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Guest Column: The kids are home from school: 4 tips to address youth mental health
As high school and college students fi nish their spring terms and prepare for summer, it’s a critical time to check their mental health and consider how to engage in conversations about it. This is especially important for college students, as the 2nd Annual Student Behavioral Health Report reveals a significant jump in self-reported mental or behavioral health concerns among college students as compared to high schoolers. The report found...
Greatest Season Ever!
It was not my intent to write a fluff piece about tourism in Crescent City. The response from visitors coming to our community is nothing short of rewarding. Crescent City and Del Norte County are truly blessed. While Summer temperatures soar into triple digits across fully two-thirds of the country, the climate along the North Coast and Oregon coastline is deliriously appealing in low to mid 60’s. The great icebreaker question asked of visitors to Crescent City is, “ Where are you folks from? The...
Renovations Announced For Legacy Homeless Project
Del Norte Health and Human Services will begin major renovations in its Legacy project, converting the 30 unit motel room Coastal Inn and Suites into permanent housing options for individuals and families. Work is scheduled to be completed by October 24. The Legacy is owned by Operation Home Key and administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The State purchased the motel in October of 2020 for $1.9 million with an an additional $500,000 for wraparound services and renovations. ...
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, 06/24/24: • 12:07 am, burglary, 1100 block of Burtschell, Sheriff. • 2:45 am, 600 block of Elk Valley...
Study: Pacific cod can’t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves
During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in near shore safe havens where they typically spend their adolescence did not experience the protective effects those areas typically provide, a new Oregon State University study found. Instead, during marine heat waves in 2014-16 and 2019, young cod in these near shore “nurseries” around Kodiak Island in Alaska experienced significant changes in their abundance, growth rates and diet, with researchers estimating that only the largest 15-25% of the island’s...
Update: Tragedy Mars Fireworks Display on South Beach
The time was about 10:40pm July 4 evening and the Fireworks Show from the Jetty had just ended. The site was South Beach, several thousand onlookers were treated to a fabulous show…then tragedy struck. FaceBooker SuZanna Kathlene Church shared the disturbing news on the incident which placed her three year old nephew, William Lupan, in harm's way. Sheriff Garrett Scott declared the fireworks were highly illegal and an investigation is...
Complicated Recommended County Budget Moves Forward
The Budget discussion was complicated, oft-times confusing and most certainly robust. The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors directed staff to move forward on the ten appendages of the fiscal year 2024-25 Del Norte County Budget. A modest public audience was in attendance with County department heads available to answer the plethora of questions coming from the Supervisors. ...
Hello, time to go fishing
I love the opinion pages in the newspaper. They are a place where people with different interests, backgrounds and agendas can voice their stance on an issue. It’s an avenue people can express themselves and interact with each other. I don’t get the opportunity to write many columns anymore. I’m too busy with the day-to-day operations of our community papers, of which the Del Norte Triplicate is one. But perhaps again someday. When I was much younger, I used to write a weekly column, called...
Supervisors Approve Letter of Support for the Performing Arts Center
Last week, Partnership of Performing Arts founders Nick and Lisa Rail addressed the Crescent City Council. This past Tuesday, Nick and Lisa asked the Board of Supervisors for a similar Letter of Support. The Letter(s) of Support were unanimously approved by the County and City. Benefactor Nick Rail shared the need for the community to come together to build a magnificent building which will seat 800 and transform the Arts in public education in Del Norte County. ...
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, 06/17/24: • 2:01 am, disturbing the peace, 400 block of K Street, Police. • 3:47 am, burglary, 500...
Del Norte Little League All Stars, 10-12 Baseball
The Del Norte Little League 10-12 All Stars competed in the District Eight Tournament that started Friday, June 14 in Medford. Del Norte opened up the tourney vs. the Medford Nationals with a 28-1 win. Del Norte pitchers Colt Presler, Chase Bachmann. Damien Parras and Trevon Barber all pitched for Del Norte, giving up only two hits. In Game 2, on Saturday, DN played Brookings and again came out on top, 28-2. Game 3 Del Norte played Gold Valley and was victorious 11-1, Ernesto Gamez, Damien Parras and Colt Presler tosses a combined no-hitter. DN played in the Championship game, winning 16-6. The State Chamionship will be played July 20. Manager Tyler Backmann expressed his pride with the youngsters. “ They came out swinging. We had 73 hits over shortened games.”
