The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum and Gift Shop has extended its hours of operation. The museum will now be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the last lighthouse tour each day starting at 6 p.m.
The city of Reedsport announced Wednesday it was contacted Monday about a small sewage spill from a manhole near the 800 block of Juniper Court.
On Friday, the Reedsport community celebrated the completion of the Connect Oregon grant for $3.4 million for the Fred Wahl Marine Construction company that was granted in 2016.
This November, residents of all the cities in Douglas County will choose their mayors and city councilors. In some cities, the familiar names of incumbents will fill the ballot, while in others voters will have some tough choices to make.
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, will hold two town hall meetings in Douglas County in August.
Candidates for Reedsport mayor or city councilor positions in the November election must file petitions by Aug. 21, according to a news release from the city of Reedsport.
The Douglas County government was scheduled to temporarily remove some ballot boxes Friday in Roseburg, Reedsport and Myrtle Creek.
Douglas County Parks Department has temporarily closed the Windy Cove County Park Crab and Fishing Dock in Winchester Bay for safety maintenance. It will reopen Friday.
Spring has sprung, and summer is almost here. Can you believe it? Here in Reedsport and Winchester Bay, that means we are getting ready for lots of visitors and some really fun events. In case the numerous hiking trails, fishing opportunities and tall sand dunes are not enough for you, allow…
Register by 11:59 p.m. today if you want to vote in the May 15 primary.
The city of Reedsport is hoping to lure a grill manufacturing facility with a “land for jobs” package that would swap a piece of land in exchange for job creation.
Reedsport area voters will decide in May whether to create their own local library district.
What are you doing Presidents Day weekend? You might want to consider a trip to Reedsport for Confluence, a wine, beer and music festival from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is just $10 for Friday, $12 for Saturday or you can enjoy both days for only $18.
The Douglas County Parks Department has temporarily closed the crab and fishing dock at Windy Cove County Park in Winchester Bay for repairs.
It’s been just over a year since Douglas County voters turned down a library district that aimed at saving the former Douglas County Library System, and restoring it to 2008 funding levels.
REEDSPORT — Two golfers in Reedsport will play 50 holes of golf each to raise money for the Project Blessing Food Pantry in western Douglas County as part of their annual 100 Holes for Hunger event.
REEDSPORT — Two golfers in Reedsport will play 50 holes of golf each to raise money for the Project Blessing Food Pantry in western Douglas County as part of their annual 100 Holes for Hunger event.
REEDSPORT — The state has fined Reedsport $3,600 for failing to report violations of its wastewater permit within 24 hours.
Now is the time for people to get involved in helping local government agencies plan how they will spend money for the coming year.
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MYRTLE CREEK — The Myrtle Creek branch of the Douglas County Library System closed its doors Thursday.
A woman was arrested for stealing a car and trying to elude police in the Reedsport area Thursday afternoon.
With just seven weeks to go before Douglas County government pulls its funding from its small town branch libraries, city governments and library supporters are scrambling to determine their future.
Two weather disasters in 2015 opened up millions of dollars in grant funds to Douglas County, and Reedsport is claiming most of that money for flood mitigation.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for five positions on the newly formed Coastal County Museum Advisory Committee.
GARDINER — The old International Paper site has a new name, and may soon find new purpose now that it’s under new ownership.
A Reedsoprt woman had to be treated for hypothermia this morning after she was lost in a coastal forest for 12 hours.
With opportunities for fishing, dune riding, and visiting the ocean and local restaurants, the Southern Oregon coast has much to offer. Travel Oregon is planning to work with community members and stakeholders to develop ways to promote those attractions to tourists through Oregon’s Rural To…
Homeless campers will need to seek shelter tonight, as the National Weather Service expects temperatures to drop to a low of 23 degrees in central Douglas County.
As temperatures drop and winter swoops in, Douglas County warming shelters are opening their doors.
Update: At approximately 9:10 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported the outage had been fixed and that 911 service lines are operating normally.
Several Douglas County communities could be getting public transportation for the first time next spring.
Reedsport water users might notice some air bubbles and grit following a ruptured water line Tuesday evening.
REEDSPORT — A company that builds commercial fishing boats in Reedsport netted a $3.4 million grant from the state last week, positioning itself to expand its workforce by 50 percent in the coming years.
REEDSPORT — While pedaling along Highway 101, cyclists can take a break at the new Reedsport Cycle Stop, where they can rest, tune up their bikes and visit the local shops.
REEDSPORT — A 1915 Smith & Watson steam donkey was used for logging in the Reedsport and Winchester Bay area until 1937. It was left in a creek at the bottom of a ravine until 1994, when a team of retired loggers hauled it out to be displayed in town.
REEDSPORT— More than 5,000 spectators came out to watch carvers compete in the 17th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship in Reedsport last weekend.
