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. Crime & Courts

    Shooter Arrested In Ashland: Victim Hospitalized

    UPDATE: Ashland Man Arrested: Multiple Shots Fired Leaving Woman Injured

  2. News

    Funds Awarded To Medford’s Fire Station 15 For Construction

    The Medford City Council Approved Council Bill 2024-128 on Thursday, December 5, creating funds for the construction of Fire Station 15, which is currently in poor…

  3. News

    New Grants Pass Low Barrier Homeless Shelter Funding Approved

    A new low barrier homeless shelter that will help address homelessness has been approved for funding by the Grants Pass City Council.

  4. Events

    250 Free Tokens Available As Medford Downtown Dollars Program Launches

    A new initiative has been launched to support local businesses and encourage community engagement in downtown Medford. The Downtown Medford Association’s Downtown…

  5. News

    Rising Bird Flu Cases Lead To USDA Milk Supply Testing In 6 States, Including Oregon

    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a federal order requiring testing of the nation's milk supply. The order was issued as concerns over bird flu, first…

  6. Crime & Courts

    Oregon Corrections Department Puts 2 Officials On Leave Pending Investigation

    Amidst concerns about inmates' health care, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) put two high-ranking officials on paid administrative leave on Thursday pending an…

  7. News

    $545K Southern Oregon NPO Community Grants Awarded

    The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has released its list of community grants for the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants, and many Southern Oregon nonprofits are set…

  8. News

    Douglas County Motorcyclist Dies After Car Makes Unsafe Turn At Dollar General

    A crash turned deadly on Wednesday when an elderly driver turned into the Dollar General parking lot, crossing the path of a motorcyclist, who died at the scene.