Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Local News

Residents in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties are encouraged to participate in the annual North Coast Tsunami Drill a week from today at 11 a.m. The goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals, businesses and organizations to practice earthquake and tsunami preparedness. The National Weather Service will issue a test message at 11 a.m. via radio and local television broadcast.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three alternatives for the 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon and California, which are available for public review. The council will make a final decision on the salmon season at its next meeting, April 7-12. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open, and catch limits are available at the council website.

The annual Forest Moon Festival — which celebrates Del Norte County’s role in the Star Wars’ move “Return of the Jedi” – is set for May 28-31, according to the Crescent City/Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce. Many of the events will be held in Beachfront Park. Vendor and additional details will be announced in the near future.

In sports news:

Former Del Norte High wrestler Colton Schaad shined at the recent N-C-W-A Northwest Regional Tournament, held in Pullman, Wash. Schaad, a freshman at Jamestown University, won the 174-pound title in the national qualified event. He won via fall and a major decision, defeated the tournament’s top seed, then won the championship match 13-1. He will compete in two weeks in Louisiana in the national event.