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Lucille McNamara

With 27 years in journalism, Lucille reports on crime, police activities, court proceedings, and state-level politics across Oregon. Her in-depth coverage uncovers statewide stories with a commitment to factual, impactful narrative.
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Oregon Lawmaker Becomes Ninth Democrat Calling on Joe Biden to Step Down from the Presidential Race

Lucille McNamara Jul 11, 2024

Oregon Democrat Rep. Earl Blumenauer has joined a growing chorus of House Democrats appealing to President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race. Blumenauer Says it’s About Protecting Democracy Blumenauer, the ninth…

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Anti Abortionists Suing Grants Pass City for Violation of Freedom of Speech

Lucille McNamara Jul 10, 2024

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An anti-abortion street preacher lawsuit against Grants Pass City that began in 2020 finally went to trial this week. The anti-abortion group, known as Abolish Abortion Oregon (AAO), is suing the city for violating their…

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UFCW is Spending Millions to Persuade Lawmakers to Allow Cannabis Workers to Unionize

Lucille McNamara Jul 9, 2024

Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555 is throwing millions of dollars into a campaign to persuade lawmakers to ease the way for cannabis workers throughout Oregon to unionize. The UFCW union has spent $2.4 million dollars…

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Funding for the Renewal of the Caveman Memorial Pool in Grants Pass is Underway

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2024

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass City Council has finally agreed to explore funding avenues to rebuild the aging Caveman Memorial Pool which has been serving the community for 70 years. While the pool is open to the public this summer, it is…

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732 People Lose Their Jobs at Nike, Oregon, as Part of a $2 Billion Cutback on Expenses

Lucille McNamara Jul 6, 2024

Nike has slashed 732 positions at its global headquarters near Beaverton as part of its decision to trim 2% off its global workforce. The leading sportswear brand announced in April that it would be reducing its Oregon workforce by 740…

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Due to Popular Demand, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Introduces More Frequent Behind the Curtain…

Lucille McNamara Jul 4, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — The one-hour Behind the Curtain Summer Tour has proved so popular that the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has had to increase the event from once to twice a week. Visitors Discover How…

Hot Weather and Fireworks are a Lethal Combination for Wildfires

Lucille McNamara Jul 3, 2024

Extremely hot weather and the illegal use of fireworks could be a lethal combination for wildfires in Oregon and California this 4th July weekend. Sizzling temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Medford, Oregon, and 116 degrees in Redding,…

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Triple Digit Heatwave Predicted in Oregon Over Independence Day Weekend

Lucille McNamara Jul 2, 2024

A triple digit heatwave is predicted will start on Independence Day (Thursday, July 4) through to Sunday, stretching from Portland in the northwest to Medford in Southern Oregon. Temperature gauges will hover between 100 to 115 degrees.…

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Ashland Residents Invited to Contribute Input for a Homelessness Master Plan

Lucille McNamara Jul 1, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Residents of Ashland will be given an opportunity to share their input on the city’s growing homelessness problem on Wednesday, July 3. The Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee (HSMSC) will throw open the discussion…

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Fire Danger Level Rises to HIGH in Jackson and Josephine Counties

Lucille McNamara Jun 29, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The fire danger level has been increased to HIGH (yellow) from Monday, July 1, in Jackson and Josephine counties. The announcement has been made by the Southwest District of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and…

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