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Baker tennis sweeps singles, posts strong home win over Mac-Hi
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Baker tennis sweeps singles, posts strong home win over Mac-Hi

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Baker County log shows harassment arrests, traffic stops and crash reports
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Baker City man files $433,000 lawsuit over Miners Jubilee assault
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Baker City man files $433,000 lawsuit over Miners Jubilee assault

A Baker City man is seeking $433,000 after a Miners Jubilee beer-bottle assault, putting both the attacker and the restaurant he worked for at financial risk.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker County log shows harassment arrests, traffic stops and crash reports
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Baker County log shows harassment arrests, traffic stops and crash reports

Crystal Lynn Harding appeared twice in one day’s log, while deputies also handled a driver citation and two rural crashes from Shaffner Creek Road to Weatherby.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker City former adviser charged in $1.6 million fraud scheme
Business

Baker City former adviser charged in $1.6 million fraud scheme

Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a former Baker City adviser, is accused of a 17-year fraud that prosecutors say cost clients more than $1.6 million.

Sarah Chen2m read
Massive boulder blocks Highway 245, highlights Dooley Mountain rockfall risks
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Massive boulder blocks Highway 245, highlights Dooley Mountain rockfall risks

A 6-foot-tall boulder crashed onto Highway 245 south of Baker City, and crews kept the road open in a reminder of Dooley Mountain’s rockfall risk.

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Gressley ties Baker High 100-meter record, Bulldogs take second at Umatilla
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Gressley ties Baker High 100-meter record, Bulldogs take second at Umatilla

Sammy Gressley tied Baker High’s 100-meter record in 12.30 seconds at Umatilla, and Baker’s boys and girls both finished second in the team standings.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker tennis sweeps singles, posts strong home win over Mac-Hi
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Baker tennis sweeps singles, posts strong home win over Mac-Hi

Baker's girls swept all three varsity singles matches at Ash Grove, and Baker backed it with a boys doubles sweep to beat Mac-Hi at home.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker blasts La Grande 16-6 in league softball opener
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Baker blasts La Grande 16-6 in league softball opener

Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle opened league play by hammering La Grande 16-6 in five innings, with Colbi Bachman driving in eight runs.

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Baker County steer-wrestlers McGinn, Brown near top of world standings
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Baker County steer-wrestlers McGinn, Brown near top of world standings

Two Baker County cowboys sat inside the world top six, with Jesse Brown on $44,210 and Mike McGinn on $51,095, a rare double shot at the NFR.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker County approves three-year lease for juvenile department offices
Government

Baker County approves three-year lease for juvenile department offices

Baker County locked in a three-year home for juvenile services after a proposed rent jump from $550 to $1,500 a month threatened the office east of the courthouse.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker City begins curbside recycling pickups, blue carts collected every other week
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Baker City begins curbside recycling pickups, blue carts collected every other week

Blue carts rolled out across Baker City for the first curbside recycling pickup, with collection every other Friday and trash service staying weekly.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker County brothers bag toms in memorial youth turkey hunt
Community

Baker County brothers bag toms in memorial youth turkey hunt

Two Baker County brothers each tagged a tom in minutes during a memorial youth hunt that grew from a banquet auction item honoring Chin Hull.

Lisa Park2m read
Never Come Down brings Portland roots to Baker City debut at Churchill School
Community

Never Come Down brings Portland roots to Baker City debut at Churchill School

Never Come Down will make its Baker City debut at Churchill School on April 24. The Portland band already has Eastern Oregon stops at Anthony Lakes, Juniper Jam and Pine Fest.

Marcus Williams2m read
Brad Parsons returns to Baker City for Churchill School concert
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Brad Parsons returns to Baker City for Churchill School concert

Brad Parsons will return to Baker City on Friday after time away for his health, with Shem Carlson opening at Churchill School.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker City interpretive center launches culture keeper residencies this spring
Community

Baker City interpretive center launches culture keeper residencies this spring

Sara Barton opens a seven-month residency at NHOTIC April 23-25, bringing basketmaking and cradleboard traditions into the museum theater.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker City Council backs fee cuts, revises park charges for nonprofits
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Baker City Council backs fee cuts, revises park charges for nonprofits

Baker City wants to cut its public safety fee in half, but park charges for nonprofit events could decide whether summer concerts stay affordable.

