Latest from Lucille McNamara
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…
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…
Supreme Court Hears Big Oil Case Today That Could Shut Down Oregon and Washington Climate Lawsuits
Today, arguments begin in the U.S. Supreme Court that could shut down climate lawsuits against Big Oil in Oregon and Washington.
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders and AOC Push Federal Ban on Flock Surveillance Cameras
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has joined a national push to ban AI-powered surveillance cameras that track thousands of vehicle license plates in the Beaver State every…
Portland DA Seeks to Try 15-Year-Old as Adult Over Alleged Chemical Attack at Benson High
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to try a 15-year-old Portland student as an adult, DA Nathan Vasquez told a press conference on Friday.
Oregon Spent $1.5 Billion on Substance Use Services but Just 2.6% Went to Prevention, Report Finds
Despite evidence that every $1 invested in substance abuse primary prevention yields a $63 return, Oregon allocated just $39.1 million—only 2.6%—of the $1.5 billion it…
Medford to Pay $725,000 to Settle Stewart Meadows Road Fight After Appeals Court Loss
The City of Medford has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle a four-year legal dispute with the owners of the Stewart Meadows development over a proposed road extension.
Cost of Living and High Taxes Top Oregon Voter Concerns as Governor’s Race Remains Deadlocked
The cost of living, high tax rates, housing affordability, and an unstable job market emerged as the top concerns for most respondents in an OPB opinion poll.
