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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


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


Pro-Trump Banners Removed, Homeowner Cites $10,000 Legal Costs
Pro-Trump banners removed, flags remain - Photo By Derek Bratton SILVERTON, Ore. — A contentious dispute over large pro-Trump banners on...
Derek Bratton
Apr 192 min read


Silverton Rally Joins 'Hands Off!' Protests Against Trump, Musk Across 50 States
“Protesters hold signs reading “Stand Up to Tyranny” and “A Country Run on Lies Can’t Survive” outside a Rite Aid in Silverton, Ore., on...
Derek Bratton
Apr 63 min read


Silverton, Oregon Divided Over Musk, Trump Banners: Interview with Protester
Dennis (last name did not want to be disclosed) is protesting the "Silverton Loves Trump" and "Silverton Stands with Elon" Banners on one...
Derek Bratton
Apr 21 min read


Silverton Loses a Living Piece of History: Jack Hande
SILVERTON, Ore. — Jack Hande, a volunteer and key figure at the Silverton Country Historical Society, died recently, with the historical...
Derek Bratton
Mar 312 min read


Interview: Corey Largent Plans to Battle Silverton Over Alleged Selective Sign Code Enforcement
SILVERTON, Ore. — A Silverton homeowner’s large banners proclaiming “Silverton Loves Trump” and “Silverton Stands with Elon” have ignited...
Derek Bratton
Mar 282 min read


Coffee With a Cop Brings Community Together at Silverton Bake Shop
A Silverton Police car parked across from Silverton Bake Shop. -Photo by Derek Bratton SILVERTON, Ore. — Silverton Bake Shop recently...
Derek Bratton
Mar 272 min read


Scotts Mills Plants for Future, Fights Beetle
Kids enjoy Butte Creek’s waterfall at Scotts Mills Park, a scene threatened by the emerald ash borer. SCOTTS MILLS, Ore. — A quiet...
Derek Bratton
Mar 252 min read


Silverton Shines at State Dance Competition: A Community to Celebrate
Salem, OR – March 21, 2025 – Jack Hurley heads to the bus, passing through a celebratory tunnel formed by proud parents . The Silverton...
Derek Bratton
Mar 243 min read


Vandalism strikes downtown Silverton: The Silverton Inn targeted
The Silverton Inn in downtown Silverton with windows spray-painted with the tag "X13" in white paint. Photo By Derek Bratton SILVERTON,...
Derek Bratton
Mar 223 min read
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