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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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News

Fighter Jets Commemorate Veterans Day With Flyovers Across Oregon Today

Diane Megaw Nov 11, 2024

The World War I armistice was signed 106 years ago on November 11 at 11 a.m. Today, the 173rd Wing, Kingsley Field, will mark this significant moment in history by flying across Oregon on 11/11 at 11 a.m. as part of the Veterans Day…

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Douglas County Jail Inmates Beef With Contaminated Water

Diane Megaw Nov 9, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Douglas County Jail Inmates have complained about their water quality, but the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and the County Commissioners say some inmates are to blame. Douglas County Jail Inmates…

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$40 Million Towards Oregon’s Fight Against Drug Addiction To Flow From Kroger Settlement

Diane Megaw Nov 8, 2024

A national agreement by 30 states was reached with grocery chain Kroger, the owner of Fred Meyer Oregon, over their alleged role in the opioid crisis that will see the pharmacy giant pay a settlement of $1.37 billion. Oregon Attorney…

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Medford Police Citizens Academy Course Open For Registrations

Diane Megaw Nov 7, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) 2025 Citizens Academy 11-week course is now open for applications. The Academy was established to enhance relationships between the community and the police, and to give community…

News

Public Health Alert Issued in Jackson County Over Illicit Drug Overdoses

Diane Megaw Nov 6, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Following an increase in medical service responses to suspected fatal overdoses and emergency room admissions, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) issued an overdose alert for illicit fentanyl, an opioid. …

News

Vulnerable Oregonians May Access Housing Benefits Under New OHP Initiative

Diane Megaw Nov 5, 2024

Eligible members of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) with certain specific health conditions will now have new benefits. The initiative seeks to address housing stability as a determining health factor and includes several forms of help.…

News

Medford DUII Pick-up Truck Driver Hits Motorcyclist Causing Serious Injury

Diane Megaw Nov 5, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police issued a news release confirming that a motorcyclist was struck by a pick-up truck on Sunday night in Medford. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and police arrested the pickup driver on DUII, assault,…

Education

SOU Computer Scientist Awarded $250K Grant To Research Transfer Of AI Knowledge

Diane Megaw Nov 4, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — An assistant professor in Southern Oregon University’s Computer Science Department, Bernadette Boscoe, has been awarded a $250,000 grant to research archived protocols and help keep track of tacit knowledge in different…

Environment

Researchers Track Increased Klamath River Salmon Spawning After Dams Dismantled

Diane Megaw Nov 4, 2024

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Within days of the final dismantling of the Klamath River Dams, Chinook salmon were seen in California Siskiyou County’s Jenny Creek- above all four former dams, on October 16. Biologists have noted that the salmon…

Business

Nvidia Knocks Intel Off Dow Jones Industrial Average Spot

Diane Megaw Nov 2, 2024

Changes in the semiconductor industry are reflected in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average Index as Nvidia replaces Intel after gaining over 170% this year, while Intel lost over half its value. Intel Falls Behind Nvidia…

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