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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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With Gas Near $5, Oregon Governor Says Transportation Tax Increases Are a ‘Tough Sell’

Lucille McNamara Apr 19, 2026

As gas prices spiral amid Middle East tensions, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek admits that getting the public’s approval at the polls next month for the new transportation tax package will be ‘a tough sell.’ Addressing a news conference on…

Crime & Courts

Eugene Police Alert Residents to Professional Burglary Ring Conducting Surveillance

Lucille McNamara Apr 17, 2026

EUGENE, Ore. — A spate of burglaries at properties where large amounts of cash, jewelry, and other expensive items are likely to be found is believed to be the work of a professional burglary ring operating in the Eugene area. The Eugene…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Investment Adviser Accused of Stealing $1.6 Million From Clients Over 17 Years

Lucille McNamara Apr 17, 2026

For almost 17 years, a Baker City investment adviser allegedly stole shares of stocks valued at $1.6 million from his clients, transferring the proceeds into his personal bank account. He Has Been Charged With Investment Fraud…

Crime & Courts

Road Rage Suspect Who Shot at Passing Motorist Arrested by Portland Police

Lucille McNamara Apr 16, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. — A road rage incident involving a shooting has led to the arrest of a suspect by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). The incident occurred at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at the intersection of North Denver Avenue and…

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Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady But Remains Well Below the National Average

Lucille McNamara Apr 16, 2026

The unemployment rate in Oregon remained unchanged at 5.2% in February, remaining 0.9% higher than the national average of 4.3%. Tidings Data Snapshot Oregon Jobs Picture In February 2026 5.2% Oregon unemployment rate in…

Crime & Courts

10 Years for Texan Behind Multi-State ATM Robbery Spree That Hit Oregon

Lucille McNamara Apr 15, 2026

A string of violent robberies from ATMs across the U.S., including Oregon, ended yesterday with a 10-year prison sentence for 24-year-old Texan, Seth Coles-Body. Appearing in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington, Coles-Body…

Federal Judge Rules Oregon Abortion Law Unconstitutional, State Appeals

Lucille McNamara Apr 15, 2026

Oregon’s Governor and Attorney General are appealing yesterday’s federal court ruling that the state’s abortion law, the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA), violates the U.S. Constitution. They Will Use Every Legal Tool…

Crime & Courts

Driver Shot During Traffic Stop Near Highway 26 in Clackamas County

Lucille McNamara Apr 14, 2026

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — A driver was shot and killed by gunfire involving law enforcement officers during a dramatic traffic stop in Clackamas County on Sunday evening. The shooting, which involved Oregon State Police (OSP) and the…

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Amazon Worker Dies at Troutdale Warehouse in Oregon as Co-Workers Say Operations Continued

Lucille McNamara Apr 14, 2026

Work at the loading dock on the second level of the Amazon warehouse in Troutdale, Portland, was brought to an abrupt halt when a colleague collapsed and lay lifeless on the floor. His death on Monday, April 6, was reported by The…

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Medford Power Outage Traced to DUI Crash That Severed Utility Pole

Lucille McNamara Apr 13, 2026

MEDFORD, Ore. — The driver of a vehicle written off after colliding with a power pole in Medford during the early hours of Sunday morning was cited for DUI and other misdemeanors. The accident, which caused a large power outage in the…

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