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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Medford Police Chief Denies Spying on Innocent Political Activists and Individuals
The Medford Police Department (MPD) denies spying on political groups and individuals by gathering information from social media accounts, so breaching ORS 181A.250, a…

Crime & Courts
Investigator Appointed to Reinforce Policing Against the Illegal Drug Trade in Southern Oregon
The appointment of a full-time investigator will reinforce measures to clamp down on illegal drug trafficking in Southern Oregon by MADGE, a local task force initiative.

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Rumors of Asante Ashland Community Hospital Closure Denied by CEO
Rumors that the Asante Ashland Community Hospital will shut its doors have been dispelled by the group’s CEO, Brandon Mencini, in an email to employees.

Environment
High Levels of Bacteria in Oregon’s Wagner Creek
Elevated levels of bacteria are being recorded in Oregon’s Wagner Creek in Talent that could have been caused by fecal matter.

Crime & Courts
Fake Oregon State Troopers Scamming Jackson County Residents
Fake Oregon State Troopers are involved in a scheme to scam residents of Jackson County.

Business & Economy
Unclear How Many Oregon Workers Will Lose Their Intel Jobs in Latest Cutback
Amid plummeting stock prices, Intel announced yesterday that it is going to cut 15,000 jobs in a massive drive to cut costs.

Environment
Final Dam in the $450 Million Klamath River Project is Under Deconstruction
The John C. Boyle Dam was breached yesterday in the final stages of a $450 million project that is hoped will restore salmon to the Klamath River.

Environment
Microplastic Filtering Devices are Hoped Will Help to Preserve Oregon’s Tourism Industry
Portland State University (PSU) researchers will be working in collaboration with various tourist organizations on a project to install microplastic filtering devices…







