By Lisa Britton

For the Baker City Herald

Dog owners in Baker City are in the planning stages of developing a park for dogs near Sam-O Swim Center, on property owned by Baker City.

“There are approximately 1.3 acres there that we can utilize,” said Tricia Wood, who is leading the project.

While still in the planning stage, Baker City has been entered into a contest to win $100,000 for a dog park.

By Chris Collins

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Kevin D. Cassidy, a resident of the Rock Creek area near Haines, and Richard McKim of Baker City have been elected to four-year terms on the Baker School Board, according to unofficial results from the Baker County Clerk’s Office.

Cassidy received 1,770 votes to defeat challenger Mike Ogan for Position 3. Ogan received 1,324 votes in Tuesday’s election.

McKim, one of four candidates for Position 4, received 1,275 votes. Rosemary Abell finished second with 934 votes.

Rick Stout received 555 votes and Karen Spencer was the fourth-place finisher with 343 votes.

Cassidy and McKim will begin their terms in July. Cassidy replaces Jim Longwell, who will complete his two-year term June 30. Longwell chose not to seek re-election.