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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 Sues to Block Musk’s Treasury Access, Fearing He Could Cut Funding to Vital State…

Lucille McNamara Feb 9, 2025

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says giving Elon Musk access to the central payment system operated by the Treasury Department could allow him to block funding to critical state programs. On Friday, Oregon joined 18 other State…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Law Enforcement Arrest Two Chinese Nationals in $37.5K Scam Plot

Lucille McNamara Feb 8, 2025

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested after trying to scam an Albany resident of $37,500. The incident occurred on 3 February and Albany Police Department set up a sting operation the following day in which the two men were arrested.…

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Oregon Family of Five Lose Their Pet Dog and Cat in Fire that Left Apartment in Ruins

Lucille McNamara Feb 8, 2025

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A pet dog and cat died in a fire at a Roseburg apartment on Thursday afternoon. The occupants, two adults, and three children, were not on the premises when the fire broke out. Roseburg Fire Department was called to 844…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Hits Back: Defending Sanctuary Status and Gender-Affirming Care from Trump Policies

Lucille McNamara Feb 8, 2025

Amid nationwide protests and lawsuits suing the Trump administration, Portland has joined a coalition of local governments opposing executive orders and actions that harm immigrants living in cities with sanctuary policies and minors under…

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Benton County Implements Treatment Over Trial for Drug Offenders Under Oregon’s House Bill…

Lucille McNamara Feb 7, 2025

Benton County has launched a new program to provide treatment and support services for qualifying drug offenders rather than taking them to court. The Benton Behavioral Health Deflection Program, funded by House Bill 4002 as part of…

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Oregon’s Deschutes County Dismantles DEI Committee Amidst National Backlash

Lucille McNamara Feb 7, 2025

Despite a desperate plea by Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, commissioners voted 2–1 on Wednesday to dismantle its diversity, equity, inclusion, and access committee. Committee Worked to Foster an Inclusive Environment…

Politics & Elections

New Senate Bill Will Address Groundwater Contamination from Fertilizer Use Affecting 3,100 Oregon…

Lucille McNamara Feb 6, 2025

In a bid to stop groundwater contamination, Oregon lawmakers have been asked to approve a Senate Bill that will require farmers with more than 200 acres to report their annual fertilizer use to the state’s Department of Agriculture.…

Trump Freezes Funds to Oregon Nonprofits that Help Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens

Lucille McNamara Feb 6, 2025

Oregon Nonprofits Reel under Latest Funding Freeze Announcement by the Trump Administration that Impacts Immigrants Seeking Citizenship A freeze on federal grant funding to assist immigrants who are legal permanent residents to become…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Posing as an Appliance Repairman Accused of Swindling Thousands in Multi-County Scam

Lucille McNamara Feb 6, 2025

Kevin Glen Whiting (59) of Springfield has been charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated theft in the Lane County Circuit Court, according to court records. His court appearance follows a string of incidents in which Whiting…

Crime & Courts

Oregon’s Jail Crisis: Deputy Neglect Linked to Inmate Deaths in Multnomah County

Lucille McNamara Feb 5, 2025

Ten people have died in Multnomah County jails over the last two years, and two County Sheriff’s Office deputies were this week placed on probation in connection with the death of two inmates in separate incidents. Both men were required to…

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