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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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Ashland is One of Four Oregon Cities to Benefit from Funding to Improve Road Safety

Lucille McNamara Sep 11, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland is one of four Oregon cities to benefit from a $3 million plan to improve road safety within city limits. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Transportation and was announced by state Senators Jeff Merkley and…

Education

Rogue Community College Establishes itself as One of the Top Colleges in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Sep 10, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — Rogue Community College (RCC) has become one of the top community colleges in Oregon after gaining a 19% increase in enrollment of full-time equivalent (FTE) students. RCC is significantly ahead of the 5.7 percent – the…

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Policeman Siccing a K-9 on an Innocent Man rocks the Serenity of Lake Oswego in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Sep 10, 2024

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore — The peaceful and picturesque city of Lake Oswego in Oregon’s Clackamas County has captured headlines not for its upscale lifestyle and serene lake but for the firing of a police officer who commanded his K-9 to attack an…

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Armed Security Guards Help Southern Oregon Police to Keep Tabs on Crime

Lucille McNamara Sep 9, 2024

Police in Southern Oregon are increasingly relying on the services of armed security guards to help them keep crime under control. There are 2,300 Armed Guards Patrolling Oregon Streets In the last year, the number of armed…

There are 16 Thousand More Unemployed in Oregon Than Last Year

Lucille McNamara Sep 9, 2024

The jobless rate in Oregon has increased by 0.7% in the last year, translating to 16,000 more unemployed in the state compared to 2023. But 8,500 New Jobs Became Available in July However, compared to historical standards, the…

Education

Ashland, Phoenix-Talent Children Will Benefit From a $300k Mental Health Fund

Lucille McNamara Sep 8, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore — Mental health and wellness programs will be provided to children in the Ashland and Phoenix-Talent school districts for the next three years, thanks to a Children’s Mental Health Fund founded by Ron and Katharine Lang.…

A Ban on Cell Phones in Medford Classrooms is Under Investigation by the School District Board

Lucille McNamara Sep 7, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — Using cell phones in classrooms could soon be banned at all schools in the Medford School District (MSD). Call for Feedback Before Implementation Feedback from the community, parents, students, and the handful of…

Events

Best Look at an Eclipse in 2024: Supermoon Partial Eclipse Visible in Oregon Skies

Lucille McNamara Sep 6, 2024

Oregonians can enjoy a partial supermoon eclipse on the evening of September 17. The event will be visible throughout the state. In this article, we use local Medford time but check the exact times according to your location, as they all…

News

Ashland Named a Top 10 Bike-Friendly U.S. Destination

Lucille McNamara Sep 6, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland is a major American bike-friendly destination, ranked in the Top 10 by national outdoor magazine, ‘Outside.’ Ashland is rated as bike-friendly, with 86 dedicated bike trails. Oregon is the Only State with…

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Rogue Valley International Medford Airport Receives Project Funding

Lucille McNamara Sep 5, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — Jackson County Commissioners approved a grant yesterday (Wednesday) to fund projects at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Grant Will Help Jackson County Meet Federal Funding Requirements The $127,439…

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