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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

Negasi Zuberi Found Guilty on All Counts

Lucille McNamara Oct 19, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon resident Negasi Zuberi was found guilty on all counts related to the kidnap and r*pe of two women on the eighth day of his trial before U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane in Medford yesterday. He will remain in…

News

Oregon Health Authority May Fight an Appellate Court Decision to Allow E-Cigarettes in Colorful…

Lucille McNamara Oct 18, 2024

The Oregon Health Authority is deciding whether to appeal a decision by presiding Judge Scott Shorr of the Oregon Court of Appeals to overturn a previous ruling to ban colorfully packaged e-cigarettes that could attract minors to begin…

News

Winter Warmth for Ashland Residents Who Qualify for Discounts on Energy Bills

Lucille McNamara Oct 18, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — There is winter warmth on the horizon for qualifying residents of Ashland following the City Council’s decision to reintroduce its low-income energy assistance program to reduce the cost of utility bills. Seniors and the…

Politics & Elections

It Was NOT Oregon Election Officials Who Kept Donald Trump Off the State’s Voters’ Pamphlet

Lucille McNamara Oct 18, 2024

It was the Donald Trump campaign's decision, NOT Oregon election officials, to keep the Republican presidential nominee off the state’s voters’ pamphlet, according to a statement by the Office of the Secretary of State (SoS). …

Crime & Courts

Negasi Zuberi Wanted to Sire an Army of Children with Different Women

Lucille McNamara Oct 17, 2024

UPDATE: Negasi Zuberi Found Guilty on All Counts MEDFORD, Ore. — Accused r*pist and kidnapper, Negasi Zuberi (30), wanted to sire an army of children from different women in a plan he called “Operation Takeover.” This evidence…

Crime & Courts

Death of Woman in a Douglas County Jail Holding Cell Leads to an Independent Investigation

Lucille McNamara Oct 17, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — An independent investigation has been called following the death of 38-year-old Katrina Nicole Robertson in a Douglas County Jail cell on Monday night. Douglas County Sheriff Describes Incident as a Tragedy…

Oregon is One of Five States Where Death by Drug Overdose Has Increased

Lucille McNamara Oct 17, 2024

Oregon is one of five states where opioid deaths have increased despite a record-breaking 15 percent decrease in death by drug overdoses nationwide, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Five Western states failed to…

Events

Free Gifts at Medford Opening of Chuck E. Cheese This Thursday

Lucille McNamara Oct 15, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford families can enjoy an evening of fun and free offerings on Thursday (October 17) when Chuck E. Cheese opens its local outlet. The grand opening will be between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 291-293 East Barnett Rd.…

Crime & Courts

Meth and Fentanyl Seized by Oregon Police in Bag Labeled “Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs”

Lucille McNamara Oct 15, 2024

Portland Police Bureau (PPB) seized 12 bags of meth weighing 220 grams and 79 fentanyl pills from a bag labeled ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs.’ The bag full of drugs haul was made on Tuesday from a stolen vehicle. PPB Public…

Crime & Courts

Judge Issues Split Ruling in Wrongful Death Suit Against Portland Police

Lucille McNamara Oct 15, 2024

A U.S. Magistrate has issued a split ruling in response to an application by attorneys to waive attorney-client privileges in a case involving Robert Delgado (46) who was shot and killed in Lents Park in 2021 by Portland police. …

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