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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Massive No Kings Protests Fill Streets From Portland to Medford Across Oregon
As millions of protesters across the US on Saturday, for "No Kings III," tens of thousands filled the streets in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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ICE Says It Will Not Open New Detention Centers in Oregon After Lawmaker Pressure
In response to a letter from Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons said the agency has no plans to open any new…

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Multnomah County Confirms New Measles Case Tied to Gresham Grocery Store
Multnomah County health officials confirmed another case of measles linked to the Gresham WinCo grocery store, a known exposure site.

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Appeals Court Pauses Portland ICE Tear Gas Restrictions in Win for Trump Administration
After two out of three judges ruled in favor of the Trump Administration on Wednesday, the restrictions on chemical munitions outside the South Portland ICE facility…

Crime & Courts
Florida Man Upset Over Missed Motel Date Sets Fire to Rental Van Used by Oregon Couple
A man, who was stood up by a female who failed to appear at a Florida motel for a planned rendezvous, was so enraged that he set fire to a van that had been rented by a…

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ICE’s Bid for Office Space in Portland and Roseburg Sparks Backlash Across Oregon
Several contract opportunities have been listed for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across Southern Oregon, including in Roseburg and Portland, as well…

Crime & Courts
Explosive Device Detonated in Ashland Car, Suspect Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
The Ashland, Oregon, Police Department arrested 32-year-old Michael Scott Beugli, of Ashland, after an explosive device in a parked, unoccupied vehicle was detonated in…

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Oregon Gas Nears 5 Dollars a Gallon as War in Iran Pushes Prices Higher
Oregon gas prices climbed by $1 over the past month, with $5 per gallon a looming possibility, as US-Iran tensions play out in the Iranian oilfields.






