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In wake of Baker City's separate lodging tax, Baker County officials discuss future with much less money
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (972+ words) Published 7:56 am Monday, February 16, 2026 BAKER CITY " Baker County officials are pondering options for marketing the county to tourists now that the county is no longer receiving the taxes that guests pay when they stay at motels, vacation rentals and other…...
Baker County residents lend voices to Declaration of Independence
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (557+ words) Published 12:55 pm Wednesday, February 11, 2026 By Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald BAKER CITY " The United States celebrates its 250th birthday this year, and Crossroads Carnegie Art Center is highlighting the Declaration of Independence with the help of local residents. A 6-minute video…...
Winners announced in Baker County Health Department's 'Say No To Vaping' poster contest
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (200+ words) Published 1:19 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Baker County Health Department has announced winners in its third-annual "Say No To Vaping Poster Contest" for fifth and sixth graders in Baker County. The contest started on Nov. 20 and ended Jan. 9, and is sponsored…...
2 Baker County commissioners disagree over bill boosting wolf kill compensation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (649+ words) Published 9:10 am Friday, February 6, 2026 BAKER CITY " Two Baker County commissioners expressed opposite viewpoints about a bill in the Oregon Legislature intended to increase financial compensation for ranchers whose animals are killed or injured by wolves. Commissioners Christina Witham and Michelle…...
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2+ week, 3+ day ago (190+ words) Published 9:00 am Friday, January 30, 2026 Check out stories you may have missed on our websites. Granite gets federal grant to improve its emergency radio system Baker City Fire Department eager for arrival of new fire engine ODOT compiles crash, traffic volume…...
Opinion: Oregon House bill would fund programs vital to ranching
2+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) Published 8:00 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 By DAN and CYNTHIA WARNOCK Compensation alone is not enough. Ranchers also need consistent access to conflict reduction tools and resources. This funding can help obtain additional help to reduce losses, locate depredation events, and help…...
Baker City fire chief suggests city require 'lock boxes' at some businesses to give firefighters faster access
2+ week, 5+ day ago (532+ words) Published 6:20 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 BAKER CITY " Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson is proposing the city council require some businesses to put door keys to their buildings in a locked box accessible only by the fire department so firefighters wouldn't…...
Baker City Council postpones appointment of new councilor
2+ week, 5+ day ago (254+ words) Published 6:30 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2026 By Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald The Baker City Council decided not to fill the one vacancy in its ranks during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27. With two of the six councilors absent " Loran Joseph and Roger…...
EDITORIAL: Baker County's audit failure a dubious distinction
2+ week, 6+ day ago (329+ words) Published 8:46 am Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Financial audits for cities and counties generally don't make for compelling reading. They can be all but impenetrable to those intimidated by long columns of numbers. But audits serve an important purpose, which is why Oregon…...
Baker County veteran service officer: Federal spending for county veterans exceeds $121 million in past decade
3+ week, 4+ day ago (472+ words) Published 2:23 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The federal government has send more than $121 million in cash benefits to Baker County veterans over the past decade, and about $231 million in cash benefits and medical care, the county's veteran service officer told county commissioners…...