Author: Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald | East Oregonian

Jayson has worked at the Baker City Herald since November 1992, starting as a reporter. He has been editor since December 2007. He graduated from the University of Oregon Journalism School in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism.

Recreation

The Natural World: Recreational pursuits collide

As Father’s Day approached, I was reminded of the cautionary voice of my dad, “You spend far too ... Read more

Recreation

Late push of chinook prompts ODFW to open fishing season on Lookingglass Creek north of Elgin

LA GRANDE — Anglers will have a chance to try to hook a chinook salmon on Lookingglass Creek ... Read more

Local

Oregon Senate, House unanimously passes resolution honoring the late Chuck Mawhinney, renowned Marine Corps sniper and longtime Baker City resident

The Oregon Senate has passed by unanimous vote a resolution honoring the late Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney, the longtime ... Read more

Local

Attorney for woman accused in her newborn baby’s death asks judge to reduce her bail

The attorney representing a Baker City woman charged with manslaughter in the death of a newborn baby in ... Read more

Local

Nonprofit that encourages Eastern Oregon students to consider health care careers fears potential loss of federal funding

Proposed cuts in federal spending could jeopardize the future of a nonprofit that encourages residents in 11 counties ... Read more

Local

Oregon Department of Forestry declares start of fire season, with permits and other requirements for outdoor burning, starting June 5 in NE Oregon

LA GRANDE — Although snow still covers the higher mountains and the grass is still green in places, ... Read more

Outdoors

Umatilla National Forest planning major project

PENDLETON — The Umatilla National Forest is taking public comments about one of the bigger logging and prescribed ... Read more

News

Mountain roads beginning to open as snow recedes

Several popular mountain roads in Northeastern Oregon have opened as the prodigious winter snowpack continues to shrink. The ... Read more

Recreation

The Natural World: Springers are on their way

I’m headed down the Columbia River Gorge via Washington Highway 14 on a cool, windy morning that promises ... Read more

Local

State report: Landowner using bulldozer likely cause of 2022 fire near Baker City

A property owner using a bulldozer to clear thistles is the most likely cause of a fire that ... Read more

Marketplace