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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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Oregon Health Insurance Premiums Could Jump 17% as Thousands Drop Coverage

Lucille McNamara Jul 12, 2026

Healthcare for Oregonians threatens to become even more unaffordable as insurers request double-digit price hikes in 2027. The increases will affect people who pay for their own health insurance and those covered by small business…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Woman Gets Jail Time After Throwing Dog Against MAX Train During Argument

Lucille McNamara Jul 12, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon woman, who threw her small poodle-type dog against a MAX train and kicked it in the face during an argument with her husband, has been sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years of probation. Husband…

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Oregon Temperatures Climb Next Week but Forecast Stops Short of Extreme 2021 Conditions

Lucille McNamara Jul 9, 2026

Oregon will experience above-normal temperatures between July 14 and 22, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Tidings Data Snapshot Oregon Heat Outlook Window July 14 to 18 NOAA 6 to 10 day…

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Mount McLoughlin Hikers Rescued as SAR Warns of Dehydration and Exhaustion Risks

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Two hikers were rescued on the Mount McLoughlin summit trail by Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on the Fourth of July. In one operation, SAR team members assisted a hiker in…

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Rabid Bat Found in Marion County as Oregon Officials Urge Pet Vaccinations

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

MARION COUNTY, Ore. — A bat that tested positive for rabies has sparked an urgent appeal to pet owners in Marion County to ensure that their animals are vaccinated. Bats are one of the main carriers of rabies in Oregon, and unvaccinated…

Starting Today, Oregonians Will Pay Less For Their Electricity

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

Starting today (July 8), Oregonians will pay less for their electricity as the Public Utility Commission (PUC) introduces a 29% increase for power consumption by data centers and other large energy users served by Portland General Electric…

Crime & Courts

Beaverton Cannabis Dispensary Robbery Ends With Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Police

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — The Washington County Major Crimes team is investigating an officer-involved shooting at a cannabis dispensary in Beaverton on Sunday night, during which an armed robber was killed. Beaverton Police Department…

Crime & Courts

Medford SWAT Uses Chemical Irritants to Flush Burglary Suspect From Grandview Drive Home

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

MEDFORD, Ore. — In a dramatic arrest, involving the closure of several suburban roads, the Medford Police SWAT team used chemical irritants to flush a 44 year-old burglary suspect from a home in the 1800 block of Grandview Drive. The…

Trump Tariff Plan Could Cost Oregon Families Over $1,200 a Year as State Pushes Back

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

President Donald Trump is proposing a new set of tariffs in a move that has already raised the cost of living for the average Oregon family by more than $1,200 a year. The tariffs will impose a sales tax on Oregonians, a proposal that…

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Oregonians Have Until Friday to Claim Possible COVID-Era IRS Refunds

Lucille McNamara Jul 6, 2026

Countless Oregonians could be entitled to refunds or abatement of their tax returns assessed during the COVID-19 federal disaster period from January 20, 2020, to May 11, 2023. Claims Must Be Submitted By Friday, July 10, 2026…

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