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Incident at Baker High raises questions about school security and suspect
BAKER CITY – A concerning incident involving a man with a long history of mental illness walking into Baker High School is raising concerns about school security and the potential threat of the man involved. Baker City Police and Baker High officials say 20-year-old Joshua Fulfer walked into Baker...
Attorney for driver accused of fleeing police in moving truck says bail amount is unconstitutional
The attorney representing a Washington woman accused of drunken and reckless driving on Interstate 84 has filed a motion arguing that his client’s $30,000 bail is unconstitutional and should be reduced. Jamie Inez Gregory, 48, of Port Orchard, was arrested Sunday, April 21 on the freeway near Durkee, about...
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.
Baker Co. Sheriff’s Office holding peanut butter drive for needy students
BAKER CITY — Spread the word, spread the love. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Baker High School leadership students, is now collecting 16 oz. jars of peanut butter to be donated to the Baker City Backpack Program. The deadline to donate is May 15. According...
Appeals court rules that Vale man who pleaded no contest in 2020 Baker City murder can withdraw plea
A Vale man who pleaded no contest in 2021 to three counts in the fatal shooting of Angela Parrish in Baker City in January 2020, and was sentenced to 90 months in state prison, has the option to withdraw that plea. But if Shawn Quentin Greenwood, 53, who is an...
Going nuts: Baker High School coordinating contest to collect peanut butter for Baker City Backpack Program
A friendly contest in Baker City has taken on a nutty aspect. The Baker High School student council has organized Peanut Butter Madness, a community-wide contest to see who can collect the most 16-ounce jars of peanut butter for the Baker City Backpack Program.
BAKER/POWDER VALLEY BASEBALL: Bulldogs nip Prospectors, 5-4
Baker rallied in the sixth inning to nip the Grant Union/Prairie City/Monument Prospectors 5-4 in a nonleague baseball game Tuesday, April 23 at the Baker Sports Complex. It was Baker’s second win over the Prospectors this season, both by one run. The Bulldogs won 8-7 on March 19 at John Day.
BAKER/POWDER VALLEY SOFTBALL: Bulldogs sweep Ontario Tigers in league twinbill
Baker’s softball team used timely hitting and strong pitching to sweep a doubleheader against Ontario, 7-6 and 3-0, on a sunny but breezy Friday, April 19 at the Baker Sports Complex. The Bulldogs improved to 2-4 in Greater Oregon League play (5-10 overall) and moved into second place, behind...
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.
Council proceeds slowly on marijuana odor ordinance
Some Baker City councilors are concerned that a proposed ordinance intended to prevent the odor from legal marijuana grows from affecting nearby residents’ quality of life could be used for other activities that produce aromas some people dislike. Councilors voted 4-3 on April 9 to hear the first reading...
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