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Officials celebrate recovery of critical water supply after years of drought — here's what you need to know

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After years of drought and uncertainty, there's finally some good news flowing in for some Oregon communities: Phillips Reservoir is now holding more water than it has in nearly eight years. The irrigation reservoir, located along the Powder River near Sumpter Valley, recently topped 60,000 acre-feet of water — its highest level since 2017, according to the Baker City Herald. Thanks to a winter of above-average snowpack and a healthy spring snow…Read Article

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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…Read Article

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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…Read 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 City Read Article

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

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Baker City Receives Grant for Elevator in Historic Building

The Oregon Main Street Revitalization program has awarded two grants to Baker County, including one to Baker City Downtown for US$400,000 grant to support installing an elevator in the Baker Loan and Trust Building, the Baker City Herald reports. The building is owned by Tribe Fans LLC — Bob Moon and Kyra Rohner. According to a press… The post Baker City Receives Grant for Elevator in Historic Building appeared first on Elevator World.Baker County, Oregon · Baker County Read Article

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 City Read 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 City Read Article

Oregon Community Foundation to open office in Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — The Oregon Community Foundation has announced that it will be opening a new regional office in Baker City. Read the foundation’s full press release below: (Press Release from the Oregon Community Foundation) Oregon Community Foundation is expanding its presence in Eastern Oregon with a new regional office in Baker City, deepening its long-term commitment to Oregon’s rural communities. The new office reflects OCF’s belief that regi…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

71-year-old Baker City drug trafficker arrested during May drug bust - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY – (Release from the Baker City Police Department) On Thursday May 15th, 2025, Detectives with the Baker City Police Department assisted by the High Desert Drug Task Force (Ontario area) and the Blue Mountain Narcotics Team (Pendleton/Hermiston area) executed a search warrant at 419 Second Street in Baker City, Oregon. The warrant was executed after a lengthy narcotics investigation conducted by Baker City Police detectives assisted by…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

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Officials celebrate recovery of critical water supply after years of drought — here's what you need to know

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

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

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

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

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

Baker City Receives Grant for Elevator in Historic Building

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

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

Oregon Community Foundation to open office in Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

71-year-old Baker City drug trafficker arrested during May drug bust - Elkhorn Media Group

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