Derek Bratton

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 about 10,000. The...

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 the community. The...

Silverton, OR – On August 2, 2025, the annual Homer Davenport Community Festival Parade filled Silverton’s streets with color, music, and...