My Wallowa County

10/04/2025

🍴🎉 ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR FUN? 🎉🍴

Tomorrow’s the day — Taste of Baker is taking over downtown from 4–7 PM! Three hours of strolling, laughing, and sampling mouthwatering bites from Baker’s best restaurants, food trucks, and beverage makers. Sweet, savory, spicy… there’s something for every craving!

👉 Here’s how it works: Grab your tokens (available at Ryder Brothers, Cheese Fairy, Charley’s Deli, Stagecoach Gifts & Coffee in Haines, Elkhorn Media in La Grande, or at the event). Trade them in for delicious samples — easy and tasty!

🚗 And before you feast, swing by Legacy of Baker City between 12–5 PM for the Drive for Your Community! Every test drive = $30 donated to Baker City Downtown to help support Taste of Baker.

✨ Don’t miss Baker City’s tastiest night of the year — TOMORROW at Taste of Baker! Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate local flavor together.

Tune in to 104.7 KCMB and 102.3 The River starting between 3:30pm and 4pm for your chance to win free tokens! You can listen online at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com or on the free Elkhorn Mobile App.

Sponsored in part by Elkhorn Media Group
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10/03/2025

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝

What is aggressive driving? Any unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety, can constitute aggressive driving. The American Transportation Research Institute reports that the likelihood of a commercial motor vehicle being involved in a crash increases significantly when the driver has been convicted of hazardous actions. For example, a driver with a reckless driving violation has a 114% greater likelihood of being involved in a crash. The likelihood of a crash increases by 46% if the driver had a violation for following too closely. A driver is 45% more likely to get into a crash if he or she had a speeding violation.



The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Commerce and Compliance Division offers the following tips to avoid the dangers of aggressive driving:

Allow ample time to get to your destination safely.
Obey all posted speed limits and slow down if conditions warrant a slower speed.
Don’t tailgate. Following too closely reduces a driver’s visibility and reaction time.
Never attempt to pass a vehicle unless it is safe and there is plenty of time to do so safely.
Never make obscene gestures or use your horn out of anger.
Don’t provoke or allow yourself to be provoked. If another driver is acting aggressively, ignore them.
Remember the three Bs: be courteous, be patient, be forgiving.
Buckle up. It is your last line of defense. Seat belts save lives.

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10/01/2025

BAKER CITY -

Update- ODOT reports that the closure has been lifted. Please continue to prepare for delay delays in the area.

According to ODOT, I-84 is closed westbound between Baker City (milepost 302) and La Grande (milepost 265).

BAKER CITY- According to ODOT, I-84 is closed westbound between Baker City (milepost 302) and ...Read More

09/30/2025

WALLOWA COUNTY -- The Tier 5 recognition, effective August 7, 2025, places the Joseph clinic at the forefront of Oregon’s primary care system.

ENTERPRISE – (Release from Wallowa Memorial Hospital) Wallowa Memorial Medical Clinic has been awarded the ...Read More

09/30/2025

𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞

Stay in sight, ride clear of drivers’ blind spots. The Oregon Department of Transportation reminds riders that when you’re out of sight, you’re in danger. So when you ride in traffic, always stay out of the blind spots of cars, trucks, and buses.

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09/29/2025

OREGON SENATE AVERTS ODOT LAYOFFS
As expected, the Oregon Senate has passed the emergency transportation legislation that will save the Oregon Department of Transportation from having to make layoffs. The emergency session was called because the Oregon Legislature failed to fund operations at the ailing agency during its regular session. For more information, visit https://elkhornmediagroup.com/senate-passes-transportation-package/.

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09/29/2025

📢 City of Joseph Oregon 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Joseph Planning Commission and City Council invite you to take part in an important Town Meeting:
📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Joseph Community Center
Together, they’ll be discussing key topics that shape the future of Joseph, including:
🏠House sizes in Joseph
👪Population density
🏡Lot sizes
🌳Viewscapes
🏘Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

This is your opportunity to share your input and help guide decisions that affect the character and livability of Joseph.

09/29/2025

🍽️GET READY!! THE TASTE OF BAKER IS THIS SATURDAY! 🍽️

Get ready, Baker City — this Saturday, October 4, 2025, is your chance to indulge in the ultimate foodie celebration! Join us in Downtown Baker City for the Taste of Baker, a day dedicated to showcasing our local flavors and culinary talent.

Explore the streets as vendors serve up delicious small plates and irresistible bites — all available with Taste of Baker tokens. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to sample the best our community has to offer!

🔹 How to Get Your Tokens 🔹
• Preorder 20 tokens, a commemorative cup, and a sticker for just $25 at https://www.bakercitydowntown.com/taste-of-baker
• In-person pre-sales are happening now through October 3 at Ryder Brothers, Cheese Fairy, and Charley’s Deli in Baker City; Stagecoach Gifts & Coffee in Haines; and Elkhorn Media Group in La Grande.
• Tokens will also be available for purchase downtown on event day.
• Pricing: approximately $1.25 per token, with bundles — 20 for $25 or 100 for $125.

Set your alarms, invite your friends, and come hungry — we can’t wait to see you THIS SATURDAY downtown! 🎉

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09/28/2025

Introducing the newest member of the Wallowa Memorial Medical Clinic family, Dr. Summer Szumski!

A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dr. Szumski specializes in family medicine and obstetrics. Inspired by her father, a family medicine doctor in eastern Oregon, she brings a deep commitment to treating patients of all ages with the personalized, compassionate care the clinic is known for.

To learn more about the providers and the services Wallowa Memorial offers, visit them online at www.wallowamemorialmedicalclinics.org. To schedule your appointment, please call 541-426-7900.

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09/26/2025

👖✨ Just in at Sports Corral – the Ariat Ultra High Rise Tomboy Western Utility Wide Leg Jean! Perfect for fall style with a western edge.

🍂 And it keeps getting better—new fall apparel is arriving daily, so there’s always something fresh to check out.

👢 PLUS—they’re now carrying Crispi Boots for both men and women. Built tough, built comfortable, and built for serious outdoor adventure.

🐾 Best part? It’s all Auggie-approved—and if the shop dog loves it, you know it’s good.

📍 Stop by Sports Corral on Main Street in Joseph and gear up for fall—style, comfort, and a wagging tail included!

09/26/2025

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬!

If a trip to DMV is on your to-do list but you are dreading waiting in line, you’re in luck! DMV2U.oregon.gov offers over 20 online transactions. Did you know you can:

✅Renew your vehicle registration
✅Renew or replace your license or ID card
✅File a collision report
✅Take a knowledge test
✅Change your address
✅Notify us of a vehicle sale
✅Ask us questions
✅And so much more!

If you do need to visit a DMV in person, consider these tips for a smoother visit:

✅Check the OregonDMV.com website for any service disruptions or changes to office hours.
✅Schedule an appointment at DMV2U. New slots are made available 30 days out on a rolling hour-by-hour basis, so check back frequently.
✅Check alternate DMV locations. A short drive could save you hours in line.
✅Pick the right time to visit: Mid-week mornings midmonth are often less crowded!

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09/26/2025

OREGON - Chronic Wasting Disease is caused by prion proteins that infect animals. Spread occurs through direct contact with an infected animal and environmental contamination. Prions can persist in soil for years, heightening spread risk.
For a list of check station locations, click the link below.

SALEM – (Release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) As 2025 deer and ...Read More