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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

Education

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...

Business

Baker City Airport Strengthens Local Emergency Response and Economy

Baker City Municipal Airport (KBKE) serves as Baker County’s primary general-aviation gateway, supporting private and sm...

Huntington Committee to Consider Return of Recreational Cannabis Sales

Huntington city officials will meet Jan. 9, 2026 to examine options for reintroducing recreational cannabis sales, a mov...

ODHS Extends SNAP Replacement Deadline for Baker County

The Oregon Department of Human Services has added Baker County to an expanded list of counties eligible for an extended ...

Baker County Opposes Liquid Radioactive Waste Transport Through Eastern Oregon

On Jan. 9, 2026, the Baker County Board of Commissioners formally expressed opposition to plans that would transport liq...

Baker County Outdoor Destinations Offer Year-Round Recreation and Risks

Baker County’s mountains, reservoirs and heritage sites support a year-round outdoor economy centered on skiing, hunting...

Baker County Pilot and Three Relatives Die After Helicopter Strikes Highline

A helicopter piloted by Baker County resident David McCarty struck a suspended recreational highline near Superior, Ariz...

Echo High Plans Vigil For Four Local Victims of Crash

Echo High School will hold a small vigil on Friday, Jan. 9, to honor four Oregon residents with ties to the Echo area wh...

Oregon DMV Prioritizes Rural Residents for Behind-the-Wheel Tests

The Oregon DMV announced a new scheduling policy, effective Jan. 1, 2026, that gives priority for behind-the-wheel drive...

Federal grant to boost Granite's emergency radio coverage after rescue

Granite will receive about $33,000 in federal funds to upgrade emergency radio communications after a rescue exposed cov...

Baker City Council Weighs Two Candidates to Fill Vacancy

Two residents, Randy Schiewe and Deanna Johnson, applied to fill a vacant seat on the seven-member Baker City Council be...

Anthony Lakes Serves Baker County Year-Round Alpine Recreation Needs

Anthony Lakes, north of Haines and North Powder, is Baker County’s primary alpine recreation area, offering downhill ski...

Sumpter Dredge Preserved as State Heritage Site Drives Local Tourism

The Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area preserves one of Oregon’s iconic gold-dredging machines near Sumpter and r...

Huntington man arrested after alleged choking and biting incident

A 34-year-old Huntington man was arrested Jan. 4 after police say he bit and choked a woman following an argument over a...

Five Dogs Abandoned Near Tipton Summit Now All Placed in Homes

Five mixed-breed dogs abandoned near Tipton Summit in spring 2024 have all been rehabilitated and adopted, concluding a ...

Baker County Fairgrounds Remain Vital Hub for Community Events

The Baker County Fairgrounds at 2600 East Street in Baker City serve as a year-round community center hosting the annual...

Baker City fare-free bus expands schedule with new funding

Community Connections of Baker County updated the Baker City bus schedule, which went into effect January 5, enhancing l...

New OSU Ecostate Mapping Guide Targets Sagebrush Management in Baker County

On January 9, Baker Sage-grouse LIT flagged a new Oregon State University Extension publication that uses satellite and ...

Baker County Library Friends Launch Used-Book Sale January 23

The Baker County Library and local Friends-of-the-Library volunteers will hold a used-book sale beginning Friday, Januar...

Baker City Lions Host Community Outreach Night at Quail Ridge

The Baker City Lions Club held a free community event on Jan. 8 at Quail Ridge Golf Course to introduce residents to the...

Education

Baker girls extend streak to five while boys fall at Homedale

On Jan. 6 Baker High’s girls basketball team stretched its winning streak to five games with a decisive victory over Bur...