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Lucille worked for 27 years as a newspaper journalist for national, regional and local press. Lucille covers a wide range of topics - occupational health and safety, environment and local politics. Pen name "Edith M."

Environment

Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited

Lucille McNamara Jan 6, 2025
Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort. Community Engagement Session Starts Today Community engagement sessions start today (January…
Environment

Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025
The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the end-of-year recess. However, advocates will ensure it is tabled when…
News

Plaintiff Requests Jackson County Circuit Court Judge to Recuse Himself from the Asante Fentanyl…

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025
MEDFORD, Ore. — In a civil action against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), the plaintiff has once again asked Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Bloom to recuse himself from the hearing because he has acted as legal…
Education

A Pride Caucus Within the Oregon School Boards Association Fails to Gather Enough Support

Lucille McNamara Jan 4, 2025
A plan to create a Pride Caucus within the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) has fallen flat after a two-year campaign. Victory Would Have Given a Voice to LGBTQ+ Oregon school boards were asked to vote on a proposal to…
Environment

U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon

Lucille McNamara Jan 3, 2025
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season. Federal Funding Available on a Cost-Sharing Basis FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)…
News

Oregon Bans Sale of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Lucille McNamara Jan 3, 2025
The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting. The Ban Will Reduce Environmental Toxins and Protect Health The legislation attempts to…
News

Oregon Introduces Legislation Enforcing School Districts to Post Meetings Online Within One Week

Lucille McNamara Jan 3, 2025
A new law requiring Oregon school districts to post visual and audio recordings of school board meetings within seven days will present challenges to smaller and more affluent districts. Subcommittee meetings attended by a quorum of…
News

Oregon Providence Patients are Affected by Aetna Insurance Decision to Drop Health Care Provider

Lucille McNamara Jan 2, 2025
Insurance giant Aetna has dropped Providence Health and Services in Oregon from its health insurance network, impacting 9,000 patients statewide. The Two Organizations Failed to Reach an Agreement on a New Contract The decision…
News

Oregon Bans the Use of Styrofoam Containers for Prepared Food and Drink

Lucille McNamara Jan 2, 2025
Oregon businesses can no longer use Styrofoam containers for food or drinks. Transgressions are punishable with fines of up to $500 a day. Polystyrene is Petroleum-Based Plastic Harmful to Health and the Environment The…
News

Rural Oregon Unsheltered Homelessness is Increasing

Lucille McNamara Jan 2, 2025
The number of homeless people living out in the open is increasing rapidly in rural areas of Oregon, more so than in cities. The finding arises from an annual people count of homelessness in the state, known as the Point In Time (PIT)…
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