Latest from Lucille McNamara
Widespread Outrage at Firing of the Oregon Health Authority Director of Equity and Inclusion
Confirmation that Leann Johnson has been fired by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) as its director of Equity and Inclusion has met with widespread outrage.
Oregon Governor Calls for Investigation into the Death of an 83-year-old Dementia Sufferer
CLACKAMAS COUNTY. Ore. — Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, has responded to an appeal for an investigation by the family of an 83-year-old woman suffering from dementia who…
The Upper Applegate Fire Has Spread Another 256 Acres but is Fully Contained
JACKSON COUNTY. Ore. — The Upper Applegate Fire spread another 256 acres in hot and windy conditions yesterday, according to the Southwest District of the Oregon…
Oregon Magic Mushroom Facilitator School Owner Starts Legal Proceedings Against Licensing Authority
The owner of a southern Oregon magic mushroom facilitator school has started legal proceedings against the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for violating…
The Upper Applegate Fire Hampered by Illegal Drone
JACKSON COUNTY. Ore. — As firefighters continue an exhausting fight to contain more than 500 acres of steep terrain in Upper Applegate, the Oregon Department of Forestry…
Citations for Prohibited Camping Within Ashland City Limits is Soaring
While Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara’s annual report reveals a downward trend in crimes such as aggravated assault, arson, auto theft, burglary, homicide, larceny…
A New Bolan Mountain Fire Lookout Cabin in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon
The Bolan Mountain Fire Lookout in southern Oregon, that was razed to the ground in the 2020 Slater wildfire, will be rebuilt in a collaboration agreement by the…
Fire Danger Level Restrictions are Increased in Two Oregon Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES. Ore. — Hot temperatures and dry conditions have resulted in more stringent fire danger level restrictions throughout Jackson and Josephine…
