Unemployment falls in Montana but infections keep rising

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped in June as many businesses reopened

How major stock indexes fared Friday

Stock indexes closed mostly higher on Wall Street after a wobbly day of trading Friday as the S&P 500 notched its third straight weekly gain.

Gilead Sciences, Matson rise; WD-40, Eli Lilly fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday:

US to provide Cambodia with $56 million in development aid

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The United States has agreed to provide Cambodia with more than $56 million in development assistance, the two countries announced.

US to provide Cambodia with $56 million in development aid

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The United States has agreed to provide Cambodia with more than $56 million in development assistance, the two countries announced.

US to provide Cambodia with $56 million in development aid

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The United States has agreed to provide Cambodia with more than $56 million in development assistance, the two countries announced.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday

Technology companies were high on the leaderboard again Tuesday as Wall Street extended its recent winning streak and headed for its third monthly gain in a row.

India announces $35 billion economic stimulus package

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s finance minister on Thursday announced a $35.14 billion package to stimulate the economy by boosting jobs, consumer demand, manufacturing, agriculture and exports hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Home Depot reunites with HD Supply in deal valued at $8B

Home Depot is reuniting with former subsidiary HD Supply, buying the company in a deal valued at about $8 billion.

Northwest Farm Credit Services 3-quarter Earnings $173.5 million

SPOKANE – Northwest Farm Credit Services announced earnings for the nine months ended September 30 of $173.5 million.

She likes Debo

Whenever I chat with my neighbors of House District 3, at the grocery store or on a trail picking huckleberries, I can’t help but mention that Representative Debo Powers is the right choice for the Montana State Legislature.

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In the District 3 race for Bonner County commissioner we have two candidates who are polar opposites. I would like to take this opportunity to inform our voters as to why they should reelect Dan McDonald as our commissioner. In order to accomplish this task, I would like to provide a comparison of the two.

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A new report from the Brookings Institution shows that greater Seattle is deeply connected to international trade. Agriculture and energy products produced throughout the Pacific Northwest — including Montana and Idaho — drive much of this. The supply chain connecting the region is a positive story, whereby farming yields in Idaho are equally important as consumer products from abroad.

Anonymous workers need to stop whining

I wish to address the small group of cowardly “anonymous” county employees, who trashed our elected commissioners, Daily Bee July 7, 2012.

Library project puts cart before the horse

The library cart before the horse.

Nominees sought for this year's HAYDEN Awards

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the third annual HAYDEN Awards, which recognizes individuals for community service.

Movers and Shakers March 9, 2013

Windermere hires Inman

Bradley Allen Watt, 60

Bradley Allen Watt, 60, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Highland, Ind., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

JOBS: A public predicament

It’s everywhere. People living in inner city warehouses in coastal California. People living in pole barns in the Inland Northwest.

Trinity Group Homes nominated for award