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Community Connection reduces free transportation schedule due to loss of federal grants

Community Connection has cut hours for its free public transit in Baker County due to the loss of…

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Experiencing the ‘wild, wild west’: Students from across America visit North Powder with the American Exchange Project

North Powder School participated in the American Exchange Project, and welcomed students from across America July 9-16.

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Veterans can apply for new rental cottages in Baker City

Local veterans who need housing can apply to rent one of 12 cottages recently finished in Baker City.

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Owner of Goldie, horse burned in Daybreak Fire, says animal in ‘critical condition’

Dale Godfrey knew her horse, Goldie, was being given the best possible medical treatment.

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Head to Crossroads for art exploration in Baker City

3 classes are designed for the youngest artists BAKER CITY — Dawn-Marie deLara is encouraging kids and adults…

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Fire chief credits aircraft with protecting homes from Daybreak Fire along Snake River

Baker County's biggest wildfire of 2025 didn't damage any buildings, but a firefighter said the situation likely would…

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Firefighters on the ground and in the air corral wind-driven wildfire about 12 miles north of Huntington

Firefighters from several agencies, aided by an aerial armada including a converted jet airliner, stopped a wind-driven wildfire…

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851-acre fire about 12 miles north of Huntington 40% contained

A fire that apparently started with a tractor was reported Tuesday afternoon near Hibbard Creek, just west of…

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Study finds old growth trees in Blue Mountains dying at high rate

James Johnston has been studying trees in the Blue Mountains that are older than America, and he’s disturbed…

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Baker City man sentenced to 40 months in prison for attempted sex abuse

A Baker City man was sentenced to 40 months in state prison on Monday, July 14, after pleading…

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