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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News
Oregon Stopped Issuing Commercial Driver Licenses to Non-Citizens to Avoid Losing $23.5 Million in Federal Funds
Oregon has been forced to stop issuing Commercial Drivers’ Licenses (CDLs) to non-American citizens to prevent the federal government from withholding millions of…

News
Oregon’s Ron Wyden Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Federal Surveillance Before April 30 Deadline
Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden and Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie are both fighting an attempt by the federal government to ‘unconstitutionally spy on Americans.’

News
With Gas Near $5, Oregon Governor Says Transportation Tax Increases Are a ‘Tough Sell’
As gas prices spiral amid Middle East tensions, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek admits that getting the public’s approval at the polls next month for the new transportation…

Crime & Courts
Eugene Police Alert Residents to Professional Burglary Ring Conducting Surveillance
A spate of burglaries at properties where large amounts of cash, jewelry, and other expensive items are likely to be found is believed to be the work of a professional…

Crime & Courts
Oregon Investment Adviser Accused of Stealing $1.6 Million From Clients Over 17 Years
For almost 17 years, a Baker City investment adviser allegedly stole shares of stocks valued at $1.6 million from his clients, transferring the proceeds into his…

Crime & Courts
Road Rage Suspect Who Shot at Passing Motorist Arrested by Portland Police
A road rage incident involving a shooting has led to the arrest of a suspect by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).

News
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady But Remains Well Below the National Average
The unemployment rate in Oregon remained unchanged at 5.2% in February, remaining 0.9% higher than the national average of 4.3%.

Crime & Courts
10 Years for Texan Behind Multi-State ATM Robbery Spree That Hit Oregon
A string of violent robberies from ATMs across the U.S., including Oregon, ended yesterday with a 10-year prison sentence for 24-year-old Texan, Seth Coles-Body.







