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. News

    Many Of Jackson County’s Shelter Dogs Get Forever Homes, Others Still Hopeful

    Jackson County Animal Shelter faced the heartbreaking prospect of having to euthanize dogs on April 3 because the shelter had more dogs than its capacity could handle.

  2. Education

    Oregon’s Biggest Universities Are Increasing Tuition Fees

    To keep pace with inflation and rising costs, universities in Oregon are looking to student tuition fees to help fill budget gaps.

  3. News

    Medford Man Facing Arraignment On Explosive Charges

    Following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Medford, a 56-year-old Medford resident, Wesley Allen Armstrong Jr., is being charged with several offenses, including…

  4. News

    Jackson County Opioid Overdoses Surge: Alert Issued

    An increase in emergency medical responses as well as admissions to the emergency department between March 24 and 29 in the county has led Jackson County Public Health…

  5. Business & Economy

    Appeal To Oregon Governor To Pause Coastal Wind Project By Seafood Industry

    A coalition that includes numerous members of the seafood industry and other interested parties called on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to put a stop to the offshore wind…

  6. Environment

    Oregon’s Urban Trees Get Extra Support

    Oregon's Urban and Community Assistance Forestry Program has expanded its support services for urban forests and trees in urban areas through new funding. This has more…

  7. Environment

    Wildlife Crossing In Southern Oregon Gets Federal Funding Boost

    An initiative of the Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition (SOWCC) has made progress towards its funding goals with the addition of $400,000 approved by Congress…

  8. Health

    Southern Oregon Defective Homes For Wildfire Survivors To Be Replaced, Not Rebuilt

    UPDATE: Oregon Mobile Manor Will Rise Like Phoenix from the Ashes