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Two World War II-era bombers are making a stop at Salem’s airport this week, giving visitors a chance to tour them or even take a ride.

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A B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’ and B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade,’ will be on public exhibition at the B-17 Alliance Foundation at the Salem airport, 3278 25th St S.E.

People can tour the aircraft for $15 per person or $30 for a family of four during public tour hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, through Thursday, Aug. 21. Rides are available Friday and Saturday, with additional tours from 2-6 p.m. both days.

Rides start at $375 per person. No reservations are needed to tour the planes on the ground. Learn more or reserve a flight here.

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Marion County asks federal judge to decide if it can share parolee information with ICE

Marion County officials say they need clarity on apparent conflicts between state and federal law to respond to Aug. 1 subpoenas from immigration authorities. The subpoenas sought information for four…

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COLUMN: Peafowl, imported to Willamette Valley, find a home in Salem

Columnist and local bird expert Harry Fuller digs into four apparent local groups of peafowl, including one in south Salem.

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Cause undetermined on fire that did $2 million in damage to vacant east Salem Shari’s

A fire investigator concluded the July 21 blaze at an old Shari’s was likely set deliberately or started due to discarded cigarettes. A number of people were living in RVs…

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Salem Chamber once backed letting Cherriots impose taxes, but says agency broke promises of business involvement

Former leaders of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce agreed to a version of a 2018 bill that allowed Cherriots to tax businesses without a public vote but are now…

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Marion County asks federal judge to decide if it can share parolee information with ICE

COLUMN: Peafowl, imported to Willamette Valley, find a home in Salem

Cause undetermined on fire that did $2 million in damage to vacant east Salem Shari’s

Salem Chamber once backed letting Cherriots impose taxes, but says agency broke promises of business involvement

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