The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that Baker County has been experiencing moderate drought since June 3, 2025, with long-term drought conditions persisting. Lincoln County has experienced moderate ...

"The mining and timber industries are being targeted by the largest landowner in the U.S.—the federal government, in my opinion." ...

The ongoing federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history at 38 days as of Friday, Nov. 7, has delayed a program ...

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 3:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Baker County. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) ...

Matt Krabacher, an advocate for returning passenger rail service to Eastern Oregon, will give a talk on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Baker County Public Library.

Families across Northeast Oregon are feeling the effects of the federal government shutdown, especially when it comes to food and energy.

This ponderosa pine in southern Baker County was felled in July 2025 after being scorched during the Durkee Fire in July 2024. (BLM Vale District photo) A decision by Bureau of Land Management ...

BAKER CITY — Dick Stewart couldn’t move the rock with his boot. Fellow miner George Armstrong managed to pick it up and, after a quick rinse, the miners saw the dull yellow of gold. A lot of gold.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, roughly 11.6% of Oregon was in severe drought, which covered large sections of Northwest and Northeast Oregon. (www.droughtmonitor.unl.edu) Oregon Gov. Tina ...