Washington state and Idaho journalists at five McClatchy Media owned newspapers went on a one day strike over unfair labor practices today.

Across Washington state and Idaho, unionized reporters at five McClatchy Media newspapers went on strike today [Tuesday] over low wages.

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In downtown Tacoma, journalists with the Tacoma News Tribune walked off the job on Tuesday.

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Host lead-in: Tacoma is known for its glass art scene. Glass artists here are crafting hand-stamped medallions ahead of the World Cup. They're hiding them around the area for spectators to search for. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports. [0:12]

Republicans hoping to block a tax bill passed by Oregon Democrats this year say they may come up short. As Dirk VanderHart reports, the deadline to turn in signatures is next week.

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NOTE: Four features in the N3 series on the world cup will be posted this week.

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Every World Cup has featured a new soccer ball designed by Adidas that draws reactions from fans and players: everything from disdain to admiration. A University of Puget Sound physics professor has studied each soccer ball’s aerodynamics since 20-10.

KNKX Reporter Freddy Monares [moe-NAH-des] reports on how these changes can affect the game… and what’s different about this year’s ball.

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Springfield Lane County Commission incumbent David Loveall conceded his race to challenger Sean VanGordon over the weekend.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

STORY: Walla Walla Community College’s wine-making program is presenting quarterly discussions on wine-related topics. One topic of conversation? How Millennials and Gen Z-ers are drinking less than Baby Boomers. Right now, the wine industry is experiencing a downturn. Rebecca Sievers [SEE-verz] is a tasting room associate at Amavi [AH-mah-vee] Cellars. She says younger people don’t deserve the criticism.

LEDE: Are younger generations rejecting wine?

Students and industry professionals spoke at an event hosted by Walla Walla Community College’s winemaking program. They say the picture is more complicated. N-W-P-B’s Erick Bengel reports.

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Host lead-in: Journalists at five newspapers around the Northwest walked off the job today [Tuesday, May 26]. They’re demanding better pay. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports.