Ashland Daily Tidings Ashland Daily Tidings - Daily Tidings

  • Home
  • News
    • Top Stories
    • Business
    • Crime & Courts
    • Education
    • Environment
  • Weather
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
  • Newsletter
Daily Tidings
  • Home
  • Diane Megaw

Author

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.
Contact: [email protected]

News

Oregon State Park Visits Fall by More Than Two Million as Closures and Wildfire Smoke Cut Into Peak…

Diane Megaw Feb 11, 2026
While visits to Oregon State Parks remain popular, day-use visits were down by nearly 2,4 million visitors in 2025 compared with 2024’s record-breaking season. But some parks hosted more visits, reflecting the strong demand for outdoor…
News

Remains of 60-Year-Old Eugene Man Found Outside Ashland After Weeks of Searching

Diane Megaw Feb 11, 2026
ASHLAND, Ore. — The remains of 60-year-old Damon Lee Petrie of Eugene, who was reported missing in December, were found near Mill Creek Drive and Highway 66 outside of Ashland on Saturday by a hiker. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office…
Crime & Courts

Grants Pass Police and Federal Agents Recover Nearly 40 Pounds of Meth in Southern Oregon Drug…

Diane Megaw Feb 10, 2026
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other agencies, the Grants Pass Police Department's initiatives to counter drug activity in Grants Pass and Southern Oregon resulted in the seizure of around…
News

Oregon Primate Research Center May Shift to Sanctuary Status as OHSU Enters Negotiations With NIH

Diane Megaw Feb 10, 2026
The Oregon Health & Science University board of directors unanimously passed a resolution on Monday authorizing the OHSU president to enter negotiations with NIH on transitioning the controversial Oregon National Primate Research Center…
News

Trump Attacks Oregon Olympian Hunter Hess After Skier Says He Doesn’t Agree With What’s Happening in…

Diane Megaw Feb 9, 2026
In a Sunday social media post, President Trump called Hunter Hess ‘a real loser’ in response to the Olympic skier’s comment that he doesn’t represent ‘everything that’s going on in the U.S.’ at his Winter Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina…
News

Grants Pass Police Shoot and Kill 43-Year-Old Woman After She Fires Handguns in Roadway

Diane Megaw Feb 9, 2026
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Oregon State Police confirmed that Alicia Shelton, 43, of Grants Pass, who was shot by officers after firing handguns in the roadway in the middle around midday on Saturday, was declared deceased at the hospital.…
News

Trump Drops Appeal on Oregon National Guard Deployment as State Pushes for Continued Court…

Diane Megaw Feb 8, 2026
In response to the Trump administration’s notice to drop its appeal against an Oregon federal judge’s injunction blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, the state asked the court to rule on continued monitoring and…
News

Oregon Supreme Court Rules Cases Must Be Dismissed When Defendants Go Too Long Without a Court…

Diane Megaw Feb 8, 2026
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that criminal charges must be dismissed when the state fails to provide a court-appointed attorney within specific deadlines. Oregon Court Rules Cases To Be…
Crime & Courts

Medford Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Domestic Violence Assault and Kidnapping

Diane Megaw Feb 7, 2026
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 33-year-old Medford man, Joseph Latu Jr., was sentenced to 17 years in prison for an October 2023 domestic violence incident in Medford. Jackson County Judge Hands Down Sentence For First Degree Assault In…
News

Medford Heart Care Services Grow With Asante and Southern Oregon Cardiology Extending Their…

Diane Megaw Feb 6, 2026
MEDFORD, Ore. — Following the signing of a multi-year extension of an existing co-management relationship, Southern Oregon Cardiology and Asante announced a cardiac care expansion project that is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.…
Loading ... Load More Posts No More Posts

In The News

Oregon State Park Visits Fall by More Than Two Million as Closures and Wildfire Smoke Cut Into Peak Season

Feb 11, 2026

Mexican National Previously Deported in 2018 Arrested at Portland Airport on Illegal Reentry

Feb 11, 2026

Remains of 60-Year-Old Eugene Man Found Outside Ashland After Weeks of Searching

Feb 11, 2026

Oregon Initiative to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights Ends After Falling Far Short of Signature Requirements

Feb 11, 2026

Grants Pass Police and Federal Agents Recover Nearly 40 Pounds of Meth in Southern Oregon Drug Investigation

Feb 10, 2026

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Plan to Renovate the Moda Center and Keep the Blazers in Portland Without New Taxes

Feb 10, 2026
Prev Next 1 of 513
Morning Brief Newsletter
Sign up today for our daily newsletter, a quick overview of top local stories and Oregon breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
You can unsubscribe at any time. We do not share your information with third parties, and we will only send our daily newsletter.

  • News
  • Business
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Politics & Elections
  • Sports
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Ashland
  • Grants Pass
  • Klamath Falls
  • Medford
  • Roseburg
  • Jackson County
  • Josephine County
  • Klamath County
  • Douglas County
  • About Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright
  • Contact
Driven by DMedia
  • Home
  • News
  • Feed
  • Weather
  • Sitemap
  • About
  • Contact
© Copyright 2026 - Daily Tidings. All Rights Reserved.