his days on the City Council are coming to a close soon, Inscore said if Front Street was renamed, he preferred Beachfront Drive over Oceanfront Drive.

“From a Google analytics [standpoint], if you put in Beachfront Park, you’re going to get Beachfront Drive and you’re going to get businesses associated with that,” he said. “I would use one term from a marketing standpoint. We have two hotels called Oceanfront. Again, from Google analytics, we don’t want to be confused with a hotel.”

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Wild Winter Steelhead Harvest Limits – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 25th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Tuesday’s supervisor meeting had a union appearance; a rundown of the meetings regarding lily bulb fields and pesticide use held earlier this week throughout Del Norte; the Del Norte Sheriff shares updates on his new staffing plan; the Yurok Tribe announces the date of an upcoming run-off election; an explanation of California’s Prop 36; wild winter steelhead harvest is being limited temporarily on the Rogue River; and a bit of info about the Curry County Cruisers Car Club from the Curry Pilot. 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 Sheriff’s Office Staffing Plan – Redwood Voice Community News

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October 24th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Tuesday’s supervisor meeting had a union appearance; a rundown of the meetings regarding lily bulb fields and pesticide use held earlier this week throughout Del Norte; the Del Norte Sheriff shares updates on his new staffing plan; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation enters year two of its free food program; an explanation of California’s Prop 35; Curry County announces its Halloween candy map still has vacancies; and a bit of info about the Curry County Cruisers Car Club from the Curry Pilot. 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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