January 22, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

Reedsport Main Street was among four organizations to advance to the Designated Main Street level of the Oregon Main Street network.

A release said the Designated Main Street level is a mark of distinction that reflects a demonstrated effort to develop an impactful and sustainable organization focused on improving a community’s historic downtown by leveraging partnerships and engaging community members. Communities at this level have access to technical assistance to help them continue to strengthen their efforts and impact.

Reedsport City Manager Deanna Schafer said, “The City of Reedsport and the Reedsport Main Street Program Board of Directors would like to express our gratitude to Sheri Stuart, OMS Coordinator and the Oregon Main Street Program for their leadership and support in helping us achieve this milestone”.

Reedsport Main Street Program Director Rosa Solano said, “We are incredibly excited to step into this new designation”. Solano said, “Since formally joining Oregon Main Street in 2014, our community has been the driving force behind our success- from dedicated local businesses and volunteers to property owners and neighbors who invested their time and passion in Reedsport”. Solano said the milestone reflects a collective commitment and she looks forward to continuing to work together to strengthen the community and celebrate the vibrancy of the historic downtown in Reedsport.

The statewide organization also announced that the Downtown Medford Association, North Bend Main Street and Port Orford Main Street also advanced to the Designated Main Street level.

Currently there are over 100 communities in Oregon participating in the Oregon Main Street Network.