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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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Oregon Governor Fires Back After Trump Calls Eugene Protesters ‘Lunatics’ and Threatens Forceful…

Diane Megaw Feb 2, 2026

In a Truth Social tweet, President Trump called Eugene protesters "lunatics," threatened brutal pushback against protesters, and said there will be no federal intervention unless local leaders ask for it. Yesterday, Oregon Governor Tina…

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Homelessness Is Dropping Across the U.S., but Oregon’s Numbers Keep Climbing Amid Evictions and High…

Diane Megaw Feb 1, 2026

While homelessness is declining across the US, it is escalating in Oregon as costs increase and evictions rise. Homelessness In Oregon Does Not Compare With National Numbers A recent article in the New York Times suggests that…

Politics & Elections

Oregon May Withhold Payments to the Federal Government After Trump Threatens to Cut Off Funds to…

Diane Megaw Feb 1, 2026

A Democratic Oregon lawmaker has proposed a bill, dubbed the "Recourse Act," that seeks to allow the state to withhold certain payments it owes the federal government when the federal government unlawfully withholds payments owed to Oregon.…

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Oregon Pilot Program Helps Homeless Youth Secure Housing as New Report Shows Strong Early Results

Diane Megaw Jan 31, 2026

A recent report indicates that a pilot program made a significant contribution to Oregon youths’ ability to secure stable housing by providing cash and other supports when they are experiencing homelessness, helping them achieve…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Nurse Accused of Stealing Oxycodone From Elderly Patient and Telling Staff to Cover It Up

Diane Megaw Jan 31, 2026

A Eugene nurse who used to work at River Run Place, an assisted living facility in Eugene, Meagan Elizabeth Johnson, is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing pain medication from an elderly resident for whose care she was legally…

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Oregon Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Over Demands for Sensitive Voter Data

Diane Megaw Jan 30, 2026

Oregon has condemned the federal Department of Justice’s (DOJ) threats against Minnesota in its push to gain access to the state's unredacted voter rolls, as Oregon’s Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, joined 21 other attorneys general in…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Deputies Say K9 Bit Through Suspect’s Phone Near Cottage Grove Moments Before It Caught Fire

Diane Megaw Jan 29, 2026

A Lane County K9 attached to the Sheriff's Office, who latched onto a fleeing suspect near Cottage Grove through the cell phone in his pocket, is reportedly uninjured, even though the cell phone caught fire. On Monday, 2 at 5 p.m., Lane…

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Oregon Eases SNAP Work Rules for Seven Rural Counties as Food Costs Rise and Caseloads Hit Record…

Diane Megaw Jan 29, 2026

Starting February 1, 2026, some people who live in certain rural counties and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits won't have to meet the work requirements for the rest of 2026. SNAP Rules in 7 Rural…

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Oregon Adopts New Disaster Recovery Plan as Federal Cuts Leave Major Gaps in Long-Term FEMA Support

Diane Megaw Jan 28, 2026

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) adopted the Oregon Disaster Recovery Plan (ODRP), statewide framework to guide recovery efforts following disasters, yesterday in the wake of FEMA funds being slashed by the federal…

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Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit After Oregon Refuses to Hand Over Sensitive Voter Data for…

Diane Megaw Jan 28, 2026

A federal judge officially dismissed the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Oregon to force the state to hand over voter data for immigration purposes. The lawsuit was part of a nationwide effort by the federal government to…

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