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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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Oregon Gas Sales Keep Falling as Fewer Drivers Fuel Up and Tax Revenue Slips

Diane Megaw Apr 26, 2026

Oregon’s gasoline sales have been in a sustained decline since before the pandemic, reflecting a mix of economic, behavioral, and technological shifts. But falling sales also mean lower gas-tax collections. Oregon Declining Gas…

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After Years of Criticism Portland 911 Has Slashed Answer Times by 80%

Diane Megaw Apr 26, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's 911 center's average answering time dropped 80% since the summer of 2022, after the agency implemented several interventions, including reducing the number of calls. Portland's 911 Now Answers In 15…

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Oregon Health and Science University Turns a Profit After Last Year’s $130 Million Loss

Diane Megaw Apr 26, 2026

After losing over $130 million last fiscal year, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) posted a $65 million operating gain for the past nine months, driven mainly by a surge in complex cases that require specialized care. …

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New Fast Charging Stations Planned Along I-84 and Other Major Oregon Routes

Diane Megaw Apr 25, 2026

Following the approval of a second round of grants, 24 new DC fast-charging stations (over 120 ports) will soon be added to major routes, including I-84 and US 20, 26, 97, and 101 across Oregon. Funding Approved For 24 New…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Asks Federal Court to Permanently Block Trump Order Targeting Mail Voting and Voter…

Diane Megaw Apr 25, 2026

In a coalition of 25 states, Oregon asked a federal court to permanently block President Trump's executive order, which unlawfully restricted mail voting and efforts to limit voter eligibility. Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Out Efforts…

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Nike Plans Another 1,400 Layoffs as Cutbacks Continue in Oregon

Diane Megaw Apr 24, 2026

For the 4th significant round of layoffs in as many years, Nike plans to lay off another 1,400 workers, mostly in operations and technology, the company announced yesterday. New Round Of Nike Layoffs Announced As Company’s…

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Oregon Restaurant Must Pay Over $200,000 to Workers After Labor Investigation

Diane Megaw Apr 23, 2026

McMinnville’s Taste of India 1 restaurant must pay over $200K to 19 workers after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found they didn’t pay legally required overtime and committed tip violations by incorrectly categorizing…

Politics & Elections

Oregon Poll Puts Christine Drazan Well Ahead in Republican Governor Primary

Diane Megaw Apr 23, 2026

A recent statewide poll shows Senator Christine Drazan has a commanding lead over her opponents in the Republican primary race for Oregon governor. Republican Race For Oregon Governor Post A poll by Salem-based Nelson Research…

Crime & Courts

Medford Man Shot After Allegedly Trying to Break Into Apartment With Axe

Diane Megaw Apr 22, 2026

MEDFORD, Ore. — A suspect with gunshot wounds, 22-year-old Julian Moon Haight, was hospitalized after being shot by the occupant while trying to break into a Medford apartment with an axe on Tuesday at approximately 4:55 a.m. Medford…

Environment

Klamath Basin Farmers Told to Idle Tens of Thousands of Acres as Water Crisis Deepens

Diane Megaw Apr 21, 2026

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — As the Klamath Falls Basin deals with low snowpack and limited water supplies, farmers have been asked to leave tens of thousands of acres idle, forcing them to abandon profitable crops. Klamath Falls Basin…

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