Italy's borrowing rates skyrocket

Monti scrambles to reassure investors

Economy picking up steam

WASHINGTON - Four painful years after the Great Recession struck and wiped out 8.7 million jobs, the United States may finally be in an elusive pattern known as a virtuous cycle - an escalating loop of hiring and spending.

No cigar: Embargo on Cuba turns 50

HAVANA - When it started, American teenagers were doing "The Twist." The United States had yet to put a man into orbit around the Earth. And a first-class U.S. postage stamp cost 4 cents.

Financial fear factor

Greek politics, Spain banks test eurozone survival

Economic outlook looking good for some

Area manufacturers to have good year; North Idaho to again be draw for vacationers

COEUR d'ALENE - A bright spot for the Kootenai County economy in 2010 was the strength of the Canadian dollar and the trend of Seattle and Portland residents to stay within the region for vacations.

Obama: Shrink rich/poor gap

WASHINGTON - Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama delivered a populist challenge Tuesday night to shrink the gap between rich and poor, promising to tax the wealthy more and help jobless Americans get work and hang onto their homes. Seeking re-election and needing results, the president invited Republicans to join him but warned, "I intend to fight."

Any way you count it, Idaho economy soaring

There is a formula to figure out almost anything.

Hospital spokesman Jim Oliverson retires

The man that has acted as a voice for Kalispell Regional Healthcare for nearly four decades recently adjusted his silver handkerchief in his suit jacket as he talked about his Montana beginnings at a lumber mill.

'Tough measures': Text of Trump's address on coronavirus

Text of President Donald Trump's national address Wednesday night on the new coronavirus, as provided by the White House.

City interviews finalists

After more than six hours of interviews on Friday, the Kalispell City Council held a closed session to rank three finalists for the city manager job.

Therapy practice goes different direction

Facing the uncertain world of health-care reform, Blaine Stimac, a physical therapist and owner of Professional Therapy Associates, ignored the trend of health-care providers fleeing private practices for jobs in a hospital setting.

Merrill Lynch guru bonds with investors

A select group of investors leaned forward from plush leather chairs as bond guru Martin Mauro from Bank of America Merrill Lynch shared his global view of the gripping question the drew them to the Canoe Club in Whitefish on a recent sunny evening.

Students work illuminating

I thoroughly enjoyed the Decoding BHS section of the Eagle two weeks ago. It made me feel hopeful for the future when I read the articles written by some of the young people at BHS.

Restaurants and racing can resume, but new rules abound

By REBECCA SANTANA and MARINA VILLENEUVE

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers.

The Latest: Merkel says climate may become survival matter

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland (all times local):

Vaccine mandate spawns new fear: finding and keeping workers

The new federal vaccine requirement announced by President Joe Biden has created another worry for large businesses: With help wanted signs up almost everywhere, some could lose valuable employees or won't be able to find new ones.

Industrial arts teacher prepares next generation for workforce

The sound of hammers hitting nails, intensifying whir of saws chewing through lumber, tape measures snapping back into coils and booted feet thudding against subflooring is probably white noise by now to Brock Anderson who is in his 23rd year teaching industrial arts.

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Our friends, neighbors and local businesses and their employees who are making their mark in Kootenai County

'Tough measures': Text of Trump's address on coronavirus

Text of President Donald Trump's national address Wednesday night on the new coronavirus, as provided by the White House.