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Diane Megaw

Newspaper journalist for regional and local press.
Investigating and reporting on business, environmental issues and legal matters.

Crime & Courts

Medford Woman Accused of Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run Seeks Pretrial Delay to Review Expert Evidence

Diane Megaw Apr 24, 2025

MEDFORD, Ore. — The pretrial conference of a Medford woman, 36-year-old Cassie Jane Cavagnaro, was moved to August 18 after her defense team brought a motion. She is accused of striking and killing biker 41-year-old Jason Thomas, a…

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Portland Social Media Figure Gets Ankle Bracelet After His Hit-And-Run Report Leads To His Arrest

Diane Megaw Apr 24, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland Judge ordered ankle monitoring for 33-year-old Oscar Burell Jr., who faces charges related to reckless stunts he shared on Instagram. Burell was arrested after reporting a hit-and-run earlier this month.…

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Oregon State Police Investigate Deputy Shooting Suspect Who Rammed Patrol Vehicle

Diane Megaw Apr 23, 2025

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon State Police (OSP) is investigating an incident of Tuesday, April 22, near the O'Brien Country Store in O'Brien, when a Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy fired at 33-year-old Clinten Anthony…

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Police Intercept Massive Fentanyl Shipment Headed for Grants Pass

Diane Megaw Apr 23, 2025

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — In a joint operation with the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement team (RADE), the Grants Pass Police Department recently seized over ten ounces of fentanyl headed to Grants Pass. According to the US DEA, depending on a…

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Urges Public to Secure Valuables Amid Rising Vehicle Break-Ins at…

Diane Megaw Apr 22, 2025

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — In light of the increasing number of motor vehicle break-ins at local recreation area parking lots, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) warned the public to take precautions in recreation areas. JCSO…

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Medford Police Arrest Driver for DUII After Easter Monday Crash Injures Passengers at Stewart Avenue…

Diane Megaw Apr 22, 2025

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police and Medford Fire, responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Maple Grove Drive at about 1:44 a.m. on Easter Monday morning, came upon a vehicle with three occupants. A male…

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Grants Pass Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Easter Sunday Bike Thief Caught on Video

Diane Megaw Apr 22, 2025

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A man captured on video on Easter Sunday at around 4:00 pm is accused of stealing a bicycle momentarily left unattended near the intersection of SW H Street and SW 6th Street, Grants Pass, by a 14-year-old. The…

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Oregonians Challenge Elon Musk’s DOGE and Data Brokers for Misusing Personal Information in Privacy…

Diane Megaw Apr 22, 2025

The Privacy Unit attached to the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) reported yesterday that complaints over personal data use by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and social media/data brokers under the Oregon Consumer…

Oregon Lawmakers Debate Bill to Fund Critical Safety Upgrades for Emergency Services Across the…

Diane Megaw Apr 21, 2025

Oregon lawmakers are discussing House Bill 3870, which was introduced to provide critical safety infrastructure to law enforcement and emergency services in several cities and counties across the state. Oregon Senators Mull House…

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Portland Police Make Arrests & Tow Cars To Stymie Illegal “Swing Into Easter” Street Race

Diane Megaw Apr 21, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police successfully prevented an illegal street takeover on Saturday evening through pre-emptive measures that targeted violations before a planned illegal street race event advertised as “Swing into Easter” and…

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