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Micah Nelson’s earliest music memory involves a stage, a harmonica, and Willie Nelson. On Feb. 8, he shares his music with Baker City.

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Dining Local: Savoring the Season Across Eastern Oregon

The Heart of the Holidays: Eastern Oregon’s Downtown Traditions Shine Bright

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MADRAS — The Baker/Powder Valley boys swim team placed 10th of 17 teams, and the girls were 11th of 16 teams, as the Madras White…

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A federal judge in Washington state on Friday, Jan. 9, permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order that sought to require…

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The Bureau of Land Management has approved a gold and silver mine on 469 acres of public land in Malheur County, a decision aligned with…

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For years, I have been advocating a shift in wildfire policy from logging to home-hardening structures and communities. I see signs of a slight change…

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Particle Kid adds Baker City to tour

Art Center East opens two shows Feb. 6 in La Grande

Baker City Airport’s high of 54 misses high temperature record by 1 degree

Trying to a solve a 123-year-old mystery

From a home to a (broken) car

TV station to feature Baker County’s ‘Paint Your Wagon’ film site

4 Baker students experience Biosphere 2

Backcountry Festival supports Wallowa Avalanche Center

‘The place with the train’ — Baker City’s beloved Sumpter Junction will reopen

Remembering Dr. Tom Hill, the horse vet for Baker County

Dismay turns to joy: Donors replace items stolen from Baker man’s rig while it was stuck in snow

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BAKER BOYS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs play host to Riverside, highly ranked Class 3A team, Tuesday evening

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COLUMN: Baker County buttercups and blazes — Comparing winter snowpacks and summer fire seasons

Federal agents kill two more wolves in Baker County

Baker City man arrested for trespassing less than a month after release from jail

Two Boise residents charged with DUII for driving same vehicle in Baker City

Baker City woman accused of trying to use fake $100 bill at 2 businesses

Baker City man fails to comply with jail release deal by leaving town

2 candidates file for Witham’s seat on Baker County Commission

U.C. Pickleball Association welcomes public to indoor courts

La Grande pair suspects in Baker City gun thefts

Man who pleaded guilty to rape in Baker County in 2015 seeks new DNA test

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BAKER/POWDER VALLEY SWIMMING: Bulldogs compete at Madras White Buffalo Classic

BAKER/POWDER VALLEY GIRLS WRESTLING: Bulldogs take 7th out of 19 teams at Harrisburg tournament

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bulldog boys, girls roll past Ontario

After sluggish start, ice fishing starts to ramp up

BAKER/POWDER VALLEY BOYS WRESTLING: Bulldogs host La Grande in dual

Government

Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington

Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed

From stronger consumer rights to harsher criminal penalties, these Oregon laws are now official

Federal income tax relief for Oregon wildfire survivors ends

Wyden, Merkley urge feds to fund Columbia River Gorge fire recovery

Business

BLM approves Grassy Mountain gold mine; state permits still pending

Durkee Travel Plaza slated to open just after Christmas

Baker City shop Moon Treasures is ‘whimsical, magical’

U.S. House sends wolf delisting bill to Senate

Ash Grove Cement opens new finish mill at Durkee plant in Baker County

Opinion

Guest opinion: New legislation could shift wildfire policy

Bottles, bottles everywhere, and plenty of drops to drink

Guest opinion: Oregon House bill would fund programs vital to ranching

EDITORIAL: Baker County’s audit failure a dubious distinction

Letter: Don’t be OK with what administration is doing

Education

Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies

Oregon students make small gains but still lag pre-pandemic proficiency in key subjects

Eastern Oregon FFA members earn American Degree

Report logs sharp rise in child care capacity for Oregon preschoolers, less for infants

Lifestyle

Trump administration threatens to yank food stamp administrative funding from Democratic-led states

2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s western forests

Oregon’s Rayfield, other Democratic AGs sue Trump over SNAP benefits

Oregon urges payment flexibility under government shutdown

SNAP food and nutrition assistance to Oregonians runs out at the end of October

Obituaries for the week of Dec. 25 to Dec. 29

Obituaries for the week of Jan. 1 to Jan. 5

Adventurers ski across the Wallowas in winter

Obituaries for the week of Jan 15. to Jan. 19

Obituaries for the week of Jan. 22 to Jan. 26

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