Baker County Fire Victims Have New Resources
Baker County residents affected by the recent wildfires can access new resources at two recovery meetings this week. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management will host these sessions today from 6-8 p.m. at the Durkee Community Hall and on Thursday at the Eagle Valley Grange Hall. Topics include fencing and cattle loss, water quality, timber […]
Read MoreFederal Grant to Provide Lineman College in Baker City
Baker City will soon benefit from a new Lineman College thanks to a $1.1 million federal grant. The funding, approved earlier this month, will support the creation of a training hub in collaboration with the Baker School District, Baker Technical Institute, and the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative. The initiative aims to address the growing demand […]
Read MoreWallowa Whitman National Forest Awarded Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $133,000 to Wallowa Whitman National Forest for wildfire risk reduction. The funds will support the Sufferin Springs Project environmental analysis, part of the Collaborative Wildfire Risk Reduction Program. This initiative, which is allocating about $100 million nationwide, aims to enhance forest health and reduce wildfire risks. The […]
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