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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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News

Nurses and Healthcare Workers Will Stage the Biggest Strike in the History of Oregon on Friday

Lucille McNamara Jan 7, 2025

In a united display of strength, 5,000 nurses and healthcare workers from Providence hospitals and clinics will stage the biggest strike in the history of Oregon on Friday. The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) announced strike action…

Oregon Loses Bid for Semiconductor Research and Development Hub to Arizona

Lucille McNamara Jan 7, 2025

The Biden Administration yesterday (Monday) dashed all hopes of Oregon as the home of the world-first 300mm front-end semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging research facility. Instead, Arizona State University has won the…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail: Prosecutors Suspect His Younger Brother Pulled the Trigger

Lucille McNamara Jan 7, 2025

Keyshawn Pervish (23) of Portland has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for the killing of a 17-year-old youth, and prosecutors suspect that it was his younger brother who pulled the trigger. Pervish pleaded guilty to first-degree…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Woman Faces Manslaughter and DUI Charges Following Death of an Elderly Speech Therapist

Lucille McNamara Jan 6, 2025

A woman from Portland who allegedly killed an 82-year-old speech therapist in a two-car collision while under the influence was arrested on Thursday by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. According to court records, Rosa Victalina…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Faces 14 Charges After Police Car Chase and Shooting

Lucille McNamara Jan 6, 2025

Portland police have arrested Jamari D. Chapala (28) in connection with a car chase and shooting incident on Saturday morning. Chapala, who lives in Portland, is now facing 14 charges and is booked into the Multnomah County Detention…

Environment

Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited

Lucille McNamara Jan 6, 2025

Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort. Community Engagement Session Starts Today Community engagement sessions start today (January…

Environment

Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025

The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the end-of-year recess. However, advocates will ensure it is tabled when…

News

Plaintiff Requests Jackson County Circuit Court Judge to Recuse Himself from the Asante Fentanyl…

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025

MEDFORD, Ore. — In a civil action against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), the plaintiff has once again asked Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Bloom to recuse himself from the hearing because he has acted as legal…

Education

A Pride Caucus Within the Oregon School Boards Association Fails to Gather Enough Support

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025

A plan to create a Pride Caucus within the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) has fallen flat after a two-year campaign. Victory Would Have Given a Voice to LGBTQ+ Oregon school boards were asked to vote on a proposal to…

Environment

U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon

Lucille McNamara Jan 3, 2025

President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season. Federal Funding Available on a Cost-Sharing Basis FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)…

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