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Cherriots: 22 electric buses running, Keizer chargers still failing
All 22 of Cherriots' battery electric buses are in service and the newest 12 are beating expectations, but the inductive chargers at Keizer Transit Center are failing. Staff now recommend splitting the fleet into thirds: electric, natural gas and diesel.


Purdy, Niners Survive Seven-Turnover Slugfest in Seattle, 32-29
SEATTLE - It came down to a ball carrier's outstretched arm and maybe a single yard of turf. Cooper Kupp dove toward the line to gain on fourth down in the closing minutes Sunday, trying to keep Seattle's last drive alive. Safety Malik Mustapha met him about a yard short. That turnover on downs let San Francisco run out the clock on a 32-29 win at Lumen Field. The 49ers are 5-0, and they finally got a bit of revenge for last season. The 49ers lost both late-season games to Se


ICE agents use tear gas after crowd blocks vehicles in NE Salem, police say
Federal agents deployed tear gas Saturday morning to clear about 30 people who surrounded ICE vehicles near Lancaster Drive NE and Sunnyview Road. Salem police are investigating and will forward findings to state and federal oversight agencies.


Community Spotlight: Lee Asher, The Asher House and the pack that saved him
The Salem-area animal sanctuary founder has a new National Geographic book, "Saved by the Pack." Here's a look at his work, and how you can help.


Community Spotlight: Salt & Straw at Bridgeport Village, where even vanilla is never vanilla
Our new Community Spotlight starts with a place our editor actually goes: the Salt & Straw at Bridgeport Village, now scooping its Halloween Series.


Robotaxis are real. Self-driving cars mostly aren't. Here's where America stands, and where Portland fits
Waymo is mapping Portland and runs driverless rides in 15 U.S. metros. Tesla is chasing it. Your own car still needs you. Here's where self-driving really stands, and what Oregon allows.
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