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Congressional members ask feds for more comment time on offshore wind energy sites
Three of Oregon’s congressional members are pushing the federal government to extend the comment period on two proposed wind power projects off the southern Oregon Coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced last month it was moving forward with plans for offshore wind power installations off Coos Bay and Brookings. As a first step, the agency said on Feb.14 it would conduct an environmental assessment and gave the public 30 days to comment. The comment period ends on Friday. ...
Oregon State receives grant to work with 13 Tribes on hemp economic development
Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American Tribes to spur economic development in the western United States by developing manufacturing capabilities for materials and products made from hemp. he project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks to develop sustainable supply chains based on the needs identified by an intertribal business consortium that link regional hemp production, processing and manufacturing to create hemp products. ...
Hypoxia is widespread and increasing in the ocean off the Pacific Northwest coast
Low oxygen conditions that pose a significant threat to marine life are widespread and increasing in coastal Pacific Northwest ocean waters as the climate warms, a new study shows. Researchers found that in 2021, more than half the continental shelf off the Pacific Northwest coast experienced the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia, said the study’s lead author, Jack Barth of Oregon State University. “We’ve known that low oxygen conditions are...
Fire Board votes to sell Cooper Avenue Station
The Crescent Fire Protection District (CFPD) voted to sell its long-vacant fire station and adjacent land located at 550 E. Cooper Avenue at its monthly Monday meeting. The District vote was 5-0. The CFPD directed Fire Chief Kevin Carey to meet with Del Norte Sheriff Garrett Scott to discuss the possibility of the DNSD purchasing the Cooper Avenue property as the future home for Search and Rescue (SAR). Search and Rescue must move its present location on Williams Drive to accommodate the razing of the dilapidated mental health building housing SAR. The Dept. of Health and Human Service will administer the $8.23 million homeless housing grant to be operated by the non-profit Mission Possible group. CFPD hopes to use sale proceeds to build a training center for volunteers within the CFPD Washington Avenue property.
City joins Harbor Resiliency Festival in recognizing 60th anniversary of the Good Friday Tsunami
The City and the Harbor announce this week-end’s Tsunami Resiliency Festival, March 23. The Festival will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Tsunami which destroyed downtown Crescent City. Events will take place from 11am-9pm. • 11am-3pm Art Walk and Brunch featuring local artists and works. Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City Art Gallery, 1228 2nd Street, Casita Coffee outside Harbor office and Brunch at Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya, 110 Anchor Way. ...
Is California the worst state to retire on a budget in 2024?
A new study found California is the No.1 worst state to retire in 2024. The Study presents analysis and data from the Census Bureau, Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services was conducted by Seniorly, a San Francisco-based Senior Advocacy group. According to the Us Census Bureau as reported by Seniorly, Seniors have the highest poverty rate of any age group at 14.1 percent, up from 9.5 percent in 2020. ...
In My View: Civil discourse and civic engagement
This is my 104th column which means that I have been sharing my opinions with you for two years. I laugh when anyone calls me a journalist. I am not a journalist. I am an opportunist. The Del Norte Triplicate has provided me with an opportunity to express my views without censorship. For this I am grateful. Looking back at the wide array of subjects that I have written about, there is a common thread throughout. My columns aim to inform people and guide them...
Harbor announces settlement with Fashion Blacksmith
By a 4-0-1 vote, the Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) announced it has reached a settlement with tenant Fashion Blacksmith. Commissioner Brian Stone abstained from the vote. The announcement delivered by Commission president Harry Adams buys out the remaining 12 years of the Lease and anticipates what might have been future profits for Fashion. Here are the details of the settlement: • Fashion Blacksmith will receive $2.6 million in tenthly payments at a five percent interest rate. ...
Guest Column: 21 mental health facts that can help someone you know
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run. 1. Getting help for your mental health is the best thing you can do. ...
Coast Central members targeted in phone scam
Coast Central Credit Union has issued an urgent warning to its members about a sophisticated phone scam designed to defraud the member. Posing as Coast Central employees, scammers request members to verify recent or pending transactions. From caller ID misleading the Credit Union's main phone number (707) 455-8801, scammers request personal financial information, under the guise of assisting the member. Coast Central Credit Union wishes to clarify these calls are...
Volunteer weather watchers needed in Del Norte County
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRaHS) announces it is seeking volunteers across northwest California to join its growing national network of home-based and amateur rain spotters with a goal of providing a high density web that will supplement existing observations. CoCoRaHS was organized in Ft. Collins, Colorado in July, 1997 following a devastating flash flood. The severe thunderstorm dumped over a foot of rain over several hours while other portions of Ft. Collins received only modest rainfall. The flooding caught the community...
Harbor District proposes rate increases at Bayside
In an effort to ameliorate the deficit status at Bayside RV Park, Commissioners will post revised Park rates, this month. Pending discussion and approval at the Harbor District’s next meeting. The posting is advisory only. The Park reports adjusted net income showing a ($13,836) adjusted net loss. A comparison with other area parks shows long-term resident back-in rates and long term resident pull through rates ranging from $425 (per 30 days) for Sunset Harbor RV to $525 for Crescent City Mobile Home Park RV (per...
Guest Column: How to convince someone to get help for their mental health
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person struggling to get some assistance. ...
Tolowa Dee-ni oppose Windmill Energy
The Tolowa Dee-ni Nation announced it has passed a Resolution opposing offshore wind energy. The Nation covers Del Norte County and much of The southwest Oregon, urges the Department of Interior and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to halt all scoping and permitting for offshore wind projects, until a comprehensive and transparent procedure is developed. The Tolowa Dee-ni is a federally recognized Indian Nation, one of 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States that depend on traditional places, foods and lifestyles. The Tolowa states...
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, 03/04/24: • 3:54 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police. • 8:01 am, disturbing the peace, 1100...
Guest Column: The next health crisis is already here, we’re unprepared to fight it
America’s leaders aren’t doing enough to confront one of the greatest public health menaces in modern history. Increasingly, bacteria and fungi are evolving into “superbugs” that are immune to existing treatments. This phenomenon, known as antimicrobial resistance, is one of the top ten public health threats currently facing humanity, according to the World Health Organization. In 2019, antibiotic resistance was associated with more than 170,000 deaths in the United States and nearly 5 million deaths worldwide. ...
Beyond April 15: navigating tax deadlines and IRA contributions
While April 15 is a crucial tax deadline, there’s more to know about optimizing your contributions and navigating filing requirements throughout the year. Here’s a breakdown of key deadlines and essential information to help you stay on top of your finances. Tax Filing Deadlines • April 15, 2024: This is the standard deadline to file your federal income tax return for the 2023 tax year. If you haven’t started preparing...
Researchers closing in on genetic treatments for hereditary lung disease, vision loss
Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss. Unlike other types of lipid nanoparticles that tend to accumulate in the liver, the ones in this study, based on the compound thiophene, are able to navigate their way to the tissues of the lungs and retina, where they deliver their therapeutic payload....
Supervisors conduct Strategic Plan Workshop
Board will discuss Vision, Mission and Goals at March 12 meeting What is a Strategic Plan? Assistant County Administrative Officer Randy Hooper is the point person working with consultant Don Ashton of Municipal Resource Group to help develop a Strategic Plan. The Board is working with this duo, employees, department heads, stakeholders and the public to establish the vision for Del Norte’s future. The Strategic Plan is the tool to give Del Norte the direction to follow. ...
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