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Missing and Murdered Indigenous People event held at Fairgrounds
The Tolowa Dee-ni Nation conducted its third annual awareness walk focusing on the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). The event was held in the Arts and Crafts building at the Fairgrounds. The Tribal Council and Community Family Wellness Department showed unity in support, solidarity and determination to address this pressing public health issue. Homicide is the third leading cause of death of Indigenous people ages 10-24, and fourth leading cause of death among Indigenous people ages 25-34, according to the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation. At the May 3 MMIP event, attendees wore red attire and red facial paint while crafting personalized signs and participating in a one mile walk to raise awareness for MMIP. Survivors of victims shared their stories with the public during this somber event.
Palestine Protests Displayed along 101 in Crescent City
Free Speech and peaceful demonstrations were prominently displayed this past Sunday on U.S. Highway 101 at the Fairgrounds in Crescent City. Both sides of the highly emotional October 7th terrorist-identified Hamas-Israel war expressed their 1st Amendment right to peacefully assemble. Separated by just a few yards at the northwest corner off the Fairgrounds, both the Palestinian and Israel support groups respected the presence of each other with no physical contact, though strident words were exchanged. ...
Oregon State scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement
An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities. Their analysis of the 100 biggest marine protected areas or MPAs, which account for nearly 90% of the Earth’s protected ocean areas, was published today in Conservation Letters. ...
Air travel ID deadline is only a year away, but you may have less time than that
For air travel within the U.S., most people use their state driver license or ID card to get through airport security. They also can use a passport as they would for an international flight. But starting May 7 next year, your standard Oregon driver license or ID card will no longer get you on a domestic flight. You will need to show a Real ID-compliant state license or ID card, or a passport or passport card. With just one year left to prepare, Oregon’s DMV...
Police Blotter
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Monday, 04/29/24: • 10:33 am, threats, 100 block of Silver Side Circle, Police. • 12:48 pm, disturbing the peace,...
Junior Giants is a Lot More than Baseball
The Crescent City Council approved the waiving of permit and lighting fees associated with the use of Peterson Park by Del Norte County for the Junior Giants Summer Program. Recreation coordinator John Horner and Junior Giants official Aaron Martinez appeared before councilors and received the fee waiver to conduct the Summer Program on the Southwest Baseball diamond. The Program is much more than baseball / softball. Junior Giants is a...
Children’s Business Fair to be held June 1
The 3rd Annual Acton Children’s Fair is accepting new, young entrepreneurs for its June event. The Public is invited to join young minds marketing, selling, counting money and feeling accomplished! The 3rd Annual Acton Children’s Business Fair will be held Saturday. June 1 from 10am-1pm in the Arts&Crafts Building at the Crescent City Fair Grounds. The event will showcase business ventures created and launched by our local children ages 6-14...
Artificial intelligence enhances monitoring of threatened marbled murrelet
Artificial intelligence analysis of data gathered by acoustic recording devices is a promising new tool for monitoring the marbled murrelet and other secretive, hard-to-study species, research by Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service has shown. The threatened marbled murrelet is an iconic Pacific Northwest seabird that’s closely related to puffins and murres, but unlike those birds, murrelets raise their young as far as 60 miles inland in mature and old-growth forests. ...
Walmart Crescent City, “…Second Best Day Ever”
The mood was festive, party-like and celebratory as Walmart Store 1910 on Washington Blvd in Crescent City and General Manager Miguel Mata welcomed customers and associates to recognize the first major remodel in 12 years. Mata proudly exclaimed Friday’s recognition was “ …our second best day ever.” The inference to “…the second best day, ever” followed the Grand opening of the Store, in 1992. Remodel coordinator Junior Jones sang the National Anthem following Mata leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the posting of colors by...
Supervisors Vote to Adopt First-Ever Strategic Plan
History was made last Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. After weeks of study, the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors has adopted its first-ever Organizational Strategic Plan effective fiscal year 2024 /25, as recommended by the Strategic Planning Team (SPT). The adoption of this document precedes the release of the State budget, before an anticipated $35 billion deficit has been addressed. The 69 page document addresses operations and ongoing projects for the 15 different departments and establishes a road map of priorities overseen...
