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U.S. lawmakers raise concern about failure to compete with China in biotech
February 18, 2024 11 p.m.

U.S. lawmakers raise concern about failure to compete with China in biotech

U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America's failure to compete with China in biotechnology.

Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron for chip plants in Idaho NY
April 18, 2024 10:20 a.m.

Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron for chip plants in Idaho NY

Micron has also announced plans for a $15 billion memory chip plant in its hometown of Boise

Flathead Valley sees a lack of services for homeless individuals outside of Kalispell
November 5, 2023 midnight

Flathead Valley sees a lack of services for homeless individuals outside of Kalispell

Officials from Flathead County’s three municipalities have confirmed interest in participating in a summit to discuss each city’s role in addressing the valley’s growing homelessness crisis.

June 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

June 7, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

March 20, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Business Fallout: Starbucks limits access, Target raises pay

Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions that have brought an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

March 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Business Fallout: Starbucks limits access, Target raises pay

Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions that have brought an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

June 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities
January 2, 2024 11 p.m.

States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.

Flathead Valley sees a lack of services for homeless individuals outside of Kalispell
November 5, 2023 midnight

Flathead Valley sees a lack of services for homeless individuals outside of Kalispell

Officials from Flathead County’s three municipalities have confirmed interest in participating in a summit to discuss each city’s role in addressing the valley’s growing homelessness crisis.

December 24, 2021 7 a.m.

Snowplow driver shortage could mean slower road clearing

The nation's snow belt is facing a severe snowplow driver shortage: Montana is down half its temporary snowplow drivers this year. Kansas is missing nearly a third of all snowplow operators. Pennsylvania needs almost 60% more temporary drivers.

Campaign season: Seats up for grabs on Moses Lake City Council
October 18, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Campaign season: Seats up for grabs on Moses Lake City Council

Incumbent Mike Riggs faces challenger Deanna Martinez in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position 1.

March 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Business Fallout: Starbucks limits access, Target raises pay

Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions that have brought an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

March 22, 2020 8:27 a.m.

As crisis deepens, Congress close on economic rescue deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Close to a deal, negotiators from Congress and the White House were set to resume talks Sunday, racing to push a $1.4 trillion economic rescue package across the finish line in the face of dire warnings about hospitals across the nation not having the supplies needed to handle an expected surge of coronavirus patients.

March 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Business Fallout: Starbucks limits access, Target raises pay

Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions that have brought an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

March 12, 2020 1:05 p.m.

The Latest: Market turmoil may echo 2008 but it's different

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):

March 12, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Corporate debt loads a rising risk as virus hits economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — A gyrating stock market is seizing headlines as the coronavirus threatens corporate profits and economic growth. Yet it's in the normally temperate bond market, where companies go to borrow money, where the gravest dangers may lurk.

March 11, 2020 1:05 p.m.

Corporate debt loads a rising risk as virus hits economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — A gyrating stock market is seizing headlines as the coronavirus threatens corporate profits and economic growth. Yet it's in the normally temperate bond market, where companies go to borrow money, where the gravest dangers may lurk.

Local businesses eager, but cautious to restart
April 26, 2020 1 a.m.

Local businesses eager, but cautious to restart

As the first phase of the state’s plan to reopen some sectors of the economy rolls out in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, some local business owners are eager to get back to business, while others worry about their capacity to safely invite customers back into their establishments.

November 4, 2017 7:39 p.m.

Legislators sound off on special session

For the 33rd time since statehood, Montana lawmakers could soon meet outside regular session to address the state’s budget crisis.