State wealth tax bill garners support in WA Senate hearing

OLYMPIA – A bill currently before the Washington State Senate would levy a special wealth tax on financial assets with an assessed value of more than $250 million. “We have an upside-down tax code that’s deeply in need of reform, and we continue to have massive needs for investments in education, housing, services for those with disabilities, and so much more,” said Senator Noel Frame, sponsor of Senate Bill 5486...

Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders

Fears about the world banking system spread to Europe on Wednesday as shares in the globally connected Swiss bank Credit Suisse plunged and dragged down other major European lenders in the wake of bank failures in the United States.

Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders

European finance ministers said this week that their banking system has no direct exposure to the U.S. bank failures

Kalispell superintendent offered top job at Missoula schools

Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Micah Hill has been offered a position as superintendent of Missoula County Public Schools.

Gianforte signs property tax relief bill

Flanked by dozens of Republican lawmakers on the steps of the state Capitol, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a tax cut, rebate and spending package totaling more than $1 billion Monday.

The Building is his Canvas

Grand vistas that many would recognize. Striking portraits. Wildlife on the move through the Montana landscape.

Youth Sports March 15, 2023

Scores from local youth leagues, tournaments, competitions.

Legals for March, 15 2023

VFW Auxiliary serves up home cooking to local veterans

It’s the sweet aroma that strikes you first, followed by the sight of busy cooks turning potential chaos into a delightful breakfast.

School News - March 14, 2023

Local students honored for academic achievements

Bigfork man sentenced for attacking police officer

A Bigfork man convicted of assaulting a Whitefish Police officer in 2021 received a partially suspended five-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections on Thursday.

Legals for March, 14 2023

Quincy Valley Medical Center bonds issued

QUINCY — Property owners in Grant County Hospital District 2 will be paying a little less than first projected for the construction bonds to build the new Quincy Valley Medical Center. Property owners will be paying an estimated 39 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, down nine cents from the original projection.

Gianforte signs $1B Republican tax rebate, tax-cut package into law

Flanked by dozens of Republican lawmakers on the steps of the state Capitol, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a tax cut, rebate and spending package totalling more than $1 billion Monday.

Legals for March, 13 2023

The ingredients of good character

An Irish missionary once described how character is formed…

State AA girls: Flathead falls short

Billings West overtakes Bravettes in fourth quarter for AA girls title

A three-point play by Sydney Pierce and a 3-pointer from Kourtney Grossman fueled a late run for the Billings West Golden Bears, who rallied past the Bravettes 48-43 and their first outright title since 2011.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Another US hiring surge: 311,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes

The unemployment rate rose to 3.6%, from a 53-year low of 3.4%, as more Americans began searching for work but not all of them found jobs.

Silicon Valley Bank collapse felt worldwide

It was called Silicon Valley Bank, but its collapse is causing shockwaves around the world.