Six candidates stepping forward to serve the community and taking an interest in local politics by running for three open seats on the City Council

The City Council tentatively agreeing to downsize the accessory dwelling unit lot size requirement from 75,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet to encourage infill and create more affordable housing downtown
 

Eagle-Net Alliance, the group that was tasked with bringing high-speed internet to Silverton and other rural Colorado towns, coming under increased scrutiny for failing to deliver on its $101 million taxpayer promise
 

The unruly mob that turned out for last Saturday’s “Legislative Lowdown,” calling Rep. Mike McLachlan a traitor, calling into question his military service and demanding his recall because he supports limits on high-capacity gun magazines
 

Unsolicited publications that are now surfacing on front lawns all over town as the snow melts

 
Charges that Anheuser-Busch has been watering down its already watery beers, including the ever-popular Bud and Bud Light, giving drinkers less buzz for their buck
 

In this week's issue...

May 14, 2026
The quad squad

Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
 

May 14, 2026
Recharging the EV market

High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales 

May 14, 2026
Just how bad was it?

Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history