Oregon needs a new economic plan, and fast. Unemployment is going up, population numbers are flat, and the cost of living is squeezing families. That’s the takeaway from Oregon’s political, economic and educational leaders, who met Monday in Portland. Kyra Buckley [[KYE ruh]] has more.

LEDE: Ste. [SAINT] Michelle Wine Estates has been purchased by the Wyckoff [WHY-coff] family. The Wycoffs [WHY-coffs] own a variety of agricultural businesses across Washington state. Ste. Michelle is Washington’s largest winery. N-W-P-B’s Senior Correspondent Anna King has the details.

After eight years of work, Tacoma City Council has approved guidelines for future development of an industrial area on the city's waterfront.

Some Flock cameras in Eugene may have been online several weeks after the city ordered them to be turned off.

Surgery can be stressful to the body.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association's Surgery edition says it also causes financial stress for many Americans.

A Nevada company is one step closer to building Oregon's first modern-day gold mine. OPB's April Ehrlich [[ER-lick]] has more.

Health care providers in Idaho say Medicaid budget cuts that went into effect this month could cost a lot more than they save the state. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun has more. [0:10]

Health care providers in Idaho say a Medicaid cut meant to help shore up the state’s budget will leave thousands of people without the care they need. Plus, they say it will cost more money than it saves.

Maternal deaths in Washington state rose in 2021 and 22 compared to previous years…

According to a report released by the state health department today [Monday].

KUOW’s Eilís [eye-LEASH] O’Neill has more…

HOST: Washington’s attorney general and two Democratic lawmakers are pushing new protections for immigrant workers. N-W-P-B’s Johanna Bejarano [bay-ha-RAH-no] has more. [0:09]