Crapo: Housing top issue in Idaho

Senator emphasizes deregulation, tax incentives as possible solutions

Crapo said Tuesday that his office has been reviewing a housing survey conducted between March 31 and May 31, and noted affordability of housing emerged as a top issue. Of the 5,000 Idahoans who responded, many said that local wages did not keep pace with escalating costs of housing, according to a summary of preliminary results from Crapo’s office. Specific numbers were not yet available, Crapo’s staff said.

Solarity celebrates grand opening of Moses Lake branch

MOSES LAKE – Solarity Credit Union announced the grand opening of its newest branch in Moses Lake at 411 East 5th Ave. Solarity said in a press release that the new branch offers digital services and a local team ready to help members achieve their financial goals.

Hit the brakes

Legislation creating a new agency with broad powers to regulate the credit industry is winding its way through the U.S. House of Representatives. A vote is scheduled today on removing auto dealers from the jurisdiction of the agency, and this change ought to be approved.

Romine joins bankcda as Loan Department team leader, vice president

Shelly Romine has joined bankcda as Loan Department team leader and vice president.

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Polson, Browning housing projects get federal funding

Housing projects in Polson and Browning are among the developments statewide that will receive $27.1 million in federal housing tax credits through the Montana Board of Housing to help with the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing for low income families.

Session offers chance for meaningful tax relief

Finally, Idaho has a governor who listens to what the people want and need and knows how to get the job done.

Discount carnival ticket sales end Tuesday

Discounted tickets for the 2015 Northwest Montana Fair carnival are on sale until 5 p.m. Tuesday at CHS Convenience Store, 120 W. Idaho in Kalispell, all six Whitefish Credit Union branches and the fairgrounds office in Kalispell.  

Royal dog park fundraising complete

ROYAL CITY - Kristi Jenks, 10, of Royal City, accepts a check for $3,000 toward the Royal City dog park project from Northwest Farm Credit Services at a special assembly at Royal Intermediate School on Sept. 26. The donation brought the total Kristi had raised to $7,900, Heather said. On Monday, the Jenks family received a phone call from the Grant County Humane Society pledging another $15,000, which put the project over the top. Any money left over will be used for improvements to the park such as extra benches and trees, Heather said.

Polson, Browning housing projects get federal funding

Housing projects in Polson and Browning are among the developments statewide that will receive $27.1 million in federal housing tax credits through the Montana Board of Housing to help with the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing for low income families.

Vehicle raffle has raised $700,000 for local schools

For several school years, the Kalispell Automotive Group has donated a new vehicle to Kalispell Public Schools. This past year, Kalispell Toyota, Kalispell Ford and Kalispell VW once again opened up the raffle to all Flathead Valley public schools, with the option of winning a new Tundra, new F150, or $30,000 vehicle credit. Since its inception nine years ago, the $10 per ticket fundraiser has helped raise over $700,000, directly benefiting participating schools and allowing them to pay for supplies, equipment, and activities.

Polson Landing lands funding

Housing projects in Polson and Browning are among the developments statewide that will receive $27.1 million in federal housing tax credits through the Montana Board of Housing to help with the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing for low income families.

Tax credit needed for school of choice

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Homes on display

Statewide open house event includes Columbia Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN — The opportunity to see a selection of hundreds of homes during a two-day stretch is set for April 10-11 for the Washington statewide open house.

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