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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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Oregon’s AG is Leading a Coalition of 12 States Fighting Against the Implementation of “Illegal”…

Lucille McNamara May 8, 2025

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of AGs in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop, what he terms, President Donald Trump’s ‘illegal tariffs.’ The motion calls on the U.S. Court of International…

Crime & Courts

Horrendous Tales of Abuse Spur Oregon’s $5 Million Settlement for Three Children Under Failed Child…

Lucille McNamara May 7, 2025

The state will pay nearly $5 million in a settlement following the imprisonment six years ago of a 56-year-old great-aunt who is serving 12 years and seven months for criminally mistreating three children she tortured and severely…

Crime & Courts

Massive $2.8 Million Cash Haul in Oregon Part of Nationwide Fentanyl Bust Against Sinaloa Cartel

Lucille McNamara May 7, 2025

Oregon featured prominently in the largest fentanyl bust in the history of the DEA, in which more than 400 kg of fentanyl was seized, with authorities uncovering $2.8 million in U.S. currency, two motor vehicles worth $150,000, and jewelry…

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Oregon Fire Marshal Calls for Wildfire Awareness Month Action to Prevent Repeat of 2024’s 1.9…

Lucille McNamara May 6, 2025

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) says residents who ensured their properties were clear of debris and timber to feed wildfires, escaped the 1.9 million acres of scorched earth that was the season of 2024. Despite the destruction,…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Convicted Felon and Mother Charged After Treating 13-Year-Old’s Bullet Wound with Ice Cube…

Lucille McNamara May 6, 2025

A convicted felon who is now allowed to own firearms has been charged with allegedly accidentally shooting a 13-year-old boy in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Cory Albert (44) told deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office that as he shot…

Future Patient Care in Oregon is Under Threat as Hospitals Buckle Under Financial Strain

Lucille McNamara May 6, 2025

The future of patient care at hospitals in Oregon communities is under threat as costs continue to soar, regulations become increasingly onerous, and payment from insurers fail to meet expenses. State Hospitals on the Brink of a…

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Oregon Moms Favor Family Time and Framed Photos Over Diet Aids and Dustpans on Mother’s Day, Survey…

Lucille McNamara May 5, 2025

A framed memory is the most meaningful gift that you can give on Mother’s Day, according to 54% of mothers interviewed in a recent survey. Steer Clear of Diet Aids, Cleaning Products, and Cookbooks A personalized photo gift was…

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Seven Bodies Surface in Portland’s Rivers as Warming Waters Reveal Grim Toll

Lucille McNamara May 5, 2025

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office recovered two bodies from the Willamette River on Saturday, just hours apart. These latest discoveries raise the number of bodies found in Portland’s waterways to seven since mid-April. The first…

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Oregonians Turn to Traditional News for Tariff Insights as Trade Talk Surges Nationwide

Lucille McNamara May 4, 2025

Traditional news outlets remain the go-to source of information for most Oregonians. This came to light in a survey conducted by MarketBeat, a financial media company that interviewed 3,750 respondents nationwide about the latest hot…

Oregon Fights to Keep LGBTQ+, Race, and Disability Books in Libraries Despite Conservative…

Lucille McNamara May 4, 2025

Oregon remains one step ahead of many states in its refusal to bow to conservative pressure to remove books from libraries containing themes of sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, and disability. Republicans Restricting…

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