Concert in the park July 5th
The Fourth of July will be extended in Crescent City thanks to a collaboration between the city and the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA). They’ve joined forces to host a series of free Concerts in the Park over the summer. Coming up July 5 at Beachfront Park will be Robert Tiernan and Friends, a high energy jazz/funk fusion. Tiernan’s work spans decades of local and regional performances, most recently at Chetco Brewing Company in Brookings and Mr. Ed’s in Port Orford. The concert...
Community Effort Beach cleanup July 5
In what has become a well-established tradition, the Redwoods Parks Conservancy (RPC), along with the Smith River Alliance (SRA), will be rallying volunteers for the annual cleanup of beaches following July 4 celebrations at local beaches. Last year’s efforts removed 3,920 pounds of trash from the sands of South Beach, Crescent Beach, and Pebble Beach. Local beaches host between 5,000 to 15,000 visitors for Independence Day celebrations making the threat...
Englund Marine & Industrial Supply is celebrating 80 years
Englund Marine & Industrial is celebrating its 80th year in business this year. On Monday, July 22nd, the company will host a “Thank You” event at its seven retail stores to celebrate the milestone and offer a great discount on Englund Marine gear. The entire Englund family and the crews at all the locations wish to express their gratitude for the long years of support given to them by their customers and the communities they serve. ...
Happy Birthday, America! Busy July 4th Week-End Celebration Planned
The Crescent City-Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce is poised to celebrate America’s 248th birthday. This year’s event covers three days as the 4th falls on a Thursday. The Chamber and sponsors are hoping visitors will stay in town over the long weekend. Wednesday, July 3: The Deck Party is scheduled from 5-8pm at the Cultural Center on Front Street. Elk Valley Casino is scheduling live music GOTCHA COVERED, Raffle,...
Del Norte Economic Development JPA Calls It Quits
The Del Norte Tri-Agency for Economic Development Joint Powers Authority (Tri-Agency JPA) has been disbanded. In front of a handful audience at last Tuesday’s Special Meeting of the Tri-Agency Economic Authority at the Veterans Hall, Harbor Commissioners, City Councilors and Supervisors were unable to come to terms with language and common goals to work for economic prosperity. The effort to salvage the troubled Authority was both intense, frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful. ...
Hunter and Panther Creek Bridges Project completed
The challenges were immense, it certainly wasn’t easy but the long overdue Hunter/Panther Bridges Replacement Project on Highway 101 just north of Klamath has been completed with an appropriate ribbon cutting ceremony. The Project replaced the outdated , narrow corridor long past its 50 year design life expectancy. The new bridges feature wider lanes, separated pedestrian paths, fewer piers in the water and a pedestrian railing design created in collaboration with the Yurok Tribe, enhancing safety, accessibility and aesthetics. ...
City Closes the Door On Tri-Agency…It’s Official
Opting out of the Tri-Agency Joint Powers Authority, the City narrowly passed a motion to negotiate a dissolution agreement with the County and Harbor, including an equal share of the costs of existing litigation, dissolution and any other outstanding debts of the Tri-Agency. The motion to terminate was made by Councilor Isaiah Wright, who apologized for not being in attendance at the joint meeting, seconded by Councilor Ray Altman. Council Members Jason Greenough and Kelley Schellong voted NO. Mayor Blake Inscore broke the deadlock, voting...
Letter: Constituents Beware
Voters are being poled this November in what has become a continuous cycle of political dysfunction. While voting will conclude in 5 months, the results will likely have NO impact in leadership or policy. Considering the National Presidential Election is offering two geriatrics embedded in controversy. Regardless who wins, America’s next President will likely increase our National discourse and further divide Americans. At the State level, ballot measures will be finalized June 27th. Likely to be on the ballot: ...
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