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Aftermath of prescribed fires canlook bad but be good for forest

By JAYSON JACOBY Jim Smeraglio drove along Highway 7, through the ponderosa pine forest beside Phillips Reservoir, and…

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Cold Cats

By JAYSON JACOBY OXBOW Hell seems poised to finally freeze over, and Ron Barnett has forgotten his gloves…

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WEATHER: Arctic front headed our way

By JAYSON JACOBY The merciless intruder lurks today in Northwestern Canada but soon it will slink south. And…

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WEATHER: Cold a threat to people and their possessions and pets

By JAYSON JACOBY The well-chilled air poised to invade Baker County later this week won’t break any records…

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OREGON GEOLOGY: Download the latest issue

A geologic tour of the lower Crooked River Basin, which includes Smith Rock State Park, Ochoco Reservoir and…

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SNOWPACK: Mountain moisture a touch below the long-term average

By JAYSON JACOBY Snow is amassing in Northeastern Oregon’s mountains in rather sluggish fashion, at least compared with…

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County passes new snowmobile ordinance

By MIKE FERGUSON Snowmobile enthusiasts got a new ordinance from county commissioners Wednesday that spells out who pays…

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FREE IS A VERY GOOD PRICE:Snowshoe or cross country ski for freethis Saturday at Ski Anthony Lakes

By LISA BRITTON Ever wonder what it’d be like to swish through deep snow on skis, or clomp…

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BUNDLE UP: How to dress for outdoor activities in the winter

Here are some suggestions from the Web site , one of the sponsors for Winter Trails Day. Dress…

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NO KIDDING: Mountain goats often visit valleys, too

By JAYSON JACOBY The hairy creatures standing in a meadow near Sumpter looked as conspicuous as a couple…

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