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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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Business

U.S. Bank Departure from the Big Pink Skyscraper is Indicative of Portland Urban Decay

Lucille McNamara Sep 5, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore — The decision by U.S. Bank not to renew its lease in the Big Pink skyscraper is another blow as urban decay erodes downtown Portland. Yesterday, the bank told its employees that it will be vacating the 222,000 square feet…
News

Free Phone Calls for Oregon Prisoners Will Cost the State $5 million annually

Lucille McNamara Sep 4, 2024
A call to allow Oregon prisoners free phone calls will cost the state $5 million a year. In a report yet to be publicly released, the call is being made by Oregon Corrections Ombudsman Adrian Wulff. He points to a few other states, like…
News

Teenage Shooting Leads to 70 Months Prison Sentence

Lucille McNamara Sep 4, 2024
MEDFORD, Ore — A Grants Pass teenager who shot another youngster eight times outside a fast-food outlet in Medford has been sentenced to spend five years and 10 months in jail. Joseph Lopez (18) was found guilty of shooting 17-year-old…
News

Vaccine Could Breakthrough the Fentanyl Crisis in Oregon and Other U.S. States

Lucille McNamara Sep 3, 2024
Scientists are pinning their hopes on a vaccine to provide a breakthrough in the fentanyl addiction crisis sweeping the nation. The vaccine could go to clinical trial as early as the middle of 2025 and is under development by researchers at…
Events

Entries Open Tomorrow to Playwrights for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival

Lucille McNamara Sep 3, 2024
UPDATE: 4 Plays To See At Ashland New Plays Festival Starting Wednesday ASHLAND, Ore — Submissions open tomorrow (Wednesday) for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival (ANPF). Every year, the competition has attracted hundreds of…
News

Golden Retriever Lost in the Wilderness of Oregon for Over Four Months, is Ready for Adoption

Lucille McNamara Sep 2, 2024
Amazing Grace, the white Golden Retriever mix lost in remote unincorporated wilderness areas of Oregon for more than four months, is now ready for adoption. Despite a green collar around her neck, the universal sign that a dog is…
Events

Three Broadway Shows to Celebrate the Oregon Cabaret Theater’s 40th Anniversary in 2025

Lucille McNamara Sep 2, 2024
ASHLAND, Ore. —  As the year heads to a close, the Oregon Cabaret Theater (OCT) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary year, featuring three recent Broadway hits. The 2025 season begins on January 24, 2025, and will celebrate…
News

Klamath County Fire District #3 Will Keep its Doors Open in the Wake of Fire Chief Termination…

Lucille McNamara Sep 1, 2024
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Budget shortfalls and the inappropriate use of grant money have led to the termination of the Klamath County Fire District #3 Fire Chief, Christine Friend. Following her termination, four members of staff resigned.…
Politics & Elections

Postmaster General says Mail Ballots will be Delivered Timeously

Lucille McNamara Aug 31, 2024
Residents of Oregon have until October 15 to register for the upcoming election. Voters have been given until Election Day on November 5 to mail their ballots or to hand deliver them to official drop boxes. In the meantime, Postmaster…
News

Grants Pass Adopts Softer Approach to its Homeless Situation

Lucille McNamara Aug 30, 2024
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grant’s Pass City Council has adopted a softer approach to the problems surrounding homeless people camping overnight in public areas within city environs. Two New Ordinances Will Provide Better Amenities and…
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