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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 3, 20256 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 28, 20252 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 25, 20251 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 23, 20253 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 23, 20252 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 23, 20252 min read
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 22, 20251 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 22, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 18, 20252 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 17, 20251 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 17, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 11, 20252 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 8, 20252 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 6, 20253 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 2, 20251 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 31, 20252 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 30, 20252 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 28, 20252 min read
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