Latest from Diane Megaw
OSU Study Details Devastating Effects Of Water Shortages On Klamath Basin Economy
Seeking a sustainable balance among the competing demands for the Klamath Basin’s water, a recent Oregon State University (OSU) study sets out the detrimental economic…
College Professor Turned Arsonist Now A Prisoner After Igniting 7 Wildfires
The wildfires that ravaged Oregon and California were influenced by many factors, including the windstorm which resulted in a recent $100 Million 2020 Wildfire Damage…
2 Children Rescued By Ashland Police After 7-Hour Standoff
In a coordinated operation, the Ashland Police Department (APD) resolved a distressing situation last night for two children who were held hostage by a Central Point man…
Ashland School Shootings: Parents Contemplate Legal Action Against School District
"Parents Demanding School Shooting Safety," a group advocating for safety in schools, has given notice to the Ashland School District that they intend to file legal…
$100 Million 2020 Wildfire Damages Claim Against PacifiCorp Filed By Oregon Wineries and Vineyards
Pacificorp’s failure to switch off the power during the devastating 2020 wildfires is proving to be a costly error. The company is now facing lawsuits in the Multnomah…
Oregon Birth Rate: One Of The Lowest In The US And Still Declining
In nature, as new babies are born, people are dying, balancing out the population numbers, but the growth rates of countries are linked with the growth rates of their…
Talent Gets Over $1.1 Million In Wildfire Resiliency Funding From FEMA
The City of Talent has received two Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support local wildfire resiliency efforts…
Water Quality In Klamath River Gets Approval From Californian Water Board
A report confirms that the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has run tests on the water quality levels in the Klamath River. The board’s opinion is that…
