Footprints Found?
Scot Violette saw the marks in the muddy cut bank beside a road in the Elkhorn Mountains, and he thought … Read more
Council member James Thomas cited for DUII
Baker City Councilman James Clinton “Jim” Thomas was jailed Tuesday morning on a charge of … Read more
News of Record for June 22, 2018
DEATHS Shirley Marie Manion: 79, of Baker City, died June 21, 2018, at Settler’s Park … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 23, 1968 The missing single engine green and cream … Read more
Backing The Bond
Residents who support the Baker School District’s proposal to seek a $48 million property tax … Read more
Newman named police chief
He had served as city’s interim chief since Wyn Lohner retired on May 11
Dustin Newman was excited to be named Baker City’s new police chief, but earning the … Read more
News of Record for June 20, 2018
FUNERALS PENDING Jeanette Pearl Slobig: A celebration of her life will take place Saturday, June … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 21, 1968 A gigantic freak wind storm leveled 1,800 … Read more
‘Paint Your Wagon’s’ Tiny Stars: The Twins
Some parents have grainy video preserving their baby’s early days. Judy Dubsky has a full-length … Read more
News of Record for June 18, 2018
DEATHS Raymond David Berryhill: 80, of Baker City, died June 15, 2018, at Settler’s Park … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 18, 1968 Emerging into the fresh Oregon air, Lee … Read more
History Revealed
Katherine Bailey has a treasure trove of old family photographs, and she’d sure like to … Read more
News of Record for June 15, 2018
FUNERALS PENDING John Weir: Graveside service Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at the Eagle … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 15, 1968 The Old Oregon Trail Stampede committee, faced … Read more
Ready For Action
Blackbeard the Pirate is invading Baker City — along with Red Beard, beach bums, sailors, … Read more
City Council waits to appoint member
The six remaining councilors decided Tuesday to wait two weeks to appoint someone to fill … Read more
News of Record for June 13, 2018
DEATHS Wanda Grace Dennis: 76, of Baker City, died June 9, 2018, at her home. … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 14, 1968 A Sidewalk Sale and Back-To-School promotion were … Read more
Digging A Career
Dawson Vanderwiele’s earliest memories include napping on the floor of her dad’s backhoe. On her … Read more
Missing man found safe
Searchers found Richard Towell Jr. in his car at a trailhead near Halfway after he had spent several days in the forest in that area
Searchers who had been combing the Wallowa Mountains north of Halfway for a McMinnville man … Read more
News of Record for June 11, 2018
FUNERALS PENDING Patrick Cassidy: Graveside memorial service will be Tuesday, June 12, at 10 a.m. … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 11, 1968 Two areas were declared a public nuisance, … Read more
More Cheese, Please
Cody Cook’s smile is almost as big as the wheel of Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. Just almost … Read more
News of Record for June 8, 2018
DEATHS Tommie Rose Dailey: 90, of Baker City, died June 5, 2018, at her home … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 8, 1968 Huge gravel trucks have been busy this … Read more
Learning Legacy
Memorial contributions to Jodie Averett, who died Sept. 4, 2017, provide free books to students at South Baker Intermediate
Students at South Baker Intermediate School were treated to a free book this week thanks … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 1, 1968 LOS ANGELES (UPI) — Sen. Robert F. … Read more
News of Record for June 6, 2018
FUNERALS PENDING Patrick Cassidy: Graveside memorial service will be Tuesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. … Read more
Bulldogs Bid Farewell
While Baker High School’s graduation ceremony got off to a late start caused by technical … Read more
News of Record for June 4, 2018
FUNERALS PENDING Bryan “Pete” Peterson: There will be a celebration of life service at 11 … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 4, 1968 The highest achievement in Scouting, rank of … Read more
Meet The Beast
The Baker City Fire Department’s new truck can do all sorts of useful and potentially … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 1, 1968 Cecil Holloway, Junior High school principal, will … Read more
News of Record for June 1, 2018
Deaths Ruth Lea Watson: 79, of La Grande, died May 29, 2018, at St. Alphonsus … Read more
Water Withdrawal
Public works director optimistic about summer supply situation
Michelle Owen noticed what was missing while she was driving to Baker City Hall Tuesday … Read more
