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

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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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Redwood Voice Reporter Monique Camarena via her video on the 2023 Tvm-chaa-me’ Day, which has been edited.

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Del Norte’s Youth Opportunity Center To House Adult Inmates During Jail Rehab Project Next Spring

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Thumbnail photo: Consultants with NMR Architects, of Redding, are proposing a more open dormitory style layout rather than the row of cells that are currently at the Del Norte County Jail. | Screenshot

Though they echoed the probation chief’s sentiments that they didn’t want their employees “living out of a bag,” Del Norte County supervisors green lit a proposal to house adult inmates in the Youth Opportunity Center while the jail undergoes a significant remodel.

It was the less expensive option out of two members of a working group presented to the Board on Tuesday. Those group members, which included Assistant County Administrative Officer Randy Hooper and Del Norte County Sheriff’s Capt. Kyle Stevens, also asked the Board to consider using Measure R and capital improvement dollars to close a funding gap in the jail rehab project.

The Board agreed, but asked staff to continue to work to secure state funding for the remodel. Supervisors also directed staff to make sure Del Norte County Probation has input into where they will be housed when construction starts next spring.

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Mountain School May See Staffing Cuts Amidst Funding Woes – Redwood Voice Community News

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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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Redwood Voice Reporter Aisling Bludworth, which has been edited.

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DNUSD Dives Into the School Wellness Policy – Redwood Voice Community News

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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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of KFUG Station Manager Paul Critz, which has been edited.

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Mountain School In Gasquet May Lose A Teacher As DNUSD Grapples With Budget Deficit

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(Updated at 4:42 p.m. Wednesday: Del Norte Unified School District Director of Communication Mike Hawkins offered a clarification regarding class sizes in the district. While class sizes are changing, many are still fairly small, he said.)

Brandiy Dixon’s days teaching third through fifth grades at Mountain School in Gasquet appear to be numbered.

But instead of fighting to keep her job when she appeared before the Del Norte County Unified School District Board of Trustees on Thursday, Dixon said she was concerned about her colleagues, who will now be expected to cover five grade levels each, and her students.

“The maturation gap between a 4 year old and a 9 year old and a 9 year old and a 14 year old is enormous,” she said. “These are formative years where students need targeted academic support, clear routines and peer connections appropriate at their stage of development. This structure risks students feeling overlooked, frustrated or unsupported, especially those who already need scaffolding to succeed.”

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Del Norte’s School Wellness Guide Prompts Discussion Over Birthday Parties, Cupcakes, and Equity

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Thumbnail photo: Fish tacos were on the menu for Del Norte High School students in this file photo from last year. Julie Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of nutrition services, presented an updated wellness policy and guide to the DNUSD Board of Trustees last week. | Photo courtesy of Josh Mims

Julie Bjorkstrand’s attempt to clear up confusion surrounding a wellness policy and accompanying guide turned into a plea for community involvement after questions about classroom birthday parties, cupcakes, pizza and other treats persisted.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires school districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs to adopt a school wellness policy. Such policies are required to include guidelines that set nutrition standards around food and drink sold or provided to students on campus during the school day. 

Treats for classroom parties fall into the latter category, said Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of Nutrition Services, but it doesn’t mean having to give them up entirely.

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Weitchpec Tribal Office to Gain Adjoining Youth Center – Redwood Voice Community News

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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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Yurok Tribe via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

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Suspects in Safeway Shooting Apprehended – Redwood Voice Community News

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June 9th, 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 Councilors continue to throw around ideas for a new gateway to Front Street; more on the ongoing quarrel between Curry County Commissioner Hollinger and the Sheriff; the suspects in the recent Safeway shooting were arrested in Citrus Heights; nautical news from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; 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; and a warning against fawn-napping from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. 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 Gracie Dockter, which has been edited.

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Commissioner Hollinger Accuses OSSA, Sheriff of Intimidation – Redwood Voice Community News

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June 6th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; Del Norte County cracks down on illegal fireworks this 4th of July; the Downtown Crescent City Farmers & Artisans Market held their ribbon cutting ceremony; what was discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council meeting; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation encourages 2025 graduates to provide their information for the tribal newsletter; Crescent City pursues a new gateway design; Curry County Commissioner Patrick Hollinger fights back against supposed intimidation; a new California policy will subject all prison visitors, staff, and attorneys to a canine search; and Sutter Health receives an anonymous $110 million donation. 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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Cutting the Ribbon on the Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market – Redwood Voice Community News

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June 5th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; increased fines and penalties for use and possession of illegal fireworks go into effect this 4th of July; the weekly update from DNUSD Superintendent Jeff Harris; the Downtown Crescent City Farmers & Artisans Market held their ribbon cutting ceremony; Del Norte County Search and Rescue pick back up the search for Deng Vongphachan; the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is also searching for a missing 12-year-old girl; items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council Meeting; Del Norte County’s Probation Chief enlists help for youth marijuana prevention and intervention programs; Tolowa Dee-ni’ Fire Crews responded to a driftwood fire near Howonquet Indian Cemetery; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation encourages 2025 graduates to provide their information for the tribal newsletter; Curry County Commissioner Patrick Hollinger gets in trouble for recording in a classroom setting; a new California policy will subject all prison visitors, staff, and attorneys to a canine search; and Sutter Health receives an anonymous $110 million donation. 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 Redwood Voice Reporter Aisling Bludworth, which has been edited.