Sen. Wyden in Baker City for town hall Tuesday afternoon 6 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, is in Baker City on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, for a public town hall starting at 2 p.m. at the Baker City […]
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Baker County Democrat Party executive committee unanimously opposes initiative to ban hunting, fishing 2 MI...
BAKER CITY — Members of the Baker County Democratic Party’s executive committee voted unanimously to oppose Oregon Initiative Petition 28, which if approved by voters would effectively ban hunting and […]
Insurer denies damage claims from Baker City water main breaks 5 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — The owners of a downtown Baker City building that had about $15,000 in damage due to a water line break on April 1 are disappointed that the […]
Baker City Rotary Club turns 70
Club was chartered June 30, 1956 BAKER CITY — Balloons, cake and conversation marked the 70th anniversary of the Baker City Rotary Club on June 29. The celebration included several […]
Baker City resident, fire chief credit neighbors with stopping 4th of July blaze 7 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — Grace Fast had never met her neighbors in her south Baker City neighborhood, but she’s awfully glad to have them. Fast credits neighbors, who rushed in with […]
Baker City woman confident she’ll finish Pacific Crest Trail
Nancy Zelick stood on the highest point of one of the longer trails in the nation, the sort of aerie that enthralls the makers of calendars and gondolas, and she […]
Baker City man charged with selling cocaine, meth 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Baker City man is accused of selling cocaine and methamphetamine as part of what police chief Ty Duby described as an “ongoing investigation.” Oregon State Police […]
3 of 7 Baker City Council positions up for election in November
BAKER CITY — Three of the seven positions on the Baker City Council will be up for election Nov. 3. The deadline for candidates to apply is Aug. 25, said […]
Baker City street-striping measure might not make Nov. 3 ballot
A citizen petition seeking to require Baker City officials to get approval from city voters before reducing the number of traffic lanes on certain streets apparently will not make the […]
OTEC drops proposal to buy PacifiCorp’s Wallowa County territory 5 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative announced on Thursday, July 2, that it will not pursue a proposed purchase of PacifiCorp’s service territory in Wallowa County. OTEC, the Baker […]
2 Baker County families lose everything in separate house fires 5 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — Two Baker County families are recovering from the shock of losing all their possessions in separate house fires last weekend, one in Baker City and the other […]
Baker City man sells hot dogs on the go 2 MIN READ
Austin Villalobos was hungry for a hot dog but he ended up with the whole cart. That encounter during the Sumpter flea market over Labor Day weekend in 2025 led […]
Baker City Rotary Club awards grants to young entrepreneurs 4 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — With a yip and a leap, Claire the Australian shepherd demonstrated how a grant from the Baker City Rotary Club will help build a dog agility group […]
Baker City fire chief reminds residents about fireworks safety 2 MIN READ
Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson appreciated the cool, damp weather that dominated the weekend before Independence Day, but he’s hardly complacent about the potential dangers that fireworks pose as […]
Baker City Fire Department receives donated oxygen mask kit for pets 2 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A foundation has donated a pet oxygen mask kit to the Baker City Fire Department, which could help firefighters save the lives of pets rescued from a […]
Baker County residents remember the bicentennial
BAKER CITY — A group of Baker sixth graders were so excited about America’s 200th birthday in 1976 that instead of going outside to play during recess they stayed in […]
E. Oregon’s DAR chapter focuses on supporting veterans
Lone Pine Tree Chapter covers six counties BAKER CITY — When Betty Milliman discovered her ancestor was in the American Revolution, she wished she’d paid more attention in history class. […]
Baker City officials considering using spruce in Old Post Office Square as community Christmas tree 3 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — Baker City officials are considering using an existing tree, a spruce about 30 feet tall, as the community Christmas tree rather than asking a resident to donate […]
ODOT to chip-seal section of Sumpter highway in mid to late July 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — The Oregon Department of Transportation plans to chip seal about 16 miles of Highway 7 from Auburn Avenue in Baker City to the Phillips Reservoir area starting […]
Fire severely damages Baker City home 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A fire reported about 10:18 a.m. Friday, June 26, severely damaged a Baker City house, and Fire Chief Michael Carlson said he thinks the home will be […]
Baker City extends splash pad hours
BAKER CITY — Baker City’s splash pad will be open for two additional hours, until 7 p.m. daily, starting Friday, June 26. The splash pad, which opened in 2025 in […]
Baker City man arrested after eluding police 2 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Baker City man was arrested Tuesday evening, June 23, 10 days after he fled from police in a car and drove through residential areas in Baker […]
B2H lawsuit in Baker County settled before trial 3 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Baker County civil lawsuit stemming from Idaho Power Company’s Boardman to Hemingway power line, which is being built through the county, has been settled the week […]
Baker City restaurant sued for $433,000 seeks to dismiss claim 4 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — An attorney representing a Baker City restaurant contends the business is not liable for a July 2025 incident in which an employee, who was off duty, hit […]