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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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Fast Food Costs Bite Harder in Oregon as State Ranks 10th Most Expensive Nationwide

Lucille McNamara Sep 21, 2025

Oregon is the 10th most expensive state in the U.S. for fast food, with affordability rankings generally aligning with the overall cost of living in the state, according to researchers. The result was based on a study analyzing menu…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Braces for $15 Billion Loss as Federal Tax Bill Slashes Health Care and Food Assistance

Lucille McNamara Sep 20, 2025

The implementation of the H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act – this week prompted Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to issue an urgent appeal to heads of departments to immediately introduce cost-saving strategies. The Bill Will Have a…

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Portland Faces Trump’s Threat of National Guard Over Antifa and ICE Protests

Lucille McNamara Sep 20, 2025

The people of Portland are out of control and crazy, but federal authorities will be stopping that pretty soon, warns President Donald Trump. Commenting on his decision to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, his remarks about…

Crime & Courts

Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting Outside Portland Bar in Montavilla

Lucille McNamara Sep 19, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police Bureau officers yesterday (Thursday) detained Brandon Lewis (37) following a fatal shooting at a bar in the 8200 block of Southeast Harrison Street in the Montavilla Neighborhood. Lewis has been charged…

Politics & Elections

Portland Council Pushes Back on ICE With Eviction Threat and New Restrictions

Lucille McNamara Sep 19, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland City Councilwoman plans to tighten the noose around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which faces possible eviction from its detention center facility for failing to comply with land use conditions.…

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Oregon Wholesale Trade Suffers Biggest Job Losses as Unemployment Ticks Up to 5%

Lucille McNamara Sep 18, 2025

The Oregon wholesale trade suffered the most job losses in August, shedding 1,100 positions. This was likely caused by factors such as softer consumer demand and increased cost pressures from tariffs. The Wholesale Sector Has…

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West Coast Alliance Issues Unified Vaccine Recommendations as Oregon Leaders Warn Politics Threatens…

Lucille McNamara Sep 18, 2025

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) yesterday (Wednesday) issued unified, science-based vaccine recommendations ahead of the winter virus season. Trump Administration Politicized Science The four-state WCHA, incorporating…

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Portland’s Downtown Revival Gains Momentum With Crowds Returning but Offices Still Half Empty

Lucille McNamara Sep 18, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — A cleaner and safer downtown Portland has seen pedestrian traffic increase by 22% in January. A Great Post-Pandemic Turnaround This is a great turnaround for a city that has experienced a steadily declining…

Crime & Courts

Portland Fentanyl Ring Leaders Extradited From Honduras to Face Federal Trial in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Sep 17, 2025

Two Honduran nationals appeared in federal court in Portland yesterday (Tuesday), after their extradition from their homeland to the U.S. for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in Oregon. According to court documents, at the beginning of…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Senate Votes Today on Funding Bill That Could Raise Gas Prices and Save ODOT Jobs

Lucille McNamara Sep 17, 2025

UPDATE: The Oregon Senate postponed a key vote on a $4.3 billion transportation bill—originally scheduled for September 17—until September 29 because a crucial Democratic senator, Chris Gorsek, remains hospitalized and unable to attend.…

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