Trinity Group Homes nominated for award

U.S. construction down 0.6 percent in March

Home building, government projects both decline

TEACHERS: The pay predicament

A Time Magazine article this week concerns teacher pay, and they insist that teachers are seriously underpaid.

SCHOOLS: Double that yes

Tuesday, March 14 is the day to VOTE YES twice. YES, for the Coeur d’Alene school facilities bond. YES, for the maintenance and operations levy.

SCHOOLS: Yes, and yes again

As a working mom of students in the district, I am investing in my kids’ education by getting involved.

Michael Lee Newgard, 68

Michael “Mike” Lee Newgard was born July 12, 1948, to Leland and Neva Jones Newgard in St. Ignatius. He grew up and attended schools in Polson, graduating from Polson High School in 1966.

Jobless number increases in Flathead County

The unemployment rate for the month of November increased to 5.4 percent in Flathead County, up from 4.5 percent in October.

Dressing well shows you will work well

In the recent candidate forums for the primary election I was appalled at the manner in which many contestants for public office showed up! Dressed like refugees from the grab bag pickings at the Third World Toilet Discount Store in downtown Nairobi, Kenya for all practical purposes.

Why are politicians abandoning us?

Some of our veteran law makers are opting to retire instead of seeking for re-election. Why are they deserting us now in our time of need? Could it be they view us as a vanishing meal ticket?

INITIATIVE: Tell it like it is

So much misinformation, so little time.

Likes Skees

I am supporting my friend and vice-president of my company, Derek Skees, Republican candidate for House District 4 in Whitefish.

Curry will not seek a third term

By PATRICK REILLY

Bill would help firefighter eligibility

A bill introduced by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., would increase eligibility for Forest Service firefighters and other seasonal land management employees applying for full-time federal jobs.

Airline booster group gets matching grant

Glacier Airline Enhancement and Retention Outreach, a group of local businesses and community organizations focused on expanding air service to the Flathead Valley, has received a $100,000 grant from the Flathead County Economic Development Authority.

Cherry growers get loan for juice facility

Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Inc. received a $60,000 loan on Wednesday to develop a processing facility for cherry and fruit juice products near Bigfork.

Adams County unemployment rate drops

Unemployment

RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped in May, both when compared with May 2016 and April 2016.

Payne: To win, conservatives must back away from anti-abortion stance

Letter to the Editor,

Sanders wins major New Hampshire union endorsement

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Bernie Sanders has won a coveted union endorsement in New Hampshire as he faces the challenge of earning a repeat victory in the 2020 New Hampshire presidential primary.

Sanders wins major New Hampshire union endorsement

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Bernie Sanders has won a coveted union endorsement in New Hampshire as he faces the challenge of earning a repeat victory in the 2020 New Hampshire presidential primary.

City taps Utah man for city manager position

The former finance director for the city of Moab, Utah has been tapped to be the new city manager of Columbia Falls.