Idaho economy sheds jobs at record rate due to coronavirus

Nearly 33,000 Idaho residents filed for unemployment benefits last week

Tester, Daines, support $2.2 trillion covid-19 relief measure

Montana’s Senators both touted a massive $2.2 trillion spending bill designed to provide economic relief for individuals and businesses suffering huge losses from the covid-19 virus outbreak.

Most large local industrial employers remain in operation

MOSES LAKE — Most of the region’s largest businesses are either too specialized or essential to the fight against the COVID-19 virus to change to producing medical goods or equipment, according to the head of a local industry group.

Wells Fargo takes 1Q earnings, revenue hit from virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo's profits plunged nearly 90% in the first quarter as the bank set aside billions of dollars in preparation for consumers and businesses defaulting on loans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

California orders insurance premium refunds during outbreak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's insurance commissioner on Monday ordered some companies to refund premiums for March and April because of the coronavirus, issuing a broad directive that includes payments made for workers compensation, medical malpractice and private and commercial auto policies.

We support students when we support Idaho’s teachers

When we talk about supporting teachers, we’re really talking about supporting students.

Pregnant 19-year-old, child die trying to climb US wall

HOUSTON (AP) — A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died this week from injuries suffered when she fell trying to climb the U.S. border wall near El Paso, Texas, U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said Thursday.

UN chief: World should follow South Korea on COVID-19 fight

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said he hopes many countries in the world will follow the “remarkable example” of South Korea, which he said has been “extremely successful” in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and is planning to tackle climate change in its recovery from COVID-19.

UN chief: World should follow South Korea on COVID-19 fight

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said he hopes many countries in the world will follow the “remarkable example” of South Korea, which he said has been “extremely successful” in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and is planning to tackle climate change in its recovery from COVID-19.

The importance of strengthening SNAP in the face of COVID-19

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, our neighbors across Montana are struggling against unprecedented hardships. Tens of thousands of Montanans lost their jobs and many more saw their hours cut in just a matter of weeks. An estimated 165,000 Montanans may face hunger in the coming year – a staggering 51 percent increase in food insecurity.

Housing assessment moves forward

An in-depth study of housing issues in Sanders and Mineral Counties is moving forward this week under the guidance of George “Buddy” Borden of GB Consulting.

Local tech businesses awarded job creation grants

Big Sky Trust Fund Job Creation grants were awarded to ClassOne Technology, GL Solutions, and Nomad Global Communication Solutions.

Bank survey shows Japan's businesses turning pessimistic

The headline measure in the Bank of Japan quarterly survey called "tankan" found such sentiments stood at plus 1, down from plus 7 in December. It's the worst quarterly result since December 2020.

Cd'A council, mayor pay going up

Raises will take effect Jan. 1, 2024

The City Council last received a pay hike in 2017, and the mayor, in 2009

Safeguarding Idaho's farmland

There has been increased concern in Idaho and across the country regarding Chinese companies’ purchases of U.S. farmland. Idaho agricultural land is a precious resource that should be protected from foreign adversaries. I recently co-sponsored legislation that would prevent foreign adversaries’ purchases or investment in U.S. farmland.

Meet Ward 2 candidate for Kalispell City Council Gabe Dillon

The Daily Inter Lake reached out to Kalispell City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling, punctuation and space.

Federal dollars secured to improve state’s power grid

More than $14 million in federal funds is flowing into Montana to improve the state’s energy grid, officials with the U.S. Department of Energy said earlier this month.

Candidate for Whitefish City Council Nancy Schuber

The Daily Inter Lake reached out to Whitefish City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling, punctuation and space.

Candidate for City Council Nancy Schuber

The Whitefish Pilot reached out to Whitefish City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling, punctuation and space.

Housing recommendations remove local decision-making

This week, Governor Gianforte’s Housing Task Force released its draft recommendations to address housing in Montana.