Mia Villanueva
Reporter and Anchor
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Mia Villanueva is thrilled to be continuing her journalism career back in Oregon - where her news journey began!
Mia started as a writer for the ABC-affiliate in Portland. She took her first on-air job in El Paso, Texas, where she notably reported on migration conflicts at the southern border, as well as the mass shooting at an East El Paso Walmart.
Mia’s journalism career last brought her to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she worked as a morning reporter on Good Morning Colorado for almost two years. She covered high-profile court cases, education reform, extreme weather (blizzards - yikes!), and breaking news - all while tracking the real-time impacts of COVID-19 in southern Colorado. Mia enjoyed the change of pace in the cold weather, but is happy to be back on the West (Best) Coast!
Mia was born and raised in sunny southern California, where she grew up with a big Filipino and Spanish family. Mia graduated from the University of California Berkeley (Go Bears!) and is a devout Kobe Bryant fan.
When Mia is not at work, she enjoys drinking espresso, watching crime documentaries, and traveling to new places with her husband and their two kids.
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A woman in Rhododendron is sharing her story of survival ahead of the American Heart Association’s “Heart and Stroke Walk” in downtown Portland.
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The first ever Oregon Asian American Pacific Islander Food & Wine Fest is happening this weekend.
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Salem is rolling back restrictions on camping due to two bills that passed two years ago and will go into effect this summer.
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A new 911 program will start in Clark County next month, specifically for people with non-emergency health concerns.
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A new community court in Vancouver is working to address low-level crimes through a different approach.
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Oregon State Code requires foster homes to support the orientation and gender identity of children.
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West Linn is holding a special election Tuesday for its City Council.
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Oregonians weighed in on a bill that aims to cut down on evictions.
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The Oregon Department of Education released its annual graduation report on Thursday.
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There’s a new abortion hotline in Oregon offering free legal advice to callers.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46% of car seats and booster seats are not used correctly.
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Chelsea Harrison was just a teenager when she was strangled to death in the Vancouver home of Roy Russell.
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The site under consideration is at Daniels and West 11th Street, about a block away from Clark County Superior Court.
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Portland's average call wait time is 69 seconds compared to the 15-second national average
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The Portland Thorns are the center of controversy once again following a new article published by ESPN.
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The proposal is already getting push back from people in the tobacco industry.
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There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people in downtown area compared to 2021.
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Anyone with information about Wednesday night’s shooting, please contact the Portland Police Bureau.
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A new construction project by TriMet may make your commute even longer.
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The two new rapid flash beacons were placed at 12th Avenue and Tualatin Valley Highway.
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The Gresham Fire Department responded to two separate fires Thursday night, just minutes apart. Both of those fires happening at the same time put a strain on the department’s resources.
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The expansion is all thanks to a Library Capital Projects bond that was approved by voters in Nov. 2020.
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Just two days before the Fourth of July someone stole dozens of American flags from a Washington County neighborhood.
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With inflation driving up the prices of so many necessities, Oregonians have little money left to pay for arguably the biggest necessity of all, their prescription drugs.
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What better way to celebrate warmer temperatures than a dip at one of Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools.
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A legendary track and field star is being honored right here in Beaverton. Olympic Gold Medalist Mac Wilkins attended Beaverton High School decades ago, but his legacy on the track lives on.
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It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Rose Festival!
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Red was the color to wear in downtown Portland Saturday morning.
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This is not the time to dismiss what happened or sugarcoat it. Dr. Julka suggests parents address it head-on and for what it is – a horrific tragedy.
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Nurses at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, one of Oregon’s largest hospitals, have voted to authorize to strike.
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In honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, Better Portland and Worldwide Deliverance Church are hosting a violence prevention rally with young people at the forefront.
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The City of Vancouver is taking a step forward this week in its efforts to help the homeless.
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A march against murder rally took place Saturday in the Cully Neighborhood in northeast Portland.
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Forty years ago, an 8-year-old girl seemingly disappeared into thin air while waiting for a bus to school in Kalama. She was found dead the next day.
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Friends of Frog Ferry has been working for years to bring a public ferry to Portland, but they say it won’t happen until they get support from city commissioners and TriMet.
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Portland City Council will vote on a proposal to create an “event district” for street parking in the Lloyd District.
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The widow of a man whose autopsy was performed in front of a live audience in downtown Portland will speak at a Multnomah County Board meeting Thursday morning.
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Clackamas County Health Officials have issued a public health advisory to call attention to the fentanyl crisis happening in the county.
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The high-profile trial for Oregon romance-novelist, Nancy Crampton-Brophy, began Monday at the Multnomah County Courthouse.
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MAX riders who take the Red Line will need to adjust their transportation plans starting Saturday.
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New details are coming out regarding the campsite where four people were killed when an accused drunk driver crashed into it on Sunday morning.
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Washington County deputies arrested a gunman along Cornelius Pass Road after they say he fired as many as 100 shots from multiple guns.
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Firefighters are warning Happy Valley residents they may notice smoke coming from the southeast side of town. But there’s no reason for alarm, they told FOX 12.
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Kristine Christenson was the roommate of Normandale Park mass-shooting suspect Benjamin Smith up until his arrest.
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A mother is suing the Multnomah Education Service District after a staff member allegedly physically abused her son who has autism.
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A high school student is suing the Oregon City School District, claiming the district failed to protect her after another student confessed during an assembly he had sexually assaulted her, according to court documents.
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The state’s largest provider of mass-transit is working to combat climate change.
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With Friday marking the start of spring break for many people in Oregon, the Portland International Airport is gearing up for another travel surge.
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The programs “Healthy Businesses” and “Portland Public Street Plaza” were created to provide crucial outdoor space to businesses during the pandemic.
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