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Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously selected a 15-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office as the county’s next top law enforcement officer.

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Lt. Nicholas Hunter will serve as sheriff for the remainder of Sheriff Joe Kast’s term. He most recently led the enforcement division. You can read more about him in our article below.

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Nicholas Hunter appointed Marion County Sheriff
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Lt. Nicholas Hunter to complete the term of Sheriff Joe Kast, who plans to retire at the end of June. Hunter most recently oversaw…
Nicholas Hunter appointed Marion County Sheriff
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Lt. Nicholas Hunter to complete the term of Sheriff Joe Kast, who plans to retire at the end of June. Hunter most recently oversaw…
DHS opens investigation into North Salem teacher accused of inappropriate touching
The state agency had received three prior reports about Trever Ball, who formerly coached Viking girls basketball, but said none contained enough detail to open an investigation.
DHS opens investigation into North Salem teacher accused of inappropriate touching
The state agency had received three prior reports about Trever Ball, who formerly coached Viking girls basketball, but said none contained enough detail to open an investigation.
Democrats warn of lost opportunities as GOP-led Senate walkout persists
Bills to help wildfire response, expand health care access and prevent homelessness for Oregonians remain in jeopardy as neither side budges over a month after the Republican walkout began.
Democrats warn of lost opportunities as GOP-led Senate walkout persists
Bills to help wildfire response, expand health care access and prevent homelessness for Oregonians remain in jeopardy as neither side budges over a month after the Republican walkout began.

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