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
Teenage Shooting Leads to 70 Months Prison Sentence
A Grants Pass teenager who shot another youngster eight times outside a fast-food outlet in Medford has been sentenced to spend five years and 10 months in jail.

Health
Vaccine Could Breakthrough the Fentanyl Crisis in Oregon and Other U.S. States
Scientists are pinning their hopes on a vaccine to provide a breakthrough in the fentanyl addiction crisis sweeping the nation. The vaccine could go to clinical trial as…

Events
Entries Open Tomorrow to Playwrights for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival
UPDATE: 4 Plays To See At Ashland New Plays Festival Starting Wednesday

News
Golden Retriever Lost in the Wilderness of Oregon for Over Four Months, is Ready for Adoption
Amazing Grace, the white Golden Retriever mix lost in remote unincorporated wilderness areas of Oregon for more than four months, is now ready for adoption.

Events
Three Broadway Shows to Celebrate the Oregon Cabaret Theater’s 40th Anniversary in 2025
As the year heads to a close, the Oregon Cabaret Theater (OCT) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary year, featuring three recent Broadway hits.

News
Klamath County Fire District #3 Will Keep its Doors Open in the Wake of Fire Chief Termination Turmoil
Budget shortfalls and the inappropriate use of grant money have led to the termination of the Klamath County Fire District #3 Fire Chief, Christine Friend.

Politics & Government
Postmaster General says Mail Ballots will be Delivered Timeously
Residents of Oregon have until October 15 to register for the upcoming election. Voters have been given until Election Day on November 5 to mail their ballots or to hand…

News
Grants Pass Adopts Softer Approach to its Homeless Situation
Grant’s Pass City Council has adopted a softer approach to the problems surrounding homeless people camping overnight in public areas within city environs.







