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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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Medford’s Holly Theatre To Open After Restoration

Diane Megaw Oct 4, 2024

MEDFORD Ore. — The restoration work on the historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford is nearing completion. After 12 years of work, the revamped theatre is expected to reopen early next year. Holly Theatre Restoration The Holly…

Crime & Courts

Court Finds Oregon Healthcare Provider Destroyed Evidence After Wrongful Death In Jail

Diane Megaw Oct 4, 2024

Wellpath- a healthcare provider operating in prisons and jails nationwide, has come under the spotlight for deaths in the facilities they serve and several lawsuits have been launched. On Monday, the ruling of a federal judge in one of…

Education

Rogue Community College-La Clinica Collaboration Seeks To Solve Dental Staff Shortage

Diane Megaw Oct 3, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — To enhance training opportunities for dental hygienists and assistants, Rogue Community College (RCC) has escalated its partnership with healthcare provider La Clinica. The move is geared towards addressing the shortage of…

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Ashland Energy Assistance Applications Open For Low-Income Households

Diane Megaw Oct 3, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council’s program designed to help low-income residents cover their electric bills during the winter months has returned and qualifying residents will receive a credit on their electric bills. The applications…

Education

SOU Students, Staff, and Community Invited To Participate In Master Plan Development

Diane Megaw Oct 2, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University (SOU) is developing its Facilities Master Plan for the next decade. There will be two opportunities for students, staff, and community members to give their input on the plan. SOU Campus…

Crime & Courts

Medford Residents Can Search Local Crime Mapping Portal

Diane Megaw Oct 2, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford residents now have access to a new crime mapping portal. Hosted by the Geoshield Communities program, the Medford Police Department (MPD) introduced a portal allowing the community to view crimes reported in the…

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Trimet Survey: 50% Of Riders Feel Unsafe Mainly Because Of Behavior Of Other Riders

Diane Megaw Oct 2, 2024

Trimet released the results of their annual survey on Monday and it shows that almost half the riders on TriMet’s buses are worried about their safety and even fewer riders feel secure on MAX trains. The number 1 reason for feeling…

Education

Portland State University Ranks In Top 10 Best College Locations Nationwide

Diane Megaw Oct 1, 2024

In a new ranking of colleges across the U.S., the location of the schools was one of the criteria that revealed that most top locations for colleges are on the East Coast, but one Oregon school was in the top ten. Oregon School…

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Ashland Amends Noise Ordinance To Allow Work Crews Earlier Summer Starts

Diane Megaw Oct 1, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland City Council passed a second reading of the noise ordinance amendment which enables construction crews to start work- and make noise, earlier in the summer months. Ashland Noise Ordinance Amendment To…

News

Small Wildfire Near Eagle Point 100% Contained

Diane Megaw Oct 1, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A small wildfire covering around 3 acres near the intersection of Highway 234 and Agate Road near the solar panel fields was successfully contained by firefighting crews from Jackson County Fire District 3 and the…

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