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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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Earn Cash for Property Wildfire Safety Measures

Lucille McNamara Mar 20, 2024

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will pay you $250 for taking incentives to safeguard your property against wildfires. 50 Areas Identified as High-Risk Wildfire Hotspots To curb the spread of wildfires in the coming weeks,…

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens its 2024 Season Today

Lucille McNamara Mar 19, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — The atmosphere in Ashland City today is one of buzzing excitement as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) stages its first drama of the 2024 season. The city is filling up with visitors, while residents and shopkeepers are…

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Medford is Planning to Continue Providing Housing for Low and Middle-Income Earners

Lucille McNamara Mar 19, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford City Council is investigating the best way forward to provide housing for low and middle-income earners. The project was discussed at a study session last week. City Council Plans Smooth Continuation of…

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate is Climbing

Lucille McNamara Mar 18, 2024

More than 4% of the workforce in Oregon is unemployed as job openings plunged by nearly 5,000 compared with last year. There were 1.97 million employment posts statewide in January, according to a report released by the Oregon Employment…

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Three of the Four Tribes Contesting the Coquille’s Medford, Oregon, Casino are From Northern…

Lucille McNamara Mar 17, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Three of the four Indian Tribes contesting the legality of the Coquille nation’s attempt to open a casino in Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, are based in Northern California. They are the Karuk, Elk Valley and Tolowa…

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Southern Oregon University Awarded $6.6 Million for Campus and Educational Upgrades

Lucille McNamara Mar 15, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University (SOU) will receive the biggest slice of the funding pie awarded by the Legislature for state-wide government entity capital projects. The university will receive $6 million for ongoing upgrades to…

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Seeking Funds for Affordable Housing Projects in Medford

Lucille McNamara Mar 14, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Four property development companies are vying for a cash injection from Medford City’s Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF). They pitched their development plans earlier this week and are seeking between $330,000 and $500,000 to…

The Public Can Help to Cap the Cost of Expensive Prescription Drugs in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Mar 13, 2024

The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is seeking help from the public to set ceiling prices on prescription drugs. The goal is to counteract the impact that the prohibitive cost of prescription drugs has on consumer…

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Grants Pass Restricts Charitable Work Among the Homeless Living on Public Property

Lucille McNamara Mar 12, 2024

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass City Council has approved a new ordinance restricting charitable organizations and nonprofits from helping homeless people who live on public property. UPDATE: Grants Pass Mayor Stymies Bill That Would…

Oregonians Face Crippling Power Costs

Lucille McNamara Mar 11, 2024

Oregonians have voiced dismay in the wake of a new round of energy price increases announced by three power utilities. The proposed new rate hikes add 40% to power bills for some customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) since January…

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