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Prepare for strong thunderstorms and winds with outflow in Oregon Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms and winds with outflow until 6 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Baker and Malheur counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:20 p.m., Doppler radar...
Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Durkee Fire crosses Burnt River to north, prompts new evacuation notices along Burnt River Canyon Road
The Durkee Fire, which spread rapidly to the south and southeast on Friday, July 19, has now spotted north across the Burnt River, prompting the Baker County Sheriff's Office to expand the level 2 evacuation level — be set to leave — to an area extending north to Interstate 84 near the Pleasant Valley exit. Amanda Bunch, who lives along the Burnt River Canyon Road near the canyon's mouth west ...
Durkee Fire spreads to Rye Valley, prompts evacuation notices
The Durkee Fire spread southeast toward Rye Valley overnight into Friday, July 19, and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 evacuation notices — leave now — for homes in that area. Baker County Sheriff Travis Ash and deputies are in the area this morning, visiting residents to let them know about the evacuation notice, said Ashley McClay, public information officer for the ...
Fire officials, law enforcement offer reward for ‘suspicious’ Malheur County fires; Baker County blaze grows
Fire investigators and law enforcement want the public’s help in figuring out the “suspicious nature” of a series of apparently human-caused fires that started July 11 in Malheur County, the Bureau of Land Management said Thursday. The fires – Cow Valley, Bonita and others in the area...
Baker City Police Department urges safety during Miners Jubilee
BAKER CITY — As the Miners Jubilee festivities begin this Friday, the Baker City Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the three-day celebration, which includes the popular Broncs and Bulls Rodeo. Chief Ty Duby says extra officers will be patrolling town over the weekend.
Baker County under a heat advisory until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 2:39 a.m. on Saturday in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Baker County. The weather service comments, "Temperatures up to 102 degrees with lower elevation valleys near the Snake River up to 106." "Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to...
Baker City man receives 30-day sentence for sending explicit photo to teen girl
BAKER CITY — A Baker City man has been sentenced to 30 days in county jail and three years of probation after admitting to sending sexually explicit photographs to a minor. Samuel Madison Jr., 20, pleaded guilty in Baker County Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 16, to one count of luring a minor, a Class C Felony. The charges stem from an incident in December 2023, when Madison sent explicit photos of himself to a 14-year-old girl’s cellphone.
Senior lunches: July 25-31, 2024
BAKER CITY: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Menu: Thursday, July 25 (pork roast); Friday, July 26 (barbecue ribs); Monday, July 29 (chicken strips); Tuesday, July 30 (taco salad); Wednesday, July 31 (Salisbury steak). Suggested $5 donation for seniors/volunteers; costs $7.50 for adults/teens; $5 for 12 and under. (541-523-6591).
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