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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News
Oregon Workers To Benefit From $42 Million Grant Earmarked For Training
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission is administering a grant of $42 million, the final round of the $200 million Future Ready Oregon grant approved in…

Politics & Government
Oregon Governor Takes Steps To Protect Immigrant And Abortion Rights
Despite the 2024 elections delivering control of all three branches of government to Republicans, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek indicated on Monday that she is committed to…

Crime & Courts
New Civil Case Against Asante: Medford Medical Center is Now Facing $488 Million in Damages
Three victims of the Asante Drug Diversion case in which ex-Asante nurse Dani Marie Schofield allegedly replaced fentanyl with non-sterile tap water have launched…

Crime & Courts
Oregon Deli Delivery Van Stolen While Workers Are Still in The Back
Early on Friday morning, a work van belonging to the Elephant Delicatessen was stolen from the 2600 Block of SE Mailwell Street, Milwaukie, Oregon, while it was running…

Education
More Oregonians Than Ever Have Higher Earning Potential With College Degrees
The newest census data reflects that over 1.1 million Oregonians have a four-year college degree, the highest number of graduates recorded historically. People with…

News
Oregon One of 18 States Where Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Traced To Organic Carrots
Thirty-nine people have been infected with E.Coli across 18 states, including Oregon, and one person has died following an outbreak linked to organic carrots.

News
Grants Pass “Buy-A-Brick” Plaques On Sale For Owl Parking Plaza
The Owl Parking Lot on the corner of 5th and H Streets in Grants Pass is undergoing major reconstruction next year. The plan is to convert it to a parking lot and public…

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Medford Public Meeting To Discuss Housing Instability, High Rents, And Assistance
In an effort to address Medford’s rent burden, high cost of living, and the experience of low income residents, the City Of Medford is hosting a discussion panel on…







