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With the Greater Oregon League regular season title possibly at stake, and a chance to avenge an earlier loss to rival La Grande, the Baker…

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A federal judge in Washington state on Friday, Jan. 9, permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order that sought to require…

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DURKEE — A gas station and convenience store in Durkee could open later this week. Neither service has been available since March 2013 in the…

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For years, I have been advocating a shift in wildfire policy from logging to home-hardening structures and communities. I see signs of a slight change…

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Baker City fire cadet program changes senior’s career path

Big Bad Wolf has his day in court

Hoops and cheers fill Baker City church gym every Saturday

Fundraiser continues for new rental shop at Anthony Lakes

BLM approves Grassy Mountain gold mine; state permits still pending

Particle Kid adds Baker City to tour

Art Center East opens two shows Feb. 6 in La Grande

Baker City Airport’s high of 54 misses high temperature record by 1 degree

Trying to a solve a 123-year-old mystery

From a home to a (broken) car

TV station to feature Baker County’s ‘Paint Your Wagon’ film site

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BAKER BOYS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs hold off La Grande, clinch GOL regular season title

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Sens. Wyden, Merkley call for changes to slackline warnings

Fire in basement dryer causes minor damage at Geiser Grand Hotel

Forest Service hiring season workers in NE Oregon

Trial in newborn baby’s death in Baker City rescheduled

Baker City man arrested on warrant alleging sex crimes against a teenage girl

Attorneys debate B2H power line in Baker County Circuit Court

Baker County residents lend voices to Declaration of Independence

Weather experts discuss West’s ‘snow drought’

Baker City resident questions city council on water bills

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BAKER BASKETBALL: Bulldog girls roll past La Grande, in position to win GOL regular season title

BAKER BASKETBALL: Bulldogs play host to La Grande Friday with league, state playoff ramifications

BAKER/POWDER VALLEY SWIMMING: Bulldogs competing in district meet Friday, Saturday at La Grande

BAKER/POWDER VALLEY BOYS WRESTLING: Bulldogs compete at district tournament Saturday, with state berths at stake

BAKER HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING: Bulldogs seeking third straight state championship

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Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington

Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed

From stronger consumer rights to harsher criminal penalties, these Oregon laws are now official

Federal income tax relief for Oregon wildfire survivors ends

Wyden, Merkley urge feds to fund Columbia River Gorge fire recovery

Business

Durkee Travel Plaza slated to open just after Christmas

Baker City shop Moon Treasures is ‘whimsical, magical’

U.S. House sends wolf delisting bill to Senate

Ash Grove Cement opens new finish mill at Durkee plant in Baker County

Owner of Red Cross Drug Store in La Grande to open pharmacy in Baker City this winter

Opinion

Guest opinion: New legislation could shift wildfire policy

Bottles, bottles everywhere, and plenty of drops to drink

Guest opinion: Oregon House bill would fund programs vital to ranching

EDITORIAL: Baker County’s audit failure a dubious distinction

Letter: Don’t be OK with what administration is doing

Education

Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies

Oregon students make small gains but still lag pre-pandemic proficiency in key subjects

Eastern Oregon FFA members earn American Degree

Report logs sharp rise in child care capacity for Oregon preschoolers, less for infants

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Trump administration threatens to yank food stamp administrative funding from Democratic-led states

2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s western forests

Oregon’s Rayfield, other Democratic AGs sue Trump over SNAP benefits

Oregon urges payment flexibility under government shutdown

SNAP food and nutrition assistance to Oregonians runs out at the end of October

Obituaries for the week of Dec. 25 to Dec. 29

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