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
Medford Police Will Not Confirm Identity of Asante Hospital Nurse Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Medford Police Department (MPD) will not confirm the name of the individual involved in the fentanyl swap furor at the local Asante hospital. The nurse’s identity has…

Education
Oregon Universities Strike 6.5% Pay Deal Plus Perks with Union
After months of negotiation and discussion, Oregon’s seven public universities have struck a pay deal with the union representing more than 4,500 classified workers. The…

Crime & Courts
Medford Asante Hospital Faces $11.475 Million Claim for Wrongful Death of Patient – Nurse Named in Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking $11,475,000 for the wrongful death of 65-year-old Horace Earl Wilson of Jacksonville has been filed against the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center…

Education
Sexual Misconduct Against a Minor – Parents Voice Loss of Trust in Ashland School System
Parents have voiced their loss of trust at a public meeting organized by school district Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove following the disclosure that an employee of the…

News
Residents Will Help Fund the $300 Million Upgrade to Medford’s Wastewater Facility
The $300 million upgrade to Medford’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) that serves the Bear Creek Drainage Basin, including Eagle Point and White City but…

Business & Economy
Pacific Power Rate Increase Will Add $29.47 Monthly to Oregon Residential Consumer Bills
Pacific Power’s proposed rates increase will add $29.47 to Oregon residential customer’s monthly energy costs. The 17.9% hike is the third time rates have increased…

News
Batteries Pose Increasing Fire Risks in Jackson County
Oregon’s Fire District 3 warns about increased fire risks caused by rechargeable batteries. The district includes Agate Lake, Central Point, Dodge Bridge, Eagle Point…

News
Grants Pass Food and Beverage Tax is a No-Go
An attempt by Grants Pass City Council to introduce a 3% food and beverage tax without a public vote has failed. The City Council plans to place the contentious issue on…







