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.
Federal funding cuts hit Oregon programs supporting kids in foster care
About 65% of children in foster care in Oregon have a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA. The volunteers are supported through paid staff and grants to local nonprofits.
Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights
Oregon’s largest farmworker advocacy organization, PCUN, hosted the Thursday rally in Salem.
A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials
Senate Bill 1098 aims to prevent removal of books about protected classes in Oregon.
Oregon bill would implement protections for Uber, Lyft drivers
In 2017, Ahmed Alshamanie went viral for offering karaoke in his car while working for Uber, earning him special recognition from the company. Originally from Iraq, Alshamanie moved to the U.S. in 2013 after working as a taxi driver. He…