December 2015 employment numbers better than 2014

But Grant County job growth lags behind state average in 2015 Unemployment

MOSES LAKE — Unemployment dropped more that a full percentage point between December 2014 and December 2015. But unemployment traditionally drops in the summer and increases in the fall, and it followed that trend in 2015 with unemployment in December 2015 higher than in November 2015.

Obama touts $3 billion in pledges to help feed Africa

Jobless rate jumps above 12 percent

Flathead County’s unemployment rate increased again in December, reaching 12.1 percent, compared to 11.8 percent in November 2010.

US services companies grew at a slightly faster pace

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. services companies grew at a slightly faster pace in January than the previous month, an indicator of continued steady expansion of the economy.

Tennessee defends COVID-19 response to oversight chair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday defended Tennessee's response to the

Biden touts $28.6B restaurant relief program, orders tacos

WASHINGTON (AP) — Setting foot in a restaurant for his first time as president, Joe Biden made a Cinco de Mayo taco and enchilada run to highlight his administration’s $28.6 billion program to help eateries that lost business because of

Sanders County youth to celebrate national 4-H week

The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, FindYourSpark, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.

7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.

7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.

Silver Valley Sports: Oct. 20 - 26

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 29 - Jan. 4

Plains School Board renews superintendent contract

The Plains School Board met on March 24 to address a single agenda item — one that had been quickly tabled from an earlier meeting.

'Only I can be their papa'

Mayor Jim Hammond leaving office early to be closer to Colorado grandchildren

Hammond, 74, said he feels bad about not finishing his four-year term that began in January 2022, but his oncologist and family physician have been urging him to step down as mayor and take life at a slower pace.

Greece strike to disrupt public transport

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Airlines are rescheduling or canceling flights to, from and within Greece this week as air traffic controllers join a nationwide public sector strike scheduled for Thursday.

Nearly 5,000 jobs at risk as UK fashion chains face closure

LONDON (AP) — Nearly 5,000 jobs are at risk after the owner of British fashion chains Peacocks and Jaeger said Thursday it had failed to find a buyer for the troubled businesses, which like others in the sector are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Over 4,700 jobs at risk as UK fashion chains seek rescue

LONDON (AP) — Over 4,700 jobs are at risk after the owner of British fashion chains Peacocks and Jaeger said Thursday it had failed to find a buyer for the troubled businesses, which like others in the sector are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Over 4,700 jobs at risk as UK fashion chains seek rescue

LONDON (AP) — Over 4,700 jobs are at risk after the owner of British fashion chains Peacocks and Jaeger said Thursday it had failed to find a buyer for the troubled businesses, which like others in the sector are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Earthquake drill kicks off today

SANDPOINT — Emergency Operations and Coordination Centers at all levels of government and the private sector in Washington, Oregon and Idaho will activate beginning today as part of ‘Cascadia Rising,’ a national level exercise that will simulate a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami along the Washington and Oregon coast. Thousands of people, including military personnel, will participate to test a joint response to one of the most complex disaster scenarios facing the Pacific Northwest.

Obama speaks about new Cybersecurity Framework

President Barack Obama issued the following statement about the Cybersecurity Framework on Feb. 12, 2014.