Friday, May 23, 2025, Local News

• Sutter Coast Hospital has received more kudos. It has received national accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for a new family medicine rural residency program, set to start next year. The program represents a strategic opportunity to address physician shortages as rural communities such as Del Norte face persistent gaps accessing primary care.  
• The Fred Endert Municipal Swimming pool will be closed Monday to Saturday next week. Crews will be putting the final application of the new pool deck coating, which will improve grip and safety. All passes will be extended.
• Del Norte High’s band department is spearheading an effort to support local veterans by helping repair the Veterans Memorial Hall. First, band personnel and the VFW Post 1381 Auxiliary will hold a benefit car wash Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reel Properties, 340 U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City. On Saturday night starting at 6 p.m., the band will take part in a USO-style dance and silent auction at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Tsunami Swing will also perform. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students.
• The Brookings Azalea Festival kicks off today, with the annual event running through the weekend. A dance party at Azalea Park is planned for this evening. The annual parade will be Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sunday will feature the “Brookings Got Talent” show, plus dozens of other events. Check out the Azalea Festival website for a complete list.

In sports news:

• The Del Norte High softball team takes on Freedom High of Oakley in the quarterfinals of the North Coast Section Division 3 playoffs today, with the game set for the Warriors’ home field starting at 5 p.m. Del Norte is the division’s No. 1 seed after posting at 20-3 regular season record.