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Baker County, Oregon
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Population
Approximately 16,668 residents
County Seat
Baker City, Oregon
Coverage Area
3,088 square miles in eastern Oregon

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New online index maps Baker County historical markers and sites

New online index maps Baker County historical markers and sites

A searchable index catalogs Baker County historical markers, locations and photos for residents, school groups and visit...

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Community

Baker County fairgrounds serve as vital hub for community health and services

Baker County fairgrounds serve as vital hub for community health and services

Baker County Fairgrounds at 2600 E Street functions as the county's community hub and venue partner for programming, wit...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Petition seeks voter decision on Baker City traffic-diet plans

Petition seeks voter decision on Baker City traffic-diet plans

A resident filed a petition asking Baker City voters to decide proposed lane changes on Main Street and other streets. T...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Baker County families urged to track school calendars and routes

Baker County families urged to track school calendars and routes

Multiple small districts across Baker County use different calendars and rural bus routes; parents should check district...

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Community

Hells Canyon Byway posts seasonal update - plan for spring-summer travel

Hells Canyon Byway posts seasonal update - plan for spring-summer travel

The Hells Canyon Byway posted a January 2026 update advising the loop road typically opens around Memorial Day; check ro...

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Government

Baker City Water Billing Problems Near Resolution After Individual Account Reviews

Baker City Water Billing Problems Near Resolution After Individual Account Reviews

Baker City is correcting water-billing errors after an average-billing switch led to both overcharges and undercharges; ...

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Community

Free natural resources career social aims to boost local workforce

Free natural resources career social aims to boost local workforce

OSU Extension will host a free natural resources career social Jan. 27 in Baker City to connect residents with forestry,...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Two arrests in Baker City underscore public safety concerns

Two arrests in Baker City underscore public safety concerns

Two Baker City arrests were logged Jan. 11; a DUI resulted in a citation and a restraining order violation led to jail, ...

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Healthcare

Air stagnation advisory keeps valley smoke and exhaust trapped

Air stagnation advisory keeps valley smoke and exhaust trapped

An air stagnation advisory remained in effect through Jan. 19, trapping smoke and exhaust in Baker County and raising po...

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Government

Eastern Oregon landowners ask court to revoke B2H condemnation certificate

Eastern Oregon landowners ask court to revoke B2H condemnation certificate

Landowners filed petitions to revoke Idaho Power's B2H condemnation authority, a move that could protect private propert...

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Community

Baker City fire department responds to two chimney-related house fires amid statewide surge

Baker City fire department responds to two chimney-related house fires amid statewide surge

Ten Oregon house fires in early January left three people dead; Baker City crews handled two fireplace or chimney fires,...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Northeast Oregon Point in Time count will spotlight homelessness

Northeast Oregon Point in Time count will spotlight homelessness

Community Connection will conduct the annual one-day PIT Count on Jan. 28 to count sheltered and unsheltered people expe...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Winter Travel and Recreation Guide for Baker County Residents

Winter Travel and Recreation Guide for Baker County Residents

Baker County offers year-round outdoor recreation—from skiing at Anthony Lakes to historic walks in Sumpter and cultural...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Oregon lists Baker County governments missing multiple financial audits

Oregon lists Baker County governments missing multiple financial audits

Several Baker County governments failed to file required audits, raising transparency and budget questions for local res...

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Community

Veterans Day ceremony canceled as county COVID pause prompts memorial plans

Veterans Day ceremony canceled as county COVID pause prompts memorial plans

A planned Veterans Day ceremony was canceled after Baker County entered a two-week COVID pause; community leaders are mo...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Baker City Senior Center Lunches Jan. 22-28: Menus, Times, Donation Info

Baker City Senior Center Lunches Jan. 22-28: Menus, Times, Donation Info

Baker City Senior Center will serve lunches Jan. 22-28 with listed menus, times and suggested donations. Residents can c...

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Government

State proposes new nitrate testing rules for northeast Oregon farms

State proposes new nitrate testing rules for northeast Oregon farms

State regulators proposed stronger nitrate testing and monitoring for large farms in northeast Oregon, a move that could...

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Education

Baker School District announces free Family Night with transportation and services

Baker School District announces free Family Night with transportation and services

Baker School District will host a free Family Night Feb. 11 at Baker High School offering food, activities, resource boo...

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Community

Baker County 4-H revives therapy dog program with border collie Meg

Baker County 4-H revives therapy dog program with border collie Meg

Kate Hill restarted the Baker County 4-H dog club and is training border collie Meg for Pet Partners therapy registratio...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Huntington man killed after rollover crash on Snake River Road

Huntington man killed after rollover crash on Snake River Road

A Huntington man died in a rollover crash on Snake River Road after leaving home the night before. Investigators cite sp...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Baker High faces Vale, prepares to open league play at Pendleton

Baker High faces Vale, prepares to open league play at Pendleton

Baker High played Vale on Jan. 13 and will open Greater Oregon League play at Pendleton on Jan. 15; local fans should wa...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

State Rep. Mark Owens to hold Baker City town hall Jan. 19

State Rep. Mark Owens to hold Baker City town hall Jan. 19

Rep. Mark Owens will hold a Jan. 19 town hall in Baker City at 6 p.m.; residents can raise concerns about immigration, f...

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Community

Baker wrestlers replace stolen gear after winter slide

Baker wrestlers replace stolen gear after winter slide

A Baker County worker's truck was looted after sliding into snow; teammates and local businesses quickly replaced the st...

Sarah Chen3m read
Community

Baker Heritage Museum’s Prohibition talk draws community ahead of Feb. 21 fundraiser

Baker Heritage Museum’s Prohibition talk draws community ahead of Feb. 21 fundraiser

Baker Heritage Museum hosted a Prohibition talk Jan. 13 with a Glacier 45 social hour; tickets for the Feb. 21 Night at ...

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Education

OSU wins $10 million grant to build youth ag careers

OSU wins $10 million grant to build youth ag careers

Oregon State University Extension will lead a $10 million USDA effort to build youth pathways into agriculture and food-...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Halfway Lions crab feed returns, raises funds for community center

Halfway Lions crab feed returns, raises funds for community center

Halfway's annual crab feed returns March 14 to fund Lions Hall programs and services. Tickets are $65; children 10 and u...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Anthony Lakes raises $500,000 for youth center and shop rebuild

Anthony Lakes raises $500,000 for youth center and shop rebuild

Anthony Lakes raised about $500,000 toward a $1.5 million rebuild and new youth center, aiming for completion by winter ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Baker County Police Log Jan. 19: Arrests, Citations and Accidents

Baker County Police Log Jan. 19: Arrests, Citations and Accidents

Baker County's Jan. 19 police log lists arrests, citations and accident reports from Baker City Police and the sheriff's...

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Community

Baker City man fires shotgun at room door to evict couple, arrested

Baker City man fires shotgun at room door to evict couple, arrested

A Baker City man fired a shotgun at the door of a shared room to force a couple out and was arrested; the episode highli...

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