April 13, 2022 5:40 a.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

The Reedsport School District is closed Wednesday due to what Superintendent Jon Zwemke is calling “…another threat of violence”.

A statement on the district’s Facebook page said, “We take all these matters seriously. The police are not able to identify who is sending these messages, the level of threat, and does not have further information. In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, we rely on the police department and its recommendation in these matters”.

Zwemke said for the safety of all staff and students, the district is closing both the schools and offices. Parents are asked not to send their student to school. Staff are not to report to work.

Anyone with information on the threat is asked to contact the Reedsport Police Department.

News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN is seeking additional information from the district.