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Lucille McNamara

Lucille McNamara is a Daily Tidings reporter with 27 years of journalism experience, covering Oregon public safety, crime and courts, plus statewide policy and community impact stories including housing, education, health, and immigration. She previously worked at The Star.
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Southern Oregon Child Care Providers Receive $3.2 Million to Expand Capacity

Lucille McNamara Apr 20, 2026

Early learning providers in southern Oregon have received a financial boost aimed at tackling a shortage of childcare, one of the region’s most persistent challenges. Douglas, Klamath, and Lake Counties are the Successful…

Crime & Courts

Man Who Pointed Shotgun at Eugene Officer and Diners Sentenced to 18 Months

Lucille McNamara Apr 20, 2026

EUGENE, Ore. — A gun-toting Tyler James Johnson, who pointed a loaded short-barreled shotgun at a Eugene police officer and people sitting outdoors at a roadside eatery, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The incident occurred on…

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Oregon Stopped Issuing Commercial Driver Licenses to Non-Citizens to Avoid Losing $23.5 Million in…

Lucille McNamara Apr 19, 2026

Oregon has been forced to stop issuing Commercial Drivers’ Licenses (CDLs) to non-American citizens to prevent the federal government from withholding millions of dollars in highway funding. This has been confirmed by both Governor Tina…

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Oregon’s Ron Wyden Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Federal Surveillance Before April 30 Deadline

Lucille McNamara Apr 19, 2026

Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden and Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie are both fighting an attempt by the federal government to ‘unconstitutionally spy on Americans.’ This comment by Massie on X followed a late-night session in which…

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With Gas Near $5, Oregon Governor Says Transportation Tax Increases Are a ‘Tough Sell’

Lucille McNamara Apr 19, 2026

As gas prices spiral amid Middle East tensions, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek admits that getting the public’s approval at the polls next month for the new transportation tax package will be ‘a tough sell.’ Addressing a news conference on…

Crime & Courts

Eugene Police Alert Residents to Professional Burglary Ring Conducting Surveillance

Lucille McNamara Apr 17, 2026

EUGENE, Ore. — A spate of burglaries at properties where large amounts of cash, jewelry, and other expensive items are likely to be found is believed to be the work of a professional burglary ring operating in the Eugene area. The Eugene…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Investment Adviser Accused of Stealing $1.6 Million From Clients Over 17 Years

Lucille McNamara Apr 17, 2026

For almost 17 years, a Baker City investment adviser allegedly stole shares of stocks valued at $1.6 million from his clients, transferring the proceeds into his personal bank account. He Has Been Charged With Investment Fraud…

Crime & Courts

Road Rage Suspect Who Shot at Passing Motorist Arrested by Portland Police

Lucille McNamara Apr 16, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. — A road rage incident involving a shooting has led to the arrest of a suspect by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). The incident occurred at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at the intersection of North Denver Avenue and…

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Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady But Remains Well Below the National Average

Lucille McNamara Apr 16, 2026

The unemployment rate in Oregon remained unchanged at 5.2% in February, remaining 0.9% higher than the national average of 4.3%. Tidings Data Snapshot Oregon Jobs Picture In February 2026 5.2% Oregon unemployment rate in…

Crime & Courts

10 Years for Texan Behind Multi-State ATM Robbery Spree That Hit Oregon

Lucille McNamara Apr 15, 2026

A string of violent robberies from ATMs across the U.S., including Oregon, ended yesterday with a 10-year prison sentence for 24-year-old Texan, Seth Coles-Body. Appearing in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington, Coles-Body…

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