Can Biden's plans manufacture more US factory jobs?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be trying to connect with blue-collar workers Wednesday when he travels to a truck factory in Pennsylvania to advocate for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

UK recovery continues but way to go to recoup virus losses

LONDON (AP) — The British economy recouped some further lost ground during July after a swath of coronavirus restrictions were eased. However, it still has to make up around half the output lost at the peak of the lockdown.

Legals for December, 5 2022

Washington winter fun

Where to go in the Evergreen State to hit the slopes and enjoy the outdoors

MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin may be in the flatlands, sort of, but area residents who enjoy the slopes have a lot of options to choose from just a bit of a road trip away if they’re craving a ski weekend. With the recent snows, packing up skis and poles may be a good way to have an adventure as spring starts to peek around the corner.

Friendship over years and miles

Bond remains strong between CDA councilmember Amy Evans and childhood pen pal

As they grew, and letters flew back and forth, so did their friendship. It has endured for decades. They drifted apart during college, but reconnected about eight years ago via Facebook.

Former Boise rep to take on Risch as independent

Todd Achilles believes longtime senator is vulnerable

So the Democratic representative resigned as of July 1 from his House seat representing District 16, declared he is running as an independent, and has launched a campaign to take on Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, a seat he has held 16 years.

William Hewitt

1934 – 2024

William Howard Hewitt, 90, was a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, friend, and self-appointed executive chairman of the Bookery coffee group. He was born in 1934 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Howard and Anna Hewitt.

Fishing the North Fork of the Flathead from 2 p.m. to midnight is now illegal due to high water temperatures

After more than two weeks of unprecedented heat, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has announced “hoot owl” restrictions on the North Fork of the Flathead River.

How automation is shaping the future of manufacturing

Dive into automation's impact on the future of manufacturing and find out how it creates new opportunities for growth. Discover insights now!

Allen: Officers justified in fatal Wallace shooting

Continental Europe could allow US tourists back this summer

BRUSSELS (AP) — American tourists could soon be visiting continental Europe again, more than a year after the European Union restricted travel to the 27-nation bloc to a bare minimum to contain the coronavirus.

Continental Europe could allow US tourists back this summer

BRUSSELS (AP) — American tourists could soon be visiting continental Europe again, more than a year after the European Union restricted travel to the 27-nation bloc to a bare minimum to contain the coronavirus.

Continental Europe could allow US tourists back this summer

BRUSSELS (AP) — American tourists could soon be visiting continental Europe again, more than a year after the European Union restricted travel to the 27-nation bloc to a bare minimum to contain the coronavirus.

Park Service: Visitors spent about $199 million in Glacier Park bedroom communities last year; but it's also an economy of service jobs

Visitors spent about $199 million in gateway communities while visiting Glacier National Park in 2015, according to a new Park Service report. That’s up about $6 million over 2014 and up $26.6 million from 2012.

Governor visits Plains

Fiscal priorities upside down

From a dollars and cents perspective, the public sector - that's government, ranging from the city employee mowing the park grass near your home to IRS agents in Washington, D.C. - should reflect the realities of the private sector. Because private-sector dollars pay for public-sector jobs and benefits, it's logical to assume that private-sector jobs should be at least as rewarding as public-sector jobs. Unfortunately, logic plays a diminishing role in America's employment drama.

Poster contest fosters lead health awareness in students

“This contest is a fun way to keep the conversation going,” said Emily Hasz, LHIP Outreach Coordinator. “It reminds kids that lead exposure is still a concern in our community and gives them a chance to share what they’ve learned.”

FVCC culinary students serve menu featuring Montana flavors

The menu highlights Montana’s rich flavors. With a focus on fresh, regional produce, hungry patrons can expect innovative sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and beverages — all thoughtfully designed to celebrate Montana products and producers.

Depot Day shatters registration records

It was a record-breaking year for the Inland Northwest’s longest running car show, as Depot Day brought hundreds of class cars and thousands of people to look at them.

Destination: Spring migration at Freezout Lake

Every year, snow geese in the hundreds of thousands stop at Freezout Lake Wildilfe Management Area northwest of Great Falls, traveling in large groups en route to northern breeding grounds for the warmer months.