Diane Megaw

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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Latest from Diane Megaw

  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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…