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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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Oregon Job Numbers Reveal Unemployment Was Climbing All Along After Shutdown Left Economists Blind

Lucille McNamara Dec 11, 2025

The federal government shutdown left economists flying blind about unemployment in Oregon, but newly released figures from the Oregon Department of Employment show the picture was worsening all along. Preliminary August data pegged…

Crime & Courts

Gresham Brothers Accused of Using Man’s Own Gun to Kill Him in Gas Station Fight Caught on…

Lucille McNamara Dec 11, 2025

GRESHAM, Ore. — Surveillance footage of a fatal shooting at an Arco gas station in Gresham at 1 a.m. on Sunday has led to the arrest of two brothers who were arraigned on Monday for second-degree murder. The East County Major Crimes Team…

Crime & Courts

Medford Neighbor Hears Breaking Glass Confronts Suspect and Helps Stop a Burglary in Progress

Lucille McNamara Dec 10, 2025

MEDFORD, Ore. — Thanks to a watchful Medford neighbor, a burglary in progress was abruptly halted when a suspect fled the scene on foot after being confronted by a neighbor. The Medford Police Department reports that the incident…

Oregon Leaders Promise a Business Climate Reset but Offer Few Concrete Plans

Lucille McNamara Dec 10, 2025

Oregon leaders say they want to reset the state’s business climate, but the path forward remains uncertain. As lawmakers prepare for the February session, calls for clearer economic direction have grown louder amid slowing population…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Changes His Plea to Guilty Mid-Hearing and Gets More Than Six Years in Prison

Lucille McNamara Dec 10, 2025

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Forty-year-old Christopher Michael Jenkins, who, without coercion, changed his plea to guilty halfway through his hearing, was sentenced to 76 months in an Oregon Department of Corrections prison. Jenkins appeared…

Crime & Courts

Portland Police Face Fresh Scrutiny After 27-Year Veteran Officer Arrested Off Duty

Lucille McNamara Dec 9, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — An off-duty Portland police officer has been arrested and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on charges of strangulation, fourth-degree assault, and harassment. The charges relate to an incident on November 29, when…

News

Oregonians Urged to Return Shredded Cheese Over Possible Metal Fragment Contamination

Lucille McNamara Dec 9, 2025

Oregonians are warned to return shredded cheeses contaminated with metal fragments that have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Cheese Can Cause Adverse Health Problems If consumed, the cheese can cause…

Crime & Courts

Gresham Police Seek Answers After Fatal 1 a.m. Shooting at Gas Station

Lucille McNamara Dec 8, 2025

UPDATE: Gresham Brothers Accused of Using Man’s Own Gun to Kill Him in Gas Station Fight Caught on Surveillance Video GRESHAM, Ore. — The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the death of an individual who was found after a…

News

Oregon Ranks Second in the Nation for Shoplifting With a Rate 78% Higher Than the National Average

Lucille McNamara Dec 8, 2025

Shoplifting in Oregon is second only to New Mexico, and is 78% higher than the national average. This staggering rate of theft from Oregon shops is revealed in a study that analyzed FBI crime data. Researchers discovered that…

News

Oregon Newborns Will Still Get Hepatitis B Vaccine as West Coast Alliance Rejects New CDC Panel…

Lucille McNamara Dec 7, 2025

The recently formed West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) has strongly objected to and will not endorse the CDC’s decision on Friday to drop Hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns. Tidings Data Snapshot Why the Hep B newborn dose matters…

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