IN MY VIEW: Economic Development Summit 2024
Lately I’ve been feeling disillusioned about the prospects for economic growth in Del Norte County. With the impending demise of the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority, it is not clear who will lead the efforts to attract new businesses, jobs, and affordable housing that our community so badly needs to thrive. I decided to attend the annual Economic Summit sponsored by the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. I wanted to see what was happening with economic development. I was not sure who was speaking before...
The Future is Now-Chamber hosts Economic Summit
Under the theme, “The Future is Now,” the 2024 Del Norte Economic Summit welcomed 15 presenters, last Friday at the Elk Valley Rancheria. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cindy Vosburg welcomed 169 attendees. A Tribal Greeting by Chairman Dale Miller followed. • Chief Operating Officer Crista Stewart from the Elk Valley Rancheria kicked off the morning by touting the growth of the Rancheria, its new fuel station and convenience store,...
USDA requires additional testing for avian flu in dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture implemented new testing requirements for dairy herds on April 24, as an avian flu outbreak continues to spread in herds across the nation. Under the new requirements, prior to interstate transfers dairy cows will be required to receive a negative test for influenza A and contact tracing for positive animals will be instituted. The first positive test for avian flu in a dairy herd...
Letter: We can agree on the inevitable
I have researched the issue of Wind Power along with the many arguments both pro and con, however in the end everyone in the arguments has come to agree, “it is going to happen.” I too must agree that it is inevitable. Based on the inevitability of “Wind Power” off our coast, let’s make sure we have a say in as many of the discussions as possible. I have sent...
High number of California brown pelicans show signs of sickness
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has received increased reports of California brown pelicans, a fully protected species, stranded along the coast from Santa Cruz County south to San Diego County, since late April. Central and Southern California wildlife rehabilitation facilities began admitting an unusually high number of sick pelicans as reports were received. The pelicans exhibit characteristics of emaciation, and some have secondary injuries. CDFW along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), wildlife rehabilitation facilities and other state partners are...
Retired Del Norte Sheriff passes away
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce Retired Del Norte County Sheriff G. Thomas Hopper passed away Tuesday, May 7 at the age of 94. Sheriff Hopper served as the elected Sheriff of Del Norte County from 1977 to 1987. Prior to being elected Sheriff, he began working for Del Norte County as a Deputy Sheriff in 1963. He was promoted to Chief Jailer in 1966 and then Undersheriff in 1967, where he stayed for 10 years until he was elected Sheriff ten years later. After his retirement, he went on to become the Public Information Officer for Pelican Bay State Prison for many years. He and his wife Laraine were also very active with the local Elks Lodge. The Sheriff’s Office Flags will be flown at half staff and Deputies will be wearing mourning bands in Sheriff Hopper’s honor.
The Raging Klamath: Remembering a Playground of Plenty
Sherry Moore arrived at The Triplicate office like a bundle of literary energy. The stories came out of her like an exploding volcano. “I grew up in what I refer to as God’s Country.” Now, Moore has written and published , The Raging Klamath- Remembering a Playground of Plenty. Author Moore writes an historical, environmental memoir about growing up in Klamath. Prior to 1926, Klamath did not exist. Moore shares...
Del Norte Fishing Group Offers Helpful Hints on How to Abide by New Fishing Rules this Season
The Fishing season is fraught with all kinds of restrictions this year, both on the ocean and up the Klamath. The Crescent City Fishing Group offers sage advice on navigating the new rules and restrictions coming from the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). • Quillback are prohibited to keep. If you catch one, use your mandatory descending device to release the Quillback to the depth you caught the restricted fish. ...
Del Norte sophomore sets new league record in the 100 meters
Del Norte’s Deken Hanks is rewriting the Humboldt-Del Norte League record books in track and field this spring, and you get the sense he’s far from done as he continues to build momentum ahead of the postseason. In just his sophomore campaign, the sensational Hanks recently broke the school record in the 100 meters twice in just three days, while also setting a new league record and officially becoming the fastest athlete in the history of the H-DNL. ...
Two State Agencies Take Far Different Approaches on How to Manage Sea Level Rise
What a difference 14 miles can make when it comes to how the state expects local jurisdictions to address sea level rise. In San Francisco, the Army Corps of Engineers is developing a $13.5 billion plan to radically reshape the city’s bayfront by raising the Embarcadero by as much as 7.5 feet, “floodproofing” Fisherman’s Wharf and adding numerous protective systems in the southern part of the city. This range of...
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