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.
Latest from Lucille McNamara

News
Jackson Country Farm Placed Under Quarantine After Outbreak of Avian Flu
Oregon is not exempt from the latest outbreaks of Avian ‘flu sweeping across the country.

Politics & Government
Growing Dissent to Oregon’s Proposed Measure 118
UPDATE: Fierce Opposition to Oregon Measure 118 at the Polls Defeats Attempts to Establish a Basic Income Program

Crime & Courts
Jackson County Residents Receiving Up to 30 Scam Calls Daily – Sheriff’s Office Calls for Vigilance
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is taking up to 30 calls a day from residents scammed by callers pretending to be JCSO deputies and requesting money in cash…

News
Mushroom Foraging Expedition Ends in a Nightmare for Oregon Woman Lost Overnight in Remote Forest
A mushroom foraging expedition turned into a nightmare for a 43-year-old Douglas County woman who went missing in a remote area near Camp Creek Road.

Business & Economy
Oregon Remains in Contention for the Only Remaining Semiconductor Research Center
Oregon may have lost out to New York and California in its bid for a semiconductor technology center funded by the CHIPS Act of 2022 but remains in contention for the…

News
1,800 Oregon Nurses at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Threaten to Go on Strike
One week after doctors and health professionals at six Providence St. Vincent Medical Center women’s clinics announced strike action, about 1,800 nurses have followed…

News
Ryan Mulkins Appointed as Ashland Municipal Judge
After a split vote, Ashland City Council last night unanimously approved the appointment of Ryan Mulkins as municipal judge.

Environment
The Restoration of Klamath River Basin in Oregon Receives $46 Million Investment
An investment of $46 million into the Klamath River Basin will generate jobs and ensure that tribes, farmers, and communities will thrive in future years - this was the…






