Mia Maldonado
Mia Maldonado began working at the Oregon Capital Chronicle in 2025 to cover the Oregon Legislature and state agencies with a focus on social services. She began her journalism career with the Capital Chronicle's sister outlet in Idaho, the Idaho Capital Sun, where she received multiple awards for her coverage of the environment and Latino affairs. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish and international political economy from the College of Idaho.
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People participating in the Workfare Program aren’t paid but gain experience while reducing and meeting SNAP work requirements -
Oregon is adding more fast-charging electric vehicle stations across its major highways, with some expected to come online as soon as next year. -
All six of Oregon’s U.S. house representatives and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley are up for reelection -
The May 19 primary will determine who will face off in the November general election. -
Canada accounted for 29% of international visitor spending in Oregon in 2024, the most out of any other foreign group at $211 million that year. -
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff on Saturday found quagga mussels on a motorboat coming from Lake Havasu, Arizona, during a boat inspection in Ashland. -
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read doesn’t need to allow more arguments against a gas tax question on the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet, a federal judge ruled on Friday. -
Filing comes less than a week after a Marion County judge ruled the gas tax question will remain on May ballot. -
People who threaten public officials could face prison time under a bill the Oregon Senate passed 18-11 Tuesday. -
Friday marks third time this week lawmakers have postponed a vote on a controversial referendum bill with a Feb. 25 deadline -
Data privacy concerns, increasing immigration enforcement impacting enrollment in Healthier Oregon -
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is implementing temporary rule changes for Dungeness crab fishers in the 2025-26 season to restrict gear and areas where fishing can occur.
