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Column: 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. ...
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,...
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. ...
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: ...
Special Olympics Torch Run Comes Through Crescent City
The Special Olympics Northern California Del Norte teams carried the Flame of Hope, this past Tuesday morning from the parking lot of Ocean World to the Crescent City area California Highway Patrol Office. Law enforcement teams made an intermediate stop at the Del Norte Sheriff’s office. Teams of runners from Pelican Bay State Prison, Del Norte Sheriff, Crescent City Police and the CHP, along with families, lots of supporters and Special Olympians carried the Torch to bring awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics...
Del Norte Senior Crowned 1st Alternate Dairy Princess
Del Norte Senior Talyn Hodson was crowned 1st Alternate Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board, District 1. Grace Scilacci, Fortuna High School Senior was crowned the 2024 Dairy Princess and Mariah Bravo 2nd Alternate Dairy Princess for District 1, comprising Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Talyn is the daughter of Michelle and Richard Wetherill. Talyn plans to study Forensics at College of the Redwoods. The 1st Alternate ambassador works part-time at Alexandre Dairy Farm and grew up on the Wetherell Dairy Farm. She’s a member of DNHS Future Farmers of America, the Del Norte 4-H Club and the Warrior Yearbook Staff. The contest was held May 10, in Fortuna.
Oregon's Governor urged to use ‘Oregon way’ in ocean wind energy development
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is being urged to embrace the “Oregon way” in pursuit of offshore wind energy development. Oregon’s state seafood commodity commissions have expressed their concerns in a letter to Kotek over federal offshore wind energy development plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast. The letter emphasizes what the commission states are adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry. ...
It’s the Tunnel! The route for Last Chance Grade has been selected.
District 1 Cal Trans Director Matt Brady has announced the proposed route over the troubled 101, south of Crescent City has been confirmed. The proposed two mile tunnel route labeled Alternative F at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion, has been selected. The announcement was made late Tuesday afternoon at the Yurok Tribal Council Office ribbon cutting of the Hunter/ Panther completed Bridge project, just north of Klamath. Cal Trans projects a completion date for the tunnel for 2038.
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