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Competing for the prize pasta

On Nov. 13, the intermediate culinary arts classes at Baker Technical Institute created pasta dishes for a panel ...

Recreation

Sturgeon fishing won’t open on Jan. 1 for Bonneville, The Dalles pools on Columbia River

Season could open later in the winter when water cools PORTLAND — Sturgeon fishing will not open as ...

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Wolves have killed calves in Baker, Morrow, Grant, Umatilla, Wallowa counties over past several weeks

ODFW reported a slew of wolf attacks and kills on livestock in recent weeks in Eastern Oregon.

Climate

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

A study from Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found the four-day extreme heat event scorched ...

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No sign of autumn chill as November remains abnormally mild in Baker County

So much for autumn chill. November has been abnormally mild in Baker County, with high temperatures above normal ...

Elections

Response to Trump’s agenda key sticking point in Oregon 2026 governor’s race, poll says

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Portland and cuts to food stamps and health insurance his party passed this ...

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Baker City man with history of running from police flees from several officers, remains at large

BAKER CITY — A Baker City man with an arrest warrant for violating his probation on a methamphetamine ...

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Grant will help assess wagons at Interpretive Center

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center received a $6,700 grant to assess the condition of 10 wagons at the Oregon ...

Recreation

Volunteer program proves American pika populations growing in Columbia River Gorge

The tiny mammals, which resemble rabbits, are a bellwether species for the effects of climate change The population ...

Community

Robbie Fulks tours to Baker City

His trio plays Nov. 19 at Churchill School BAKER CITY — The sound of Robbie Fulks is described ...

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Former Baker City fire chief appeals dismissal of his $999,999 civil suit against city

BAKER CITY — A former Baker City fire chief has appealed a court ruling dismissing his $999,999 civil ...

Crime & Justice

U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon prison union case 

Oregon is known for some of the strongest labor protections for workers in the nation, though the state ...

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Holiday season brings bazaars to Baker County

November and December bring several chances to find local gifts, crafts and food items at holiday bazaars around ...

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Baker County Health Department offers ‘quit kits’ for people trying to give up tobacco; Say No To Vaping poster contest for 5th, 6th graders starts Nov. 20

The Baker County Health Department is offering to help people who are trying to quit smoking, vaping or ...

News

Lack of fall grass could lead to widespread deer deaths if winter is harsh, biologist fears

BAKER CITY — The snow line has yet to slink to the valleys in Baker County, but Brian ...

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Sumpter man shoots, kills bear that moved toward him in his driveway

When Mike Dunn shined his flashlight at the black bear that had tipped over the garbage can in ...

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Baker City man accused of felony burglary after being found in garage

BAKER CITY — A Baker City man is charged with felony burglary after police arrested him in a ...

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Baker City officials trying to get city hall’s antique clock ticking again

When Baker City’s biggest clock loses track of time, inserting a couple of AA batteries will not correct ...

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Learn about famous athletes at history talk Nov. 11 in Baker City

Learn about some of Baker City's famous athletes at the next speaker series at Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 ...

Columns

What We’re Into: The colors of autumn

I’m always a bit sad when summer wanes, to lose warm evenings when I can read on my ...