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

    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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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…