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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to ...
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Baker County buys historic cemetery from Catholic church; commissioners emphasize county won’t use condemnation to acquire home
Two Baker County commissioners said Wednesday, May 21, that the county will not pursue condemnation to acquire a ...
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Baker County commissioners seek to buy Catholic cemetery, extend street to site of proposed event center complex
The Baker County Board of Commissioners are considering buying an historic Catholic cemetery in Baker City and using ...
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Best Friends of Baker offers $1,000 reward in recent killings of cats in Baker City
A Baker City animal welfare organization is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and ...
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CASA of Eastern Oregon faces more funding challenges
State director encourages communities to support local programs CASA of Eastern Oregon faces budget challenges due to additional ...
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Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ...
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Settlement conference scheduled July 22 on charges against Izek Cleveland for Dec. 23 crash that injured six
A state prosecutor and the attorney representing Izek Matthew Cleveland, the 18-year-old Baker City facing several felony charges ...
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Baker City Farmers Market moves to Saturdays
BAKER CITY — The Baker City Farmers Market is moving to Saturday mornings beginning June 7. For several ...
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BLM Vale District fire manager says firefighting resources for 2025 ‘looking pretty good’
The fire management officer for the BLM’s Vale District said he’s pleased with the number of fire engines ...
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Two Baker City Police officers honored
Two Baker City Police officers were recognized for their work during the Baker City Council meeting Tuesday evening, ...
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Baker City to refund $21,000 to some residents, boost bills to others totaling $70,000, due to since-rescinded experiment in water-billing system
Almost 400 Baker City residents will get refunds from the city because they were overcharged for their water ...
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Baker City Council approves plan for new restrooms at Geiser-Pollman Park
New restrooms will be installed later this year in the southwest corner of Baker City’s Geiser-Pollman Park.
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Two new Firewise Communities designated in Baker County
Steve Hawkins’ family has owned their mountain cabin in Baker County for more than half a century, but ...
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Field to Fork helps Baker County fifth graders learn about food sources
BAKER CITY — Kara Miller hoisted the jar of sprinkles, but wouldn’t dispense any until the kids could ...
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Baker City woman arrested for 4th time since late February; latest charges include exceeding 100 mph, DUII, reckless driving and resisting arrest
A Baker City woman who was arrested three times in a two-month period earlier this year on a ...
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Work underway on small animal barn at Baker County Fairgrounds
Jill Myatt is excited that chickens finally will have their own place to roost during the Baker County ...
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Status check hearing set for May 14 for driver of car that crashed just before Christmas in Baker City, injuring 6
The 18-year-old Baker City man who was driving the vehicle that crashed into a tree early on Dec. ...
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Volunteers needed to tidy downtown and Interpretive Center trails on May 17
A day to spruce up the community is coming Saturday, May 17, with an Epic Day of Service ...
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Baker City Council to consider 2 options for Geiser-Pollman Park restrooms
The Baker City Council will discuss two options for new restrooms at Geiser-Pollman Park when councilors meet Tuesday, ...
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‘Let’s Gather’ event planned May 16-17 in Baker City
Weekend features events for women, men and families The Rural Christian Women team is putting together a “Let’s ...
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Firefighters contain Connor Creek fire in eastern Baker County
The BLM Vale Hotshots firefighting crew has contained a 16-acre fire near Connor Creek in eastern Baker County.
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Tyler Clark named superintendent at Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City
Tyler Clark has been selected as the new superintendent of Powder River Correctional Facility, the minimum-security state prison ...
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Cascade Natural Gas to replace lines in south Baker City
Cascade Natural Gas will replace natural gas mains and services on the south side of Baker City this ...
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Vale Hotshots will fight 16-acre fire along Connor Creek Road about 18 miles north of Huntington; BLM expects blaze to be contained today
The BLM’s Vale Hotshots 20-person firefighting crew will hike in to a remote site in eastern Baker County ...
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Priest at Baker City’s St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ‘very much excited’ about American cardinal’s election as Pope Leo XIV
Father Suresh Telegani, priest at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Baker City, is “very much excited” about ...