Latest from Lucille McNamara
Vast Aquifer Discovered in Oregon’s Cascades: Blessing for Water Supply, Risk for Volcanic Activity
University of Oregon scientists have discovered a huge aquifer beneath volcanic rocks in the Cascades that could favorably impact water supplies to consumers during…
Elderly Skier Dies After Colliding with a Tree on Mt. Ashland’s Most Difficult Run
A 76-year-old man died on Friday after colliding with a tree while skiing on Mt. Ashland Ski Area’s most difficult run, the Windsor Chairline.
Portland School District Pays $295K to Settle with Controversial Teacher Ousted for Insubordination
A teacher at the Harriet Tubman Middle School in Portland, fired in 2023 for insubordination and neglect of duty, has been awarded a $295,000 settlement by the school…
Oregon Lawmakers Urged to Allocate $5.5 Million to School Districts Recovering from the 2020 Wildfires
The Oregon Legislature has been asked to allocate $5.5 million to several Oregon school districts that have not recovered from the damage caused by the devastating 2020…
Oregon Man Allegedly Beat Dog to Death with a Golf Club
A 36-year-old man from Linn County is in custody after allegedly beating a dog to death with a golf club.
Oregon Man Killed While Thwarting Robbery; Two Teens Arrested in Portland
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 47-year-old Portland resident, Jonathan Trent, who is believed was shot while…
Biggest Job Losses in Oregon Last Month Were in Semiconductor and Electronic Manufacturing
Cutbacks in the semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing industries were responsible for the highest number of job losses in Oregon in December.
New Bill will Stop Oregon Merchants from Forcing Customers to Use Credit Cards
Oregon retailers who insist that customers pay with credit or debit cards instead of with cash will not be able to charge them for transaction fees.
