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Governor declares drought in Baker County

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, responding to a recent request from the Baker County Board of Commissioners, has declared…

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Baker School Board appoints Sadie Lindell to fill vacancy

The Baker School Board has appointed Sadie Lindell to fill a vacancy on the five-member board. The three…

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Halfway man arrested on multiple felony charges for allegedly abusing two girls between 2011 and 2014, as well as other victims

A Halfway man was arrested Wednesday, July 9, at his home on multiple felony charges for sexual crimes.

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Forest Service seeking information about fire that destroyed historic guard station in Wallowa County

The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help as the agency investigates the fire that destroyed…

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Concrete table tennis installed in Baker City park

BAKER CITY — Gracie Martin pops the plastic ball over the net to Ken Krohn in their first…

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Justin Howl plays Barley Brown’s in Baker City

The show is Friday, July 11 BAKER CITY — Justin Howl is always on the road, and this…

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ODOT layoffs include six maintenance workers in Baker County

Six employees from Baker County are among the 483 Oregon Department of Transportation workers who were told this…

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Road over Hells Canyon Dam closed part of the day July 22-23

OXBOW — The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be closed July 22-23 from 7 a.m. to 11…

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Residents want to allow Baker County voters to decide whether county can pursue event center project

Three Baker City residents wants to allow Baker County voters to decide whether the county can pursue a…

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Temperatures hits 98 at Baker City Airport, making it hottest day so far in 2025

Tuesday, July 8, is officially the hottest day of 2025.

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