Latest from Diane Megaw
Oregon Schools Falling Behind as Teacher Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels
A recent study revealed that Oregon has the tenth-most severe teacher shortage relative to the number of schools in the U.S., with an average of 24.0 teachers per school…
FAA Says Portland 737 MAX Blowout Exposed Hundreds of Boeing Safety Violations
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $3.1 million fine for Boeing over the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX panel blowout on a flight that took off…
Julie Winters Charged After Allegedly Throwing Knife at Officers and Fighting U.S. Marshals in Portland
A Portland protester, 46-year-old Julie Winters, made a first appearance in federal court yesterday after being charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal…
Ashland Police Identify Persons of Interest After Deadly ‘A’ Street Shooting
Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces with the Ashland Police Department to investigate the fatal shooting of Matthew Mark Vandersande early Sunday morning.…
Highway 62 Head-On Collision Claims Life of Shady Cove Man and Leaves Another Injured
Tributes to 72-year-old John Steven Renfro, and prayers for the injured driver of the second vehicle involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash on Tuesday on Highway 62 in…
Jackson County Man Accused of 18 Burglaries Freed Under Oregon’s Bail Reform Bill
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed yesterday that 38-year-old Justin David Teixeira, a serial burglar wanted for committing 18 burglaries at three…
Oregon Sues Federal Government After U.S. Walks Away From Columbia Basin Salmon Agreement
Following the federal government’s withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA), Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield indicated yesterday that the state…
Children’s Museum, Humane Society and Seniors Among Beneficiaries of Medford’s $611,750 Funding Round
The Medford City Council approved $611,750 in funding to several local programs aimed at strengthening community well-being, enhancing public spaces, and expanding…
