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Two Harbor Commissioners address colleagues from the Public Speaker Microphone
In a rare appearance from the public speaker microphone, two Harbor Commissioners, unrelated, separate and distinct from one another, stepped away from their respective seats and addressed the other four commissioners. Commissioners Gerhard Weber and Brian Stone expressed frustration and dissatisfaction on different issues to their colleagues and the public audience. Commissioner Weber spoke first. Weber distributed to those in the audience what appeared to be campaign literature. Weber said he stands for integrity, transparency, competency and common sense. Weber was not announcing his candidacy,...
Treasure hunting in Gold Beach: 1,000 glass floats being hidden in April
The folks at the Gold Beach Visitor Center are spreading the joy of treasure hunting one glass float at a time. They are hiding 1,000 glass floats on the beach throughout the month of April. About 250 floats are being hidden every week along a one-mile stretch of beach near the visitor center. The floats come in varying colors, and are 3” in size. They are being hidden at different...
Harbor District Resolves Lengthy Litigation
The Harbor District has settled a long-standing lawsuit that will deliver a $1.4 million dollar award to the District. Here’s the background: The lawsuit originated out of the rebuild of the Harbor (CCHD) resulting from the 2011 Tsunami. A lawsuit was filed by CCHD, the plaintiff, in 2016 against eight different defendants. The suit was filed against Dutra, the general contractor et.al. Over the years parties have either been dismissed from the case or settled out. Of the defendants, only two remain: Wayne Maples Plumbing...
IN MY VIEW: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies
I attended the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 9 to see what they would do with the Joint Powers Agreement for the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority. The question for the Supervisors was whether to concur and adopt the same version of the JPA that the Crescent City Council and the Harbor Commissioners approved or refuse to change their minds. The only difference is a clause that the County added that disallows activities involving offshore wind. ...
CDFW Releases 500,000 Juvenile Salmon into Klamath River (with video)
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this week successfully released approximately 500,000 juvenile salmon into the Klamath River just below the Iron Gate Dam. On Tuesday, April 16, joined by leaders from the Karuk, Yurok, Shasta Indian Nation and the Quartz Valley Indian tribes, CDFW released about 90,000 yearling coho salmon. It was the first major release of coho salmon, a state and federally listed threatened species, into the Klamath River since dam removal began in earnest late last year. ...
Yurok join war on tobacco with unprecedented policy
Acting in a move to “ safeguard public health and preserve the health of the most vulnerable members,” the Yurok Tribe adopted historic commercial tobacco-free policy. The Yurok Tobacco Responsibility Ordinance differs from other Tribal commercial policies and mandates the following: All commercial tobacco products- cigarettes, vapes, chew and emerging Tobacco products are prohibited.Comprehensive protection in both indoor and outside spaces.Rigorous regulations on litter (cigarette butts) aimed at reducing tobacco-related...
Del Norte senior commits to play for top JC program after graduation
After an outstanding and very successful high school career playing multiple sports for the Del Norte Warriors, senior McKenna Curtis recently announced that she will join one of the top community college programs in the state after graduation. Curtis is a two-time Big 5 MVP in volleyball and helped lead the Del Norte girls to back-to-back undefeated conference championships in 2022 and 2023. In the fall she will play for...
Elks Project Tests Eyesight for Del Norte Preschoolers
The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project has been busy this week assessing the vision needs of Del Norte kids, ages 3-6. The Elks of California have sponsored and developed this Vision Care Program to provide emergency financial assistance for eye examinations, glasses and medical care for eligible children with covered eye conditions. The Program was established in 1950 to provide therapy services for children with disabilities who have unmet physical, occupational and speech language therapy needs. In 1965, the Major Project expanded and introduced its Vision Screening Program for kids with vision deficiencies. ...
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, 04/01/24: • 2:40 pm, child abuse, 400 block of C Street, Police. • 3:19 pm, harassment, 1000 block...
