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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Politics & Government
Oregon Senator Wyden Criticizes Trump’s New Tariffs for Burdening Oregon Farmers and Families
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden issued a statement criticizing Trump's new tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico, and China imposed on Tuesday. Wyden says Oregon's farmers…

Crime & Courts
Grants Pass Police Hunt for Shooter After Man Wounded in Early Morning Attack
The Grants Pass Police Department responded to multiple calls of a man shot near SW 6th Street and SW M Street in the early hours of Monday morning.

Crime & Courts
Douglas County Sheriff Warns Residents of Scammers Posing as Officers Demanding Jury Duty Fines
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) issued an alert warning residents of common scams that have again arisen in the county. Scammers pretend to be law enforcement…

Crime & Courts
Two Arrested After Klamath Falls Fight Leaves Man Dead from Chest Wound
The Klamath Falls Police Department Homicide Investigation into a shooting on Thursday night at 2328 Biehn Street in Klamath Falls in which Jai Jackson, 23, died…

Crime & Courts
Deputy Caught Faking Jail Checks in Multnomah County Sheriff’s Sting
Another person has been held accountable in Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell’s crackdown on jail deputies.

Crime & Courts
Pair Arrested After Gun Fired In Alleged Coos Bay Vehicle Theft Attempt
A North Bend woman, 27-year-old Lanie Denton, and a Coquille man, 41-year-old Joshua Felker, are facing serious charges after an incident in Coos Bay early Saturday…

Politics & Government
Oregon Lawmakers Take Aim at High Rental Fees and Deposits to Ease Housing Struggles
Several Oregon lawmakers have targeted high application fees and deposits- two significant expenses that can prevent renters from finding a new home.

Environment
Medford Tops List as Smokiest City in US While Residents Battle Health Risks from Wildfire Haze
A recent AGU (Advancing Earth Sciences) study of mountain cities in Oregon rated Medford, Bend, and Grants as the top three smokiest cities in the US from 2019 to 2023…







