Mia Maldonado - Oregon Capital Chronicle
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. Born and raised in the West, Mia enjoys hiking, skiing and rockhounding in her free time.
Oregon road workers urge passage of transportation bill, others warn of financial burden
A long-awaited proposal to fund state roads, bridges and other transit projects met with concern that costs would hit low-income Oregonians.
Oregon bill would make landlords give back rent deposit or pay fee if home found defective
House Bill 3521, now headed to the governor's desk, would let Oregon renters get their security deposits back if the home they’ve applied to has mold, unsafe electrical wiring or other defects making it uninhabitable.
Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or about, members of a protected class.
Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the settlement holds companies responsible for their role in the opioid crisis.
‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse
Crisis centers and shelters for victims of sexual assault and other crimes are seeking state money to make up for a drop in federal grants that usually fund such services.
Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion and gender affirming care.
Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted death
Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death with Dignity Act," cutting in half the waiting period for asking for a lethal dose of medication.
Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to obtaining federal funding to help Coos, Curry, Douglas and Harney counties recover from the aftermath of intense spring flooding and landslides. In March…
Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working
Preventing eviction is less expensive than re-housing people who are homeless, experts say.
Meet the men who cleaned 240,000 pounds of trash off Oregon’s highways
ODOT contracts with Interstate Business Solutions, a company dedicated to cleaning state highways and hiring individuals with employment barriers.