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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Environment
2.4 GW Offshore Wind Energy Project Opposed In Brookings
Following a letter of opposition by the Brookings City Council to the Bureau of Energy Management (BOEM) about the latter’s Offshore Wind Energy Project on Monday, it is…

News
Ashland’s Long-term Plan To Address Homelessness Invites Survey Participants
With many Ashland residents being just one paycheck away from the streets, the city announced on Tuesday that it is seeking participation from its citizens in a renewed…

Environment
Southern Oregon Old Growth Forest Road Plans Canceled: Tree Sitters Claim Victory
On Monday the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that plans to build a road by logging company, Boise Cascade Wood Products that would have seen old-growth trees…

Education
Some SOU Degrees Have Zero Increase In Tuition Fees
To keep some of their programs attractive to students in the competitive field of tertiary education, Southern Oregon University’s (SOU) Board of Trustees discussed…

News
All Eyes On Monday’s Grants Pass Homeless Supreme Court Case
Rogue Valley will come under close watch on Monday as the Supreme Court hears the Grants Pass homeless case that centers around public spaces used by people with nowhere…

Environment
Oregon Wolf Numbers Stagnant With Highest Human-Caused Death Rate In Over A Decade
For the first time since gray wolves started returning to Oregon, their growth rate has plateaued. While 178 wolves were counted in 2023 across the state according to…

Business & Economy
Intel Hillsboro’s New Cutting Edge Device Poised To Reinforce Firm’s Ascendency In Chip-Making Industry
A first-of-its-kind cutting-edge tool developed at the Intel Research and Development (R&D) facility in Hillsboro is expected to advance the development of…

News
Klamath Basin Agricultural Water Supply Allocations Issued By Federal Agency
Klamath Basin farmers have raised concerns following the announcement of initial water allocations for 2024 by the federal Bureau of Reclamation on Monday. The water…







