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Lucille McNamara

With 27 years in journalism, Lucille reports on crime, police activities, court proceedings, and state-level politics across Oregon. Her in-depth coverage uncovers statewide stories with a commitment to factual, impactful narrative.
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Crime & Courts

Oregon Convicted Felon, David Ralston, Arrested for Making and Selling Illegal Firearms

Lucille McNamara Dec 13, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A multiple convicted felon, David Ralston (35), was arrested in a traffic stop on Wednesday by members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation by detectives from the Douglas Interagency…

Business

Nike and NFL Cement Partnership for a Further 10 Years Through to 2038

Lucille McNamara Dec 12, 2024

Nike has announced that its contract with the NFL has been extended for another 10 years, taking it through to 2038. Collaboration Described as Strong and Successful Nike's President and CEO, Elliott Hill, described the…

Crime & Courts

16 People Arrested in Portland on Prostitution-Related Charges in Joint Police Operation

Lucille McNamara Dec 12, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sixteen people were arrested yesterday (Wednesday) on charges related to prostitution by the Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) in an ongoing effort to stop criminal activity in a residential…

Crime & Courts

Portland Police Arrest Three Suspects After Sending a Drone to the Crime Scene

Lucille McNamara Dec 11, 2024

A drone sent to a crime scene helped Portland Police arrest three suspects who highjacked a trailer at gunpoint last Thursday. The incident happened at 8.12 p.m. when the owner of the trailer, Dustin Hilsenbeck, was held at gunpoint by…

News

Oregon Placed in 1st Position in the International Walk and Roll to School Day

Lucille McNamara Dec 11, 2024

Oregon was the top state in the International Walk and Roll to School Day on October 7, with the highest number of schools out of 48 states that took part in the project. 210 Schools Statewide Participated The Oregon Department…

News

65-Year-Old Woman Rescued After Spending Two Nights Alone in the Oregon Wilderness

Lucille McNamara Dec 10, 2024

A 65-year-old woman who was separated from her friends while on a mushroom foraging expedition near the Shore Acres State Park in Coos County spent two nights alone in the wilderness before she was rescued. People Venturing into…

Environment

Kelp Forests are Fast Disappearing Along the Oregon Coastline

Lucille McNamara Dec 9, 2024

More environmental monitoring is needed to understand the impact of climate change on Oregon’s disappearing kelp forests. Oregon Has Lost Two-Thirds of its Bull Kelp Forests Oregon has lost two-thirds of bull kelp forests along…

News

Oregon Adds 23,000 Additional Jobs in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industries

Lucille McNamara Dec 9, 2024

Jobs in the health care and social assistance industries are booming, with 23,000 additional net posts filled last year, says Oregon state economist Carl Riccadonna. But Construction and Manufacturing is Lagging However, the…

News

Donations Pouring for the Oregon Family Whose Son Died and Two other Children Critically Injured

Lucille McNamara Dec 9, 2024

Donations from generous Eugene residents are pouring for the Bounds family, who lost a son and whose two other children, Steven Jr and his sister Ashton, are undergoing extensive surgery after a collision between their vehicle and an SUV on…

Politics & Elections

Proposed Oregon Legislation Sparks Debate Over Foster Care Abuse Definitions

Lucille McNamara Dec 8, 2024

A newly proposed bill aimed at revising child welfare laws in Oregon is drawing criticism for potentially weakening protections for foster children. The legislation narrows the definition of abuse in foster care settings just as the…

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