Latest from Lucille McNamara
Eugene Officer Resigns After Racist Remarks on Bodycam Spark Outrage in Oregon
A Eugene police officer has resigned with immediate effect following racist remarks captured on his body camera.
Oregon Data Centers Race for Tax Breaks as Hillsboro Applications Surge Before Deadline
As a moratorium on tax breaks for data centers in Oregon is about to take effect, Hillsboro has received 18 zone tax break applications in recent weeks, according to the…
Oregon Lithium Drilling Plan Near Nevada Border Faces Lawsuit Over Water and Wildlife Risks
Environmentalists are fighting a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to allow an Australian lithium mining company to build 168 drill sites, 21.5 miles of new…
Interstate Theft Crew Targets Oregon Gyms as Stolen Card Charges Reach Nearly $19,000
An organized gang of interstate thieves is robbing gym patrons while they are working out, often purchasing high-value items at nearby retail outlets before the thefts…
Jackson County Man With Revoked License Gets 8 Years After Pedestrian Was Left Injured on Roadside
Jason Allan Baker (41), who was driving with a revoked license when he struck a pedestrian in Jackson County and left her seriously injured on the roadside when he fled…
Oregon Moves to Fix Behavioral Health Worker Shortage While Cracking Down on AI Risks for Kids
Legislation that removes barriers to the behavioral health workforce and protects young people from negative mental health outcomes related to artificial intelligence…
Oregon Orders Data Centers to Pay More for Power Under New PGE Rate Overhaul
Oregon-based data centers will pay more for power following an instruction to Portland General Electric (PGE) issued by the state’s Public Utility Commission (PUC).
Portland Airport Carjacking Ends With Man in ICU and Suspect in Custody
A carjacking at the Portland International Airport on Monday, after which a man is in intensive care with serious injuries, has led to the arrest of a convicted felon.
