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Hundreds Rally in Silverton for 'No Kings' Protest
Hundreds gather in front of the closed Rite Aide on McClaine St. to protest Trumps policies. SILVERTON, Ore. — Hundreds of residents and supporters from surrounding areas converged on downtown Silverton Saturday for a "No Kings" protest, joining a nationwide wave of demonstrations denouncing President Donald Trump's administration as authoritarian. The rally, held in front of the shuttered Rite Aid store, drew hundreds of participants — a significant turnout for the town of
Derek Bratton
Oct 182 min read


Silverton Weighs Bronze Statue Honoring Nation's First Openly Transgender Mayor
Mary DeSantis, left, and sculptor Marty Eichinger present a clay model and proposal for a bronze statue honoring Stu Rasmussen, the nation's first openly transgender mayor, during a Silverton City Council work session in Silverton, Ore. SILVERTON, Ore. — A nonprofit group urged Silverton city leaders to accept a life-size bronze statue honoring Stu Rasmussen, the nation's first openly transgender mayor, during a council work session, emphasizing his transformative role in th
Derek Bratton
Aug 223 min read


Full Video: Silverton’s Homer Davenport Parade Brings Vibrant Community Spirit
Silverton, OR – On August 2, 2025, the annual Homer Davenport Community Festival Parade filled Silverton’s streets with color, music, and...
Derek Bratton
Aug 21 min read


Contrasting Trump’s Executive Order with Oregon’s Shelter Program Bill
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 — President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed July 24, 2025, and Oregon’s House Bill 3644, passed in 2025,...
Derek Bratton
Jul 275 min read


Oregon Governor Halts Proposed Farm Stand Rules After Public Outcry
CANBY, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has paused proposed regulations on farm stands and agritourism operations following strong...
Derek Bratton
Jul 252 min read


Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, the charismatic professional wrestler who became a global pop culture...
Derek Bratton
Jul 242 min read


Silverton Hosts Emergency Preparedness Fair Amid Growing Wildfire Concerns
SILVERTON, Ore. — The Silverton Emergency Preparedness Fair drew residents to the City Hall parking lot at 410 N Water St. on Saturday,...
Derek Bratton
Jul 121 min read


U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Announces 2026 Reelection Campaign for Oregon Senate Seat
PORTLAND, Ore. – On July 10, 2025, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon’s junior senator since 2009, announced he will seek a fourth term in...
Derek Bratton
Jul 103 min read


Portland Motorcycle Police Visit Silverton’s Home Place During Training Ride
SILVERTON, Ore. — A large group of Portland Police Bureau motorcycle officers stopped at the Home Place restaurant in Silverton on...
Derek Bratton
Jul 101 min read


Silverton Police Captain Returns from FBI National Academy with Advanced Leadership Training
SILVERTON, Ore. — Silverton Police Captain Mark Gaither has returned to his community after completing the prestigious FBI National...
Derek Bratton
Jul 62 min read


'No Kings' Protest Draws Hundreds, Stays Peaceful (Mostly)
Hundreds showed up to the protest with signs, kids and dogs - Photo By Derek Bratton SILVERTON, Ore. — An estimated 500 protesters lined...
Derek Bratton
Jun 142 min read


Silverton High School Foxes Car Show Raises Funds for Mech-tech Program
Attendees admire a 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS at Silverton High School’s second annual Foxes Car Show - By Derek Bratton SILVERTON, Ore. ...
Derek Bratton
Jun 22 min read


Largest Fentanyl Bust in U.S. History Targets Sinaloa Cartel, Nets 11.5 Kilos in Oregon-Led Operation
SALEM, Ore. — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that federal agents executed one of the largest fentanyl busts in U.S....
Derek Bratton
May 62 min read


Silver Falls School Board Candidates Outline Priorities at Forum
All six school board candidates respond to questions from the moderator and community members. Silverton, Ore. —Six candidates vying for...
Derek Bratton
May 36 min read


Nine New Firefighters Graduate in Silverton, Honored for Dedication and Training
Nine new firefighters proudly display their badges at the Silverton Fire District graduation ceremony on April 26, 2025. SILVERTON, Ore....
Derek Bratton
Apr 282 min read


Teenage Reflections: Art Rooted in Silverton for Mother’s Day
Abe Nelson paints historic downtown Stilverton for mother's day gift. SILVERTON, Ore. – May 5, 2025 – Abe Nelson, a *1994 GED Recipient...
Derek Bratton
Apr 251 min read


Trump Administration Releases 10,000 Pages of RFK Assassination Files, Fueling Scrutiny of 1968 Killing
The Trump administration has unsealed approximately 10,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the June 5, 1968,...
Derek Bratton
Apr 233 min read


FDA to Phase Out Synthetic Food Dyes by 2026 in Major U.S. Food Supply Overhaul
On Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced a sweeping plan to...
Derek Bratton
Apr 232 min read


'60 Minutes' Executive Producer Bill Owens Resigns, Citing Loss of Editorial Independence Amid Corporate and Legal Strains
Bill Owens, the esteemed executive producer of CBS’s 60 Minutes , announced his resignation on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the...
Derek Bratton
Apr 232 min read
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