Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Local News

• Citing family obligations, Curry County District Attorney Joshua A. Spansail is stepping down from his post after five years in the office. Spansail is recommending Kevin Kelley, the county’s deputy district attorney, to fill the position, which the governor will appoint.
• Want to own some history? The Del Norte school district and the Warrior Music Department are giving away the old seats from the Crescent Elk Middle School auditorium. On Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Del Norte High,  those who want the chairs can have as many as they want, with donations accepted. Those that are not picked up will be thrown away.
• Sponsorships are being sought for the 2025 Nature’s Coastal Holiday, the annual spectacular light show in Brookings’ Azalea Park. Gold level sponsors will donate $250 or more, while silver sponsors will give $50 or more. You can also buy packets of pre-sale tickets. Questions: email naturescoastalholidaybrookings@gmail.com.
• The Brookings Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. today in the council chambers on Elk Drive. The division of a Weaver Lane lot will be discussed.

In sports news:

• The Del Norte High varsity volleyball team faces an important challenge tonight, as Eureka comes to Crescent City for a Big Five Conference battle with the Warriors in Charles Thunen Gymnasium. The junior varsity plays at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity to follow.