Lillian Donahue

Award winning, bilingual reporter at ABC15 Arizona. FMR CBS Raleigh, WNCN. Live 5 News, Arizona PBS

phoenix, arizona, united states

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Experienced, award-winning reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Strong communication and storytelling skills on all mediums. Fluent in Spanish. Has reported across the US and Mexico for local and national outlets.

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Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

PHOENIX — A new bill looks to tackle two top Valley issues in one, by clearing the way for school districts with closed campuses to partner with affordable housing developers. As school systems across Arizona close school doors due to declining enrollment... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Jan 10, 2026

Valley protesters demonstrate for second day after MN shooting involving ICE

PHOENIX — Protests and vigils continued across the Valley for the second day after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security accused the 37-year-old mother of three of threat... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Jan 9, 2026

WATCH: Valley immigration activists react to Minneapolis shooting involving ICE

PHOENIX — Wednesday evening, a crowd gathered outside the Phoenix ICE office downtown for a vigil in remembrance of a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an ICE agent. The Department of Homeland Security said the woman was driving toward an agent. Meanwhile, ... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Jan 8, 2026

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS, AZ — After years of uncertainty over their water supply, Rio Verde Foothills residents will have a permanent solution starting Thursday. EPCOR Utilities Inc. will open its new water filling station off 176th Street on January 1, 2026,... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Dec 31, 2025

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations

PHOENIX — Some fireworks are legal to use in Arizona around the New Year holiday, and it’s important to know what can and can’t be used. Arizona law allows residents to use sparklers, smoke devices, spinners, and fountains from December 26 through January... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Dec 27, 2025

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Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

Valley protesters demonstrate for second day after MN shooting involving ICE

WATCH: Valley immigration activists react to Minneapolis shooting involving ICE

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations

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Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

Valley protesters demonstrate for second day after MN shooting involving ICE

WATCH: Valley immigration activists react to Minneapolis shooting involving ICE

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations