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.
Latest from Lucille McNamara
Crime & Courts
Missing Nevada Man Found Buried on Southern Oregon Property Days After His Brother and Nephew Died in Shooting
The bodies of three men were found by Oregon State Police (OSP) in rural Josephine County in a case that remains under investigation.
Business & Economy
Oregon Cut $42 Million From Rail, Airport and Port Grants to Prevent 470 ODOT Layoffs
The ‘Connect Oregon’ program has been curtailed after forfeiting $42 million to help soften the impact of the Department of Transportation’s 2025-27 funding gap.
Education
Oregon Produces 26,000 Fewer College Graduates a Year Than Employers Need, Report Finds
Oregon produces 26,000 fewer college graduates than State employers need, according to a report commissioned by Oregon House Bill 4124.
Politics & Government
Oregon Wealth Tax Proposal Would Tax Multimillionaires, Send Credits to 1.3 Million Low-Income Taxpayers
Between 4,500 and 5,000 of Oregon’s wealthiest households with a net worth over $50 million could become liable for a the payment of a wealth tax.
Crime & Courts
Oregon Drivers Could Get Millions in Fines Back if Medford Yellow Light Lawsuit Succeeds, Attorney Says
Oregon municipalities may have to repay millions of dollars in traffic fines if a lawsuit against Medford City is successful.
Crime & Courts
Oregon Lawmaker Arrested on DUII Charge After Allegedly Hitting Stop Sign and Driving Off
Oregon State Rep. Paul Evans was arrested in Polk County during the early hours of Sunday morning with double the legal limit of alcohol in his blood, according to Polk…
Crime & Courts
Unarmed Oregon Man Shot by Police During Traffic Stop to Get $18 Million Settlement
Hunter Newton was 21 years old when two Milwaukie police officers stopped him after he drove into a Taco Bell parking lot and, according to his family’s lawsuit, fired…
Politics & Government
Portland City Council to Consider New Concealed Carry Restrictions Tomorrow
Portland City Council could use authority granted under state law to restrict concealed weapons in a move to protect officials, city employees, and members of the public…







