The Alaskan spruce that will grace the U.S. Capitol this Christmas season made its only Oregon stop on its long journey in Baker City on Friday morning, Nov. 8. A crowd turned out to see the tree on its special truck.

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A special program in Baker County Circuit Court gives people with mental health and addiction problems a chance to have their sentences reduced or criminal charges dismissed if they complete a one-year program that requires that they attend treatment and make frequent visits to court to talk with Judge Matt Shirtcliff.

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After a drier than usual late summer and early fall, a series of storms has the mountain snowpack in Northeastern Oregon off to a fast start.

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