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Nov 2, 2026 1:22

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Monday: Sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. No new local headlines since yesterday's brief. The latest are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:22

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Scattered rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 3 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 2 to 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Air quality: A Q I 56 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Baker City station. Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: BCPD responds to reported robbery, one arrested. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. One person was arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred Sunday night in Baker City. Second: Camping season ends Nov. 1st at Baker County’s Hewitt and Holcomb parks. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Baker County Parks is reminding residents and visitors that many amenities at Hewitt and Holcomb parks near Richland will close soon. Third: Oregon Department of Forestry declares and end to Northeast Oregon fire season. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially declared an end to fire season for the Northeast Oregon District, as of Saturday, October 24. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 31, 2026 1:57

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Widespread frost between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 2 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 2 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: E-cigarette use among Baker County 6th, 8th & 11th graders up from last year. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Teens and pre-teens vaping has become an increasing concern among health officials, according to the Baker County Health Department. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 30, 2026 1:49

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Friday: Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 9 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Top local stories. First: Baker City Rotary donates $1,000 and more to Baker County Community Literacy Coalition. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. It was recently announced by the Baker County Community Literacy Coalition that they have received two generous donations from the Baker City Rotary Club. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 1:39

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Widespread frost before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday: Areas of frost between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 9 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 1 to 9 miles per hour. Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Black Mountain (12 mi, 0 acres); Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. No new local headlines since yesterday's brief. The latest are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 28, 2026 2:28

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Wednesday: Widespread frost before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Widespread frost after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Thursday: Widespread frost before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 0 to 8 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: BCPD responds to reported robbery, one arrested. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. One person was arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred Sunday night in Baker City. Second: Camping season ends Nov. 1st at Baker County’s Hewitt and Holcomb parks. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Baker County Parks is reminding residents and visitors that many amenities at Hewitt and Holcomb parks near Richland will close soon. Third: Oregon Department of Forestry declares and end to Northeast Oregon fire season. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially declared an end to fire season for the Northeast Oregon District, as of Saturday, October 24. Also in the news. Baker Middle School’s Amanda Wilde Named 2027 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year, from Elkhorn Media Group. Pendleton Round-Up nominated for potential 13th large outdoor rodeo award, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 27, 2026 2:40

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Camping season ends Nov. 1st at Baker County’s Hewitt and Holcomb parks. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Baker County Parks is reminding residents and visitors that many amenities at Hewitt and Holcomb parks near Richland will close soon. Second: Oregon Department of Forestry declares and end to Northeast Oregon fire season. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially declared an end to fire season for the Northeast Oregon District, as of Saturday, October 24. Third: Baker Middle School’s Amanda Wilde Named 2027 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the Coalition of Oregon School Administratorst) Amanda Wilde, principal of Baker Middle School in Baker School District 5J, has been named Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year. Also in the news. Pendleton Round-Up nominated for potential 13th large outdoor rodeo award, from Elkhorn Media Group. New gold mining operations being considered near Hereford, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Baker City. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 26, 2026 2:40

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday: Rain showers likely. Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 7 miles per hour.

Top local stories. First: Baker Middle School’s Amanda Wilde Named 2027 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the Coalition of Oregon School Administratorst) Amanda Wilde, principal of Baker Middle School in Baker School District 5J, has been named Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year. Second: Pendleton Round-Up nominated for potential 13th large outdoor rodeo award. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Third: New gold mining operations being considered near Hereford. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. A new mining operation has been proposed in Baker County. The BLM is considering the Reeds Gulch Mining Plan near Hereford. Also in the news. Woman arrested twice on Sunday in Baker City held on DV & drug charges, from Elkhorn Media Group. Baker County’s Shop with a Cop program set for Dec. 11th, 2026, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 2:37

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Summit Lake (19 mi, 0 acres); Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 24, 2026 2:30

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: Widespread frost before 8am. Sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 9 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 6 miles per hour. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 3 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour.

Oct 23, 2026 2:54

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 14 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 14 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 3 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Widespread frost after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour.

Top local stories. First: New gold mining operations being considered near Hereford. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. A new mining operation has been proposed in Baker County. The BLM is considering the Reeds Gulch Mining Plan near Hereford. Second: Woman arrested twice on Sunday in Baker City held on DV & drug charges. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. A woman was lodged in the Baker County Jail following two separate arrests on Sunday, October 18 th . Third: Baker County’s Shop with a Cop program set for Dec. 11th, 2026. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Law enforcement personnel in Baker County are once again gearing up for the annual Shop with a Cop program, to be held this year on December 11 th . Also in the news. Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children, from KPTV FOX 12. RV and trailer fire temporarily closes eastbound I-84 near Baker City, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 22, 2026 3:15

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 9 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 16 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 33 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 1 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 29 miles per hour.

Top local stories. First: Baker County’s Shop with a Cop program set for Dec. 11th, 2026. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Law enforcement personnel in Baker County are once again gearing up for the annual Shop with a Cop program, to be held this year on December 11 th . Second: Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. MACCLENNY, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Authorities in Florida are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a mother and her two children as they drove on Interstate 10. Third: RV and trailer fire temporarily closes eastbound I-84 near Baker City. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from Baker City Fire and Rescue) The Baker City Fire Department and several neighboring agencies responded Tuesday afternoon to an RV and trailer fire on eastbound Interstate 84 near milepost 311. Also in the news. Mt. Vernon man died Sunday in tragic chukar hunting accident, from Elkhorn Media Group. A Message from Baker School District to students, families, staff, and community, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 21, 2026 2:59

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 2 to 12 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 6 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): 1 inches of snow. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. MACCLENNY, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Authorities in Florida are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a mother and her two children as they drove on Interstate 10. Second: RV and trailer fire temporarily closes eastbound I-84 near Baker City. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from Baker City Fire and Rescue) The Baker City Fire Department and several neighboring agencies responded Tuesday afternoon to an RV and trailer fire on eastbound Interstate 84 near milepost 311. Third: Mt. Vernon man died Sunday in tragic chukar hunting accident. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. A Mt. Vernon man has died following a chukar hunting accident in Baker County last weekend. Also in the news. A Message from Baker School District to students, families, staff, and community, from Elkhorn Media Group. Baker City rideshare drivers required to get city business license, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 20, 2026 2:26

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Good morning, Baker City. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Baker City, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 3 to 9 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Mccully (22 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained). Air quality: A Q I 52 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Baker City station. Eilertson Meadows SNOTEL (5,510 ft, 15 mi away): 1 inches of snow. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Mt. Vernon man died Sunday in tragic chukar hunting accident. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. A Mt. Vernon man has died following a chukar hunting accident in Baker County last weekend. Second: A Message from Baker School District to students, families, staff, and community. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from Baker School District) Dear Baker School District Families and Community Members, Our hearts are heavy following the tragic school shooting in Bend, Oregon. Third: Baker City rideshare drivers required to get city business license. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. If you plan on picking up passengers for Uber or Lyft in Baker City, having an active rideshare account isn’t the only requirement. Also in the news. Xander Smith bags first buck in BCPD’s Youth Hunt, from Elkhorn Media Group. NEOEDD to hold Lottery for Individual Development Account Program, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.