Author: Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald | Baker City Herald

Jayson has worked at the Baker City Herald since November 1992, starting as a reporter. He has been editor since December 2007. He graduated from the University of Oregon Journalism School in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism.

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Oregon Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring the late Chuck Mawhinney, renowned Marine Corps sniper and longtime Baker City resident

The Oregon Senate has passed by unanimous vote a resolution honoring the late Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney, the longtime ... Read more

Columns

COLUMN: Talking trees with a Baker City man whose career is devoted to forests

Arvid Andersen seems oblivious to the raindrops pelting his hat as he stands in a soggy forest a ... Read more

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Huntington man accused of robbery in February incident arrested on warrant after failing to attend court hearing

A Huntington man who was indicted in late February on four felony charges was arrested on June 8 ... Read more

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Storm breaks extended dry spell in Baker County

After a tumultuous Tuesday that brought lightning and gale-force, tree-snapping wind gusts — but only a smattering of ... Read more

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Judge approves 3-month continuance for Caleb Mansuetti, accused of fatally shooting Brandon Chase on March 20 in Baker City

An attorney representing Caleb James Mansuetti, who is charged with second-degree murder in a March 20 shooting in ... Read more

Letters

Letter to the editor for June 11, 2025

We condemn the illegal assault on states’ and human rights by draft dodger, wannabe dictator, and felon Trump. ... Read more

Top Stories

Fire burns about 150 acres near Rye Valley southeast of Baker City; firefighters protect home, outbuildings

A wildfire reported Tuesday evening, June 10, burned about 150 acres just east of Interstate 84 near the ... Read more

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Attorney for woman accused in her newborn baby’s death asks judge to reduce her bail

The attorney representing a Baker City woman charged with manslaughter in the death of a newborn baby in ... Read more

Local

News of Record for June 11, 2025

POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations FOURTH-DEGREE ASSAULT (domestic violence), THIRD-DEGREE SEX ABUSE, HARASSMENT: Delbert George Dixon, ... Read more

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High temperature record set Tuesday, June 10, at Baker City Airport

The temperature has reached 90 degrees as of 2 p.m. at the Baker City Airport, breaking the record ... Read more

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