Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Local News

The Del Norte Sheriff’s Office is launching“Project Lifesaver” — a program designed to help locate individuals who may be at risk of wandering because of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism and other cognitive conditions. A small transmitter is worn on an individual’s wrist or ankle, giving Del Norte Search and Rescue team members the ability to track and find the missing person. The program is available to eligible individuals and fees may apply. For more information, call (707) 464-5711.

An update on housing needs will be covered tonight during a special joint meeting of the Brookings City Council and the Brookings Planning Commission. The meeting will be held in the emergency operations center on Elk Drive.

The Brookings-Harbor School District is kicking into high gear this week. After an orientation day Monday, regular classes will begin for middle-school and high-school students today. Elementary students will start on Wednesday. Superintendent Helena Chirinian will be the special guest on KCRE at 7:30 this morning.

In sports news:

Three individuals will be inducted into the Del Norte High Athletic Hall of Fame Friday night, and another will be honored for his many years of service.The ceremony will be held just after the Ashland-Del Norte junior varsity game at Mike Whalen Field. Selected to be inducted are multisport standouts Cody Hoffman, Lauren Lesina (Les-na) and Taylor Duncan. Being given the Warrior For Life Award for Outstanding Contributions to Del Norte High, its teams and its athletes, will be Donnie Mattz. Varsity kickoff is set for 7 p.m.