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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Oregon Sheriff Warns Teens After AI ‘Homeless Man’ TikTok Prank Triggers 911 Responses
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has warned teens and their parents of the consequences of hoax calls after deputies responded to several 911 calls when…

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Medford’s Eastwood Cemetery Gets New Life as Crews Restore 22 Historic Headstones
As part of an ongoing effort to preserve the integrity of one of the City’s oldest burial grounds, 22 of the historic monuments at Eastwood Cemetery were repaired in…

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Court Halts National Guard Deployment to Oregon After Trump Administration Appeal
On Friday afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the second Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) after the Trump Administration asked the court to set aside…

Events
Ashland’s Annual Monster Dash Returns Tomorrow With Costumes, Cash Prizes, and a Cause
Signing up early for Ashland’s 17th annual Monster Dash, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Lithia Park, offers lower registration fees for a healthy, fun outing.

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Oregon Shoppers Tricked by JustFab and ShoeDazzle Set to Get a Share of $1 Million Settlement
Oregon customers of fashion brands sold by the online clothing retailer TFG Holding, Inc., are set to share in a $1 million settlement reached by Oregon Attorney General…

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Grants Pass Approves Funding for Proposed 160-Bed Managed Homeless Camp
The City Council of Grants Pass took another step toward a managed homeless camp plan after voting to award a homelessness grant to Pathways to Stability.

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Oregon’s Fight Over National Guard Deployments Returns to Court Friday
The Trump administration's motion to dissolve Federal Judge Karin Immergut’s second temporary restraining order (TRO) has been scheduled for hearing on Friday, as Oregon…

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Medford Takes First Step Toward a Cleaner, More Vibrant Downtown
An unanimously approved resolution in Wednesday’s Medford City Council means City staff can now start working on the Economic Improvement District (EID) formally in…






