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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

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…

Crime & Courts

Oregon’s Massive Marijuana Shipments Fuel Connecticut Brothers’ Drug Empire Until Federal Crackdown…

Lucille McNamara Apr 30, 2025

Nearly four dozen hefty packages containing marijuana were sent from Oregon and neighboring California to drug traffickers in Connecticut. Tidings Data Snapshot Oregon Cannabis Purchases By Category - 2024 Usable marijuana…

Oregon’s Booming Export Market Braces for a Grim Future Under Trump’s Tariff Overhaul

Lucille McNamara Apr 30, 2025

Oregon is among only 11 states nationwide that operate with a trade surplus. However, the Trump administration’s introduction of radical tariff hikes, followed by shifts in trade policy, is creating rising uncertainties. Oregon’s…

News

Portland Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Late-Night Shooting Near South Harrison Street

Lucille McNamara Apr 29, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit announced yesterday that its detectives were now investigating the shooting at 10.20 p.m. near the intersection of South Harrison Street and South Harbor Drive. When Central…

Environment

1950s Billboards Will Feature in This Year’s Keep Oregon Green Campaign

Lucille McNamara Apr 29, 2025

Organizers of the Keep Oregon Green campaign have decided to use billboards featured in the 1950s to make the public aware of fire safety regulations. Together with federal, state, tribal, and local fire and emergency services, they will…

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