US factories grew more slowly last month; index dips to 57.5

WASHINGTON (AP) — American factories grew at a slower pace last month and there are concerns that surging coronavirus infections will endanger an economic recovery.

US factories grew more slowly last month; index dips to 57.5

WASHINGTON (AP) — American factories grew at a slower pace last month and there are concerns that surging coronavirus infections will endanger an economic recovery.

Cargo jet burns at Shanghai airport, no casualties reported

BEIJING (AP) — A cargo jet caught fire at a Shanghai airport on Wednesday but no casualties were reported.

Blaze on pier at English resort destroys fairground ride

LONDON (AP) — A fairground ride at a 152-year-old pier in the northwest England seaside resort of Blackpool was destroyed by an overnight fire that was swiftly brought under control.

Othello resident accused of homicide detained by Border Patrol

OTHELLO — The U.S. Border Patrol has detained an Othello resident and former Mexican police officer arrested a decade ago in his home country on homicide charges, according to immigration enforcement officials.

How major stock indexes fared Friday

Major stock indexes closed at new highs on Wall Street Friday, leaving the market with solid gains for the first week of the year.

How major stock indexes fared Friday

Major stock indexes closed at new highs on Wall Street Friday, leaving the market with solid gains for the first week of the year.

How major stock indexes fared Friday

Major stock indexes closed at new highs on Wall Street Friday, leaving the market with solid gains for the first week of the year.

EPA seeks fines against Pacific

PONDERAY — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing fines against Pacific Hide & Fur for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.

Israel eases Gaza closure; restrictions still remain

KEREM SHALOM CROSSING, Israel (AP) - Israel is easing its blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza to allow in virtually all consumer goods, items from household cleaners to timber that had been barred from import for years.

GREEN: Time for new leadership

Do you find it a bit curious that the incumbent commissioners say what you want to hear? Or, do you believe that they hear what you have to say? Do you sincerely and honestly believe that the current commissioners have the depth of knowledge and understanding required to move the comprehensive plan to the next level? As you review the past several years of their service to the County, have they demonstrated their business savvy to move the County to the next level? Or, do you feel as though we keep reliving the past decade over and over again?

SENATORS: Good for conservation

I recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk with our congressional delegation about the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to sportsmen in Idaho. I am writing because U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch deserve a thank you for stepping up on behalf of this important source of funding for conservation.

SHRINER: Leaves strong impression

I recently met Jerry Shriner at a neighborhood event and was very impressed with his answers to a myriad of questions posed by my neighbors. We need a commissioner (District 2) with the life experiences and personal qualities necessary to meet the challenges of county leadership.

USPS: In us you trust

The U.S. Postal Service is building a positive America. We do this with postage sales, not your tax dollars. The Constitution provides you with a service with deliveries six, and in some places, seven days a week as the most trusted federal agency in the country.

Whitefish resort-tax revenue up 12 percent in July

Whitefish resort-tax revenue for the month of July was up 12 percent over last July, reflecting a busy summer in the resort community.

Deputies

To the handful of malcontent deputies at the Sheriff's Office, so you don't like your boss, huh? Well, your boss would be me, along with all the other Flathead County taxpayers who elected your supervisor — the Sheriff.

Kendley has what it takes

In recent weeks I have had many north Lake County citizens approach me regarding the sample ballots they received in the mail recently. They’ve commented on the amount of candidates for Lake County Justice of the Peace and the confusion this has caused due to so many names being unfamiliar.

Letter: PSC foresight protected state utility ratepayers

Dear Editor:

Property tax bills in the mail

First installment due by Nov. 30

Property tax bills totaling $146.8 million are being sent out in today’s mail, Flathead County Treasurer Adele Krantz said.

Othello resident accused of homicide detained by border patrol

OTHELLO — The U.S. Border Patrol has detained an Othello resident and former Mexican police officer arrested a decade ago in his home country on homicide charges, according to immigration enforcement officials.