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BUSINESS

Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel.

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Average long-term US mortgage rate churns upward to its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years.

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Northwest Montana Association of Realtors honors award winners

The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors has recognized three of its members for outstanding achievement in the real estate industry …

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Events happening related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Jubilee Cottage offers mix of new and antique decor in downtown Kalispell

Opening in downtown Kalispell just in time for fall, Kris Shiesl's new store has been a labor of love. She …

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Kalispell chamber showcases manufacturing during October

The Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's Manufacturing Alliance throughout October is marking Manufacturing Month 2026 by recognizing the innovation, quality, …

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High diesel prices squeeze Montana farmers

Diesel prices in Montana have been trending up since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late February and are …

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Kalispell Chamber backs initiative requiring nonpartisan judicial elections, pans campaign to limit political spending

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is wading deep into the political eddies surrounding two ballot initiatives, vouching for nonpartisan judicial …

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Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Fall job fair gives employers a chance to connect with job seekers in person

Learning what local companies are offering new hires is just one benefit of the job fair, which is held at …

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Whitefish luxury eyeglass shop carries fine materials

Japanese titanium, 18-karat gold, meteorite, buffalo horn, hand-carved acetate and digitized ski goggles line the shelves at a new luxury …

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Events happening related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Better Business Bureau: Consumers say BG Wealth / DSJEX turned trust into a crypto trap

A few months ago, my colleague's mom was invited to invest in a crypto exchange by members of her church …

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Summit Cookhaus offers commercial kitchen space for valley's caterers, home bakers and chefs

Summit Cookhaus owner Jake Kuntz said the rentable kitchen space in Kalispell offers an opportunity for batch bakers, caterers and …

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America In Focus: inflation accelerated in August, home sales weaken and diesel prices soar

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring …

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EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator …

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Northwest Montana ranchers band together to ease meat packing pressures through co-op

It’s part of what makes a local processing facility special, according to farmer Casey Olson, who said ground meat from …

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From squeal to meal: Farm to Market Pork and Beef continues family tradition

Tucked against rolling hills and lush fields in the West Valley, the pig farm that sits off Farm to Market …

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Guest Column: Cooperative was creative solution to keeping meat processing local

This facility had served the Flathead Valley since 1945

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