Baker City, Oregon

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• Turkey Trot raises $2,000 for Center
  

  Turkey Trot raises $2,000 for Center Turkey Trot raises $2,000 for Center Written by Baker City Herald November 28, 2008 01:50 pm More than 200 hardy individuals ran or walked their way through the first ...

• Local merchants say economya s demise greatly exaggerated
  

  News Local merchants say economya s demise greatly exaggerated Written by ED MERRIMAN, Baker City Herald November 25, 2008 04:09 pm So far, business owners say, Baker County has avoided the worst effects of the ...

• Return of the Wolf?
  

  Once his tongue touched my lips, I felt calm, no longer afraid to lean in closer.

• UPDATED: Air Conditions Worsen in Medford, Improve Slightly in K.Falls
  

  Air quality continues to suffer in Southern Oregon as a stgnant air mass lingers over the region.

• Building a new wood products industry
  

  A $2 million grant is breathing life into planning for a new sustainable wood products industry in Baker County capable of providing income for woodland owners and low-cost power, heat, wood pellets and ...

• Baker City manager touts solid financial shape
  

  The city of Salem's general fund is more than 10 times the size of Baker City's. Yet at $1 million apiece, each city has about the same size ending-fund balance - the city's savings account.

• Don't Burn: Air Quality Descends Into Unhealthy Territory
  

  We'll have a live report from the new South Medford interchange as part of it opens to cars.

• St. Elizabeth is in the black
  

  St. Elizabeth Health Services turned a profit during the previous fiscal year, one of the few times the hospital's been in the black the past seven years.

• Two dead in car-motorcycle collision near Baker City
  

  Two people were killed Saturday afternoon when a car collided with a motorcycle on U.S. 30 about five miles northwest of Baker City, Oregon State Police said Sunday morning.

• Fatal accident closes U.S. 30 near Baker City
  

  Authorities have closed U.S. 30 between Haines and Baker City because of a fatal traffic accident.

• Gun sales soar with Obama election
  

  Fears that President-elect Barack Obama might push for a renewed ban on assault rifles have boosted rifle and ammunition sales in Baker City.

• Real Change, Rural Change
  

  Real Change, Rural Change guest column By Tim Raphael of Portland, Oregon. Tim is a long-time Oregon environmental advocate, who now works for renewable fuels company Pacific Ethanol.

• Gerard Mortier Reneges on Plan to Lead New York City Opera
  

  Gerard Mortier, who last year was named as the incoming general manager and artistic director of New York City Opera, has reneged on a plan to join the company at the beginning of next season because of City ...

• National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center A Place for Great Historical Learning
  

  There are many ways to experience American History, one great way for the family to enjoy learning is to visit the many sites and places in the State of Oregon that are dedicated to the travelers of the past.

• Move afoot to restore Amtrak service
  

  Sen. Ron Wyden and Reps. Greg Walden and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon are trying to bring Amtrak service to Baker City for the first time since the Pioneer Route was canceled in 1997.

• 2008 Election Results
  

  News 2008 Election Results Written by MIKE FERGUSON, Baker City Herald November 04, 2008 08:56 pm Gilpin, Bonebrake, Pope join incumbent Bass in winning Baker City Council seats, while incumbent Tim Kerns ...

• Idaho woman dies when van rolls off I-84 near Baker City
  

  Fatal crash on I-84 ten miles west of Baker City. Sara Valencia, 62, of Caldwell, Idaho, died about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday when her van rolled into the median on Interstate 84 about 10 miles west of Baker City, the ...

• New ranger arrives in Mt. Taylor district
  

  New Mount Taylor District Ranger Matt Reidy arrived in Grants from a post in Oregon two weeks ago and said he is glad to be back in the Southwest.

• Old state flag needs TLC, school agrees
  

  Jon Croghan couldn't believe his eyes. The framed flag, propped against a wall on the floor of the library storage room, quite possibly was the first Oregon state flag made, or so the story said.

• Studded Snow Tires
  4 studded snow tires. 225/R16 studded traction tires, used one season. now have different car. very good condition. $110 for all four. call Greg, 541 501 7085. In Baker City.

City Description

Baker City is a city and the county seat of Baker County, Oregon. This city was named after its county. The population was 9,860 at the 2000 census. The 2007 estimate is 10,105 residents. Although a post office was established on March 27, 1866, Baker City was not incorporated until 1874. The city and county were named in honor of the English-born U.S. Senator Edward Dickinson Baker from Oregon. In 1911 the city dropped "City" from its name, but restored it in the late 1980s in recognition of its history and to further encourage tourism. The Diocese of Baker City (Roman Catholic) was established on June 19, 1903, with the cathedral and chancery offices located in Baker City The administrative offices has since been relocated to Bend. In 1952, the name was changed to the Diocese of Baker. Interstate 84 runs along the eastern edge of Baker City, while U.S. Route 30 passes through its downtown area. Oregon Route 7 leaves Baker City to the south to the city of Sumpter and beyond. Oregon Route 86 heads north and east past the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and on to the cities of Richland and Halfway. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

City Contained By:

• Baker County
• Oregon

Timezones:

• Pacific Time Zone

Size:

• 17.8709179613 km squared

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