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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

Grant Pass Police & DEA Joint Operation Renders Guns, Money, Drugs, And 16 Arrests

Diane Megaw Oct 30, 2024

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A collaboration between the Grants Pass Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) across Southern Oregon rendered drugs, guns, and money in a joint operation during which sixteen people were…

News

Multnomah County Sheriff Facing Crisis As Jails Reach 95% Capacity

Diane Megaw Oct 30, 2024

The Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell announced that county jails swelled to over 90% capacity over the weekend, creating an emergency staffing crisis. Multnomah County Jails Almost At Maximum Capacity At the…

Business

Fred Meyer & QFC Agreement Reached With Oregon Workers: Union Approves New Contract

Diane Megaw Oct 29, 2024

After months of negotiations, workers at grocery chains Fred Meyer and QFC in Oregon and southwest Washington ratified a three-year contract that covers wage increases, stronger health care coverage and dental benefits, and retirement…

News

Bigelow Fire In Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest Covers 55-60 Acres

Diane Megaw Oct 29, 2024

The Bigelow Fire burning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has grown from initial estimates of 25 acres to 55 to 60 acres, but it remains a low-intensity fire. Firefighting efforts are underway, and no structures are in danger at…

News

Oregon Is One Of The Top 3 States To Visit In The Fall

Diane Megaw Oct 27, 2024

A survey from a landscaping company rating the best fall destinations in the United States rates Oregon among the best three in the nation. LawnStarter, who undertook the survey found the west coast is the best coast to visit in fall 2024.…

Crime & Courts

Oregon K9 State Trooper Intercepts Douglas County Drug Shipment On I-5

Diane Megaw Oct 26, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — During a traffic stop on the Interstate 5 highway on Tuesday, an Oregon State Police K9 team intercepted heroin and fentanyl destined for Portland. Oregon State Police K9 Team Intercepts Drugs Headed For…

Crime & Courts

Ashland Police Looking For Package Thieves Caught On Camera

Diane Megaw Oct 26, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Oregon Police are looking for two suspects caught on camera taking someone's packages in Ashland yesterday. Porch Pirates Caught On Camera: Do You Recognize These People? The Ashland Police…

News

Medford Pedestrian Standing In Road Hit By SUV

Diane Megaw Oct 26, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — A pedestrian standing in the middle of 10th Street, Medford, sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle early on Friday morning. Medford Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle After responding to reports…

News

Oregon Governor Seeks FEMA Funding For 2024 Wildfire Season

Diane Megaw Oct 25, 2024

Following the state’s State of Emergency declaration on July 12, Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, has now requested the Biden administration to declare a federal state of emergency following 2024's devastating wildfire season. The funds…

News

Medford’s Livability Study Finds Homeless Encampments Have Decreased

Diane Megaw Oct 25, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — The newest findings from the Medford Police Department's Livability Team suggest that the City of Medford’s efforts to improve community safety and address homelessness are paying off. The number of illegal encampments…

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