August 27, 2025 3:05 a.m.  

Covering coastal Douglas County:

At Monday night’s Reedsport city council meeting, Officer Mike Snyder was presented with the Lifesaving Award by Police Chief Bill Cutshall.

A city release said on August 16th, Officer Snyder responded to a call of a house on fire. Upon entering the home through the garage, Officer Snyder heard loud popping noises which he determined was reloading equipment exploding. Through heavy smoke and with flames circling around him, he entered the home. Officer Snyder was able to get 4 people out of the residence, one of which was in a wheelchair.

The release said Officer Snyder saved 4 lives that day and is well deserving of the award.