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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Politics & Government
Oregonians Express Concern Over Trump’s Executive Overreach at Packed Hillsboro Public Meeting
Hundreds of Oregonians expressed fear and concern when they turned out in record numbers to Senator Ron Wyden’s annual report-back in the Hillsboro J.W. Poynter Middle…

Business & Economy
World Leading Asian Company Eyes Major Stake in Intel’s U.S. Operations: A Game-Changer for U.S. Tech Dominance?
A major stake in Intel’s U.S. factories by a leading Asian semiconductor manufacturer could be on the cards following discussions with Trump administration officials…

Environment
Oregon Takes a Step Closer to Eliminating One-Use Plastic Products
Written testimony in support of Senate Bill 551 closed on Friday as Oregon took a step closer to eliminating single-use plastic that is polluting the environment faster…

News
Oregon in the Forefront of Legal Battles to Protect Transgender Rights
Oregon is at the forefront of judicial battles against the Trump administration on two legal fronts – withholding funds for transgender-affirming care and banning…

News
Oregon Senators Warn Trump’s NIH Funding Cuts Could Stifle Medical Research Breakthroughs
The Trump Administration's decision to cut federal funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will damage medical research, say Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley…

Crime & Courts
Portland Man Shot by U.S. Deputy Marshal During 2020 Protests Secures $7.65 Million Settlement for Lifelong Brain Injuries
The young man who suffered permanent brain damage after he was shot in the face by a U.S. Deputy Marshal during the 2020 George Floyd protests in downtown Portland, has…

Politics & Government
Oregon Joins Landmark Lawsuit Challenging Elon Musk’s DOGE Appointment and Federal Overreach
Oregon has joined a long list of other states fighting the ‘unconstitutional’ new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the appointment of Elon Musk without…

Politics & Government
Oregon Lawmakers Commit to Protecting Athletics for Biological Females
Many Oregon lawmakers are committed to ‘fairness in women’s athletics and protecting opportunities for female athletes.’







