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Silverton Oregon History Trivia: A Dive into Local Lore
Discover the rich history of Silverton, Oregon, with Silverton Oregon History Trivia , an engaging online game that tests your knowledge...
Derek Bratton
Apr 221 min read
Military Families Find Support Through Deployment Challenges
A soldier reunites with a loved one in Harrisburg, Pa., March 26, 2025, upon returning from a mobilization to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. JOINT...
Derek Bratton
Apr 222 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 Fire District Receives $35,000 Wildfire Staffing Grant
A patch on firefighter Lt. Fan Brown's gear proudly displays "Silverton Fire District," featuring an eagle, a fire symbol, and the...
Derek Bratton
Apr 182 min read
Silverton High School Closes Friday as Precaution After Threat
SILVERTON, Ore., April 17, 2025 — On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Silverton Police Department received a computer-generated phone call...
Derek Bratton
Apr 171 min read
Silverton High School Lockdown: Swatting Incident | Full Debrief
Silverton Police Chief Todd Engstrom gives an overview on SHS swatting Incident. SILVERTON, Ore. — A 911 call on April 11, 2025,...
Derek Bratton
Apr 171 min read
🚨🚨🚨Silverton High School announces Retrieval for essential items
Silverton High School main entrance - Photo by Derek Bratton Silverton High School announces that students needing to retrieve essential...
Derek Bratton
Apr 121 min read
Police Respond to Reported Threat at Silverton High School, No Danger Found
A police officer briefs concerned community members outside Silverton Middle School regarding the current situation. By Derek Bratton...
Derek Bratton
Apr 112 min read
Burglaries Hits New Silverton Housing Development
Silverton, OR – Over the weekend of April 5–6, 2025, the Silverton Police Department responded to a spree of 15 residential burglaries...
Derek Bratton
Apr 82 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
Josh Gates Chases One-Eyed Willie’s Loot in Astoria
ASTORIA, Ore. — Josh Gates, star of "Expedition Unknown," is taking viewers on a treasure-hunting journey to Astoria and Cannon Beach,...
Derek Bratton
Mar 302 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
Trump Banners Spark Community Clash in Silverton
By Derek Bratton, March 19, 2025 Large banners proclaiming 'Silverton Loves Trump' and 'Silverton Stands with Elon' are displayed on a...
Derek Bratton
Mar 193 min read
The Blood Moon: Nature’s Celestial Spectacle
The moon takes on a reddish hue during a lunar eclipse as seen from Silverton, Oregon. Photo By Derek Bratton Thursday, Mar 13,...
Derek Bratton
Mar 172 min read
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