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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BAKER/POWDER VALLEY BASEBALL: Bulldogs’ comeback bid falls short in game 1 of doubleheader against La Grande

Baker/Powder Valley's last-inning rally fell just short against La Grande in the first game of a key Greater ... Read more

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BAKER/POWDER VALLEY/PINE EAGLE SOFTBALL: Bulldogs drop pair to top-ranked La Grande

The Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle softball team couldn't pin the first loss of the season on the top-ranked La ... Read more

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Accidental fire destroys Haines home

HAINES — An accidental fire destroyed a Haines home on Thursday, May 1, according to Oregon State Police. Read more

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La Grande woman hurt after car hits bear on I-84 near Farewell Bend

A La Grande woman was hurt when the car she was driving hit a bear on Interstate 84 ... Read more

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Work starting on realigning 10th Street intersection in north Baker City causes temporary closures on Pocahontas Road, Hughes Lane

A section of Pocahontas Road will be closed for up to seven days, starting Monday, May 5, as ... Read more

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News of Record for May 2, 2025

POLICE LOG Oregon State Police Arrests, citations DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE: Rodolfo Sanchez Arrevillaga, 31, Prescott, Washington, 8:43 ... Read more

Editorials

EDITORIAL: Should Baker City own a golf course?

Quail Ridge Golf Course is not a financial albatross for Baker City. Read more

News

Rachel Pregnancy Center in Baker City starts annual baby bottle fundraiser May 11

The Rachel Pregnancy Center is ready to launch the annual baby bottle fundraiser that runs from Mother’s Day ... Read more

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State board awards nearly $1 million to combat noxious weeds in Baker County’s 2024 wildfire areas

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board has awarded two grants totaling almost $1 million to help private property owners ... Read more

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BAKER/POWDER VALLEY/PINE EAGLE SOFTBALL: Bulldogs lose on the road at Vale

VALE — The Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle softball team's three-game winning streak ended with a 10-1 loss in a ... Read more

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