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.
Latest from Lucille McNamara

Crime & Courts
Oregon Bookkeeper Used Boss’s Signature Stamp and Fake Payroll Profile to Steal Nearly $1 Million
A 53-year-old woman from Riddle could spend up to 30 years in federal prison on a bank fraud charge after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from her former…

Health
Oregon Sues to Stop Trump From Pulling Medicaid Money Over Work Requirements
Oregon is seeking an urgent injunction to stop the Trump administration from withholding existing Medicaid funding if the state does not implement new work requirements.

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.

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…







