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The US government seems ready to order a recall of millions of air bag inflators for safety concerns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a public hearing Thursday to field commentary and testimony on inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc. of Knoxville, Tennessee, which supplies the devices to air bag makers and several major auto companies. At least 25 million vehicles containing ARC-made air bags could be …
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The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.49% from 7.31% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac …
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US applications for jobless benefits inch up but layoffs remain historically low
Applications for unemployment benefits ticked up by 2,000 to 207,000 for the week ending Sept. 30, the Labor Department reported …
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Flathead Electric Cooperative begins electrical vehicle charging program
The EV Charging Assistant program helps residential electrical vehicle owners manage charging in ways that contribute to a resilient power …
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Tractor Supply holds grand opening
A new Tractor Supply retail store officially opened in Evergreen on Thursday and will hold a grand opening through Sunday.
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Flathead residents take part in timber industry training program
Flathead Valley residents Shauna Dunn, Shelby George, Brian Hogue, and Cameron Wohlschlegel recently completed three days of local training as …
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Whitefish's Stack Financial ranked among top firms
Stack Financial Management of Whitefish was ranked no. 72 in the 2023 CNBC Financial Advisor 100.
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Paintball business takes aim at entertainment
In the future, Montana Action Paintball hopes to find an indoor space for foam-based weaponry battles or paintball using rubber …
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Louisiana citrus farmers are seeing a mass influx of salt water that could threaten seedlings
The latest hurdle comes from a slow-moving threat — a mass influx of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico …
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Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild
Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 0.4% from July to August, up from just 0.2% the …
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The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas. While the …
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As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
The Biden administration on Friday is expected to release a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low …
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Steak takes advantage of fall produce
Our glorious Montana summer is fading into the rich flavors of fall. This recipe is the perfect way to utilize …
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