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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

Grants Pass Residents Push For Park Cleanups A Month After City’s Supreme Court Win

Diane Megaw Aug 1, 2024

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — 33 days after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city in the Grants Pass homeless camping case, residents are still waiting in anticipation for the city to make changes, after the anti-camping laws used by…

News

Ex Medford Nurse Plans To Leave County On $4M Bail As 44 Felony Patient Charges Loom

Diane Megaw Jul 25, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford nurse indicted and arrested in the Asante drug diversion investigation, 36-year-old Dani Marie Schofield, has been issued a travel permit allowing her to leave the county to consult with lawyers, despite 44…

Education

Oregon Schools Score 36.6% In Study: Rated 7th Worst In America

Diane Megaw Jul 23, 2024

Despite high spending, in a recent study of American schools, weak systems in Oregon schools saw the state placed at 45 out of the 51 states- 7th last. The poor outcomes take various factors into account to help parents find a school system…

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Portland-Vancouver I-5 Bridge Gets Extra $1-5 Million In Federal Funding To Replace Vertical Lifts

Diane Megaw Jul 19, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Following a massive infrastructure law passed by the Biden administration in 2021, the bridge over the Columbia River on the Interstate 5 highway is getting the biggest share of the latest tranche of $5 billion in federal…

Events

Jackson County Fair in Oregon Now Underway

Diane Megaw Jul 17, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Fair kicks off to an exciting start for the 2024 summer season. There’s something for everyone- animals, food, interesting vendors, and more. Vendors Setting Up For Jackson County Fair…

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Portland Police Struggle to Stop Illegal Street Racers Taking Over Streets

Diane Megaw Jul 17, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite new laws targeting participants in illegal drag racing that better equip police, the Portland Police Bureau indicated that they remain overwhelmed by illegal street takeovers. The street racing trend surged…

News

Klamath County’s Second Biggest Medical Provider Risks Losing Federal Funding

Diane Megaw Jul 16, 2024

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The executive staff of the Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) recently issued a formal demand to its board of directors- which has been non-compliant since February, asking the entire board to resign. The demand was…

Southern Oregon Property Insurance Sees Massive Shifts Following Wildfires

Diane Megaw Jul 15, 2024

Facing a new era of risk in the light of climate-driven wildfires, insurers and residents are battling to adapt, with rural property owners facing the brunt of the changing world as insurance rates go up or in some cases- property owners…

News

East Portland Gangster In ‘Hood Check’ Killing Gets Life With Parole Possible In 35 Years

Diane Megaw Jul 13, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sentencing for a Gresham man who killed a woman and injured two others at a MAX stop in 2022 was handed down on Friday. The perpetrator, Isai Damian Ramos, 24, received life in prison with parole being considered after he…

Education

Oregon Pupils Must Pass Standalone Financial Literacy And Career Prep From 2027 To Graduate

Diane Megaw Jul 11, 2024

Starting with this fall's sophomores, Oregon high school pupils must take- and pass, stand-alone financial literacy and college and career preparation classes before graduating. The courses will apply to the class of 2027 unless waivers are…

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