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
Negasi Zuberi Found Guilty on All Counts
Oregon resident Negasi Zuberi was found guilty on all counts related to the kidnap and r*pe of two women on the eighth day of his trial before U.S. District Judge…

Health
Oregon Health Authority May Fight an Appellate Court Decision to Allow E-Cigarettes in Colorful Packaging
The Oregon Health Authority is deciding whether to appeal a decision by presiding Judge Scott Shorr of the Oregon Court of Appeals to overturn a previous ruling to ban…

News
Winter Warmth for Ashland Residents Who Qualify for Discounts on Energy Bills
There is winter warmth on the horizon for qualifying residents of Ashland following the City Council’s decision to reintroduce its low-income energy assistance program…

Politics & Government
It Was NOT Oregon Election Officials Who Kept Donald Trump Off the State’s Voters’ Pamphlet
It was the Donald Trump campaign's decision, NOT Oregon election officials, to keep the Republican presidential nominee off the state’s voters’ pamphlet, according to a…

Crime & Courts
Negasi Zuberi Wanted to Sire an Army of Children with Different Women
UPDATE: Negasi Zuberi Found Guilty on All Counts

Crime & Courts
Death of Woman in a Douglas County Jail Holding Cell Leads to an Independent Investigation
An independent investigation has been called following the death of 38-year-old Katrina Nicole Robertson in a Douglas County Jail cell on Monday night.

Top Stories
Oregon is One of Five States Where Death by Drug Overdose Has Increased
Oregon is one of five states where opioid deaths have increased despite a record-breaking 15 percent decrease in death by drug overdoses nationwide, says the Centers for…

Events
Free Gifts at Medford Opening of Chuck E. Cheese This Thursday
Medford families can enjoy an evening of fun and free offerings on Thursday (October 17) when Chuck E. Cheese opens its local outlet. The grand opening will be between 5…