James Thompson2m read
Baker tennis teams sweep Vale matches despite cold, snowy conditions
Education

Baker tennis teams sweep Vale matches despite cold, snowy conditions

Cold wind and snow could not stop Baker from sweeping three boys doubles matches and winning three of four girls singles matches at Vale.

Lisa Park2m read
Baker Valley farmers plan local potato chip plant, city sells industrial lot
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Baker Valley farmers plan local potato chip plant, city sells industrial lot

Jess and Chelsea Blatchford cleared a key hurdle for Elkhorn Ridge chips, as Baker City sold them a $30,000 lot for a new frying plant.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker County talk explores AI tools for water, farm forecasting
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Baker County talk explores AI tools for water, farm forecasting

Drought and reservoir timing will be the focus when Elaine Swanson opens the Powder Basin Watershed Council’s speaker series in Baker City on May 7.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker County to receive $922,571 in federal rural schools funding
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Baker County to receive $922,571 in federal rural schools funding

Baker County’s rural schools payment now tops $922,000, money that can keep road work, emergency management and public safety from falling harder on local taxpayers.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker City approves Court Plaza construction, ending 40-year wait
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Baker City approves Court Plaza construction, ending 40-year wait

Court Avenue’s empty block is finally headed for a 90-day rebuild, bringing benches, trees, light poles and a holiday tree base to downtown Baker City.

James Thompson3m read
Norton breaks Baker High shot put record with 41-foot throw
Education

Norton breaks Baker High shot put record with 41-foot throw

Kate Norton broke a 29-year Baker High shot put record with a 41-foot, 10-inch throw, ending Sarah Cotton’s 1997 mark and extending a remarkable rise.

Marcus Williams2m read
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral stained-glass windows restored for another century
Community

St. Francis de Sales Cathedral stained-glass windows restored for another century

Crews restored two 1923 windows and 14 lower panels at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, but about $200,000 more is still needed to protect Baker City’s landmark.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker golfers post strong showings at Pendleton Invitational
Education

Baker golfers post strong showings at Pendleton Invitational

Eli Long missed medalist honors by one shot, and Jocelyn Bork added a third-place finish as Baker/Powder Valley stayed hot in Pendleton.

Sarah Chen2m read
Pine Eagle School District seeks Halfway approval for new greenhouse
Education

Pine Eagle School District seeks Halfway approval for new greenhouse

A 24-by-48-foot greenhouse could join Pine Eagle’s Halfway campus if city officials approve a May 7 permit hearing.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker Adventist Christian School science fair draws 62 young scientists
Education

Baker Adventist Christian School science fair draws 62 young scientists

A 4-year-old stole the show at Baker Adventist Christian School’s science fair, which drew 62 students and a planetarium crowd to Baker City.

Marcus Williams2m read
Baker City proposes halving public safety fee on utility bills
Government

Baker City proposes halving public safety fee on utility bills

A Baker City household on water and sewer service would save $5 a month if council halves the public safety fee. The cut would also trim money for police and fire.

Marcus Williams2m read
Early fire season arrives in Baker County, but conditions not yet extreme
Government

Early fire season arrives in Baker County, but conditions not yet extreme

Prescribed burns are already moving across Baker County, with 234 acres at Black Mountain and 51 acres on Deer Creek Road showing spring fire season has arrived early.

James Thompson2m read
Baker Tower Revival, Historic Landmark Shapes Downtown Housing and Tourism
Business

Baker Tower Revival, Historic Landmark Shapes Downtown Housing and Tourism

The Baker Tower, a ten story landmark built in 1929, continues to anchor downtown Baker City as owners and preservation advocates pursue phased redevelopment that converts upper floors to lodging and residences. Those efforts matter locally because they can boost downtown housing supply, increase visitor stays and support street level businesses that rely on foot traffic and heritage tourism.

Sarah Chen2m read
Baker County DA urges prom safety, warns of alcohol risks this weekend
Government

Baker County DA urges prom safety, warns of alcohol risks this weekend

Heavy patrols were set for Baker City prom weekend as Greg Baxter warned that drinking could lead to crashes, arrests or worse.

James Thompson2m read