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1 day ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
NORTHEAST OREGON - With plenty of sun and a little bit of rain, it's more than just grass and trees that are sprouting this spring. Whether managing a full-scale agricultural operation or a simple side-walk adjacent flowerbed, it's important that residents in Northeast Oregon be prepared to tackle noxious weeds this season.
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2 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
UNION & BAKER COUNTIES - (Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) On May 8, 2025, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) held the Annual Meeting of the Membership at OTEC Headquarters in Baker City. During the meeting, OTEC General Counsel, Ron Williams, announced the results of the 2025 Board of Directors elections.
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2 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
EASTERN OREGON - (Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry) The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and other fire prevention experts are urging everyone to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. There have already been 32 escaped debris burns reported on ODF-protected land in 2025, nearly double the amount compared to this time last year.
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3 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
By Garrett Christensen Enter to win Round-Trip Air Fare on Boutique Air, Night Stay at Marcus Whitman Hotel, Stihl Blower, & Custom Boulder and so much more!By submitting the following form you agree to the contest rules. Read those rules here. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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3 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
BAKER CITY - (Release from the Baker City Police Department) On May 8, 2025, the Baker County Grand Jury indicted Ms. Angela Marie Croucher (33) of Baker City, Oregon, on charges related to an investigation conducted by the Baker County Major Crimes team in late December 2024. The investigation was related to a newborn infant found deceased in Ms. Croucher's home at 1912 17th Street, Baker City, Oregon.
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3 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
BAKER CITY - (Release from Crossroads Carnegie Art Center) Crossroads Carnegie Art Center is inviting the entire community to roll up their sleeves and help clean up the trails at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center as part of Baker Rotary Club's EPIC Day of Service. Saturday, May 17, is the worldwide EPIC Day of Service for Rotary organizations around the globe. The NHOTIC cleanup will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at 22267 OR-86, Baker City, Ore.
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4 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
SALEM - (Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) Scammers posing as DMV and ODOT are sending another round of text and email messages about unpaid toll fees. The most recent messages threaten vehicle suspension, legal action and damage to your credit. ODOT does not have a toll program. These are fake messages designed to get you to click on a link and provide personal information or send money.
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4 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
By Garrett Christensen Enter to win Round-Trip Air Fare on Boutique Air, Night Stay at Marcus Whitman Hotel, Stihl Blower, & Custom Boulder and so much more!By submitting the following form you agree to the contest rules. Read those rules here. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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6 days ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
BAKER CITY - (Release from the U.S. Forest Service) Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this month. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has developed a prescribed fire interactive map displaying planned burning activities.
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1 week ago | 
elkhornmediagroup.com | Garrett Christensen
UNION COUNTY - May flowers mean it's almost the end of the 2025 school year, but more importantly, it means it's time for the 2025 crystal apple awards! Across the various schools and educational districts of the Intermountain Education Service District, teachers, principals, and other staff are being recognized for their incredible dedication to education.
