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City HallSalem and Marion County will appeal after a judge declines to stop the Detroit Lake drawdownA federal judge on Wed., Nov. 4 denied Salem's and Marion County's request to halt the Army Corps' deep drawdown of Detroit Lake. Judge Mustafa Kasubhai wrote that "possibility" is not "likelihood," and that the law requires showing harm is likely. Marion County will appeal right away to the Ninth Circuit, and the county and city have announced their plans.Sunday’s editionRead City HallSalem City Council holds a hearing Monday on whether city code bars AI data centersIf you've followed Salem's data center debate, Monday is the night to watch. The City Council will hold a public hearing before deciding whether the city's zoning code already excludes AI and hyperscale data centers, like the Oakline at Mill Creek project Verrus has planned for southeast Salem.Saturday’s editionRead 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.Saturday’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

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  • Veterans DayIf you want to honor veterans, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs invites all Oregonians to the 2026 Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m.

    If you want to honor veterans, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs invites all Oregonians to the 2026 Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem. It brings together veterans, military families, state leaders and community members.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The News Guard

  • TimbersThe No. 7 seed Timbers open the MLS Cup Playoffs at second-seeded FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, on Sat., Nov.

    The No. 7 seed Timbers open the MLS Cup Playoffs at second-seeded FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, on Sat., Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Portland hosts Game 2 at Providence Park on Sat., Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KPTV

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  1. OregonLive.com2 hours ago

    How to win a free getaway by hunting for handcrafted wooden ornaments in Oregon forests

    Starting Nov. 20, the Willamette Valley Visitors Association is bringing back its popular holiday tradition with an expansion to Mount Hood, Siuslaw and Umpqua national forests.

  2. Your Oregon News2 hours ago

    Honoring those who served: Veterans Day events across the Rogue Valley

    Honor Rogue Valley veterans by participating in a local Veterans Day event Livestream Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony: The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs will honor Oregon veterans of all eras

  3. Statesman Journal3 hours ago

    Our 5 favorite Salem-area pies to bring home for Thanksgiving

    We looked throughout Marion County for the best locally made pies to bring for Thanksgiving. Did your favorite make the list?

  4. Central Oregon Daily4 hours ago

    PGA Tour returns to Austin with rising stars, sponsors invites, FedEx Cup pressure

    The PGA Tour is ready to get weird again in Austin, Texas.

  5. Elkhorn Media Group10 hours ago

    Alaska Airlines flight diverts to Yakima, stranding 135 overnight in airport terminal

    YAKIMA — More than 130 passengers and crew members spent the night stranded at Yakima ...

  6. 1430 KYKN14 hours ago

    Polk County election results: Commissioner race and local leadership

    Polk County’s November election is producing several important local government changes, with voters weighing in on county leadership and municipal races. Unofficial results posted by the Oregon Secretary of State on November 8 show Jeremy Gordon leading Steve Milligan in the Polk County Commissioner Position 3 contest, with 19,194 votes compared with 10,890. The county […]

  7. KPTV17 hours ago

    Timbers’ MLS Cup Playoffs schedule released; Portland to host Game 2

    The schedule for the best-of-three series between the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs has been released.

  8. The News Guard22 hours ago

    Oregonians invited to statewide Veterans Day Celebration

    The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs invites all Oregonians to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans at the 2026 Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, taking place

  9. Bend BulletinYesterday

    Bend High volleyball falls to Crescent Valley in 5A state title match

    INDEPENDENCE — For the fourth time in five years, the Bend High volleyball team reached the 5A state championship match, squaring off against a powerful team from the Mid-Willamette Conference.

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Daily Salemto me · Mon., Nov. 96:00 a.m.

Salem hosts the statewide Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday

Plus, the Timbers learn their playoff schedule against FC Dallas.

The TLDR

  1. Statewide Veterans Day ceremony is Wed., Nov. 11, in Salem
  2. Timbers open the playoffs at FC Dallas on Nov. 21
  3. Tell us how you'll mark Veterans Day
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