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CES 2027 Puts Working Robots Center Stage as Salem's Agility Robotics Nears Its Nasdaq Debut
CES organizers say January's show will focus on robots that prove they can do real jobs. In Salem, Digit maker Agility Robotics cleared an SEC hurdle Tuesday on its way to a Nasdaq listing.


Salem-Keizer board hears why six schools, as parents oppose closures
District leaders explained Tuesday why Brush College, Candalaria, Cummings, Englewood, Liberty and Richmond are recommended for closure. More than 30 speakers opposed the plan. A Dec. 8 vote is still ahead.


Kotek presses sanctuary law after NE Salem tear gas as DHS defends agents
Gov. Tina Kotek called on state agencies and local police to follow Oregon's sanctuary law after ICE agents used tear gas in northeast Salem. Salem councilors condemned the incident, police explained their response time, and DHS said its officers were surrounded and attacked.


Salem to the Coast in an EV, with Your Dog: A Charging Road Trip
Fall is a great time to take the dog to the Oregon coast in an EV. Here's where to charge between Salem, Lincoln City and Newport, which chargers your car can use, the beach dog rules and a simple day-trip itinerary.


Monday Night Line: Bills at Rams, lines and leans for MNF
Buffalo (3-1) visits the Rams (2-2) at SoFi Stadium tonight. The current lines, three key factors and our leans for Monday Night Football.


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.
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