Times-Journal

09/08/2026

Gilliam County's first Flock-like camera in Arlington is coming down after it was installed a week ago. Privacy advocates worried about Fourth Amendment rights and invasion of privacy. Others believe law enforcement should have every tool available to catch criminals.

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ARLINGTON - A solar-powered camera recently installed in Arlington is coming down, following concerns from privacy advocates. Few tools in the law enforcement technology bag are as powerful as AI camera systems that can read license plates and track suspected criminals. The company Flock created sys...

09/03/2026

The new buildings at the Gilliam County Fair are making this year's fair extra special. Full STORY HERE: 🔗https://bit.ly/4qTahPr

08/28/2026

Daniel Potter got this shot of the lunar eclipse on August 27, 2026.

08/27/2026

Several state lawmakers visited Arlington's Alkali Ridge housing project.

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08/24/2026

The State of Oregon's proceedings against Ethan Burlingame have stalled. The Oregon Circuit Court has been unable to start on plea and sentencing for fires Burlingame allegedly started near Fossil in early June. The State of Oregon awaits word from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, who has yet to make a decision on whether to file federal charges.

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08/21/2026

The Trump Administration's decision to flood the market with foreign beef will be disatrous for local ranchers, says Diana Wirth of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association and Skye Krebs of the National Cattlemen's Association.

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08/14/2026

EDP is proposing a massive wind, solar, and battery project near Arlington. The Big River Energy project plans to develop nearly 30,000 acres. The Dept. of Defense tried to block the project over radar concerns as the wind turbines tower at 788 feet - 230 ft taller than the Washington Monument. A special community meeting is scheduled in Arlington on August 20 at 6 PM, along with a second meeting for Oregon Trail Solar's site amendment proposal.

08/14/2026

08/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-
Grass Valley Search Warrant Ex*****on

On August 5, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Oregon State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant on Third Street in Grass Valley.

There is no threat to the public. Because this is an active investigation being conducted by the OSP and the FBI, the Sherman County Sheriff's Office will not be releasing any additional details.

If the investigating agencies release information at a later date, we will share it with the public as it becomes available.