Helping make health a priority

Some folks may scoff, and say it just doesn't amount to much. But in a symbolic sense, we think the state's fledgling program for small business health insurance surely does make a difference.

Stimulus bill should help parks, but by how much?

An economic stimulus plan being debated in the Senate this week could mean funds for the Park Service, but just how much remains to be seen.

Wilderness foundation names new director

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has a new executive director. Carol Treadwell has been at the helm for about a month now. She replaces Keagan Zoellner, who will stay on in a part-time development director position.

Survey of high-tech businesses shows high impact

According to a recent study by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Montana’s high-tech industry will grow eight to 10 times the projected statewide growth rate, with average wages at about $50,000 — twice the median earnings for Montana workers.

LETTER: Climate change hoax equals energy collapse

Very few thinking people still believe the hoax of human-caused global warming/climate change. But unfortunately many don’t relate a lock-up of energy resources to the serious threat of total economic collapse.

Nominations sought for '20 under 40'

For the first time, Flathead County’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural ‘20 Under 40’ celebration and event. A month-long nomination period has begun and will be followed by review by a selection committee comprised of local business leaders. Young professionals can be nominated through an online form hosted on dailyinterlake.com, hungryhorsenews.com, whitefishpilot.com, and bigforkeagle.com. The nomination period will end at midnight on May 14.

Flathead jobless rate sinks to a new low

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Whitefish plan ambitious, thoughtful

It doesn't hurt to dream big.

Cheers to our many local beers

Three cheers for Great Northern Brewing Co., which is in the throes of a major expansion project at the downtown Whitefish brewery. This week, crews rolled out the old tanks and replaced them with bigger ones that will allow a 50 percent increase in beer production capacity.

Final farewell to our friend

Our hearts are heavy as we prepare to say our final farewell tomorrow to longtime public servant Jim Dupont, and yet there are smiles as we remember a life well-lived.

'Collaborative' op-ed seen as being trickery

OPINION: Rethinking rail park may be good idea

I have watched with interest the development of the “rail park” project and with some degree of skepticism.

Carlson out as principal at Whitefish High School

A little more than a month after a huge public outcry saved his job, Dave Carlson has resigned as principal of Whitefish High School.

Feds forget 2nd Amendment

Well, the federal government is at it again — overreaching, encroaching and arbitrarily dictating to states and businesses — this time in regards to the Second Amendment.

A big boost from small arms

When one thinks about economic recovery in Northwest Montana these days, it’s not always a positive picture that comes to mind.

U.S. Cattlemen support new Interior Secretary

The United States Cattlemen’s Association will lend its full support to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to the position of Secretary of the Interior, according to USCA vice president Bert Paris.

Sen. Warnick and Rep. Dent request Capital funding for Basin projects

Funding requests

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Tom Dent have submitted Capital Budget funding requests during the 2016 Washington State Legislative Session for two economic development and infrastructure projects in Grant County.

Riley announces District 1 candidacy

Republican Brian Riley has recently announced his candidacy for the Bonner County commissioners’ District 1 seat, which is currently held by Commissioner Steve Bradshaw until Jan. 2025.

Germany approves 9 billion euro aid package for Lufthansa

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany on Monday approved a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) aid package for stricken airline Lufthansa to keep a major employer going through the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic. But officials said Berlin was still in talks with the European Union's executive commission about possible conditions.

Germany approves 9 billion euro aid package for Lufthansa

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany on Monday approved a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) aid package for stricken airline Lufthansa to keep a major employer going through the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic. But officials said Berlin was still in talks with the European Union's executive commission about possible conditions.