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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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Crime & Courts

Washington Man Arrested for Brandishing Machete in Eugene Restaurant Dispute Over Electronic Device…

Lucille McNamara May 3, 2025

When employees at the Jade Dumpling and Noodle House in Eugene argued with one of their wives about an electronic device she had sold them, her husband allegedly threatened them with a machete. The incident occurred at lunchtime on…

News

Oregon’s 5-Cent Bottle Tax Proposal to Bolster Wildfire Prevention Awaits Public Input Until 3…

Lucille McNamara May 3, 2025

Public testimony about a 5-cent non-refundable tax on beverage containers to help fund wildfire prevention closes today (Saturday) at 3 p.m. Proposed 5-cent Non-refundable Tax on Bottles and Cans The suggested tax will be…

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Deschutes National Forest in Oregon Clears Homeless Camps for Wildfire Prevention Project

Lucille McNamara May 2, 2025

When the midnight deadline arrived on 1 May for homeless campers to vacate the Deschutes National Forest, although many had left the area there were still about 40 people who remained in secluded areas off forest dirt tracks. The…

Crime & Courts

Roseburg Dog Trainer Sentenced to More than Three Years in Jail for Animal Neglect

Lucille McNamara May 2, 2025

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A Roseburg dog training company owner has been sentenced to more than three years in Douglas County Jail after pleading no contest to two charges of first-degree animal neglect. Haden Dorsey (45) was investigated by the…

Crime & Courts

Yemeni National Charged with Using ‘Black Kingdom’ Ransomware Against Oregon Ski Resort…

Lucille McNamara May 2, 2025

A Yemeni national has been charged with using ‘Black Kingdom’ ransomware against computer servers, including a ski resort in Oregon, according to the California U.S. Attorney’s Office. Rami Khaled Ahmed (36), aka “Black Kingdom,” is…

News

Oregon Doctors Clash with Hospitals Over Bill to Slash Surprise Medical Fees

Lucille McNamara May 2, 2025

Oregon physicians and the Hospital Association of Oregon are pitted against each other in a squabble over the efficacy of a new Senate bill to protect patients from unexpected medical costs. Senate Bill 539 prohibits hospitals or their…

News

Salem Man Arrested After Three Explosive Attacks Rock Private Residence and Damage Vehicles

Lucille McNamara May 1, 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Douglas Kiser (38) of Salem has been arrested in connection with three explosions at a private residence in the 5700 block of SE Woodside Drive. Salem Police say in a press release that the owner of the property is known to…

News

127,000 Oregonians Hold Down Multiple Jobs to Keep Up with Growing Financial Demands

Lucille McNamara May 1, 2025

Six percent of Oregonians - or 127,000 of the state population - work more than one job according to a report by the Oregon Employment Department. This is More Than the National Average This figure is higher than the national…

News

Oregon Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting the Identity of Lottery Winners

Lucille McNamara May 1, 2025

The State Bill calling for the identity of lottery winners to remain anonymous was passed with a 23 – 5 vote by Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday. The anonymity provision to House Bill 3115 was that of sponsor Rep. John Lively, D-Springfield.…

Business

Oregon Rideshare Drivers Rally at State Capitol to Push House Bill for Fair Pay and Protections

Lucille McNamara Apr 30, 2025

Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at Wilson Park adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol on Monday morning to support House Bill 1166 which will provide them with minimum compensation rates, the ability to appeal against actions…

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