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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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Crime & Courts

Oregon-Based Component Among Illegal Exportation of Aviation Parts to Russia

Lucille McNamara Nov 24, 2024

An Indian citizen from Delhi has been accused of the illegal exportation of aircraft components to Russia. An Altitude and Heading Reference System from an Oregon-based supplier was among the components listed for exportation. …

Politics & Elections

Oregon is an Example of Liberal Drug Policies Gone Wrong

Lucille McNamara Nov 23, 2024

Oregon is touted ‘as an example of liberal drug policies gone wrong,’ says Josh Hardman, the founder of a newsletter and consulting firm on psychedelic research. Americans Want Law and Order The fact that Oregon’s drug policy…

News

Ashland Police Chief Calls for Introduction of Expulsion Zone to South Side of Town

Lucille McNamara Nov 23, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara says there is a need to expand and amend the city’s expulsion zone ordinance to decrease negative behavior on the south side of town. ELEA Decreases Negative Behavior Addressing…

Oregon Has the Highest Number Per Capita of Unsheltered Homelessness in the Country

Lucille McNamara Nov 23, 2024

Oregon is the top-ranked state in the U.S. per capita for unsheltered homelessness among families with children, with three in 10 people classified as ‘chronically homeless’ since 2023. There are 14 Times More Children Without a…

News

Location of a New Multi-Million Dollar Jackson County Animal Shelter Not Finalized

Lucille McNamara Nov 22, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Commissioners is collaborating with Friends of the Animals (FOTA) and other community organizations to build a new animal shelter. Cattery Eliminated from New Design Plans However, by…

Crime & Courts

Young Couple Admit to a String of Bank Robberies in Oregon and Washington

Lucille McNamara Nov 22, 2024

The Clark County Sheriff’s office has released a photograph of a young couple robbing a bank in Umpqua, Salmon Creek, on November 6. Andrew Bekman (31) and his female accomplice Amira Askew (28), have been arrested and admitted to a string…

Environment

Oregon Environmentalists Take Legal Action to Stop BLM Removing Timber from Forest Near Grants Pass

Lucille McNamara Nov 22, 2024

A lawsuit to stop the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from increasing fire hazards with the removal of timber from an old-growth forest north of Grants Pass was lodged on Tuesday by environmentalists in the Medford District Court. …

Crime & Courts

U.S. District Judge Says Oregon State Hospital Must Remedy Violation of a Court Order

Lucille McNamara Nov 21, 2024

U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson wants the Oregon State Hospital, in violation of a court order to admit jailed criminal defendants for mental health treatment within seven days, to remedy the situation in less than two months. At a…

News

Post-Pandemic Revenues Fuel Highest-Ever Tax Kick Back for Oregonians

Lucille McNamara Nov 21, 2024

A post-pandemic revenue windfall of $5.6 billion translates into the highest kickback in history of Oregon 2023 taxpayers. Revenue was $5.6 billion higher than predictions by state economists of a post-pandemic recession that lawmakers…

News

The Alliance for a Safe Oregon Calls for Tighter Firearms Dealer Controls

Lucille McNamara Nov 21, 2024

The Alliance for a Safe Oregon wants the state to tighten control of firearms dealers. The Nonprofit Wants State-Level Policies The organization says Oregon should adopt state-level gun dealer licensing policies, a move adopted…

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