Trinity River named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2024
Today, American Rivers named the Trinity River, the largest tributary of the Klamath River, among America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024. Excessive water withdrawals and rising water temperatures threaten the river, and the people and salmon who depend on it. With the removal of the Klamath River dams, a watershed-wide restoration effort has begun. The Trinity River–the main source of cold, clean water for the Lower Klamath River where over 65,000 adult salmon died in 2002–is critical to this effort. ...
Black bear put down to protect human safety
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an advisory urging people not to feed wildlife, such as deer, because that seemingly kind effort can heighten dangerous encounters with black bears. A black bear that officials said was intentionally fed by people in Cottage Grove, a small rural community near Eugene, has been put down by the Oregon State Police after it lost its wariness and began approaching people. ...
Letter: In support of access at CVS Pharmacy
This is in response to the polite group of advocates who often gather in front of our local CVS to demonstrate their desire to have CVS’s pharmacy cease their distribution of the “abortion pill.” A few years ago, I experienced what’s called a “missed miscarriage.” At Week 6, the embryo stopped growing, however, this was not noticed until my Week 9 medical appointment. My body hadn’t quite noticed (thus the “missed” part of the miscarriage) that growth had ceased; the pregnancy had ceased. At around...
Minimum wage for Fast Food workers Soars, No Foolin’
The minimum wage for fast food workers soared 25 percent, effective April 1. The wage hike affects ONLY CALIFORNIA. Employees of fast food franchises will now make $20 per hour. The impact locally and up and down the Golden State is profound. In Crescent City, franchises or company stores totaling over 60, must now pay...
Guest Column: Eight steps for smart summer travel
Summer’s warm embrace may seem like a distant reality, but it is just around the corner. For those planning a summer vacation, a touch of strategic planning can help ensure your trip is truly memorable and not financially stressful. Here are eight steps to help you navigate the planning process like an expert: Explore Your Choices: Vacations offer endless possibilities, but not all have the same price tag. To ensure your summer escape is both financially feasible and unforgettable, dive into research. This includes exploring...
Letter: In support of access at CVS Pharmacy
In support of access at CVS Pharmacy This is in response to the polite group of advocates who often gather in front of our local CVS to demonstrate their desire to have CVS’s pharmacy cease their distribution of the “abortion pill.” A few years ago, I experienced what’s called a “missed miscarriage.” At Week 6, the embryo stopped growing, however, this was not noticed until my Week 9 medical appointment....
Column: Do we simply not care about old people?
The death toll was shocking, as were reports of chaos in nursing homes and seniors suffering from isolation, depression, untreated illness, and neglect. Around 900,000 older adults have died of COVID-19 to date, accounting for three of every four Americans who have perished in the pandemic. But decisive actions that advocates had hoped for haven’t materialized. Today, most people — and government officials — appear to accept COVID as a...
City Remembers Tidal Wave disaster
The public braved cold, rainy weather and paid respects to the memories of the victims on the 60th anniversary of the worst Tsunami in the United States ever. The event was hosted by the City at the Cultural Center. 11 individuals lost their lives, another 60 suffered injuries, an estimated $40 million in damage (1964 dollars) devastation covered 30 plus blocks March 27-28, 1964. ...
In My View: Short term pain for long term gain
The Klamath River dam removal is the largest riparian restoration project in the United States. There are a few who still oppose this project, but it is moving forward as planned with a few bumps. The release of sediment from the dam removal was an anticipated short-term impact. Though this is having a temporary effect on fish, in the long term a free-flowing Klamath will greatly improve the habitat for salmon. Increased salmon populations will be good for everyone who likes to fish for and...
Japan has arrived. Sister City relationship flourishes
About 100 Del Norters came out to the Del Norte Regional Airport and welcome the Japanese Delegation for the Kamome Festival last week. The Delegation came to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the landing of the barnacle-covered vessel which floated across the Pacific for over two years before landing on Del Norte’s coast following the 2011 Tsunami catastrophe which killed over 2000 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. The tragedy formed and bonded the two communities in a Sister City Relationship which flourishes today.
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