Author: Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald bakercityherald

Lisa Britton is editor of Go! Eastern Oregon, and a reporter for the Baker City Herald. Contact her at 541-518-2087 or lbritton@bakercityherald.com.

News

Hurdling hardships: Baker junior Meren Jesenko overcomes injury that nearly sidelined her track season

One kick, one stuck cleat, and Baker High junior Meren Jesenko went down on the soccer field. “My foot went one way and my knee ... Read more

by Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald, Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:09 am

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Haines Elementary sixth graders repeat as Oregon State Reading champions

HAINES — Sixth graders at Haines Elementary read nearly 66,000 minutes over four weeks to earn the title of Oregon State Reading Champions in ReadBowl 2025. Read more

by Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald, Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:29 am

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Federal budget bill cuts money for program that helps children in foster care

CASA programs in Oregon, which advocate for children in the foster care system, face a budget shortfall after community project funding was eliminated from the ... Read more

by Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald, Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:20 am