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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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Douglas County Parents Turn Pain Into Progress for Oregon’s Child Welfare System

Diane Megaw Oct 14, 2025

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A new Parent Advisory Council, led by parents who were previously part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) system, is using their lived experiences to bring positive changes to Douglas County child…

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Klamath County Farmers Offered Grants to Battle Grasshopper and Cricket Invasions

Diane Megaw Oct 14, 2025

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — A reimbursement grant program has been established to help Klamath County farmers manage infestations of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which threaten crops, rangelands, and natural habitats. The program was set…

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Oregon’s EMS Response Time Beats California but Still Trails National Average

Diane Megaw Oct 13, 2025

A recent study of EMS response times across the United States shows that Oregon calls are answered in 10.82 seconds, which is better than bottom-ranked California's 17.85 seconds. However, it is still 2% slower than the national average of…

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Portland Moves to Protect Sanctuary Status and Bar City Police From Federal Cooperation

Diane Megaw Oct 13, 2025

Portland city councilors proposed a sweeping directive in a resolution that includes measures to address the deployment of federal troops to the city that President Trump claims is a war zone, despite conditions on the ground showing…

Environment

Upper John Day River Valley Could Become Model for Oregon Aquifer Storage and Recovery Projects

Diane Megaw Oct 11, 2025

A recent airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey conducted by the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District (GSWCD) to assess groundwater resources in the Upper John Day River Valley identified possible locations for Active Storage and…

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Ashland Gives Police Faster Route to Expel Repeat Offenders from Public Spaces After Heated Council…

Diane Megaw Oct 11, 2025

ASHLAND, Ore. — A recent 4 to 2 vote in favour of an amendment to the civil expulsion ordinance in the Ashland City Council aims to give officers a quicker way to expel individuals who exhibit chronic negative behavior. Ashland…

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Scammers Impersonating US Marshals Target Jackson County Residents With Fake Arrest Threats

Diane Megaw Oct 11, 2025

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and its federal partners recently received multiple reports of scammers calling community members with threats of arrest for missed jury duty. In the new scam, which is…

Crime & Courts

74-Year-Old Lakeview Man Shot Dead After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Police

Diane Megaw Oct 10, 2025

LAKE COUNTY, Ore. — A Lakeview man, 74-year-old David Edward Dillon, died Monday morning after police fired at him when he pointed a firearm at law enforcement officers during his arrest. A Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and an…

Kristi Noem Accuses Oregon Leaders of Lying and Promises More Troops in Portland

Diane Megaw Oct 10, 2025

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who visited Portland on Tuesday, said yesterday that DHS will "double down" on troops and add more ICE facilities in Portland after state and local leaders, whom Noem accused of lying, rejected…

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Thousands of Oregonians Still Haven’t Filed Taxes as October 15 Deadline Nears

Diane Megaw Oct 10, 2025

The Oregon Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to income tax payers that the last tax filing extension will expire soon, and taxpayers must submit their returns by October 15. Oregon Income Tax Filing Deadline While over…

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