June 27th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; Curry County Commissioners and Sheriff’s office reach a compromise; despite concerns from two Crescent City Harbor Commissioners, the Harbor Master’s five-year contact still stands; an investigation over human remains found in Crescent City is underway; the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office has setup a dedicated Illegal Fireworks Hotline; Residential outdoor burning will be suspended in State Responsibility Areas due to increased fire danger; Route 36 sees delays in reopening after a large landslide; the Oregon Coast Dance Conservatory is relocating to a new building with plans for construction; the Oregon State Marine Board announces their participation in Operation Dry Water; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is looking for families to become homes for their Native Foster Youth; Oregon seeks to expand its water recycling system; two California nonprofits aim to make school boards more effective; an upcoming gas tax increase will soon go into effect for Californians; and the U.S. Department of Agriculture rescinds the Roadless Rule, ending a safeguard for millions of acres of national forestland. 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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Three Crescent City Harbor commissioners let a five-year employment contract with Mike Rademaker stand despite concerns from two of their colleagues that someone had tweaked it after the fact.
During a meeting that lasted more than five hours Wednesday, commissioners Annie Nehmer and Dan Schmidt said the final version of the contract included terms that had been deleted during negotiations the Board held with Rademaker in May.
Nehmer said that paragraphs she and her colleagues had changed when negotiating Rademaker’s contract with the help of attorney Michael Travis, of Best Best & Krieger, had been added back in after it had been sent to the district’s current legal counsel, Ryan Plotz, of the Mitchell Law Firm, for review.
An investigation is underway to rule out homicide after human remains were found near Cooper Avenue and J Street in Crescent City on Wednesday.
Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin said the body of a male subject was found about 200 feet into the brush toward the cemetery. The subject had been wearing a hospital bracelet, Griffin said. Officers are working with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office Coroner to identify the individual, Griffin told Redwood Voice Community News.
There was also evidence that animals had disturbed the body, Griffin said.
June 25th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; the CDFW reports the summer harvest guideline for Chinook salmon has been over-achieved; the Curry County Board of Commissioners and Curry Sheriff continue discussions on their roles and the 2025-26 budget; DHHS holds a public grand opening for their permanent supportive housing project; applications for low-income senior housing at Harbor Point Apartments will be accepted soon; a reminder that kids can receive free summer meals at Brookings-Harbor High School; the Yurok Telecommunication Corporation launches a new Facebook page; the Construction Kick-Off Meeting for Camp Creek and Jenny Creek marks a significant milestone in the post-dam removal recovery process; the Port of Port Orford is deepening its channels; Oregon House Bill 2977 would raise hotel lodging taxes but fund wildlife programs; Gov. Gavin Newsom is urged to sign the state budgets as they are by California Equality and Inclusivity groups; a new study cites California as one of the best states for lung health; and the CDFW also announces this year’s free fishing days. 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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June 24th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; updates on this years salmon season; Curry County Board of Commissioners and Curry Sheriff still continue discussions on the 2025-2026 budget; a reminder that kids can receive free meals from the Brookings-Harbor High School; Crescent City Fire Chief seeks to curtail illegal fireworks this 4th of July; the Construction Kick-Off meeting for the Camp and Jenny High Priority Tributary Restoration Project marks a significant milestone; the Pacific Northwest Aerial Detection Survey of Oregon’s forests will be conducting an airborne survey; Governor Gavin Newsom is urged to sign the state budgets as is by California Equality and Inclusivity groups; a new study cites California as having the highest lung health in the nation; and this year’s free fishing days from the California Department of Fish and 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!
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Paul Critz, co-founder and director of KFUG Community Radio, had visited Redwood Urgent Care to discuss underwriting possibilities. Next thing Szabo knew she had a spot on the air to discuss all things health and why Del Norters should care.
“It was kind of amazing,” she said. “He came up with a show idea and for me to do [it]. He took a minute and a half to come up with it.”
June 23rd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the Forest Moon Festival puts Del Norte in People magazine; Crescent Fire explains their game plan for 4th of July fireworks enforcement; a breakdown of Monday’s Crescent City Council meeting; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; California’s marine protected area network gets the first international certification of good governance in the United States; the Oregon Department of Forestry takes to the skies to monitor forest health; and a proposed California bill may make it a misdemeanor for law enforcement officers to wear masks to conceal their identity while performing their duties. 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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Crescent City Fire Chief Kevin Carey said his department will be the eyes for law enforcement as the community seeks to curtail illegal fireworks this Fourth of July.
Speaking to the City Council via Zoom on Monday, Carey said he expects to have 25 volunteers and five of his battalion chiefs on duty. The fire department will divide its efforts into north, central and south divisions and plan with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, Crescent City Police Department and Del Norte Ambulance in case there are any large emergencies.
“We will be out and about doing patrols and following up on reports and smoke incidents,” Carey said. “And we’ll be reporting that to the PD and deputies as we need to do so we can produce a more safe Fourth of July in our area.”
June 19th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Juneteenth means federal offices are closed for the day; Crescent City Councilors expand the scope of the downtown master plan despite funding limbo; the Southern Oregon Coast Junior Lifeguard program registration is open; Oregon Governor Tina Kotek seeks to use rainy day funds for wildfire response; law enforcement ran for the Special Olympics; gray whale strandings jump in frequency; a group of indigenous youth are some of the first to paddle the restored Klamath River from its source to the sea in over 100 years; Northern California buckles up for an intense summer fire season; and the Yurok Tribe’s 2025-26 budget is the largest in their history. 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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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.
