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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.
Her coverage spans business and the economy, housing and labor, public safety and courts, with a focus on what policy and legal decisions mean for local communities.
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Crime & Courts

Grants Pass Man Arrested After Concerning Comments Near Boatnik Parade Route

Diane Megaw May 24, 2026

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — 59-year-old Sean Washburn was arrested yesterday after making concerning comments to Grants Pass Police Officers setting up barricades to secure the Boatnik Parade route. Grants Pass police took measures to protect…

Portland Lands Near Bottom of U.S. Study on Deferred Infrastructure Maintenance

Diane Megaw May 24, 2026

In a recent national study, Portland finished at last place but one for infrastructure maintenance. Portland’s Deferred Infrastructure Maintenance Earns Second-to-last Place in National Study The Infrastructure & Capital…

News

Providence Health Plan Exit Will Force 421,000 Oregon Members to Find New Coverage

Diane Megaw May 22, 2026

Providence recently announced that Providence Health Plan will transition out of most of its health insurance lines of business beginning in 2027. This is a regional decision, affecting California, Washington, and Oregon, but hits its…

News

Asante Ashland Keeps Emergency Care Open After Hospital License Closure

Diane Megaw May 22, 2026

ASHLAND, Ore. — Asante announced that Ashland Community Hospital will close its hospital license at 11 am today and will, in the future, operate as Asante Ashland, an emergency medical services satellite under the license of its parent…

News

Oregon Must Find a New Way to Fix Roads and Bridges After Voters Reject Measure 120 Gas Tax Hike

Diane Megaw May 21, 2026

Oregon voters recently rejected the state’s proposed increase in gas taxes, but the state still needs a long-term funding solution for roads, bridges, and transit in 2027 Oregon Voters Reject Gas Tax Increase Voters rejected…

News

Oregon Job Report Shows Split Economy as Health Care Grows While Office and Factory Jobs Fall

Diane Megaw May 21, 2026

Oregon’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in April, but the jobs report shows a split economy: health care keeps expanding, while office jobs, manufacturing, and retail continue to lose ground. Oregon Unemployment…

Crime & Courts

Eugene Homeowner Fires Back After Intruders Allegedly Break In and Shoot Inside House

Diane Megaw May 20, 2026

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Police are investigating a shooting incident after two people who allegedly broke into a house and fired shots were shot when the owner fired back at 1:07 a.m. on May 19 in the Churchill area in the 1600 block of Oak…

Education

Oregon Fights Student Loan Rule That Could Worsen Health Care Worker Shortages

Diane Megaw May 20, 2026

The Education Department's new rules that limit student loans- the subject of a lawsuit- are being vigorously challenged by Oregon, where health care and social assistance workers made up nearly one-third of all job vacancies in 2024. The…

News

Southern Oregon Income Gains Look Strong on Paper but Paychecks Tell a Different Story

Diane Megaw May 19, 2026

A recent study shows healthy income gains in the Rogue Valley, but it’s not just about paychecks- retirement income and transfer payments may be obscuring the real difficulties locals are facing in stretching their monthly paychecks.…

Crime & Courts

Portland Bodycam Shows Burglary Suspect Strike Officer With Rock During Overlook Chase

Diane Megaw May 18, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) released bodycam footage of an officer investigating a burglary in the Overlook neighborhood being assaulted with a softball-sized rock, as the suspect hurled threats before finally being…

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