December 16, 2025 3:40 a.m. 

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress, and Chris Boice would like to remind residents that county government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th, as well as Thursday January 1st, for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

A county release said that includes offices at the courthouse, Douglas County Justice Building, County Annex in Reedsport, transfer stations, the fairgrounds, and all external county government offices. As always, even when the offices are closed, many officials and public employees are still working.

*The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and designated department officials will remain engaged and available to respond to any local emergencies, regardless of the holiday.

*Douglas County Senior Services Bistro Sixty Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels program will be closed for both holidays.

*The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open for visitors on Thursday, January 1st, for normal business hours.

*All county parks, campgrounds, and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public.

*Salmon Harbor Marina docks, boat ramps, camping sites and the Winchester Bay RV Resort will also be open and accessible.

*Even though the Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on both holidays, deputies, 911 communications and DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance.

Additionally, some county departments might have limited hours or be lightly staffed during the holiday season. Go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/ to access phone numbers for each county department.