Lucille McNamara

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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Latest from Lucille McNamara

  1. Education

    Oregon Introduces Legislation Enforcing School Districts to Post Meetings Online Within One Week

    A new law requiring Oregon school districts to post visual and audio recordings of school board meetings within seven days will present challenges to smaller and more…

  2. News

    Oregon Providence Patients are Affected by Aetna Insurance Decision to Drop Health Care Provider

    Insurance giant Aetna has dropped Providence Health and Services in Oregon from its health insurance network, impacting 9,000 patients statewide.

  3. Health

    Oregon Bans the Use of Styrofoam Containers for Prepared Food and Drink

    Oregon businesses can no longer use Styrofoam containers for food or drinks.

  4. News

    Rural Oregon Unsheltered Homelessness is Increasing

    The number of homeless people living out in the open is increasing rapidly in rural areas of Oregon, more so than in cities.

  5. News

    Oregon Withdraws from Hillsboro Farmland Incorporation as Hope Fades for its Selection as a Semiconductor Research Hub

    Oregon has all but admitted defeat in its apparent failure to attract a CHIPS Act semiconductor research hub.

  6. Crime & Courts

    Medford Man Stabbed with a Wall Display Sword

    A Medford man was stabbed with a wall display sword in what the police have described as an attempted murder.

  7. Education

    Glaring Disparities Between Rich and Poor School Districts in Oregon

    Glaring disparities exist between the rich and the poor school districts nationwide, and Oregon school districts are no different.

  8. News

    Southwest Oregon Facing Flash Floods Until Late on Sunday Afternoon

    Excessive rainfall and flash floods have been predicted for southwest Oregon and northern California from this morning (Saturday) until late Sunday afternoon.