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Legislation will reduce state fire protection rates for landowners in Baker County, across Oregon

A bill that is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk will reduce wildfire protection rates that landowners across…

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Baker City woman, arrested 4 times this year, found mentally unfit to aid in her defense

A Baker City woman who was arrested four times on a variety of charges earlier this year will…

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News of Record for June 27, 2025

POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations MENACING, SECOND-DEGREE DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Bruce Kenneth Mistretta, 70, Baker City, 10:10…

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BLM banning campfires on Vale District starting July 4

Open fires of all types, including campfires, will be banned on the BLM’s Vale District starting Friday, July…

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Get ready for 5 days of rodeo action in Haines

HAINES — You’re sure to get your fill of rodeo action at the Haines Stampede grounds next week.…

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Federal payments in lieu of property taxes total more than $6 million in NE Oregon

A federal program dating to 1977 that sends millions of dollars annually to counties based on the amount…

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Baker City doctor signs letter urging lawmakers to reject Medicaid cuts

Baker City doctor Nathan Defrees is worried about how proposed cuts to Medicaid, the federal health insurance program…

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News of Record for June 26, 2025

POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations HARASSMENT (Baker County Justice Court warrant): Edward David Bulger, 35, Baker…

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Chip seal starts in July on Highway 26 in Eastern Oregon

JOHN DAY — Travelers should expect delays when chip seal work starts July 7 on Highway 26 in…

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Rep. Cliff Bentz says proposed sale of public lands in the West not appropriate for federal spending bill

Rep. Cliff Bentz, the lone Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, said June 25 that he opposes a provision…

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