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BusinessSalem robot maker Agility goes public on the Nasdaq after raising about $465 millionAgility, the humanoid robotics company headquartered in Salem, began trading on the Nasdaq Nov. 5. The business combination and related financing raised approximately $465 million in gross capital before transaction expenses.Today’s editionRead Fire SeasonOregon's 2026 fire season is over after a record 2.5 million acres burnedIf you've got a burn pile in mind, check before you light it. All Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, ending the 2026 fire season. More than 2.5 million acres burned statewide across all jurisdictions, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. That tops the 2024 record of 1.9 million.Friday’s editionRead WaterA judge denied Salem and Marion County's bid to stop the Detroit Lake drawdownIf you live in the Mid-Willamette Valley, this one's about your water. A federal judge denied requests Wednesday from the city of Salem and Marion County to stop the deep drawdown of Detroit Lake. The reservoir could now drop to a level tied for its lowest on record as soon as this month.Thursday’s editionRead BusinessSalem's Agility Robotics starts trading on Nasdaq today after closing a $465 million dealSalem's own Agility Robotics starts trading on the Nasdaq today under the symbol AGLT. The company closed a deal Wednesday to raise $465 million by merging with a SPAC, a publicly traded investment fund. Shareholders in that fund approved the deal Monday, with more than 84% of votes cast in favor.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionMore than 1.5 million Oregonians had voted by Tuesday morning, a 48.3% turnout rateAs of 6:43 a.m. Tuesday, 1,505,694 Oregonians had already voted, according to the state, and Secretary of State Tobias Read urged everyone else to get their ballots in by 8 p.m.Wednesday’s editionRead HealthOregon's new Explore Health marketplace is open for 2027 plansIf you buy your own health insurance, there's a new place to shop. The Oregon Health Authority's Explore Health officially launched Nov. 1 and replaces HealthCare.gov. Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs through Jan. 15, 2027.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • SchoolsEight years after voters approved a bond, Salem-Keizer parents question whether they'll back another as the district considers closing six schools.

    Eight years after voters approved a bond, Salem-Keizer parents question whether they'll back another as the district considers closing six schools. The classified staff union, the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Support Professionals, has new leaders. President Zacharia Wilson and vice president Claudia Mendoza took office in August, with school closures and budget cuts on the horizon.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Statesman Journal, Salem Reporter

  • Keizer sidewalksThe Keizer City Council voted 6-0 on Nov.

    The Keizer City Council voted 6-0 on Nov. 2 to redirect $1,393,229 toward a sidewalk project along Verda Lane, with Councilor Soraida Cross absent. The Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study Policy Committee controls the money, and the vote lets city officials ask it to shift the funding.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 1430 KYKN

  • Ballot countThe envelope sorting machine in the Marion County clerk's office was unusable for about six hours on election night, from roughly 4-10 p.m.

    The envelope sorting machine in the Marion County clerk's office was unusable for about six hours on election night, from roughly 4-10 p.m. Tuesday. County Clerk Bill Burgess said it "slowed down the process quite a bit."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Salem Reporter

  • Fire seasonThe Oregon Department of Forestry ended fire restrictions across all districts, closing out the 2026 wildfire season.

    The Oregon Department of Forestry ended fire restrictions across all districts, closing out the 2026 wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres burned statewide across all jurisdictions, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, passing the 2024 record of about 1.9 million acres. State officials pointed to reduced snowpack, drought, dry vegetation, lightning and hot, windy weather.

    Around Oregon · Today’s editionSources: KEZI, 1430 KYKN

  • Gas taxOregon's motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.2% for 2026 compared with the first nine months of 2025, officials said Friday.

    Oregon's motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.2% for 2026 compared with the first nine months of 2025, officials said Friday. ODOT deputy director Travis Brouwer said city, county and state agencies will have fewer dollars to maintain and improve the transportation system.

    Around Oregon · Today’s editionSource: KTVZ

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Daily Salemto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Salem council weighs data center code Monday; Agility goes public

Plus, Agility Robotics begins trading on the Nasdaq after raising about $465 million.

The TLDR

  1. Council holds a data center code hearing Monday at 6 p.m.
  2. Verrus's CEO offers Salem a $10 million package
  3. Salem's Agility Robotics begins trading on the Nasdaq
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