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 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. -
Republicans echoed concerns after an Oregon Journalism Project article highlighted 1935 case -
Portland-based Innovation Law Lab filed the preliminary injunction motion in U.S. District Court in Eugene on Friday. It’s part of a 2025 lawsuit on behalf of two individuals suing ICE after they were detained late last year without a warrant. -
Access and payment to receive vaccines will remain the same. -
Arrests in Oregon in 2025 were almost 10 times as high as the previous year. -
Petition comes weeks after young entangled humpback whale found stranded near Yachats. -
H-1B visa fee hike threatens Oregon’s ability to compete, state justice department says. -
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates. -
Potential cuts across state agencies could mean service reductions for Oregonians and more work for current employees.
