The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

The director of the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council, Jarrod Agen, was among the passengers on the inaugural flight. Agen is scheduled to meet with Venezuelan officials and executives from energy and mining sectors as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to facilitate the entry of U.S. companies into the South American country, reported Venezuelan government.

Asian shares mixed after another Wall Street tech sell-off

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.

Falling oil prices may threaten oil-dependent state budget

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Potato Industry Teams With United Fresh Start Foundation

Potato Industry Teams With United Fresh Start Foundation

No magic wand, only hard choices with state budget

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — In our state, the governor must submit a balanced budget to the Legislature. That means government spending must equal tax collections.  Unlike Congress, we cannot borrow or print money.

Homeland Security helps Idaho with cyber awareness

The state of Idaho is partnering with the United States Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness and offer advice about cyber security.

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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will bring its 44th annual Economic Outlook Seminar series to Kalispell on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Former Glacier National Park wolf biologist Boyd making mark in art world

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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will bring its 44th annual Economic Outlook Seminar series to Kalispell on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will bring its 44th annual Economic Outlook Seminar series to Kalispell on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Congrats, River City Leadership grads

The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the River City Leadership Academy (RCLA) Class of 2021 graduates…

Class One Technology expanding Flathead facilities

The corporate restructuring when Applied Materials acquired Semitool cost some their jobs. But an opportunity for out-of-work employees arose when Class One Technology established a presence in the Flathead Valley a few years later.

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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will bring its 44th annual Economic Outlook Seminar series to Kalispell on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GALLERY: Grant County Fair 2025

MOSES LAKE – The barns are closed. The Spaceburger booth is cleaned up and quiet. The rodeo grounds are recuperating, though likely spruced up already, knowing the fairgrounds crew, and another Grant County Fair and Moses Lake Roundup season is behind us. Here are a few glances at what this year’s fair and rodeo offered. The Columbia Basin Herald sends our congratulations to all the 4-H, Grange and Future Farmers of America competitors who worked hard to earn recognition this year. Well done, and we look forward to seeing next year’s crop of agriculture enthusiasts showing off what they can do.

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Ranger speaks

Outdoor news

Ranger speaks

Is Santa safe? Task force says yes in amusement park plan

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Santa Claus could be safe to visit this summer, from a distance.

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Nordic fundraiser

Mocko agrees to plea deal

Teresa C. Mocko, 59, of Eureka pleaded guilty to a felony count of possession of dangerous drugs in Lincoln County District Court on Nov. 4

Adams County unemployment rate drops

But number of nonfarm jobs decreases too Adams County

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