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Baker County ready to launch 'deflection program' as drug possession is recriminalized
Baker County is preparing to start a program that gives people cited for possession of relatively small amounts of certain drugs a chance to avoid criminal charges if they complete addiction treatment. Known as “deflection programs,” they are operated at the county level and were created in response to a bill the Oregon Legislature passed in February of this year. House Bill 4002 reverses the ...
Low turnout for Baker City Council race frustrates former member: ‘Everyone loves to complain, but no one steps up’
BAKER CITY — The deadline for Baker City residents to run for City Council during the November election has passed and only six candidates have stepped forward. All seven council seats are up for this upcoming election, which will be held November 5. Five of the candidates who threw their hats in the ring currently serve on the city council, while the sixth is a resident who is the sole non-incumbent.
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