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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Crime & Courts
Oregon Woman Faces Manslaughter and DUI Charges Following Death of an Elderly Speech Therapist
A woman from Portland who allegedly killed an 82-year-old speech therapist in a two-car collision while under the influence was arrested on Thursday by the Multnomah…

Crime & Courts
Oregon Man Faces 14 Charges After Police Car Chase and Shooting
Portland police have arrested Jamari D. Chapala (28) in connection with a car chase and shooting incident on Saturday morning.

Environment
Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited
Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort.

Environment
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention
The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the…

Crime & Courts
Plaintiff Requests Jackson County Circuit Court Judge to Recuse Himself from the Asante Fentanyl Diversion Hearing
In a civil action against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), the plaintiff has once again asked Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Bloom to recuse…

Education
A Pride Caucus Within the Oregon School Boards Association Fails to Gather Enough Support
A plan to create a Pride Caucus within the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) has fallen flat after a two-year campaign.

Environment
U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season.

Environment
Oregon Bans Sale of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting.







