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.
Latest from Diane Megaw

Crime & Courts
Shooter Arrested In Ashland: Victim Hospitalized
UPDATE: Ashland Man Arrested: Multiple Shots Fired Leaving Woman Injured

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.







