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.
State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.
Oregon agrees to backfill lost Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
Oregon agreed to reimburse Planned Parenthood $7.5 million after Congress passed a law barring abortion providers from receiving Medicaid money for other services like birth control and cancer screenings.
Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for Oregon agencies under $373 million deficit
Potential cuts across state agencies could mean service reductions for Oregonians and more work for current employees.
Oregon Department of Transportation director will retire
With new budget secured, ODOT Director Kris Strickler said it is time for new leadership. He's led the agency since 2019.
Signature gathering for Oregon gas tax referendum could begin by end of week
Gov. Tina Kotek waited nearly 30 days to sign a bill raising transportation fees and taxes into law, giving Republican opponents less time to gather signatures in an effort to overturn it.
Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness
President Donald Trump in March signed an executive order denying student loan forgiveness to agencies and nonprofits that help immigrants living in the U.S. without proper documentation, provide gender-affirming health care to transgender youth and promote diversity and inclusion.
Increased ICE presence takes a toll on Oregon’s Latino businesses
Oregon Latino-owned businesses are innovating ways to help customers, employees feel safe.
Multipartisan effort aims to open Oregon’s primaries through ballot initiative in 2026
Former Gov. Ted Kulongoski, former Republican state Rep. Cheri Helt of Bend and Independent Party leaders are trying to open primary elections to all voters regardless of party affiliation.
Oregon urges banks, insurers to be flexible under government shutdown
State regulators are asking insurance and financial institutions to give people grace periods and postpone foreclosures as a federal government shutdown drags on.
Oregon immigration rights groups sue ICE alleging it is preventing access to lawyers
Woodburn-based farmworker union PCUN is among the groups suing federal agencies following an uptick in immigration arrests last week in the mid-Willamette Valley.