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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$116 Million Claimed In New Medford Drug Diversion Case Lawsuit
In the case involving Dani Marie Schofield, a former Asante nurse accused of administering tap water to patients instead of fentanyl, another lawsuit was filed against…

News
Motorcyclist Killed In Douglas County Highway Crash
An early morning collision in Douglas County, Oregon turned fatal on Monday, September 9, 2024. Two vehicles collided on Highway 138E- near milepost 18, about one mile…

Crime & Courts
Civil Case Against Former Asante Nurse Stayed Pending Outcome Of Criminal Trial
In one of the civil actions Dani Marie Schofield- the former Asante nurse accused of drug diversion at the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), is facing, a stay…

Health
Medford Had 5th Highest Car Crash Fatalities In Oregon, Police Target School Zone Speed Limits
A targeted speed enforcement operation will be conducted by the Medford Police Department in school zones across Medford between September 9 and September 13.

News
Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 86%
The Oregon Department of Forestry has issued a fresh release indicating that the Copperfield Fire is now 86% contained to an area covering 3,822 acres.

Education
Oregon Schools Investigate AC Options As Soaring Heat Cancels Classes
As temperatures continued to climb throughout most of Oregon, an excessive heat warning was issued. A lack of air conditioning units prompted several school districts…

News
Copperfield Fire Update: Over 3,800 Acres, Containment Now At 43%
UPDATE: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68%

News
Middle Fork Fire Update: Over 5,286 Acres, Containment At 61%
UPDATE: Middle Fork Fire Update: 70% Contained, Covers 5,286 acres







