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CCPD Establishes Volunteer Reserve Officer Program, And Other City Council News

Among the items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council meeting:

Reserve Officer Program: 

Councilors gave their blessing to a program that will rely on volunteers to boost the Crescent City Police Department’s roster.

Police Chief Richard Griffin said two candidates have expressed interest in the program. One is a former CCPD officer who’s looking to maintain her police academy training and police officer status. The other candidate is a former corrections officer who wants to help out with the police department’s negotiations team, Griffin said.

The Council’s unanimous approval of an ordinance creating the reserve officer program will allow volunteers to be 24-hour peace officers depending on their level of expertise, the police chief said. They would be available to cover a shift when a career officer calls out sick and could fill in during an emergency. Their primary duties could also include helping out with traffic enforcement during major events like the Fourth of July celebration, acting as a public information officer, Griffin said.

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Downtown Master Plan to Include Lighthouse Cove RV Park – Redwood Voice Community News

June 18th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; Crescent City’s Downtown Master Plan will include Lighthouse Cove RV Park with help from an Economic Development Administration grant; local law enforcement come together in support of the Special Olympics Northern California branch; DNUSD’s E3 Program kicks off interviews today; the Junior Lifeguard Program in Southern Oregon expands to Coos Bay; multiple Jedediah State Park fires were intercepted by Cal Fire Humboldt-Del Norte; Cal Fire also acquires new state of the art fire response helicopter; Klamath River Renewal Corporation steers focus towards restoration of priority tributaries; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation gives thanks to the community for participating in Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Yurok Tribe sees its largest budget in their history; an adjustment to when Brookings City Council Meetings begin; Oregon Legislatures try to tackle massive funding package for Oregon Public Transportation budget shortfalls; and California lawmakers attempt to legalize a Senate Bill eliminating the sunset clause in the End of Life Option Act. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

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Crescent City Expands Downtown Masterplan Project Despite Federal Grant Uncertainty

Thumbnail photo: Don Arambula, of the urban design and architect firm Crandall Arambula, gave councilors an idea of what a master plan for Downtown Crescent City might look like. | Screenshot

Crescent City leaders are expanding the scope of a downtown master plan project to include work at Lighthouse Cove RV Park, though the federal grant they’re relying on for the endeavor is currently in limbo.

Crescent City was conditionally awarded $186,000 in Economic Development Administration grant dollars, but can’t move forward with the project assuming that it’ll get those funds, City Manager Eric Wier said Monday.

However, the city can use its contribution for the EDA grant to proceed with the master plan, Wier said. 

“If EDA comes through in the next several months as we’re working on that, then our grant match still counts and we just get the EDA funding and we can continue to move forward,” he said. “Worst case scenario is EDA comes back and says, ‘We’re sorry that money’s no longer available.’ At that point in time our grant match doesn’t count as a grant match anymore. It would be us putting forward economic development dollars to pay for phase one.”

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From Falling Dams to Restoring Tributaries – Redwood Voice Community News

June 17th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; information on DNUSD’s Summer Food Program; Crescent City Harbor Commissioners struggle with approval for Harbor Master’s employment contract; multiple Jedediah State Park fires were intercepted by Cal Fire Humboldt-Del Norte; Cal Fire also acquires new state of the art fire response helicopter; Klamath River Renewal Corporation steers focus towards restoration of priority tributaries; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation gives thanks to the community for participating in Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Yurok Tribe gets ready to begin their reliable green energy project for Yurok families; Yurok Tribal Police put out a warning for California DMV scam text messages; Southwestern Oregon Community College is holding a free presentation this Juneteenth; an adjustment to when Brookings City Council Meetings begin; Oregon Legislatures try to tackle massive funding package for Oregon Public Transportation budget shortfalls; and California lawmakers attempt to legalize a Senate Bill eliminating the sunset clause in the End of Life Option Act. 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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Del Norte High School’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony

It was a picturesquely sunny day when Del Norte High School held its 132nd annual graduation commencement for the Class of 2025. Families and friends filled the home side of Mike Whalen Field on Friday and then some to see their graduates. 

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Commissioner Schmidt Recants Approval of Harbormaster Rademaker – Redwood Voice Community News

June 16th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; an update on the Dr. Fine Bridge; DNUSD’s Summer Food Program officially begins; adult inmates will be housed in the Youth Opportunity Center during the jail rehab project; Crescent City Harbor Commissioner Dan Schmidt urges his board to reopen the Harbormaster search; the Yurok Tribe brings solar and micro-hydropower to their reservation; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation; Southwestern Oregon Community College will host a free presentation about Juneteenth; and the West Coast Governors condemn US Health and Human Services Secretary. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

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Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Invites Community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day – Redwood Voice Community News

June 13th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; an update on the Dr. Fine Bridge; adult inmates will be housed in the Youth Opportunity Center during the jail rehab project; Mountain School will receive staff cuts coming next year; the CCPD officer involved with the Surf Apartments shooting has been cleared of wrongdoing; the Yurok Tribe hosted the Second Annual Honoring Indigenous Women and Young Girls Event; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; a recap on the weekend Salmon Opening from Fishing the North Coast; the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation; and the West Coast Governors Condemn US Health and Human Services Secretary. 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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Mountain School May See Staffing Cuts Amidst Funding Woes – Redwood Voice Community News

June 12th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; construction updates of the Dr. Fine bridge; DNUSD’s Nutrition Services Director discusses a school wellness policy on nutrition standards; Mountain School will receive staff cuts coming next year; the CCPD officer involved with the Surf Apartments shooting has been cleared of wrongdoing; Crescent Fire and Rescue adds a Ford F-550 to its response fleet; a Del Norte county jail project update from District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey; DNUSD moves forward with plans to build a central kitchen; Brookings-Harbor school district offers free summer meals and the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers offer Summer Youth Snack Pack Program; Port Orford gains grants for Battle Rock Visitor Center renovations; the Klamath community celebrates ‘O Me-nok Village Day; the Yurok Tribe hosted the Second Annual Honoring Indigenous Women and Young Girls Event; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; and California ranks low in the nation for overall child well-being. 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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DNUSD Dives Into the School Wellness Policy – Redwood Voice Community News

June 11th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; construction updates of the Dr. Fine bridge; DNUSD’s Nutrition Services Director discusses a school wellness policy on nutrition standards; Crescent City Fire and Rescue receive a new quick response vehicle; a Del Norte county jail project update from District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey; DNUSD moves forward with plans to build a central kitchen; Brookings-Harbor School District offers free summer meals and the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers offer Summer Youth Snack Pack Program; Port Orford gains grants for Battle Rock Visitor Center renovations; the Klamath community celebrates ‘O Me-nok Village Day; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Greater Outdoor Access & Learning Program offers free camping experiences to Del Norte families; the ODFW reminds you to not interact with fawns and leave them be; Oregon Senators are alarmed over Integrated Ocean Observing System federal funding cuts; and California ranks low in the nation for overall child well-being. 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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Weitchpec Tribal Office to Gain Adjoining Youth Center – Redwood Voice Community News

June 10th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; the suspects in the recent Safeway shooting were arrested in Citrus Heights; the Brookings-Harbor School District is offering Free Summer Meals; construction of a Youth Center adjoining the Weitchpec Tribal Office will soon commence; the Yurok Tribe nearly double their land holdings following the buyback of the Blue Creek watershed; a warning against fawn-napping from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife; KALO is aiding Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities against food insecurity in Oregon and Washington; Oregon US Senators raise alarm over the Trump Administration’s proposal to cut federal funding for the US Integrated Ocean Observing System; and information from GOAL about upcoming free camping opportunities. 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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