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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Oregon Poised to Erase Offensive Place Names Like China Man Hat and Squaw Creek from Maps
Place names like China Man Hat, Squaw Creek, and Cannibal Mountain may soon disappear from Oregon maps if a House Bill to remove derogatory names is passed by the Senate.

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Oregon’s AG is Leading a Coalition of 12 States Fighting Against the Implementation of “Illegal” Tariffs
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of AGs in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop, what he terms, President Donald Trump’s…

Crime & Courts
Horrendous Tales of Abuse Spur Oregon’s $5 Million Settlement for Three Children Under Failed Child Welfare System
The state will pay nearly $5 million in a settlement following the imprisonment six years ago of a 56-year-old great-aunt who is serving 12 years and seven months for…

Crime & Courts
Massive $2.8 Million Cash Haul in Oregon Part of Nationwide Fentanyl Bust Against Sinaloa Cartel
Oregon featured prominently in the largest fentanyl bust in the history of the DEA, in which more than 400 kg of fentanyl was seized, with authorities uncovering $2.8…

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Oregon Fire Marshal Calls for Wildfire Awareness Month Action to Prevent Repeat of 2024’s 1.9 Million Acres Burned
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) says residents who ensured their properties were clear of debris and timber to feed wildfires, escaped the 1.9 million acres of…

Crime & Courts
Oregon Convicted Felon and Mother Charged After Treating 13-Year-Old’s Bullet Wound with Ice Cube and Toilet Paper
A convicted felon who is now allowed to own firearms has been charged with allegedly accidentally shooting a 13-year-old boy in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

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Future Patient Care in Oregon is Under Threat as Hospitals Buckle Under Financial Strain
The future of patient care at hospitals in Oregon communities is under threat as costs continue to soar, regulations become increasingly onerous, and payment from…

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Oregon Moms Favor Family Time and Framed Photos Over Diet Aids and Dustpans on Mother’s Day, Survey Says
A framed memory is the most meaningful gift that you can give on Mother’s Day, according to 54% of mothers interviewed in a recent survey.







