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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

Salem hosts the statewide Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday

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

The Daily Salem team4 sources2 min read

News Notes

Veterans Day

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 in Salem. It brings together veterans, military families, state leaders and community members. The News Guard

Timbers

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 on Sat., Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. KPTV

The Timbers' best-of-three series with FC Dallas starts Nov. 21

  1. Nov. 21Game 1: Timbers at FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, 1 p.m.
  2. Nov. 28Game 2: FC Dallas at Timbers, , 7:30 p.m.
  3. Dec. 2Game 3, if necessary, is scheduled back in Texas.

Source: KPTV

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The Wrap

Bricked Up Comedy has a new stage. The live stand-up show, previously held at the Salem Historic Grand Theatre, is bringing its high-energy brand of comedy to Venture Hall, Salem's new multi-arts venue, on Wed., Nov. 11. A fresh room means fresh punchlines, and we're ready to laugh.

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Salem and Marion County to appeal Detroit Lake drawdown ruling
  2. Sat., Nov. 7Salem council weighs data center code Monday; Agility goes public
  3. Fri., Nov. 6Oregon's 2026 fire season is over after a record 2.5 million acres burned
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Judge denies Salem's bid to stop Detroit Lake drawdown
  5. Wed., Nov. 4Oregon voters returned more than 1.5 million ballots by Tuesday morning
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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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