KFUG Community Square

Del Norte County Sheriff Garrett Scott Talks Sheriff Coroner Role In a Small Community

Sheriff Scott talks to Heather Polen about the role of the Sheriff Coroner in Del Norte County and squires to animal control and body cameras. 
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Margaret Sargent- District 4 Supervisor Candidate

 District 4 Supervisor candidate talks to Heather Polen about why she is running and her deep family roots. 

Lisa Cundell District 4 Board of Supervisor Candidate

Lisa Cundell talks to Heather Polen about her ideas and her love of community 

Eric Wier On Water Sewer Rate Increases

Crescent City Manager Eric Wier talks to Heather Polen regarding the need for the rate increases with local water and sewer fees clearing up misinformation. 
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Mental Health Awareness Month With PA-C Lynn Szabo and Jermaine Brubaker *Cross posted

Community Square teamed up with Lynn Szabo PA-C and Jermaine Brubaker to talk about Mental Health Awareness month! 

Do We All Get Grace or Just Those With Influence? Part 2 With Jana Baker

A powerful continuation of a deeper conversation exploring grace, influence, and responsibility. In this second half, we wrestle with a difficult question, when grace is extended to those with power and influence but withheld from the “little people,” can love and healing still take place? Or does favoritism leave a permanent stain on the ones it touches? Through honest reflection and challenging dialogue, this episode examines justice, compassion, and the cost of unequal grace. 
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In Del Norte County Justice Isn't Always Blind-Jana Baker Shares Her Opinions on Justice Shaped by Influence, Family Names, and Power.

In our small, isolated rural community, justice can feel different depending on who you are and who you know. This conversation explores the reality of favoritism, influence, and unequal treatment when those connected to power, including members of county leadership, seem to operate by a different set of standards than the “little people” who are expected to follow the rules quietly. 
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Alissia Northrup-County Clerk/Recorder, Registrar of Voters, Public Administrator

In this conversation, Heather Polen sits down with Alissia Northrup to explore the heart behind one of the most important public service offices in the county. From protecting the integrity of local elections to helping residents through life’s biggest moments recording documents, issuing vital records, and serving families with compassion Alissia brings dedication, transparency, and a deep commitment to customer service to every part of her office.
Hear how her passion for democracy fuels her work as Registrar of Voters, ensuring every vote is secure, accessible, and counted with care. The conversation also highlights the human side of public service, where kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness make a lasting impact on our community every day.
A behind the scenes look at the people and purpose that keep local government working and a reminder that trust, service, and the power of every vote matter.
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Sheriff Garett Scott- Do we all get the Randy Hooper Deal?

On this episode of KFUG Community Square, Sheriff Garett Scott joins Heather Polen for a candid conversation about the controversial “Randy Hooper deal” and the broader question of what justice really looks like in Del Norte County.
The discussion explores concerns many residents have been asking quietly and loudly. Does influence and power change how justice is applied? Was this a case of fairness, discretion, or preferential treatment? If an average citizen found themselves in the same situation, would they have received the same opportunities, transfers, or access to work release programs that aren’t even currently implemented in Del Norte County?
Heather and Sheriff Scott examine the tension between public trust, accountability, and perception in a small community where everyone knows everyone. Is this a modern day David and Goliath story, or simply how the system works behind the scenes?
This conversation asks the question many locals are wondering, Do we all get the Hooper Deal?
This episode of Community Square dives into power, influence, transparency, and whether justice in Del Norte County is truly equal for everyone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Changemakers Raven and Kenny Talk Trash!

On today episode of KFUG Community Square Changemakers Raven and Kenny talk about the need for more trash cans in the downtown area and the process of making that happen. 
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