John Lee Harrah, 82

John Lee Harrah, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Most of Wall Street climbs on encouraging inflation report, but Big Tech slumps

Most U.S. stocks rose after the latest update on inflation bolstered Wall Street's belief that relief on interest rates may come as soon as September. Nearly 80% of the stocks in the S&P 500 climbed Thursday, and homebuilders, real estate owners and other stocks that benefit the most from easier interest rates led the way. But slumps for Nvidia, Tesla and other influential stocks in the small group that's come to be known as the Magnificent Seven masked the underlying strength. That dragged the S&P 500 down 0.9%. The Nasdaq fell 2% and the Dow rose 32 points. Bond yields tumbled.

John Lee Harrah, 82

John Lee Harrah, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Community Challenge

The Great Fish Community Challenge is a charitable giving campaign in which donors can choose to give to multiple nonprofit organizations with a single transaction.

Montana native pens novel on life of American librarian who helped modernize French libraries

“New York Times” bestselling author of “The Paris Library” Janet Skeslien Charles turns the page to a lesser-known part of history in her new novel, “Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade.”

Credit card act a threat to community banks

Community banks are the lifeblood of many small towns and rural areas across Montana. They play a crucial role in supporting our local businesses, providing access to credit, and fostering economic growth within their communities. These banks have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by their customers, allowing them to tailor their services accordingly.

Letters to the editor July 11

Letters to the editor July 11

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho executive director resigns

Larry Riley is moving on to help even more

Riley has guided St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s for just over five years. It’s a role he came to love following a career in newspapers, including being former publisher of The Press.

Business Briefs - Associated Press - July 10, 2024

Business information and news from around the United States and the world.

Church celebrates local couple's long marriage

They met at the Missoula Mercantile in 1955.

River Street Festival floats on this weekend

The second annual River Street Festival Great Montana SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Sprint is next up for family excitement in Mineral County. The name has become larger, but then the event has certainly grown in accordance.

COLUMN: Artificial intelligence

The following “broadcast” is brought to you by the fine folks at Artificial Intelligence, Inc. (Aiiiii).

Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Community Challenge

The Great Fish Community Challenge is a charitable giving campaign in which donors can choose to give to multiple nonprofit organizations with a single transaction.

What Montanans lose with each APR land acquisition

American Prairie Reserve has been crowing about their recent ranch purchases in Phillips County. What they won’t tell you is those acquisitions come at a cost to you and every other Montanan.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: As we wait for the Mariners to acquire a hitter ... or two ... or three ...

At its present pace, it’s easier to picture Seattle finishing third than actually winning the division.

In Idaho, the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing

The newest ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who struggle with meeting housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care and technology needs.

ALICE report: wage growth outpaced by inflation

The newest ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind.

Legals for July, 9 2024

'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — An actor who played a street-brawling newsman in the movie "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and a pizzeria owner in the television series "Bob's Burgers" pleaded guilty on Monday to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from a mob's attack.