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Lucille McNamara

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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Latest from Lucille McNamara

  1. Crime & Courts

    Oregon Clothing Store Owner Accused of Moving More Than $34 Million in Suspected Drug Money

    A Mexican national who authorities say was living unlawfully in Springfield is accused of using a clothing business to launder drug trafficking proceeds amounting to…

  2. Politics & Government

    Portland Voters Reject Plan to Let Residents Decide How to Spend $16 Million of City Budget

    About 66% of votes counted were against Measure 26-267, a proposal to let residents decide how a portion of the city budget was spent, according to unofficial election…

  3. Crime & Courts

    Oregon Judge Finds ICE Agent Lied About Unlawful Arrest of Medford Construction Worker

    There was no doubt that ICE agents conducted an “unlawful warrantless arrest” of a Medford man in violation of a court-issued preliminary injunction, Judge Mustafa T.…

  4. Politics & Government

    Ashland Voters Approve Measure Giving Them the Final Say on New Utility-Bill Fees

    Ashland voters have backed a measure to require their approval for new or increased utility-bill fees and taxes unrelated to utility operations, according to unofficial…

  5. Politics & Government

    Oregon Democrats Keep Power to Pass Tax Hikes Alone After Holding Key Southern Oregon Senate Seat

    As early election results trickle in from the Oregon Secretary of State, Democrats are on track to retain their power to pass tax increases without Republican votes.

  6. Crime & Courts

    Utah Teen Missing for 18 Months Found Safe in Oregon With a 39-Year-Old Man

    The teenage girl reported missing from Utah in May 2025 was found by Oregon law enforcement on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the company of a 39-year-old male, resulting…

  7. Politics & Government

    Oregon Sets Midterm Early Ballot Record as Returns Top 1.5 Million

    Millions of Americans are voting today, and Oregon is no exception, recording its highest day-before-Election Day midterm ballot-return count in state records dating…

  8. Politics & Government

    Portland Weighs Banning Stores From Charging Shoppers Different Prices Based on Personal Data

    Portland District 4 Councilor Eric Zimmerman’s ordinance banning retailers and delivery apps from using personal data to set different prices for different customers is…

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