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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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Mount McLoughlin Hikers Rescued as SAR Warns of Dehydration and Exhaustion Risks

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Two hikers were rescued on the Mount McLoughlin summit trail by Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on the Fourth of July. In one operation, SAR team members assisted a hiker in…

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Rabid Bat Found in Marion County as Oregon Officials Urge Pet Vaccinations

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

MARION COUNTY, Ore. — A bat that tested positive for rabies has sparked an urgent appeal to pet owners in Marion County to ensure that their animals are vaccinated. Bats are one of the main carriers of rabies in Oregon, and unvaccinated…

Starting Today, Oregonians Will Pay Less For Their Electricity

Lucille McNamara Jul 8, 2026

Starting today (July 8), Oregonians will pay less for their electricity as the Public Utility Commission (PUC) introduces a 29% increase for power consumption by data centers and other large energy users served by Portland General Electric…

Crime & Courts

Beaverton Cannabis Dispensary Robbery Ends With Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Police

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — The Washington County Major Crimes team is investigating an officer-involved shooting at a cannabis dispensary in Beaverton on Sunday night, during which an armed robber was killed. Beaverton Police Department…

Crime & Courts

Medford SWAT Uses Chemical Irritants to Flush Burglary Suspect From Grandview Drive Home

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

MEDFORD, Ore. — In a dramatic arrest, involving the closure of several suburban roads, the Medford Police SWAT team used chemical irritants to flush a 44 year-old burglary suspect from a home in the 1800 block of Grandview Drive. The…

Trump Tariff Plan Could Cost Oregon Families Over $1,200 a Year as State Pushes Back

Lucille McNamara Jul 7, 2026

President Donald Trump is proposing a new set of tariffs in a move that has already raised the cost of living for the average Oregon family by more than $1,200 a year. The tariffs will impose a sales tax on Oregonians, a proposal that…

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Oregonians Have Until Friday to Claim Possible COVID-Era IRS Refunds

Lucille McNamara Jul 6, 2026

Countless Oregonians could be entitled to refunds or abatement of their tax returns assessed during the COVID-19 federal disaster period from January 20, 2020, to May 11, 2023. Claims Must Be Submitted By Friday, July 10, 2026…

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Oregon Health Coverage Sign-Ups Fall as Families Face Higher Premiums and Less Federal Help

Lucille McNamara Jul 5, 2026

The inability of more than 50% of Americans to afford healthcare is mirrored in Oregon, where the number of people who enrolled through the Marketplace in 2026 has dropped by 21,316. Enrollment in Marketplace Dropped by 15% in…

Oregon Remains Attractive to Investors as $745 Million Bond Sale Funds Housing and Earthquake Safety…

Lucille McNamara Jun 29, 2026

The sale of two General Obligation (GO) bonds valued at $745.4 million by the State Treasury this month proves that Oregon remains an attractive option for investors, says State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner. Confirming the sale of the…

Crime & Courts

80-Year-Old Oregon Man Tells 911 He Shot His Partner During a Domestic Violence Altercation

Lucille McNamara Jun 29, 2026

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An 80-year-old man from Wimer is lodged in the Jackson County Jail after the death by shooting of his domestic partner in the early hours of Saturday morning. Norman Henry Chapman contacted 911 at 12.35 a.m. He…

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