Who We Are & Our Mission


Daily Tidings provides objective reporting on events across Southern Oregon, from developments in Medford to updates from the Rogue Valley, the Willamette valley, and statewide issues with local relevance.

We offer unbiased coverage through our website, social media channels, and the Morning Brief newsletter, delivered daily to subscribers.

Our content focuses on essential topics in local news, sports, and community affairs, without unnecessary embellishment or bias.

We prioritize amplifying key community voices, including those involved in infrastructure projects, athletic achievements, and cultural initiatives.

Our mission is straightforward: Maintain editorial independence, emphasize local perspectives, and deliver reliable information to help readers navigate regional developments. We prioritize substance over sensationalism, fostering informed discourse among our audience.

Revenue is generated exclusively through third-party programmatic advertising networks, ensuring no direct influence on editorial decisions.

We welcome news tips and story submissions. Please contact us via the details on our Contact page.

 

Active Columnists

Evan D. Brooks

Daily Tidings Sports Editor: Covers Rogue Valley athletics, high school highlights, and game analysis with insider depth.
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Bernadette E. Ontong

Bernadette E. O. is a Daily Tidings staff writer covering Southern Oregon community life across the Medford metro, including arts and culture, local…

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Lucille McNamara

Lucille McNamara is a Daily Tidings reporter with 27 years of journalism experience, covering Oregon public safety, crime and courts, plus statewide…

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Diane Megaw

Diane Megaw is a veteran regional journalist at Daily Tidings, reporting across Southern Oregon and statewide developments from a Medford area lens.…

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Policy


At Daily Tidings, editorial independence isn't just a buzzword, it's the backbone of everything we do. We keep our newsroom decisions worlds apart from any business chatter, so you can trust what you read is straight-up journalism, not swayed by ads or agendas. Here's how we make that happen:


1. Newsroom in Charge


Our editors, writers, and review crew call the shots on stories, angles, and what hits the site. No outside meddling, period. If something feels off, we handle it internally.


2. Walls Up Between Money and Stories


Revenue keeps the lights on, but it never touches the content. Ads are our main fuel, they pay the bills without getting a vote on what we cover or how.


3. Ad-Supported, All the Way


We run on ads from local and regional folks who believe in the Rogue Valley beat, just like you do. It's simple: They support the site, we deliver the news; fair, factual, and free from influence. No backroom deals, no hidden hands. This setup lets us stay nimble and focused on stories that hit home, from Medford's main drag to Ashland's backroads.


4. Clear as Day on Funding


Transparency builds trust, so we're upfront about where support comes from.


5. All In for You


Bottom line: We're accountable to the readers in Medford, Ashland, and every dot on the map from here to Salem. Our job is to shine a light on what matters, hold the line on facts, and keep Southern Oregon's story real.


DailyTidings.com is owned and operated by Difference Media. DailyTidings.com is an independent website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Ashland Daily Tidings newspaper. Any similarity in names is coincidental or historical and does not indicate a relationship.