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. Environment

    Oregon Ecosystem Efforts Get $10M Federal Funding Boost

    The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) America the Beautiful Challenge has awarded $10,105,326 in federal funding to support four projects that enhance…

  2. Politics & Government

    Republicans Criticize Oregon Governor’s Recommended Budget

    Oregon Governor Tina Kotek published her 2025-27 recommended budget earlier this week, but opponents have criticized the proposal.

  3. News

    Ashland City Council Move To Extend Repeat Offender Ban To Ashland Street

    A first reading of the proposed new Enhanced Law Enforcement Area seeking to restrict repeat offenders was approved by the Ashland City Council on Tuesday. The expanded…

  4. Crime & Courts

    Medford Police Arrest Six Shoplifters

    A recent statement by the Medford Police Department (MPD) indicates that six people were arrested in a targeted retail theft enforcement operation last month. Partnering…

  5. News

    Ice And Fog In Jackson County: Perilous Roads Lead To 6 Crashes On Table Rock Road

    Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area.

  6. Crime & Courts

    Eagle Point Man Arrested After Knife Attack Arising From Money Dispute

    A 65-year-old man, Anthony C. Holzhauer, was arrested in Eagle Point on Sunday evening after he assaulted another man with a knife following a dispute about money.

  7. News

    Low-Income Southern Oregon Residents Get Easier Access To Firewood Through UCAN Partnership

    The United Community Action Network (UCAN) has teamed up with two local firms to help residents in Douglas and Josephine counties have easier access to critical heating…

  8. Business & Economy

    Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Departs Amidst Challenges To Turnaround Plan

    Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his resignation on December 1 following a board meeting last week. According to a report from Reuters, the board of directors felt the…