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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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Crime & Courts

Portland Police Use Spike Strips, Drone, and K-9 to Catch Armed Fugitive in Stolen Land Rover

Lucille McNamara Jul 13, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — When a suspect with outstanding warrants was spotted by Portland Police Bureau officers in a stolen 2024 Land Rover Defender late on Friday afternoon, it resulted in a multi-agency operation to track and arrest the man.…
Environment

Oregon Town Rejects Fluoride in Drinking Water Calling It Forced Medication and Environmental Threat

Lucille McNamara Jul 13, 2025
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Residents of Sweet Home, a city in Linn County, have won a long battle with the local council to remove fluoride from drinking water, a methodology they describe as ‘forced medication.’ The residents first approached…
Crime & Courts

Teen With Loaded Handgun Arrested in Salem McDonald’s Parking Lot Shooting

Lucille McNamara Jul 13, 2025
SALEM, Ore. — A 17-year-old juvenile has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting at a McDonald’s eatery located at 5090 Commercial St. SE, Salem, on 30 June. He is the fourth suspect arrested by the Salem Police Department,…
Education

New Online Nursing Degree Will Cut Study Costs and Help Solve Shortage in Southern Oregon

Lucille McNamara Jul 12, 2025
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — As the ever-increasing shortage of qualified nursing staff continues to hinder Oregon healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, the Umpqua Community College (UCC) and Oregon Health & Science University…
News

City Council Plan Could Raise Portland Property Taxes by Over $300 for Park Upgrades

Lucille McNamara Jul 12, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council is considering increasing the current Parks Local Option Levy from 80 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to between $1.37 and $1,47 per $1,000. Levy Will Add More Than $300 Annually…
Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Dumps Ankle Monitor Before Allegedly Assaulting a Woman in Cottage Grove

Lucille McNamara Jul 12, 2025
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A former inmate at Lane County Jail, required to wear an ankle monitor, has been rearrested following an early morning assault on a woman in the 500 block of East Madison Street, Cottage Grove. Fernando G. Rodas…
Crime & Courts

Rental Scam Resurfaces in Eugene as Tenants Lose Deposits on Fake Listings

Lucille McNamara Jul 11, 2025
EUGENE, Ore. — Prospective tenants in the Eugene area are once again being scammed by bogus property managers and owners who demand a deposit, and on occasion one month’s rent up-front, before the gullible victims discover that the property…
News

Pharma Giants Pay Up as Oregon Nets $10 Million in Opioid Accountability Deal

Lucille McNamara Jul 11, 2025
Oregon will receive $10.1 million as part of a $720 million settlement reached by Attorneys General from nine states with eight pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. The settlement, announced by Oregon Attorney…
Crime & Courts

Drone and License Plate Tech Lead Eugene SWAT to Wisconsin Fugitive Lying Low in Oregon

Lucille McNamara Jul 11, 2025
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene SWAT team arrested a murder suspect from Wisconsin in a vehicle stop in the area of W 18th Avenue and Lincoln Street on Wednesday. The local police department was asked to assist the Milwaukee police, who stated…
News

Portland Risks Losing $100 Million in Federal Funds Over Refusal to Drop DEI Programs

Lucille McNamara Jul 10, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland could lose $100 million in annual federal funding if it fails to eliminate some of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and programs demanded by the Trump Administration. The City Cannot…
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