Two Motels Closed
The Baker City Fire Department on Monday closed the Super 8 motel and Motel 6 in Baker City after inspectors … Read more
News of Record for June 26, 2019
DEATHS Amanda ‘Della’ Steele: 75, of North Powder, died June 24, 2019, surrounded by her … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 27, 1969 The Baker Hotel will be closed permanently, … Read more
Fire Department closes Super 8 motel, Motel 6 in Baker City due to fire safety violations
The Baker City Fire Department on Monday closed the Super 8 motel and Motel 6 … Read more
Burning Barrel
Rick DeFerrari builds oak barrels for aging wine and whiskey
Rick DeFerrari aims a heat gun at the barrel, then adds more hunks of oak … Read more
Group hopes to end train horns
A group of Baker City residents has created an online petition gauging local interest in … Read more
News of Record for June 24, 2019
DEATHS Loren Dee Goracke: 78, of Halfway, died June 20, 2019, at his home surrounded … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 24, 1969 Baker 5J School District’s School Board at … Read more
Power Problems
More than thirty people turned out Wednesday in Baker City for a public hearing on … Read more
News of Record for June 21, 2019
DEATHS Amber (Spencer) Baskett: 44, of Payette, Idaho, and formerly of Halfway, died June 20, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 21, 1969 Melissa Davis of Baker County will represent … Read more
Duman ready to lead police
Ray Duman believes half the battle of building continuity in a police department is finding … Read more
Cafe Countdown
Kristi Hensley gestures to the empty space that was once the dining area of the … Read more
Baker School District hires athletic director
A 1993 Prairie City High School graduate whose parents and in-laws continue to make their … Read more
Warner picks interim police chief
Ray Duman of Baker City retired after a long career with the Oregon State Police
News of Record for June 19, 2019
funerals pending Neal Page: Graveside service with military honors, Friday, June 21, at 11 a.m. … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 20, 1969 A door-to-door survey aimed at determining the … Read more
Sasquatch Smiles
Jeff Meldrum, with his neatly trimmed gray beard, mellifluous voice and smooth cadence, seems to … Read more
News of Record for June 17, 2019
DEATHS Marcia Gover: 65, of Halfway, died June 15, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 17, 1969 George Pinnell, member of the national board … Read more
Police chief leaving
Dustin Newman returning to Polk County Sheriff’s Office where he previously worked for 14 years
Baker City Police Chief Dustin Newman will be returning to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
Artistic Donation
Painting will be auctioned during Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally
A painting by a renowned artist featuring a Harley-Davidson motorcycle has been donated to the … Read more
News of Record for June 14, 2019
funerals pending Matthew Doud: Memorial service and celebration of Matt’s life will take place Friday, … Read more
Addison settles lawsuit for $155K
Former Baker City journalist sued the city and police chief Wyn Lohner in 2015 alleging retaliation for an editorial he wrote in 2008
Baker City’s insurance company will pay former local journalist Brian Addison $155,000 to settle a … Read more
Summer Stage
This week’s performance is the first of 3 scheduled this summer
Tatjana Moore knows how to work with kids. She toured with Missoula Children’s Theater for … Read more
News of Record for June 12, 2019
funerals pending Matt Doud: Memorial service and celebration of Matt’s life will take place Friday, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 13, 1969 Baker will become host city for 41 … Read more
Commissioners: Ending contract with Greg Smith due to money, not performance
County commissioners say significant drop in lodging tax collections mean county can't continue $96,000 annual contract
Baker County Commission Chairman Bill Harvey and Commissioner Bruce Nichols say their decision to not … Read more
Stadium Upgrades
Crews repairing rail at grandstand, installing new sound system
East-West Shrine All-Star Football fans and those attending Baker High School home football games will … Read more
News of Record for June 10, 2019
DEATHS Lucille Hermsen: 93, of Baker City, died June 7, 2019, at Juniper Meadows in … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 10, 1969 A sharp pencil was used by the … Read more
11-year-old found safe after night in the mountains
Searchers found 11-year-old hiker Helaman Garcia in good health early Sunday morning after an overnight … Read more
Hospital’s New Look
A remodel began May 20 to change the emergency department at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker … Read more
Teens charged with graffiti spree at BHS
Two Baker High School freshmen have been charged with one count each of first-degree criminal … Read more
News of Record for June 7, 2019
DEATHS Brenda Elaine Epler: 66, of Baker City and Sumpter, died June 4, 2019, at … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 7, 1969 Bruce Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. … Read more
