Lia Kamanā
Noon Anchor, Good Day Oregon Reporter
Portland, OR
Aloha Oregon! Lia Kamanā decided to trade in her surfboard for a chance to explore the Pacific Northwest. Moving from her home state of Hawai’i and joining the FOX12 team in April 2025. You’ll be able to catch her Monday-Friday reporting for Good Day Oregon and anchoring the Noon News.
Prior to moving to Portland, Lia was the Morning Anchor and Executive Producer for ‘Good Morning Hawai’i.’ She’s also made stops reporting and anchoring in Flint, Mich., Amarillo, Texas, Rock Springs, Wyo., Phoenix, Ariz., and Jerusalem, Israel.
One thing Lia loves about being a journalist is getting to meet people and experience places that you otherwise wouldn’t get the chance to. She maintains friendships from each stop along her journey.
In her free time, Lia loves to travel and is always planning her next big adventure. She plans on taking advantage of all the PNW has to offer when it comes to spending time outdoors. And she considers herself an occasional coffee snob and a 'foodie,' so all recommendations are welcome!
Lia is a proud graduate of Michigan State University, GO GREEN! During football and basketball seasons she schedules her days/weekends around game time.
A Portland cocktail bar and a local chef were honored at the 2026 James Beard Awards.
An Oregon city just outside of Portland has found a successful path helping the homeless population find housing, but budget cuts could hamper their work.
The City Bike Bus returned to Portland streets in time for Earth Day, with rain failing to deter cyclists from taking part in the monthly ride.
A family, once forced to sleep in the bushes, was helped into permanent housing by Gresham's Homeless Services Team—work now facing uncertainty as county budget cuts loom.
Nationwide Pet Insurance has announced its annual wacky pet names celebration, featuring a new class of fun and creative names.
Chef Greg Higgins plans to retire and sell his namesake restaurant after more than 30 years in Portland.
For nearly 90 years, Wichita Feed & Hardware has served as the heartbeat of its community, growing and expanding to meet the needs of its neighbors.
Three suspects face assault charges after a fight at a northeast Portland bar left a security guard and a server injured, according to court documents.
A nonprofit in Oregon is using martial arts to prepare children for challenges beyond the gym, offering training in combat sports it says build discipline, respect and self-confidence.
The Portland City Council unanimously advanced a policy that would protect people from discrimination based on their family or relationship structure.
From the first Chinese immigrants in the 1850’s to the thousands that live in Oregon today, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been there offering a guiding hand.
The Lloyd Center will close later this year before being torn down for a massive redevelopment project, the city announced.
Before Portland International Airport became the city’s primary travel hub, Portland Union Station served as the gateway to the Pacific Northwest.
Monday is Reservation Day for those wanting to have their 2026 wedding in one of Portland’s 200 parks.
An intimate hideaway on the rugged Oregon Coast, Two Capes Lookout is no ordinary glamping experience.
A total of 282 new state laws take effect Thursday, covering areas from health care to consumer protections and personal safety.
A 28-year-old was charged in November with felony assault after an interaction with a federal officer outside the Portland ICE facility. Prosecutors dropped the case.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is considering closing two elementary schools as part of a $10 million budget cut.
Thousands gathered at the Oregon Zoo for the annual Turkey Trot on Thursday morning.
The city of Gresham has seen its unsheltered population drop by 74% in the last decade.
Friday mornings have become more exciting at Oregon City elementary schools over the last couple years, thanks to visits from the high school football team.
Results are coming in for the November special election.
Prices at Timberline Lodge are increasing this year due to rising insurance costs, according to the officials.
There’s a harvest party happening this weekend at the largest “craft cidery” in the country.
Fifty-one new state laws go into effect in Oregon on Friday.
The City of Tigard is in search of a new mayor after Heidi Lueb abruptly resigned from her post Tuesday night.
In the Woodstock neighborhood, one man is working to restore one of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks.
Using martial arts expertise to turn young athletes into tomorrow’s leaders. That is the goal of one local charity “Father's Heart Sports.”
On Thursday morning, travelers celebrated the one year anniversary of the newly-renovated main terminal at the Portland International Airport.
An Oregon company is hosting unique and custom activities the whole family can enjoy.
More than a hundred caregivers at Providence will likely be out of a job soon.
Travel Oregon is awarding nearly $6.2 million to 65 groundbreaking projects.
Members of Portland Fire & Rescue will take part in memorial services for the two firefighters who were ambushed and killed while responding to a brush fire in Idaho last month.
Two 12-year-olds were arrested earlier this month for stealing a car and then running from officers, according to the Gresham Police Department.
An investigation into the wellbeing of animals at the West Coast Park Safari near Bandon led to the discovery of drugs and much more.
A new rule has gone into effect in Multnomah County, changing how the county distributes tents to those experiencing homelessness.
The Portland Public Schools board Monday night unanimously voted to approve the $2 billion proposed budget.
Clackamas County is making new strides to improve housing and support for those in need.
An Oregon coastal community is honoring a fishing captain who is missing at sea after his boat sank last week.
