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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 City Council Will Decide Fate of Temporary Homeless Shelter at a Meeting Tomorrow

Lucille McNamara Mar 3, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — The fate of the 2200 Ashland St. property acquired last year to house homeless people during emergencies and severe weather conditions will be decided by the City Council at a study session Tuesday evening. UPDATE: 2200…

Oregon Governor Has Final Say in Criminalization of Drug Possession

Lucille McNamara Mar 2, 2024

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek will have the final yeah or nay say when she assesses the pros and cons of House Bill 4002 approved by the Senate on Friday. HB 4002 will reintroduce the criminalization of drug possession and received the support…

Governor Wins Battle to Provide Oregon with More Housing

Lucille McNamara Mar 1, 2024

Governor Tina Kotek’s long-fought high-ticket battle to provide more housing throughout the state has been approved by the Senate. The proposals will now be referred to the House for final approval. Gov. Kotek staked her political career to…

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Medford Police Will Not Confirm Identity of Asante Hospital Nurse Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Lucille McNamara Feb 29, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police Department (MPD) will not confirm the name of the individual involved in the fentanyl swap furor at the local Asante hospital. The nurse’s identity has been disclosed in a lawsuit. The incident led to the…

Oregon Universities Strike 6.5% Pay Deal Plus Perks with Union

Lucille McNamara Feb 29, 2024

After months of negotiation and discussion, Oregon’s seven public universities have struck a pay deal with the union representing more than 4,500 classified workers. The employees will receive an increase of 6.5% at the beginning of April.…

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Medford Asante Hospital Faces $11.475 Million Claim for Wrongful Death of Patient – Nurse Named in…

Lucille McNamara Feb 28, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — A lawsuit seeking $11,475,000 for the wrongful death of 65-year-old Horace Earl Wilson of Jacksonville has been filed against the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Medford. It is alleged that a nurse exchanged…

Education

Sexual Misconduct Against a Minor – Parents Voice Loss of Trust in Ashland School System

Lucille McNamara Feb 28, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Parents have voiced their loss of trust at a public meeting organized by school district Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove following the disclosure that an employee of the TRAILS Outdoor School in Ashland was involved in…

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Residents Will Help Fund the $300 Million Upgrade to Medford’s Wastewater Facility

Lucille McNamara Feb 27, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — The $300 million upgrade to Medford’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) that serves the Bear Creek Drainage Basin, including Eagle Point and White City but excluding Ashland, will come at a cost to the 160,000+…

Business

Pacific Power Rate Increase Will Add $29.47 Monthly to Oregon Residential Consumer Bills

Lucille McNamara Feb 26, 2024

Pacific Power’s proposed rates increase will add $29.47 to Oregon residential customer’s monthly energy costs. The 17.9% hike is the third time rates have increased since 2019. The last hike was 4% and came into effect in 2022. …

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Batteries Pose Increasing Fire Risks in Jackson County

Lucille McNamara Feb 25, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon’s Fire District 3 warns about increased fire risks caused by rechargeable batteries. The district includes Agate Lake, Central Point, Dodge Bridge, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Sams Valley, and White City, and was…

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