Aila Miyabi
Aila Miyabi joined the 29News team in January 2026. She is a proud alumna of Florida State University, where she graduated early with a B.A. in Mass Media and a minor in Spanish.
During her time there, she wrote for outlets including USA Today, the Tallahassee Democrat, and the FSView & Florida Flambeau. She has also worked with the DC Department of General Services, Florida State University, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and Strike Magazine.
Aila is originally from just outside Washington, D.C., but has also lived in Spain and spends most of her summers in Tokyo. Outside of news, her passions include nature photography, journaling, volunteering, and food (mostly the eating part).
Now man’s best friend needs the community to show up for them, as the Louisa County Animal Shelter has reached critical capacity.
With less than two weeks until Virginians hit the polls for midterm elections, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa took center stage at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics Thursday evening for his “Evening with Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa” event.
There are fewer than three weeks until the Midterm Elections, and early voting numbers in Virginia are surging.
29News spoke with former Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa about some of the issues that he says are top of mind for Virginians ahead of midterms.
When conversations about politics get tense, many people’s instinct is to shut them down. A UVA professor is urging people to resist that instinct, saying they might get more out of the conversation than they expect.
Orange County’s 4-H team won the title of national champion in the Youth Cattle Working Contest.
The University of Virginia is expanding its educational opportunities for graduates of the Senior Management Institute for Police.
Celebrations are underway in the heart of the Monticello AVA.
Foxfield Races is clearing the air about its ongoing legal dispute with Foxfield Land Preservation LLC.
Virginia is taking its first steps toward studying A.I. policies used by higher education institutions across the Commonwealth
An open letter endorsing Tom Perriello, signed by more than 200 medical professionals, is putting health care front and center in Virginia’s 5th District.
Plans to build a Center for the Arts at the University of Virginia are moving forward with $275 million in new funding.
Early voting kicked off Friday, marking the official countdown to November’s midterm elections. In Charlottesville, Sen. Mark Warner joined 5th District congressional candidate Tom Perriello in greeting voters downtown.
Early voting for midterm elections kicked off Friday, and will remain open until October 31.
NeighborWorks America is recognizing four community leaders with the Dorothy Richardson Award.
Emerging companies had the chance to pitch to investors and biotech leaders at the “Spark to Scale” Biodiscovery Summit.
At the Autism Sanctuary, caregiving takes on a different shape — one rooted in routine, nature, and meeting people exactly where they are. From gardening to feeding cows, each activity is designed to do more than entertain - they help participants discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills they can carry into future endeavors.
The Charlottesville Police Department has announced the launch of their Volunteer Corps program, opening the door for community members, local businesses, faith‑based organizations, and civic groups to get to know officers and help out at events.
Biotech leaders, along with 5th District Congressional candidate Tom Perriello, gathered for a biotechnology lunch and listening session.
Some tech leaders have called for AI model development to slow down.
Americans marked the 25th anniversary of the events of September 11.
hat started as just an idea to support immigrant communities has blossomed into a full campaign for a coalition of nonprofits in Central Virginia.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is urging Virginia leaders to declare a moratorium on data‑center development.
The Senior Statesmen of Virginia hosted its 5th Congressional District candidate forum in Charlottesville
ACE Academy on Lambs Lane opened its doors to students and staff.
