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Diane Megaw

A veteran regional journalist, Diane breaks down state business developments, legal matters, environmental issues, and police news focused on the Medford metro and Southern Oregon. Her work demystifies complex topics for local impact.
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Oregon Lawmakers Warn Trump’s Venezuela Attacks Bypass Congress and Risk a New War

Diane Megaw Jan 4, 2026
President Donald Trump's recent military actions in Venezuela have drawn sharp criticism from Oregon lawmakers. Oregon Lawmakers React To Trump's Military Intervention In Venezuela Trump’s recent action in Venezuela, including…
Crime & Courts

Medford Man Won’t Face Charges After Fatal Home Invasion Shooting That DA Calls Self-Defense

Diane Megaw Jan 3, 2026
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office indicated yesterday that no criminal charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Martin Uriel Jimenez Jr., who was shot during a violent home invasion in the early…
Business

Oregon Pacific Power Bills Drop Slightly in January After Years of Sharp Increases

Diane Megaw Jan 3, 2026
Pacific Power customers in Oregon will see a slight decrease in their electric bills starting January 1, 2026.   Pacific Power Electricity Bill Decrease In January Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) officials confirmed that, after…
News

Oregon Rural Hospitals Get $197 Million Lifeline After Years of Shrinking Services

Diane Megaw Dec 30, 2025
Amid rising service cuts in Oregon's rural healthcare sector, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the state will receive $197.3 million in 2026 to improve rural healthcare, and more may follow over the next…
News

Oregon Will Allow 24 Hour Squatter Eviction Notices Starting January 1

Diane Megaw Dec 29, 2025
A raft of new Oregon laws takes effect Jan 1, including HB 3522, which makes it easier to evict genuine squatters on a 24-hour notice. Oregon Squatters Can Get 24 Hours Notice From Jan 1 House Bill 3522 will make it simpler for…
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Tough 2025 Immigration Policies Are Raising Labor Costs and Creating Shortages Across Oregon

Diane Megaw Dec 29, 2025
While major outlets recap 2025's strict enforcement, including reducing foreign-born populations, Oregon's agriculture and construction industries, which rely heavily on immigrant labor, are already experiencing labor shortages, higher…
Business

Oregon Feels the Impact as Nationwide Corporate Bankruptcies Surge Toward a 15-Year High

Diane Megaw Dec 28, 2025
2025 is shaping up as one of the worst years for big-company bankruptcies since 2010, with tariffs and still-high costs squeezing manufacturers and consumer brands at the same time. During the year, Oregonians felt that wave as the…
Top Stories

Oregon Expands Affordable Housing for Seniors Yet Thousands Still Stuck on Waitlists

Diane Megaw Dec 28, 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is pushing for affordable and accessible solutions for Oregon's older adult population.  House Bill 3589, which establishes the state's Senior Housing Development Initiative, recently passed…
News

Portland’s Affordable Housing Vacancies Surge to 10-Year High, City Struggles to Move People In

Diane Megaw Dec 27, 2025
The number of vacant affordable units in Portland has reached a 10-year high as developers aim to get homeless people, particularly older people, into safe and stable living arrangements. More Portland Affordable Housing Units…
News

Oregon Workers Wait for Wage Hike as Washington’s Minimum Wage Jumps on January 1

Diane Megaw Dec 27, 2025
As many states increase the minimum wage from January 1, Washington state will rise to $17.13 per hour, while Oregon will be playing catch-up when the state's minimum wage increases on July 1. Washington State Minimum Wage…
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In The News

Big Pharma to Hike Prices on 350 Drugs in 2026 as Oregon’s Transparency Law Shows What’s Driving the Increases

Jan 4, 2026

Oregon Lawmakers Warn Trump’s Venezuela Attacks Bypass Congress and Risk a New War

Jan 4, 2026

Medford Man Won’t Face Charges After Fatal Home Invasion Shooting That DA Calls Self-Defense

Jan 3, 2026

Oregon Bans Medical Debt From Credit Reports Starting Jan 1, Shielding Consumers From Lasting Financial Harm

Jan 3, 2026

Oregon Pacific Power Bills Drop Slightly in January After Years of Sharp Increases

Jan 3, 2026

Oregon Rural Hospitals Get $197 Million Lifeline After Years of Shrinking Services

Dec 30, 2025
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