The definitive “win-win” situation, literally, “went up in smoke” last Saturday morning. A residence on the corner of First and A Street needed to be razed for a future construction project and several new firefighter recruits for the Baker City Fire Department needed the hands-on experience of live house fire training. The existing house at…
The Baker City Transportation System Plan received attention during a public hearing at the June 11 council meeting. City staff offered information on the recommendations for plan and citizens spoke…
Friday, June 14 Jackpot Roping 6:00 pm Saturday, June 15 9:00 a.m. 2013 Rodeo Court Tryouts in Pavilion 11:00 a.m. Parade Judging/Line-up Noon Rodeo Parade ~ Theme EWW Doggies, Ride…
The Baker City Cycling Classic will take place June 28 through June 30, 2013. Motorist can expect delays on Friday afternoon on HWY 30 in Baker City and Haines, also…
(Sept 28, 1955–June 2, 2013) Following a courageous 20-month battle with cancer, Denice passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her husband, Bob, and surrounded by family and…
(July 24, 1916 – June 3, 2013) David H. Laurance, long time Baker resident, passed away peacefully with family present June 3. ‘Dave’ was born July 24, 1916 in Canyon…
Howard Ego died in February, according to a letter from Willie Jones of Vale, Oregon. In the letter to The Record-Courier, Jones said, “My good friend and companion of 32…
Aug. 2, 1950-June 6, 2013 Les Corning, 62, passed away quietly at his home in Richland, Oregon on June 6, 2013. A celebration of Les’s life and potluck will be…
July 31, 1937-June 9, 2013) Vanessa Louise Clemens, 76, of La Grande, passed away from congestive heart failure, at her residence with her family by her side, on Sunday, June…
To The Record Courier I take exception to the two state solution proposed for Israel and Palestine. Some people, including world leaders, are proposing setting borders for a Palestinian state…
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On a clear, sunny day at Baker High School Bulldog Memorial Stadium, the graduating class of 2013 received their diplomas representing four years of concentrated effort and also some…
On Wednesday, May 29, fifth grade students from South Baker and fifth and sixth graders from Haines attended a field day at the Hughes Lane park sponsored by the Powder…
The City of Baker City will host a community open house on June 5 as part of the City’s efforts to update its Transportation System Plan (TSP). The open house…
Last week, during the installation of underground utilities four abandoned underground fuel tanks were discovered within the Resort Street Right of Way. Unfortunately some of the tanks had leaked out…
Colette S. Peters, the director of the Oregon Department of Corrections recently announced Brad Cain as the department’s new superintendent of Powder River Correctional Facility (PRCF). Mr. Cain began his…
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