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
Meth and Fentanyl Seized by Oregon Police in Bag Labeled “Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs”
Portland Police Bureau (PPB) seized 12 bags of meth weighing 220 grams and 79 fentanyl pills from a bag labeled ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs.’

Crime & Courts
Judge Issues Split Ruling in Wrongful Death Suit Against Portland Police
A U.S. Magistrate has issued a split ruling in response to an application by attorneys to waive attorney-client privileges in a case involving Robert Delgado (46) who…

News
Oregon Could Face Huge Demands on its Power Supply Grid by High-Tech Companies
Oregon will need much more electricity, and soon, to feed increasingly power-hungry high-tech companies.

News
Ashland May Build a New Community Center
Renovations to the Ashland Community Center have been put on hold because of unforeseen complications and the Ashland City Council study session will decide today…

Top Stories
Oregon Has the Most Retirees of Any Western State
Oregon is home to the oldest residents of any state in the West, with nearly one in five of its population above 65 years.

News
Bicyclist Killed in Medford Hit-and-Run – Ongoing Investigation
UPDATE 2: Medford Cyclist Hit And Run Accused Pleads Not Guilty- Bail Set At $1 Million

Education
Oregon Career Professional Will Help Rogue Community College Foundation Reach New Heights
Cass Sinclair’s leadership experience, strategic mindset, and dedication to community service make her the ideal candidate to take over as the new director of the Rogue…

Crime & Courts
Oregon Schizophrenic Set Free After Found to be Unfit to Stand Trial
A schizophrenic accused of opening fire on three people before and during a 30-hour standoff with Washington County police went free last month after a judge openly…







