Walmart looks to hire 50K more; Boeing gets another setback

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Two Eagles earn preseason recognition ahead of 2026 season

CHENEY — Jaylon Jenkins and Othello native Isaiah Perez have garnered preseason recognition by Stats Perform as part of their preseason All-American team ahead of the 2026 season for Eastern Washington football, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. While it's great to be recognized nationally, Perez is also drawing motivation from it. "It feels good to see that we are getting recognition for some of the work we're putting in," Perez said. "It's pretty exciting to see your name on one of those lists, but we know that we have a lot of work to do, and it's a preseason list, and we want to have our names on that list at the end of the season as well."

South Africa's poor scramble for anti-HIV drugs amid virus

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When her regular clinic ran out of her government-funded HIV medications amid South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown, Sibongile Zulu panicked. A local pharmacy had the drugs for $48, but she didn’t have the money after being laid off from her office job in the shutdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer and belief that God would look out for the Iraqis who might get exposed.

Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer and belief that God would look out for the Iraqis who might get exposed.

Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer and belief that God would look out for the Iraqis who might get exposed.

Medieval merriment comes to Sandpoint

Dust off your tunics and polish your swords—Sandpoint’s annual Renaissance Faire returns this weekend, promising two days of medieval merriment, jousting and old-world charm.

Obama pledges focus on job creation

DURHAM, N.C. - Beset by a grim employment picture, President Barack Obama on Monday pledged to ease the way for businesses to expand hiring and offered assurances to an anxious public that he is focused on creating jobs - the top political issue heading into the 2012 election and the Achilles heel of his presidency.

Bullock sets agenda for last year as governor

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock visited the Daily Inter Lake editorial board last week for the first time during his time in office to discuss his final year and reflect on his time as governor.

Workforce woes weigh heavily on business sector

The challenges of finding good workers took center stage Tuesday as various stakeholders in the Flathead Valley’s economy — from local bankers to out-of-town ski visitors — packed the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell for the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana’s Economic Outlook Seminar.

Workforce woes weigh heavily on business sector

The challenges of finding good workers took center stage Tuesday as various stakeholders in the Flathead Valley’s economy — from local bankers to out-of-town ski visitors — packed the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell for the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana’s Economic Outlook Seminar.

Understanding government waste

Writer: Understanding government waste

New jobless claims up sharply

Layoffs persist during attempted economic rebound

WASHINGTON - The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped last week after three straight declines, another sign that the pace of layoffs has not slowed.

Global markets rebound, Saudi Aramco to boost oil production

Seven weeks after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S., the spread of the virus that causes the disease has done widespread damage to critical economic sectors in the country. Airlines are cutting capacity, people are working from home, major public events that raise millions of dollars for local communities have been cancelled, including this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston. The Associated Press is publishing a running tally of the affects of the coronavirus on people, businesses, and the economy.

Pandemic crisis squeezes Cuba's fragile private businesses

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SHOSHONE SPORTS: Miners finish third, but look to the future

“I think we showed the state we had a very dynamic team and could put up points with anybody,” Young said. “This year in the playoffs I think we showed that we belonged there, and we fought till the end.”

Miners finish third, but look to the future

PREP BASKETBALL: Engelson scores 27 for Timberlake

Results from Thursday's prep boys and girls basketball games.

Great Fish Community Challenge begins with launch party Aug. 8

Whitefish Community Foundation kicks off the 10th Great Fish Community Challenge on Thursday, Aug. 8 with the Great Fish Launch Party at Three Rivers Bank in Whitefish.

Buffen, Joiner each net 16, Ole Miss stifles UT Martin 90-43

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — KJ Buffen and Jarkel Joiner scored 16 points apiece and Mississippi overwhelmed Tennessee-Martin 90-43 on Tuesday.