Latest from Lucille McNamara
Oregon’s Overdose Crisis Eases but Remains Far Above the U.S. Average
Despite the ongoing statewide opioid abuse crisis, with most drug overdoses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine, the death rate in Oregon has decreased each year…
Southern Oregon University Faces $20 Million Budget Cut as It Tries to Secure Emergency Funding
After trimming one-fifth of its budget under recommendations from consulting firm Deloitte, Southern Oregon University must now serve as a model for other higher…
85-Year-Old Oregon Man Helps Stop Alleged Kidnapping Attempt at Medford Mobile Home Park
A caregiver, who was attacked with a taser by a man posing as a utility worker at a rural Medford mobile park home, was saved by an 85-year-old resident who intervened…
Oregon Drivers Could See Cheaper Gas This Summer as Officials Try to Avoid Fuel Supply Problems
Oregon motorists will be allowed to use cheaper fuel versions with higher ethanol content in their vehicles during the summer of 2026 to avoid possible supply problems.
Oregon Man Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth in Montana
An Oregon man will spend nearly seven years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Billings.
Oregon Prepares for Major Aging Shift as Seniors Now Outnumber Children
As one of 11 states where senior citizens outnumber children, Oregon is now preparing for a permanent shift in its age demographics.
Russian National Extradited to Oregon in Global $340 Million Crypto Ponzi Case
One of four Russian nationals appeared in the Portland federal court on Monday for her role in a global Ponzi investment scheme that siphoned $340 million from…
Oregon Families Struggle With Childcare Costs That Can Reach Nearly $3,000 a Month
Oregon has a waiting list of over 15,000 multiple-child families for subsidized childcare, as the annual cost of infant care is the price of a second mortgage.
