Tuneful Tributes
Over the weekend music fans in Baker City listened to songs by some of the biggest names in rock history. … Read more
By Casey Crowley
, ccrowley@bakercityherald.com
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Fire fears quiet so far
The natural force that fire officials feared finally arrived during one of the hotter, drier … Read more
News of Record for Aug. 20, 2018
DEATHS Perry ‘P.T.’ Yowell: 98, a former Richland resident, died Aug. 11, 2018, at Gulfport, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 20, 1968 Baker insurance man Loren Cain was named … Read more
5J board hears about new plan
BHS student group explains the new Renaissance program to the Baker School Board
Eight young women brought energy and enthusiasm for a new program that will be implemented … Read more
Poor air quality hampers early sports practices
Monday, the first day of fall sports practices, was sunny and a pleasant 88 degrees, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald history files for Aug. 17, 2018
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 17, 1968 There are still some of the 1,500 … Read more
Illinois man dies in freeway crash
An Illinois man died in a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 … Read more
News of Record for Aug. 15, 2018
Deaths Willora M. “Willie” George: 76, of Baker City, died Aug. 13, 2018, at her … Read more
From the Baker City Herald history files for Aug. 15, 2018
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 16, 1968 The city lights of Baker will soon … Read more
Baker to host public lands student congress
Starting on Aug. 22 Baker City will be the host of the Fourth Annual Public … Read more
Council says roosters can stay
Crowd convinces councilors to preserve the crowing birds
“Save the Roosters” read the back of one man’s shirt in the crowd of Tuesday’s … Read more
Friday’s high ties Baker record
Friday at 2:30 p.m. the temperature reached 108 degrees at the Baker City Airport, tying … Read more
‘Yes for Kids’ committee organizes
Yes for Kids is the title of the newly formed political action committee that will … Read more
Huntington woman arrested after chase
On Saturday, police were involved in a high-speed chase with a suspect that started in … Read more
From the historical pages of the Baker City Herald
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 13, 1968 Hollywood’s latest western “hero” came to the … Read more
Two die in plane crash
Plane traveling from Caldwell crashes in Baker Valley hay field
Two people died when the single-engine small passenger airplane in which they were traveling crashed … Read more
Teenager held after police confrontation
A 16-year-old Baker City boy who barricaded himself in a bedroom and urged police to … Read more
News of record for Aug. 13, 2018
Deaths Gordon E. Bloom: 79, of Baker City, died Aug. 9, 2018, at his home. … Read more
Blitch convicted of coercion, assault
Judge Greg Baxter found a Baker City man guilty of coercion and fourth-degree assault Thursday … Read more
It’s Show Time
Eleven-year-old Taylor Johnson of Baker City grabbed a fistful of the pink neck chain to … Read more
Residents balk at rooster ban
Baker City citizens who start their day to the sound of a rooster crowing might … Read more
County OKs burn ban
The Baker County Commission on Wednesday passed an ordinance that bans open burning on about … Read more
Baker City’s water buffalo
Statue created by an artist from Kenya
Outside of Anders Gallery on the corner of Main Street and Valley Avenue stands a … Read more
Never hotter
Baker City’s scorching summer has, well, melted the record book. Thursday, with a high of … Read more
Rescuers help stranded river kayaker
A Baker City Fire Department crew helped a kayaker get out of the Powder River … Read more
(Heavy) Light Lifting
Kristen Rushton can’t help but smile as she thinks about playing soccer games in the … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 9, 1968 The Eltrym Theatre is getting an inside … Read more
Truck/tractor pull honors Mabry Anders
The inaugural Spc. Mabry James Anders Truck and Tractor Pull Thursday night at the Baker … Read more
News of Record for Aug. 8, 2018
Deaths Susan Rae Adams: 78, of Huntington, died Aug. 2, 2018, at Boise. Arrangements are … Read more
Reporter joins Herald staff
A new byline belonging to another Oregon Duck has been added to the news columns … Read more
Storm spares region
The combustible combination of lightning and a long spell of hot dry weather coalesced over … Read more
News of Record for Aug. 6, 2018
FUNERAL PENDING Janet Elaine Shepardson: Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 6, 1968 The price of milk in supermarkets and … Read more
Aspiring Project
Jesse Swain isn’t afraid of heights, but he admits the roof of St. Francis de … Read more
