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
Oregon Governor’s Proposed Budget for Higher Education Falls Below Requirements
The $4.39 billion 2025-2027 budget allocation proposed by Governor Tina Kotek for higher education falls well below requirements, according to university and college…

Crime & Courts
Josephine County Man Arrested Following Murder on November 22
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Wayne Finney (34) on Grave Creek Road near milepost 7 in Josephine County on November 22.

Environment
Thursday’s Tsunami Warning is a Reminder that Oregon Coast Has Experienced 21 Tsunamis Since 1854
Although Thursday’s tsunami warning was canceled about an hour later, Oregonians should remember that their coastline has been subjected to 21 tsunamis since 1854.

News
Failure by Coos County Residents to Support a Public Safety Tax Leads to Early Release of 49 Jail Inmates
The failure by Coos County residents to support a public safety tax on the November ballot has led to the early release of 49 inmates from the county jail before…

Education
Ashland School Board May Cut the Number of School Days
The Ashland School Board may decide to cut the number of school days next year in an innovative move to curb expenditure.

News
5,000 Frontline Providence Hospital Workers Agree to Strike Action Across Oregon
UPDATE: Providence Health Workers May Strike As No Agreement Could Be Reached

Business & Economy
Wells Fargo Lays Off More Than 700 Oregon Employees
Wells Fargo yesterday announced that it is laying off more than 700 Oregon employees.

Crime & Courts
Man Found Guilty of Murdering His Mother is Committed to Oregon State Hospital
A 28-year-old Portland man found guilty except for insanity for the murder of his mother in October last year by a Multnomah County Judge on Monday has been committed to…







