As Hollywood struggles, the region’s economy feels the pain VIEW
The economic outlook of the Los Angeles area, with a population larger than most states, has been clouded in recent years by events that have...
Working the deadliest job in America in the mountains of the Northwest
Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. It also comes with grave risk.
Along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a struggle to make a living VIEW
Until recently, vendors along Hollywood Boulevard were operating outside the law. And while that legal cloud has lifted, eking out a living remains a challenge.
6 months after devastating wildfire, Maui entrepreneurs struggling VIEW
Rebuilding Lahaina, a popular tourist destination town, will cost more than $5 billion and take several years, according to some estimates.
The downside of America’s highest minimum wage
In a city known for progressive politics, restaurant and boutique owners are pleading for a moratorium on further wage increases, saying it’s “almost impossible to...
The recovery left Nevada behind. Can the state change its luck? VIEW
Nevada is an outlier in the pandemic recovery. While the U.S. economy has bounced back and weathered a high interest rates, the Silver State has...
Oregon Town’s Marijuana Boom Yields Envy in Idaho VIEW
Tax revenue has surged since cannabis stores opened in Ontario, Ore., fueling a push in neighboring Idaho to legalize sales and get in on the...
California economy is on edge after tech layoffs and studio cutbacks
While the California economy maintains its powerhouse status, the state’s most-powerful sectors have struggled to keep their footing.
As warehouses multiply, some cities say: enough VIEW
As warehouse construction has ballooned nationwide, residents in communities both rural and urban have pushed back.