Industrial production rises for fourth straight month

U.S. factories churn out more steel, furniture

Local legislators support state employee raises

Upward mobility? There's an app for that

COEUR d’ALENE — Idahoans need not fear the future, say local innovation leaders Nick Smoot and Dr. Charles Buck.

Trump's love of coal stymies Santa

It is well known that the President is a big fan of coal. It plays a central part in his energy program. In fact, he has repeatedly called for an increase in the mining and burning of coal. He has promised to revitalize the coal industry and bring back coal-mining jobs. During campaign appearances in coal country leading up to the midterm elections, his supporters passed out placards proclaiming “TRUMP DIGS COAL.”

Higher pay sought

Mitchell, Ringo say public supports increased minimum wage

Local jobless rate remains at 5.1 percent

Number of jobless Idahoans drops for 35th straight month

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent in June, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released Friday.

Funding approved for elected officials' pay raise

How low can jobless rate go?

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate has dipped below 4 percent for the first time in seven years.

The best-kept secret in robotics: the kids!

North Idaho, from Coeur d'Alene to Bonners Ferry, is the home of three high school and six middle school robotics teams. You heard that right, we have teens and pre-teens building robots and these young guns are doing amazing things!

Jobless rate hits historic Idaho low

POST FALLS — The state's lowest unemployment rate on record dating back to January 1976 is also reflected with a healthy but challenging Kootenai County market.

Idaho’s January unemployment rate down to 3.4%

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in January, down slightly from a revised 3.8% rate for December, and well below April 2020’s revised historic high of 11.6%.

Ban on insurance coverage for abortion considered

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House Judiciary Committee on Friday advanced a bill that would ban the coverage of abortion procedures by health insurance plans offered through the state exchange.

Montana runs on coal, let's not forget it

For more than 20 years, I've worked with many key industry leaders, stakeholders, state officials and the past two presidential administrations on developing energy policy. Montana has always been a resource-rich, energy-blessed state.

Importance of coal to Montana’s economy and power grid

For over 20 years, I’ve worked with many key industry leaders, stakeholders, state officials and the past two presidential administrations on developing energy policy. Montana has always been a resource-rich, energy-blessed state.

Officials seek funding to weed out invasive plant species

Local experts say they have a shot at nipping the spread of an invasive weed in the bud, but they need financial backing from the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

UN chief: Polluters must join 'net zero' club for climate

BERLIN (AP) — Polluters must step up their commitments to cutting greenhouse gas

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Tax Cuts and Jobs: ‘Just in time for Christmas’

For years, Washington has grown in its power and wealth while hardworking Americans have struggled to make ends meet. In fact, the nation’s most affluent counties are suburbs of Washington, D.C. Taxpayer dollars have padded the pockets of D.C. for far too long — enough is enough.

Gaming degree pushes students further into tech world

Instructors are expanding the doorway for students interested in the world of technology as they create a new Flathead Valley Community College degree around programming and game design.

Energy savings act hurts housing affordability

With our local communities and state suffering from an ongoing housing affordability crisis, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will be voting on legislation this week that would make the situation even worse.

GOP economic recovery plan at a glance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump’s Senate GOP allies Thursday released a $1 trillion-plus economic recovery plan to speed direct payments of up to $1,200 to individuals, help small businesses stay afloat, and provide subsidized loans to the airlines and other industries distressed by the economic wreckage of the coronavirus epidemic, among other provisions.