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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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Middle Fork Fire Update: 70% Contained, Covers 5,286 acres

Diane Megaw Sep 12, 2024

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore — The latest U.S. Forestry Service news release indicates that the Middle Fork Fire covers 5,286 acres and is 70% contained. Some Areas Still Closed Due To Middle Fork Fire The service has urged people in the…

$116 Million Claimed In New Medford Drug Diversion Case Lawsuit

Diane Megaw Sep 11, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — In the case involving Dani Marie Schofield, a former Asante nurse accused of administering tap water to patients instead of fentanyl, another lawsuit was filed against Medford’s Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) on…

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Motorcyclist Killed In Douglas County Highway Crash

Diane Megaw Sep 11, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore — An early morning collision in Douglas County, Oregon turned fatal on Monday, September 9, 2024. Two vehicles collided on Highway 138E- near milepost 18, about one mile east of Glide and the driver of one of the…

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Civil Case Against Former Asante Nurse Stayed Pending Outcome Of Criminal Trial

Diane Megaw Sep 10, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — In one of the civil actions Dani Marie Schofield- the former Asante nurse accused of drug diversion at the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), is facing, a stay was granted by a judge in Jackson County. The civil…

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Medford Had 5th Highest Car Crash Fatalities In Oregon, Police Target School Zone Speed Limits

Diane Megaw Sep 9, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — A targeted speed enforcement operation will be conducted by the Medford Police Department in school zones across Medford between September 9 and September 13. Aimed at ensuring drivers stick to speed limits within…

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Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 86%

Diane Megaw Sep 9, 2024

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry has issued a fresh release indicating that the Copperfield Fire is now 86% contained to an area covering 3,822 acres. Weather Affects Copperfield Fire Containment across…

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Oregon Schools Investigate AC Options As Soaring Heat Cancels Classes

Diane Megaw Sep 7, 2024

As temperatures continued to climb throughout most of Oregon, an excessive heat warning was issued. A lack of air conditioning units prompted several school districts, including in the Portland metropolitan area, to release students early…

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Copperfield Fire Update: Over 3,800 Acres, Containment Now At 43%

Diane Megaw Sep 6, 2024

UPDATE: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68% KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has indicated that the Copperfield Fire in Klamath County currently covers around 3,802 acres and is 43%…

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Middle Fork Fire Update: Over 5,286 Acres, Containment At 61%

Diane Megaw Sep 6, 2024

UPDATE: Middle Fork Fire Update: 70% Contained, Covers 5,286 acres KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore — The U.S. Forest Service has issued a release confirming that the Middle Fork Fire at Crater Lake is 61% contained. The fire now covers 5,286…

Jackson & Josephine County Fire Danger Levels Increase And Triple Digits Temperatures Expected

Diane Megaw Sep 5, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — The National Weather Service has also issued an excessive heat warning for the next few days for a significant part of the Willamette Valley. Currently high fire danger levels in Jackson and Josephine counties will…

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