5 live menswear shows planned for hybrid Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Etro are planning to stage live runway shows previewing menswear collections next month during a mostly digital Milan Fashion Week.

5 live menswear shows planned for hybrid Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Etro are planning to stage live runway shows previewing menswear collections next month during a mostly digital Milan Fashion Week.

5 live menswear shows planned for hybrid Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Etro are planning to stage live runway shows previewing menswear collections next month during a mostly digital Milan Fashion Week.

Supreme Court to hear case involving public contract talks

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether local governments should be able to require public contract negotiations.

State unemployment rate dropped in June

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in June after the state and national parks reopened to tourists.

Tanzanian miner is overnight millionaire with large gem find

DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after unearthing two of the biggest rough tanzanite gemstones ever found.

State unemployment rate drops to 7.1 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in June after the state and national parks reopened to tourists.

Virus-hammered Air France discussing thousands of job cuts

PARIS (AP) — Air France is meeting with personnel representatives Friday to discuss thousands of job cuts after the virus pandemic grounded most flights and darkened prospects for future air travel.

Supreme Court to hear case involving public contract talks

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether local governments should be able to require public contract negotiations.

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Reader upset about earmarks bill

So angry

Amy Walter, of the National Journal, offered a timely reminder recently about the roiling anger at government. She noted that the rage sounds much like 2006 — except that this time Republicans, not Democrats, are taking the lead.

EDC lunch to highlight Latino business contributions

Effect of Latino-owned businesses on economy to be discussed

MOSES LAKE- The economic contributions of Latino-ran businesses in the state will be the topic of the Grant County Economic Development Council's next luncheon in January.

Mexico economy dropped 17.3% in 2nd quarter

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s economic activity plummeted 17.3% in the second quarter compared to the previous as the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic drove the country deeper into a recession, according to preliminary government data released Thursday.

Liberia's vice president confirmed to have coronavirus

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia’s health ministry has confirmed that the vice president, who was flown to Ghana on Tuesday for medical care, has tested positive for COVID-19.

France opposes foreign takeover offer for supermarket chain

PARIS (AP) — France's government says it opposes the proposed 16.2 billion-euro ($19.6 billion) takeover of French supermarket chain Carrefour by Canadian convenience store group Couche-Tard.

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Steve Johnson is running for Bonner County commissioner, District 1, in the November election. A lifetime resident of Bonner County, he has proven to be a successful administrator, attentive listener, and experienced problem solver — committed to a strong economy and quality of life.

Idaho is No. 1 most-spammed state - again

Symantec Hosted Services released its annual MessageLabs Intelligence special report ranking the most spammed U.S. states and territories. As Idaho is the most spammed state, thought you might be interested in the results. Please find here a quick recap of this year’s findings:

Idaho second quarter exports rise

Sales number is $17.3 million less than record high two years ago

Idaho export sales increased 54 percent in the second quarter compared with the year-earlier period. In the second quarter, exports reached $2.566 billion, which is $17.3 million less than the record high two years ago, according to the Idaho Department of Commerce.

Movers and Shakers

Russack named new director