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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...
La Grande woodworker is recovering from a serious hand injury
LA GRANDE — A La Grande man who lost his right index finger in a table saw accident five days ago is now recovering at home and is eager to get back to practicing his craft. Sam Delano, a 40-year-old woodworker, was working in his shop when the accident occurred at about 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21. He was alone at home but was able to call 911 despite his injuries with the earbuds he was wearing listening to music. An ambulance crew arrived and took him to Grande Ronde Hospital before he was flown by Life Flight to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho, where he had surgery on April 22 for his injured right index finger and right thumb.
La Grande Education Foundation continues to help students to succeed
LA GRANDE — If music is a universal language, the members of the La Grande Fiddle Club are learning to express it with greater fluency, thanks to Earl Davis. Davis, a La Grande musician, is an instructor for bass players who are members of the La Grande Fiddle Club, a school district program open to youths in grades two to five.
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...
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.
Proposed Union budget would be 10% higher than current budget
UNION — The city of Union’s budget horizon looks bright. The city’s budget committee was presented with a proposed total 2024-25 budget of $8.564 million on Tuesday, April 23, one 10% higher than its current year’s total budget. The proposed spending plan would allow the city to maintain all of its programs and staff.
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...
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.
Eastern Oregon University Ag Entrepreneurship Program honored with FFA Distinguished Service Award
LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University’s Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program is being recognized in a big way by the FFA. Eastern’s Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program has received the FFA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing organizations that have made significant contributions to the agriculture sector and supported the growth and prosperity of FFA, according to an EOU press release.
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...
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