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BAKER CITY — La Grande pharmacist Bob Coulter, who has owned Red Cross Drug Store for 42 years, will open a pharmacy in downtown Baker…

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The Baker boys swim team finished first, and the girls third, in the Baker Season Kickoff meet on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sam-O Swim Center…

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Oregon’s U.S. senators are urging their peers on a powerful budgeting committee to send emergency funding to Oregon and other states where national lands and…

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on…

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Oregon’s Tripcheck.com website is a mess. But it’s a useful mess. Even, potentially, a lifesaving mess. The website run by the Oregon Department of Transportation…

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

Lighting the night and collecting food in Baker City

Wanted: Gingerbread houses for contest Dec. 12 in Baker City

CattleFax analyst tells Oregon ranchers the beef cycle has turned

Baker Valley landowners seek to dismiss Idaho Power condemnation suit for B2H power line

National Finals Rodeo: Baker City’s Jesse Brown 4th in round 4, earnings for event up to $26,002

Hot meals and warm hearts at The Mother Lode in Baker City

BAKER BOYS BASKETBALL: New coach Robert Barrington eager to lead Bulldogs after back-to-back state titles

Baker City Police chief believes 3-lane ‘road diet’ on Main Street would improve safety

Mild November has Anthony Lakes ski area just waiting on snow

Oregon Rep. Bentz prepares for reelection campaign

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BAKER BOYS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs rally from 17-point deficit, but Vale pulls away late for 75-68 win

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Baker County commissioners applaud Congress’ approval of bill reauthorizing federal payments to rural counties

Baker City woman sentenced to 13 months in prison for starting Aug. 7 fire near former Safeway store

Idaho brothers converting Baker City building into 14 apartments

Baker City Council approves 3% pay raise for city manager

Attorneys discuss potential medical testimony in manslaughter charge against Baker City woman whose newborn baby was found dead in her home

Baker County’s average gasoline price 7th-lowest among Oregon’s 36 counties

Teddy Bear Toss is Dec. 16 at Baker High School

Theater and dessert: Keating School’s annual fundraiser is Dec. 17

Persistent weather pattern keeping Baker County, much of the West, mild

Former Baker basketball star Jozie Ramos a leader for Oregon Tech in 3rd season with the Owls

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BAKER SWIMMING: Bulldog boys 1st, girls 3rd in season-opening meet

Baker City steer wrestler Jesse Brown 2nd in Round 8 at National Finals, earnings for event up to $69,222

BAKER BOYS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs make home debut with 77-58 win over Enterprise

BAKER GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs open home schedule by routing Enterprise, 58-14

BAKER GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fall to defending 5A state champion Crater for 1st loss of season

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

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

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

Oregon Rep. Bentz talks shutdown; Sens. Merkley, Wyden respond

US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown

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

Durkee Travel Plaza, along I-84 east of Baker City, nearing completion

Western wear for women: Krystal Haak opening Western Junkie Co. Nov. 21 in Baker City

In Oregon case, Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices

Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness

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OUT AND ABOUT: Messing up the Tripcheck website to keep drivers out of, well, messes

The Road Not Taken: Waiting

Commentary: Keeping public lands in public hands

COLUMN: The gift of (arts) education

Our View: A day for ‘thanks, and ever thanks’

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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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

Train line from Portland to Eastern Oregon and Salt Lake City would bridge rural and urban gap, advocates say

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

Obituaries for the week of Jan. 1 to Jan. 5

Adventurers ski across the Wallowas in winter

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Obituaries for the week of Jan. 22 to Jan. 26

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