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Baker County Library and OSU Extension to launch community food preservation “Library of Things” - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – (Release from the Baker County Library District) Baker County Library District and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension in Baker County have partnered to launch a Library of Things focused on food preservation. Through this innovative program, residents can borrow tools such as dehydrators, water bath canners, steam canners, pressure canners, a basic canning kit, and educational resources — all free of charge — to safely preserve…Library · Baker City Read Article

Naked man arrested on multiple charges in Keating area - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER COUNTY — (Press Release from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) On September 8, 2025 at approximately 9:09 a.m., Baker County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a male in the Keating area who appeared to be under the influence. The caller reported that a male knocked on the door of her residence on Cook Road while wearing very little clothing and was rambling. She called her husband who then reached out to a neighbor. The neigh…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Man arrested for speeding with unrestrained child in Baker County - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — A man was arrested and cleared by citation after an Oregon State Police Trooper outside Baker City clocked him driving on the freeway at speeds over 100 miles per hour with an unrestrained child onboard. On September 5th, an OSP Trooper observed a vehicle on I-84 traveling eastbound at 103 miles per hour. Following a traffic stop, it was found that a small juvenile passenger was not restrained. The driver, identified as Diego Fernan…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Washington man cited in Baker County for drunk driving at 103mph - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER COUNTY – On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Oregon State Police Arrested 38-year-old Kyle Meyer of Sequim Washington after he was caught driving at 103 miles per hour at twice the legal blood alcohol limit. The arrest originally occurred along I-84 Eastbound near milepost 319, southeast of Baker City. An OSP description of the arrest (as listed in a recent press log) is as follows: “OSP conducted a traffic stop near mile post 319, 184 East Bou…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

City Manager Murphy gives updates on Baker City's achievements - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – City Manager Barry Murphy took to social media to issue a “State of the City” type of release Friday afternoon, providing updates on a few goals and milestones achieved by city officials. Find City Manager Murphy’s release below: (From Barry Murphy, City Manager of Baker City) This post is the first of a few posts that will update residents on some of the goals the City Council and City staff have achieved in recent months. We think…Social Media · Baker City Read Article

Baker City officials apply to change “drive-thru rule” - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — Officials with the City of Baker City are waiting to hear back on an application submitted to the County and City’s Planning Department that would change current laws banning drive-thru businesses in the downtown area. A pharmacy business has shown interest in the old Pioneer Bank building located on Broadway, that would utilize the drive-thru window. City officials have expressed the need for another pharmacy, with there being only…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Ordinance up for vote regarding Baker County Event Center project - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — Voters in Baker County will be seeing a measure on the ballot this fall regarding the voice that citizens would get in deciding the future of an event center project on county property. Chief Petitioner Sharon Bass successfully gathered enough signatures to include Ballot Measure 1-134 to appear on the November 4th, 2025 ballot. If passed, the measure would create the Baker County Events Center Construction Ordinance, which would pr…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Roadside work continues on cameras, curbs and more across Eastern Oregon this week. - Elkhorn Media Group

EASTERN OREGON – The Oregon Department of Transportation recently shared a few updates on construction projects across Eastern Oregon. In Baker City, work is concluding on the U.S.30 /Hughes Street intersection overhaul. According to ODOT, work is ahead of schedule and has largely wrapped up, with crews focusing on sign installations and general cleanup this week. The intersection has been modified to give larger trucks more clearance to merge o…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Baker middle schooler Braylen Mayo is in the running for youth athlete of the year - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – A young Baker City athlete is in the running to be named the 2025 youth athlete of the year by Sports Illustrated and needs the community’s help to make it happen. 13-year-old Braylen Mayo, vice president of his 8th grade class, is a prolific athlete, currently in his 8th year of wrestling, and fourth year of both baseball and football. Resilient, passionate, and quick to learn from mistakes according to his coach Clint Johnson, Bra…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Baker City Backpack Program begins Sept. 25th - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — School is back in session in Baker City, and that means the local volunteer-driven backpack program to battle food insecurity will be starting up again soon. The Baker City Backpack Program provides bags of non-perishable food to students in the Baker 5J School District who are at risk and in need. The program begins for this school year Thursday, September 25th. Program volunteers recently posted on their social media platform, “If…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

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Baker County Library and OSU Extension to launch community food preservation “Library of Things” - Elkhorn Media Group

Naked man arrested on multiple charges in Keating area - Elkhorn Media Group

Man arrested for speeding with unrestrained child in Baker County - Elkhorn Media Group

Washington man cited in Baker County for drunk driving at 103mph - Elkhorn Media Group

City Manager Murphy gives updates on Baker City's achievements - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City officials apply to change “drive-thru rule” - Elkhorn Media Group

Ordinance up for vote regarding Baker County Event Center project - Elkhorn Media Group

Roadside work continues on cameras, curbs and more across Eastern Oregon this week. - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker middle schooler Braylen Mayo is in the running for youth athlete of the year - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City Backpack Program begins Sept. 25th - Elkhorn Media Group

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Baker County Library and OSU Extension to launch community food preservation “Library of Things” - Elkhorn Media Group

Naked man arrested on multiple charges in Keating area - Elkhorn Media Group

Man arrested for speeding with unrestrained child in Baker County - Elkhorn Media Group

Washington man cited in Baker County for drunk driving at 103mph - Elkhorn Media Group

City Manager Murphy gives updates on Baker City's achievements - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City officials apply to change “drive-thru rule” - Elkhorn Media Group

Ordinance up for vote regarding Baker County Event Center project - Elkhorn Media Group

Roadside work continues on cameras, curbs and more across Eastern Oregon this week. - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker middle schooler Braylen Mayo is in the running for youth athlete of the year - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City Backpack Program begins Sept. 25th - Elkhorn Media Group