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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Crime & Courts
Portland Man Could Get 30 Years After Throwing Rocks and Ramming ICE Building Entrance
A 24-year-old Portland man, who is the 23rd defendant charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with offenses at the ICE building, faces a possible 30 years behind bars.

Crime & Courts
Driver in Stolen Vehicle Hits Two Pedestrians in Downtown Portland Before Crashing
A suspect driving a stolen vehicle struck and seriously injured two pedestrians walking in Portland’s Old Town at lunchtime yesterday (Sunday). The stolen vehicle…

News
Oregon Breaks Into Top 10 for Childcare Costs Despite Earning Less Than Other States
Oregon is the 10th most expensive state in the U.S. to rear a child, according to a new study by the Remax New Jersey Real Estate Network.

News
Scammers Are Preying on Oregon Seniors—Here’s What They’re Falling For
Oregon senior citizens have lost more than $5 million this year alone to con artists scamming internet users, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Environment
Oregon State Parks Face Funding Crisis as Officials Launch Public Survey for Solutions
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is facing a financial crisis, but its director, Lisa Sumption, says OPRD is not waiting for a crisis to happen…

News
Oregon Woman Wins Appeal After Being Denied Foster Role Over LGBTQ+ Views
A devout Christian and widowed mother of five from Malheur County has won an appeal against a ruling by the State of Oregon that prevented her from becoming a foster…

News
Oregon Backs Off Farm Stand Regulations Amid Fears for Agri-Tourism Industry
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has halted its rule-making process regarding farm stands following a public outcry and a directive from…

Top Stories
Top Officials Quit as Oregon’s Transportation Department Faces Sweeping Job Cuts
Amid a deepening budget crisis, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to overhaul its leadership structure and streamline operations. The first wave of…






