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.
Incarcerated Oregon youth graduate with diplomas, licenses and degrees
Some 59 Oregon young people in juvenile custody received high school diplomas or GEDs this school year, while 206 earned professional licenses or certifications.
Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers
Most Republicans boycotted a vote on a resolution honoring drag queens in the Oregon House, but Salem's Kevin Mannix was one of two who supported the measure.
Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak
A new state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after a resolution passed both chambers.
Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal
A for-profit company is proposing to take over management of Providence home health and hospice agencies operating in Salem and other parts of Oregon.
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.