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May 4 fundraiser supports Baker County's Wraparound program to help families
A fundraising dinner and auction to support Baker County’s Wraparound program is planned for Saturday, May 4, at the Baker Elks Lodge. The state of Oregon mandated the Wraparound program in 2014. Since then, Baker County has served 171 families, and more than 100 have successfully transitioned out of the program, said Jenny Blair, lead Wraparound care coordinator for New Directions Northwest.
Washington woman driving moving truck arrested after trying to flee police
A Washington woman who was driving a rental moving truck is charged with drunken driving, reckless driving, resisting arrest and other crimes after leading a state trooper on a chase on Interstate 84 Sunday evening, April 21 near Durkee. Jamie Inez Gregory, 48, of Port Orchard, was arrested around 6:15...
BAKER GOLF: Quail Ridge tournaments show junior teams’ growth
Baker’s golf teams hosted two events last week at Quail Ridge, a JV tournament on Friday, April 19, and a girls invitational on April 15. “Last week was a good look at some of our younger kids who haven’t competed in golf before,” Baker coach Mike Long said. “It’s great to have kids out that are enjoying the sport.”
Culver woman facing DUII, 25 other charges in Redmond crash into school bus carrying 14 E. Oregon FFA students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Culver woman was arraigned Wednesday on 26 misdemeanor charges, including DUII, assault and reckless driving, accused of running a Redmond stop sign last month and crashing into the side of a small school bus carrying 14 Baker County Future Farmers of America students, in town for a state convention. Three The post Culver woman facing DUII, 25 other charges in Redmond crash into school bus carrying 14 E. Oregon FFA students appeared first on KTVZ.
Two Baker County commissioner candidates field questions at forum
More than 100 people gathered in the commons at Baker High School on Thursday evening, April 18, to listen to Baker County commissioner candidates Michelle Kaseberg and Curtis Martin. They are vying to replace Bruce Nichols in position 1, one of the two part-time slots on the three-member Baker County...
Baker City, Baker County officials finalize purchase of Marble Creek property
The Baker City Council has unanimously approved an agreement to buy a 20-acre property that’s within the city’s watershed in the Elkhorn Mountains about nine miles west of town. Councilors approved the $250,000 purchase during their April 9 meeting.
Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in Baker and Malheur counties Friday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:10 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Baker and Malheur counties. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 5:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Short...
Baker County Library board updates policy for challenging books, other materials
The Baker County Library District hasn’t been a target of challenges seeking to remove books and other materials due to their content, but the district’s board is aware of an increase in such complaints nationally. “The library board and I are concerned about the explosion of challenges to...
Baker County Sheriff’s Office taking back unwanted prescription drugs April 27
BAKER CITY – April 27th is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. For residents in Baker County with unused, expired, or otherwise unwanted prescription medications and patches, the Baker County Sheriff’s office will be taking back prescription drugs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th. Unwanted prescriptions can simply be dropped off at the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, 3410 K Street, Baker City, during the specified time. Needles cannot be accepted.
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