50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 19, 1968 About the only time most people ever think about their sewage system … Read more
Deaths Gloria Ardeth Grammatico: 87, formerly of Baker City, died Oct. 11, 2018, at Graham, … Read more
Site readied for new ag center to replace damaged greenhouses
A group of Baker FFA members and their Agricultural Science instructors, Bibiana Gifft and Nicole … Read more
County audit faces adjustments
County audit adjustments disclosed during Thursday forum for Baker County Commission chair
The county’s audit for fiscal year 2017 will have about $6.5 million worth of adjustments … Read more
Commissioners OK extra money for Event Center
On Wednesday the Baker County commissioners approved a change order increasing the cost of remodeling … Read more
Tussle Over Towers
About 35 people, including at least nine members of an opposition group, turned out for … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 17, 1968 “The cornerstone of the United States rests … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 17, 2018
DEATHS Gary Perkins: 64, of Richland, died Oct. 17, 2018, at his sister’s home in … Read more
Driver dies in cattle truck crash
The driver of a cattle truck traveling west on Interstate 84 near North Powder died … Read more
Delightful Dancing
The men and women seemed hesitant, but Ursula Perry and Elle Johansen quickly arranged chairs … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 15, 1968 Photo: Harve prepares to leave — Getting … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 15, 2018
funeralS pending James Kenneth Grant: A graveside service with military honors is scheduled at 1 … Read more
Bagging Bargains
At 6:30 Thursday morning, with bright sunshine but temperatures in the upper 20s, shoppers eager … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 12, 2018
funeralS pending Colleen Crow: There will be a celebration of Colleen’s life and memorial service … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 12, 1968 City of Baker crews are finishing up … Read more
Support for moms and their babies
Amanda Grove didn’t want to stop breastfeeding her baby, but she was having such a … Read more
County late on audits
Baker County is over nine months late in submitting its 2016-2017 fiscal year financial audit … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 9, 1968 This is an excerpt of a letter, … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 10, 2018
DEATHS Grace Boyer: 87, of Boise, wife of Dale K. Boyer, died Sept. 2, 2018. … Read more
Safe Seat Certainty
Seventy to 90 percent of child safety seats are installed incorrectly, but local technicians are … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 8, 2018
Deaths Lloyd E. Cole: 77, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 5, 2018, at … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 8, 1968 Army Specialist Four John Holcomb, 22, son … Read more
Main St. Honors
Carol Phillips didn’t pick the most opportune time to buy a historic building in downtown … Read more
County lists forest issues
Baker County commissioners cited seven concerns regarding the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision released earlier … Read more
Obituaries for Oct. 5, 2018
Beeson, Helman, Miller, Duncan
‘Bud’ Beeson Baker City, 1935-2018 Russell “Bud” Beeson, 83, of Baker City, died Oct. 1, … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 4, 1968 Approximately 15 persons heard the committee of … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 5, 2018
Deaths Patti Jo Garoutte: 61, of Baker City, died Sept. 9, 2018, at St. Alphonsus … Read more
Not This Summer
Officials say lack of lightning was the key factor in the quiet year
Northeastern Oregon suffered from the smoke this summer but it pretty much missed out on … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 3, 2018
Deaths Russell “Bud” Beeson: 83, of Baker City, died Oct. 1, 2018, at St. Alphonsus … Read more
From the Baker City Herald's historical files
50YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Oct. 3, 1968 Herman Martin, of Richland, was recently re-elected … Read more
Halfway’s New Hall
In January of 2017 the exhibit hall at the Baker County Fairgrounds in Halfway collapsed … Read more
At 94 she’s a key board member
Nellie Forrester first attended board meetings of the Baker County Library District as an observer, … Read more
News of Record for Oct. 1, 2018
Deaths Colleen Crow: 81, of Halfway, died Sept. 30, 2018, at her son’s home in … Read more
2 Killed in I-84 crash
A husband and wife from Washington state died Wednesday morning in the westbound lanes of … Read more
