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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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St. Timothy’s Church Remains Steadfast in its Decision to Serve the Homeless Community of Brookings

Lucille McNamara Feb 19, 2024

UPDATE 2: City of Brookings Lose Another Round in its Legal Battle Against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church UPDATE: St. Timothy’s Church Wins Federal Court Battle Against City Of Brookings MEDFORD, Ore. — The St. Timothy Episcopal…

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The Board of Commissioners Face a Major Shake-Up in the Wake of Jackson County for All Campaign

Lucille McNamara Feb 16, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County for All has exceeded its signature target of 10,500, altering the landscape of the Board of Commissioners, whose three members now face the possibility of having their salaries almost halved. UPDATE:…

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Parched Klamath Basin Receives $72.7 million Lifeline

Lucille McNamara Feb 15, 2024

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The parched Klamath Basin, with its dwindling populations of Chinook, coho, and steelhead trout, has been given a $72.7 million lifeline by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The much-needed funding will be…

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Ashland’s New Gravity Water System Will Upgrade Firefighting and 100-Year-Old Pipelines

Lucille McNamara Feb 14, 2024

UPDATE: Jackson County Ballot Measure Results: Ashland to Issue Revenue Bonds to Finance The Construction of The Water Treatment Plant ASHLAND, Ore. — A new gravity waterline will upgrade the water supply system in Ashland. The…

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Oregon Legislature Considers Recriminalizing Drug Offenses Amid Rising Deaths by Overdose

Lucille McNamara Feb 13, 2024

As drug paraphernalia litters the sidewalks, the Oregon legislative assembly is embroiled in debate to recriminalize possession. Both Democrats and Republicans realize that the state's current "soft" approach to drug possession must be…

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Home Care Nurses Take To The Streets To Picket For Better Pay

Lucille McNamara Feb 12, 2024

EUGENE, Ore. — Almost 100 nurses employed by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services are on strike for more money. Their action follows months of failed negotiations. The nurses want more money and an improvement in safety standards.…

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Oregon Has the Fourth Largest Homeless Population in the U.S

Lucille McNamara Feb 9, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon has the fourth-largest homeless population per capita in the country, with one in 10 children from homeless backgrounds attending Jackson County schools. Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, revealed these figures at the…

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Jackson County Property Price Surges by 6.7%

Lucille McNamara Feb 8, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The good news for Jackson County homeowners is that the value of residential properties has risen 6.7%, averaging $405,000 per sale. The record number of 359 sales in Jackson County outstripped those recorded…

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Oregon Legislative Session: Republican’s Anti-Abortion Bill Unlikely to Succeed

Lucille McNamara Feb 8, 2024

Senator Dennis Linthicum (R – District 28) is one of several Republicans backing an Anti-Abortion Bill that is unlikely to be heard during the current Legislative Session. Linthicum describes unborn babies as “pre-born individuals” and…

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Oregon Homeowners Face Tax Increases for Fire Protection

Lucille McNamara Feb 7, 2024

Oregon homeowners will face onerous increases in fire protection taxes if proposals by two Democrat Senators receive approval in the upcoming Legislative Session. UPDATE: Oregon Wildfire Survivors Will Not Be Taxed Meanwhile, Senate…

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