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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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Federal Court Action Sought to Stop Coquille Tribe’s Battle to Open a Casino in Medford

Lucille McNamara Dec 24, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — In an ongoing bitter struggle, three Indian tribes have filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Washington D.C. to stop the Coquille Tribe from opening a casino in Medford. Lawsuit Cites Violations of the U.S.…

Politics & Elections

House Bills to Benefit Oregonians with Health Insurance Become Effective on January 1st

Lucille McNamara Dec 23, 2024

Four house bills benefitting Oregonians with health insurance will become effective on January 1, 2025. Consumers Will be Able to Use Coupons Towards Deductibles House Bill 4113 will allow consumers to use coupons and…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Becomes Fourth State to Introduce the Right-to-Repair Bill

Lucille McNamara Dec 23, 2024

On January 1, 2025, Oregon consumers and independent repair shops must have access to manuals, parts, and tools to repair their cell phones and electronic devices. The right-to-repair bill applies to phones sold in Oregon since July 2021…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail for Stabbing His Cousin to Death

Lucille McNamara Dec 22, 2024

A 28-year-old man who was on post-prison supervision was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing his cousin to death. Jarrod Yahtin-Cloud pleaded guilty in the Multnomah County Circuit…

Environment

Oregon Owyhee Canyonlands Receives Federal Protection After Years of Negotiations and Failed…

Lucille McNamara Dec 22, 2024

After five years of negotiations and three failed attempts, the U.S. Senate has finally received unanimous approval for federal protection of Southeast Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands. The victory on Friday night was announced by Oregon…

News

New Tariff Increases for Portland General Electric Customers from January 1, 2025

Lucille McNamara Dec 21, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland General Electric (PGE) will increase its consumer rates by between 5.5% to 7.7% on January 1, 2025, it announced yesterday. Increases Will Improve Supply Availability The increased tariffs, approved by…

News

$37.4 Million Allocated for Three Drought Resistance Projects in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Dec 21, 2024

The Department of the Interior has announced a $37.4 million investment in three projects to improve drought resistance in Oregon. The projects will conserve about 5,000 acre-feet of water annually in the Ochoco, Central Oregon, and…

Crime & Courts

Fire at RCC’s Medford Campus: Two Young Men Charged with Arson

Lucille McNamara Dec 21, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Two young men have been charged with arson following a fire at Rogue Community College’s Medford campus on Wednesday. Christian McLennan (18) of Medford and Nathan Svinth (20) of Central Point appeared in the Jackson…

News

Portland Police is Calling for Volunteers to Serve on its Racial Equity Advisory Council

Lucille McNamara Dec 20, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau’s Racial Equity Plan (REP) to ensure that all members of the community, irrespective of identity background, receive quality services, is calling for volunteers to the Police Equity Advisory…

News

Marion County Residents Will Pay More for Waste Disposal Services

Lucille McNamara Dec 20, 2024

SALEM, Ore. — Residents of the unincorporated areas of Marion County face an immediate increase in the cost of waste collection fees. This follows a decision to close a waste-to-energy facility which accepted medical waste that subsidized…

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