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Independence Day · Baker City

All Wallowa Whitman National Forest offices closed for Independence Day - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – (Release from the U.S. Forest Service) All Wallowa-Whitman National Forest offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 7, 2025. Please plan accordingly for any of your Wallowa-Whitman National Forest needs. For additional information about the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/wallowa-whitman. The post…Read Article

Education · Baker City

Baker School District announces new Haines Elementary principal - Elkhorn Media Group

HAINES – (Release from Baker School District) Lori Ford will transition from her previous role as the Assistant Principal of Brooklyn Primary School to the Principal of Haines Elementary School beginning with the 2025- 2026 school year. “Ms. Ford has been outstanding in her leadership role at Brooklyn Primary,” says Superintendent Casey Hallgarth. “I am excited to watch the students, staff, and families at Haines Elementary continue to blossom u…Read Article

Baker City · Baker City

Wallowa-Whitman NF to enter Phase A of Public Use Restrictions - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — (Press Release from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest) Wallowa-Whitman National Forest leadership have upgraded the Forest’s Public Use Restrictions to PUR Phase A effective at 00:01 Friday, July 4 and will continue until further notice. Use of Chainsaws: Chainsaws may be operated only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. This prohibition does not apply to personal-use and commercial firewood permit holders operating…Read Article

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Baker City’s Boyd Perry receives OSP’s Partner of the Year Award - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — (Press Release from the Oregon State Police) The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division proudly announces Boyd Perry, a dedicated Baker City resident, as the recipient of the 2024 Partner of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Perry’s selfless volunteer service, exceptional commitment, and significant contributions to OSP’s mission. For many years, Boyd Perry has volunteered his time to process big …Baker City · Baker CityRead Article

Wallowa-Whitman NF extends closure on FSR 7020 in Baker County - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has extended the road closure for Forest Service Road 7020. Crews are still line logging in the Sparta timber sale, and the road will remain closed through July 11th, 2025. According to the Wallowa Valley Ranger District, the road was originally set to reopen on June 27th. The Forest Service highlighted the closure area in their latest release:  “This closure is from Lily White Guard station, east…Baker City · Baker CityRead Article

Construction closures on Hughes St. and Pocahontas Rd. in Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — Parts of Pocahontas Road and Hughes Street remain closed in Baker City due to construction work. Paving, as well as sidewalk and curb ramp construction will take place. Read the updated press release from ODOT below: (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation–6/24/25) Starting today, sections of Hughes Street and Pocahontas Road at the intersection of U.S. 30 (10th Street) will be closed. Traffic will not be able to…Baker City · Baker CityRead Article

Baker County Health Department taking over administration of Baker County Environmental Health Program - Elkhorn Media Group

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ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘In the West,’ The Horsenecks Make the Old New Again

With In the West, Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern, a.k.a. The Horsenecks, release another set of moving songs with dynamic instrumentals. As with previous albums, including their 2015 self-titled debut, the duo mine country, folk, and bluegrass playbooks, continuing to hone a brand of revamped traditionalism.The project launches with “Baker City Blues,” establishing an old-timey, we’re-gathering-on-the-porch vibe. Rick Epps adds a warm harmo…Baker City · Baker CityRead Article

Information sought on recent Baker City cat killings/mutilations - Elkhorn Media Group

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Prepare for delays and watch for cyclists on the road during Baker City Cycling Classic - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – The 2025 Baker City Cycling Classic and Downtown Criterium Festival begins tomorrow, June 20th, lasting through Sunday, June 22nd. During the various cycling races, drivers should expect delays across portions of Union and Baker counties and prepared to yield for cyclists on the roadways. See the following list of routes and closure locations provided to Elkhorn Media Group: ___ Motorists can expect delays on Friday morning on: HWY…Cycling · Baker CityRead Article

Bulldog Trap Team look to defend title as 2A State Champs - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — The Baker Bulldog Trap Team have pulled their way to the championship, and the shooters are bound for the state tournament in Hillsboro to defend their title as 2A State Champions. Bulldog Coach Zack Kimball said this has been a successful year for the young shooters. Kimball said they started off the year with 40 registered shooters. Of those, 33 qualified, and 30 students will be traveling to Hillsboro for the final event. The Bul…Baker City · Baker CityRead Article

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