Press Releases, Statements & Announcements
Baker County Board of Commissioners
1995 Third Street
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-8200
Type:
Date Posted:
2024-05-22
Subject Title:
Temporary Courthouse Closure Today, May 22, 2024


Release Date: 5/22/2024

Contact: Holly Kerns, (541) 239-7552

 

Baker County Courthouse Closes for Remainder of May 22, 2024

 

Baker City, Oregon

10:30 AM

 

The Baker County Courthouse is closing for the remainder of Wednesday, May 22, 2024, due to air quality concerns. Today’s fire at the Central Building, located two blocks west of the Baker County Courthouse, is generating significant smoke that has penetrated the courthouse and the Juvenile Department. The County Courthouse, including the Baker County Circuit Court, and the Juvenile Department is closing for the remainder of the day out of concern for the visiting public and County employees. The Baker County Courthouse is expected to reopen tomorrow, Thursday May 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM.

 

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