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.
Latest from Lucille McNamara

News
Oregon Health Insurance Premiums Could Jump 17% as Thousands Drop Coverage
Healthcare for Oregonians threatens to become even more unaffordable as insurers request double-digit price hikes in 2027.

Crime & Courts
Oregon Woman Gets Jail Time After Throwing Dog Against MAX Train During Argument
An Oregon woman, who threw her small poodle-type dog against a MAX train and kicked it in the face during an argument with her husband, has been sentenced to 15 days in…

News
Oregon Temperatures Climb Next Week but Forecast Stops Short of Extreme 2021 Conditions
Oregon will experience above-normal temperatures between July 14 and 22, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

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

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

Top Stories
Starting Today, Oregonians Will Pay Less For Their Electricity
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…

Crime & Courts
Beaverton Cannabis Dispensary Robbery Ends With Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Police
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…

Crime & Courts
Medford SWAT Uses Chemical Irritants to Flush Burglary Suspect From Grandview Drive Home
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…







