Derek Bratton

SILVERTON, Ore. — Hundreds of pets from the ordinary to the exotic marched through downtown Silverton on Saturday in the town's annual Kiwanis Pet Parade, a beloved Oregon tradition now in its 95th year that draws families, costumed animals and community spirit to the streets of this small Willamette Valley town. The parade, recognized as one of the longest-running pet parades on the West Coast, kicked off promptly at 10 a.m. under overcast skies from Coolidge Street, winding along Main...

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...