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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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Politics & Elections

Oregon Measure 118 is Heading for Failure at the November 5 Polls

Lucille McNamara Oct 27, 2024

UPDATE: Fierce Opposition to Oregon Measure 118 at the Polls Defeats Attempts to Establish a Basic Income Program Measure 118 is heading for failure according to a poll undertaken by the Northwest Progressive Institute that shows…

Crime & Courts

Couple Admit Stealing $34 Million from Oregon Publishing Tycoon Win McCormack

Lucille McNamara Oct 27, 2024

The largest heist against an individual in the history of the Oregon federal court unfolded on Friday as a chauffeur couple admitted to stealing more than $34 million from prominent Oregon publisher Win McCormack. Sergey A. Lebedenko…

Politics & Elections

Measure 117 That Will Allow Oregonians to Vote for the Candidate They Like Best Hangs in the Balance

Lucille McNamara Oct 27, 2024

UPDATE: Oregon’s Attempt to Introduce Ranked-Choice Voting With Measure 117 Takes a Dive at the Polls The pro-RCV coalition (Ranked Choice Voting) will have to win over most of the 20% undecided voters if Measure 117 is to prevail…

News

Auction of Modular Homes Rebuilt After 2020 Almeda Fire in Oregon: Buyers Can Review Defects

Lucille McNamara Oct 26, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Prospective buyers of 140 modular homes declared unfit for habitation will have access to all defects with the units they are interested in buying at auction. The homes were manufactured to replace residences lost in…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Tow Truck Company Must Pay $1.185 Million for an Assault on a Customer by a Former Employee

Lucille McNamara Oct 26, 2024

A Portland-based tow truck company has been fined $1.185 million following an assault by a previous company manager on a man who he believed had illegally parked in a disabled zone. Curtis Bunch (62) told the Multnomah County Circuit…

Events

Local Artist Liza Hamilton Featured at the First Friday ArtWalk in Ashland

Lucille McNamara Oct 25, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Enjoy an eclectic mix of art, music, and taste at Ashland's First Friday ArtWalk next Friday, November 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. You will experience a kaleidoscope of imagery to tempt the senses as you meander through the…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Kidnapped, Beaten, and Robbed of his Cryptocurrency Wallet

Lucille McNamara Oct 25, 2024

Four men who allegedly beat up an Oregon resident to obtain his cryptocurrency passcode face federal charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap in the Portland U.S. District Court. At their court appearance on Thursday, Jackson Reves…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Courthouse Supervisor Accused of Stealing Nearly $135,000 Cash Paid for Bail and Fines

Lucille McNamara Oct 25, 2024

Twenty-nine bank deposit bags containing nearly $135,000 were allegedly stolen by a Linn County records supervisor employed by the Oregon Judicial Department. The Accused Managed a Team of 37 People at the Courthouse Kay…

Business

1,035 Oregonians Face Job Losses When Wells Fargo Withdraws from Three State Locations

Lucille McNamara Oct 25, 2024

UPDATE: Wells Fargo Lays Off More Than 700 Oregon Employees Wells Fargo is pulling out of its three Oregon Global Operations business branches, placing the jobs of 1,035 employees in jeopardy. The bank has announced that it will…

Environment

New Rules for Motorized Boating on Oregon’s Upper Rogue River

Lucille McNamara Oct 24, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Proposed new rules that restrict motorized boating on the Upper Rogue River in Jackson County have been approved in principle by the Oregon State Marine Board. The Rules Follow Safety and Congestion…

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