Mia Maldonado
Reporter, Oregon Capital ChronicleMia 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.
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In Washington state, drivers pay a $5 fee per studded tire — a move meant to disincentivize drivers from choosing one of the most destructive tires to the state’s roads and allocate funding for road repairs. Why hasn’t Oregon followed their lead? -
From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact.
