Local
Fire burns about 150 acres near Rye Valley southeast of Baker City; firefighters protect home, outbuildings
A wildfire reported Tuesday evening, June 10, burned about 150 acres just east of Interstate 84 near the ... Read more
Author: Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald | Your Oregon News
Local
Attorney for woman accused in her newborn baby’s death asks judge to reduce her bail
The attorney representing a Baker City woman charged with manslaughter in the death of a newborn baby in ... Read more
Local
Baker County has lowest average gas price in Oregon
Baker County has the lowest average gasoline price among Oregon’s 36 counties. Read more
Uncategorized
Baker City gets $2.5 million grant from state to renovate police department to better withstand earthquakes
Baker City has received a $2.5 million grant from the state to renovate the police department to better ... Read more
Business
Owner of Humble’s gas station in Baker City excited to reopen business, including new convenience store
Randy Schiewe was so impressed by Bill Emery’s Baker City gas station, Humble’s, that Schiewe wanted to buy ... Read more
Local
Nonprofit that encourages Eastern Oregon students to consider health care careers fears potential loss of federal funding
Proposed cuts in federal spending could jeopardize the future of a nonprofit that encourages residents in 11 counties ... Read more
Local
Baker City amends lawsuit related to leaking sewer lagoon, now seeking $2.15 million
Baker City’s attorney has filed an amended civil lawsuit related to the city’s leak-prone sewer lagoon, adding three ... Read more
Local
Baker County appraisers adjusting real market values of residential properties in Baker City
Two appraisers from the Baker County Assessor’s Office are about halfway through one of their most daunting tasks ... Read more
Local
Forest Service law enforcement trying to find owner of abandoned bus parked near Phillips Reservoir
Forest Service law enforcement is trying to find the owner of a converted school bus that has been ... Read more
Recreation
Out and About: Climbing through the Columbia River Gorge’s geologic history
Hiking in most of the higher mountains of Northeastern Oregon, with their muddled layers of stone, is akin ... Read more