Lucille McNamara

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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Latest from Lucille McNamara

  1. Crime & Courts

    Portland Man Accused of Firing Shotgun at Driver Because of Perceived Race

    A Portland resident has been arrested on suspicion of a bias crime after allegedly firing at least two gunshots at a passing driver in the Piedmont neighborhood on…

  2. Politics & Government

    Drazan Leads Kotek in Fundraising as Oregon Governor’s Race Tops $40 Million

    Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Republican hopeful Christine Drazan have raised more than $40 million in a campaign that could end nearly four decades of Democratic…

  3. Crime & Courts

    Video Shows ICE Agent Slashing Tire of Oregon Couple Who Filmed Officers

    After watching and filming ICE agents in a parking lot in Hillsboro, two Oregon residents allege they were tailed, boxed in with vehicles, and then had a tire of their…

  4. Politics & Government

    A Southern Oregon Senate Race Could End Democrats’ Ability to Pass Tax Hikes Alone

    In the run-up to the elections, the main battle depends on whether Oregon Democrats can retain or increase their three-fifths supermajorities in both the Senate and the…

  5. Business & Economy

    GM Sold Drivers’ Data, Raising Insurance Bills, Oregon and Washington Say in $220M Settlement

    Oregon and Washington led a coalition of 36 attorneys general who secured a $220 million settlement from General Motors, which allegedly sold driving behavior…

  6. Politics & Government

    Kotek’s Multnomah County Stronghold Has Oregon’s Lowest Early Ballot-Return Rate

    Multnomah County recorded the lowest ballot-return rate of Oregon’s 36 counties by late Wednesday afternoon, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s ballot-return…

  7. Crime & Courts

    California Couple Sentenced for Smuggling Rhino Horn and Tiger Pelt Between Oregon and Vietnam

    A married couple who trafficked wildlife between Oregon and Vietnam has been sentenced to a $10,000 fine each and three years’ probation.

  8. Education

    Portland Schools Agree to Lift Ban on Mother Who Criticized Gender Identity Lessons

    Portland Public Schools has agreed to lift a ban on Allison Roberts, clearing the way for the mother of two students to return to Meriwether Lewis Elementary School.

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