Author: Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald - Page 2 | 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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News of Record for July 21, 2025

POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations HARASSMENT: Robert Steven Merritt, 37, Baker City, 12:32 a.m. July 20 ... Read more

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Rare July rainstorm — without thunder — ends Baker City’s streak of drier-than-average months

The drought continues but Baker City’s streak of drier-than-usual months is over. Read more

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News of Record for July 18, 2025

POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: Justin Marshall Robinson, 40, Baker City, 8:36 a.m. ... Read more

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Owner says Goldie, horse burned in Daybreak Fire July 15, recovering and will come home

When Dale Godfrey watches her horse, Goldie, she sees more than the graceful flanks of a registered Appaloosa. Read more

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Governor signs bill allocating $1 million for rangeland fire protection associations, including the 3 in Baker County

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill Thursday, July 18, that allocates $1 million to support rangeland fire ... Read more

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Baker City woman accused of assaulting man, breaking phone, spitting on police officer

A Baker City woman is charged with one felony and six misdemeanors after she allegedly assaulted two people ... Read more

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Baker County’s economic developer says 2 pharmacies looking at sites in Baker City

Two companies are interested in potentially opening a pharmacy in Baker City, said Bryan Tweit, Baker County’s contracted ... Read more

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Halfway man accused of multiple sex crimes against children to enter plea Aug. 5

A Halfway man accused of multiple felony sexual crimes is scheduled to enter a plea to the nine ... Read more

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Baker City fire chief seeks volunteer judges for department’s first chili cookoff

Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson is looking for local residents who can handle the heat. But not from ... Read more

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Anthony Lakes president says liability insurance cost, lack of availability threatens ski areas, other outdoor businesses across Oregon

The company that sold liability insurance policies to some of Oregon’s biggest ski areas is no longer offering ... Read more

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