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I-84 crash outside of North Powder - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY-Update as of 7:55am: ODOT shows that the closure has been lifted. There continues to be delays in the area, with one westbound lane still affected. — According to ODOT, I-84 is closed westbound between Baker City (milepost 302) and La Grande (milepost 265). The closure is due to a crash. The post I-84 crash outside of North Powder appeared first on Elkhorn Media Group.Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Sumpter awarded over $67,000 for new playground equipment at Volunteer Park - Elkhorn Media Group

SUMPTER – Oregon State parks recently announced the 2025 awardees of the Local Government Grant Program (LGGP). Among 17.3 million dollars allocated this year across three categories, the City of Sumpter has been selected to receive $67,722 dollars to help pay for new playground equipment at Volunteer Park. Specifically, as written in the grant proposal description for Oregon State Parks: “The project will replace old playground equipment with n…Sumpter · Sumpter Read Article

BCSO’s Deputy Lutz graduates Basic Corrections Course - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER COUNTY — A new deputy for Baker County recently graduated from training and is back at the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Geane Lutz has advanced from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s Basic Corrections Course in Salem. BCSO posted to social media, stating, “Since joining BCSO, Deputy Lutz has been an incredible asset. We are glad to have you back!” According to DPSST’s web page, the Basic Corrections Course is a ye…Baker County, Oregon · Baker County Read Article

Oregon man arrested for threats toward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway

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Police arrested a Halfway man for causing a disturbance and threatening violence at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Halfway · Halfway See the Story

Crews contain debris fire south of Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — Late Thursday night, crews were able to contain a small debris fire between I-84 and Old U.S. Highway 30, about 2 miles southeast of Baker City. The Sutton Creek Fire was reported into Baker County Dispatch at approximately 11:38 p.m. on September 25th. Firefighters from the Baker City Fire Department, Baker Rural Fire District, and Keating Rural Fire District responded to the blaze that was reportedly burning in debris. According …Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Baker school district highlights September board meeting - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — During the September school board meeting, several key updates and recognitions were shared with the community. The board honored Reed Wagstaff for his contributions to upgrading the Auditorium A/V system at the high school. Wagstaff’s efforts have significantly enhanced the performing arts experience in the community, and district officials expressed their gratitude for his work. Additionally, the new ASB presidents for the school …Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Thursday night paving in Baker City prompts closure of intersection - Elkhorn Media Group

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Washington State Man Rescued Three Days After Crash in Rural Eastern Oregon

BAKER COUNTY, OR – A Washington man survived nearly three days in a crashed vehicle before being discovered Monday morning in eastern Oregon. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a report of a motor vehicle crash at 9:38 a.m. on September 22 along Anthony Lakes Highway near Antelope Peak Road. Responding law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel found a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit down an embankment. The driver, identified a…Baker County, Oregon · Baker County Read Article

Wallowa Whitman National Forest begins fall prescribed burning - Elkhorn Media Group

NORTHEAST OREGON – (Release from the U.S. Forest Service) The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this Fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the end of fall as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. Prescribed fires are planned for each …Baker City · Baker City Read Article

Baker City man arrested for computer crime, ID theft, theft, and more - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER CITY — A man was arrested recently in Baker City on multiple charges after allegedly trying to pay bills with his ex-girlfriend’s bank card. On Friday, September 19th at approximately 7:45 p.m., Officer Powell with the Baker City Police Department responded to a location on Main Street and arrested Seth Joseph Klassen, 36, of Baker City on charges of Computer Crime, Identity Theft, Theft II, and Resisting Arrest. BCPD Chief Duby informed o…Baker City · Baker City Read Article

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I-84 crash outside of North Powder - Elkhorn Media Group

Sumpter awarded over $67,000 for new playground equipment at Volunteer Park - Elkhorn Media Group

BCSO’s Deputy Lutz graduates Basic Corrections Course - Elkhorn Media Group

Oregon man arrested for threats toward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway

Crews contain debris fire south of Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker school district highlights September board meeting - Elkhorn Media Group

Thursday night paving in Baker City prompts closure of intersection - Elkhorn Media Group

Washington State Man Rescued Three Days After Crash in Rural Eastern Oregon

Wallowa Whitman National Forest begins fall prescribed burning - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City man arrested for computer crime, ID theft, theft, and more - Elkhorn Media Group

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I-84 crash outside of North Powder - Elkhorn Media Group

Sumpter awarded over $67,000 for new playground equipment at Volunteer Park - Elkhorn Media Group

BCSO’s Deputy Lutz graduates Basic Corrections Course - Elkhorn Media Group

Oregon man arrested for threats toward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway

Crews contain debris fire south of Baker City - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker school district highlights September board meeting - Elkhorn Media Group

Thursday night paving in Baker City prompts closure of intersection - Elkhorn Media Group

Washington State Man Rescued Three Days After Crash in Rural Eastern Oregon

Wallowa Whitman National Forest begins fall prescribed burning - Elkhorn Media Group

Baker City man arrested for computer crime, ID theft, theft, and more - Elkhorn Media Group