Salem Police estimated about 1,000 people joined Saturday's No Kings rally and march near the Capitol, where speakers urged voters to return ballots early at drop boxes. The White House dismissed the national events.

Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are in the mail. Here's what Salem-area voters in Marion and Polk counties will decide, from governor and Congress to city councils and local measures, plus how and where to return your ballot.

The unbeaten 49ers host Washington on Monday night with a franchise and Monday Night Football record in reach, while the 3-3 Seahawks take a long weekend to heal. Plus Week 5 highlights, Players of the Week, the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, two suspensions and the Week 6 games to watch.

Clerk Bill Burgess wants two more state-funded ballot drop boxes before the Nov. 3 election. County minutes show commissioners declined the request "at this time" on Oct. 6. Their next management meeting is Oct. 20.