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After nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke was recently hired as Lake Oswego’s top cop. Find our story on that below.

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Salem deputy chief George Burke hired as Lake Oswego chief
After serving nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke recently accepted a job as Lake Oswego’s top cop.
Salem deputy chief George Burke hired as Lake Oswego chief
After serving nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke recently accepted a job as Lake Oswego’s top cop.
Thefts, vandalism spell an end for Ride Salem bike share
Three years after it launched, Salem’s downtown bike rental program is no more.
Thefts, vandalism spell an end for Ride Salem bike share
Three years after it launched, Salem’s downtown bike rental program is no more.
LISTEN IN: Salem is dressing up neighborhoods with murals
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander talks planned street murals, pay raises for Salem educators, and a collection of historic Oregon travel photos from the 1930s.
LISTEN IN: Salem is dressing up neighborhoods with murals
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander talks planned street murals, pay raises for Salem educators, and a collection of historic Oregon travel photos from the 1930s.
Bend shooting draws mixed response from Oregon officials
A state lawmaker says he plans to push for stronger gun control regulations during the legislative session next year.
Bend shooting draws mixed response from Oregon officials
A state lawmaker says he plans to push for stronger gun control regulations during the legislative session next year.

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