Smith River NewsLocal news for Smith River, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Coastal Events Published Saturday, June 28, 2008- June 30, 2008 These are some of the special events coming up on America's Wild Rivers Coast - from Port Orford, Ore., to Klamath, Calif.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/coastal-events-published-saturday-june-28... Fire closes trails, roads- June 28, 2008 Forest Service officials on Tuesday ordered trail and road closures in the Smith River National Recreation Area as a precautionary move to keep the public away from a raging wilderness fire.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/fire-closes-trails-roads?fromrss=1 Lightning sparks wildfires- June 26, 2008 While hundreds of wildfires raged throughout the state this weekend, the few that started in Del Norte County so far pose no threat to local homes or communities, officials said Monday evening.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/lightning-sparks-wildfires?fromrss=1 Unusual lightning storm starts series of wildfires- June 24, 2008 Fire crews already spread thin fighting blazes across California are dealing with a flurry of new fires on the North Coast caused from an unusual and powerful lightning storm that struck on Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/unusual-lightning-storm-starts-series-of-... Hit and run driver receives 16 years- June 22, 2008 Michael Ehrhardt was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for his part in a drunk driving accident that killed two people and severely injured two young children.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/hit-and-run-driver-receives-16-years?from... Public input on northern roads sought at design fair- June 20, 2008 Community members will have the chance to play "Sim City" with Del Norte County roads this weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/public-input-on-northern-roads-sought-at-... Moyle and Kitzhaber: Protecting healthiest remaining salmon ecosystems- June 18, 2008 This spring's collapse of Sacramento chinook salmon stocks again has many of us who treasure this iconic and valuable species wondering what to do.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/moyle-and-kitzhaber-protecting-healthiest... Rest for the weary- June 9, 2008 Six years ago, Smith River auto mechanic Walter Richards was working on an old Scout SUV when a backfiring engine sparked an explosion.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/rest-for-the-weary?fromrss=1 Indian village dedication- June 7, 2008 Descendants of local Indian tribes, members of the Historical Society, the City Council, Scouts from Ship 82 who acted as the color guard and residents all participated in the dedication of a plaque that marked ...http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/indian-village-dedication?fromrss=1 Garden tour to be held Sunday- June 5, 2008 A Habitat for Humanity garden tour fund-raiser this Sunday offers a peak into five beautiful gardens in Del Norte County: Teri McCune and Kees Oostra - Located in Crescent City on five acres against the ...http://www.topix.net/city/smith-river-ca/2008/06/garden-tour-to-be-held-sunday?fromrss=1 |