US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods.

Shenanigan's offers up nostalgia

Business Bits

Toys of interest for every age are offered at Shenanigan's Toy Emporium opening this week at 312 Sherman Ave. The 1,200-square-foot store was toyed with for the last few years as Figpickels, which has moved to the Plaza Shops a block west.

Old Coffee Traders building to be commercial kitchen

The old Montana Coffee Traders location in Kalispell at 328 West Center St. has reached out to the city about a changing their use to a commercial kitchen.

Old Coffee Traders building to be commercial kitchen

The old Montana Coffee Traders location in Kalispell at 328 West Center St. has reached out to the city about a changing their use to a commercial kitchen.

C-Falls couple purchases BeeHive Homes

CAL announces 2018 community grant recipients

SANDPOINT — Take gently used, top quality items. Mix with dedicated Community Assistance League volunteers. Repeat each day at the group’s resale shop Bizarre Bazaar.

'On the right track'

Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon talks workers, customers, critics

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - When Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon took the top job at the world's largest retailer last year, he inherited some big problems.

Expanded retail on U.S. 93 turned down

County appointees take a seat on city-county planning board

Three weeks after the Montana Supreme Court sided with Whitefish’s request for a preliminary injunction in the city’s suit against Flathead County over the “doughnut” planning jurisdiction, three county appointees joined other members of the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their regular meeting.

Expanded retail on U.S. 93 turned down

County appointees take a seat on city-county planning board

Three weeks after the Montana Supreme Court sided with Whitefish’s request for a preliminary injunction in the city’s suit against Flathead County over the “doughnut” planning jurisdiction, three county appointees joined other members of the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their regular meeting.

Expanded retail on U.S. 93 turned down

County appointees take a seat on city-county planning board

Three weeks after the Montana Supreme Court sided with Whitefish’s request for a preliminary injunction in the city’s suit against Flathead County over the “doughnut” planning jurisdiction, three county appointees joined other members of the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their regular meeting.

Mary Susan Stone, 96

Mary Susan Stone passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at the age of 96. She died peacefully with her family by her side at Life Care of Lewiston in Lewiston, Idaho.

Far out burgers

Fast-food junkies, chew on this: When is a burger not just a burger?

Adams Co. police logs for March 22

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...

PREP BASKETBALL: Timberlake rolls in opener in Henry's debut as coach

“Max Simpson really controlled the paint and set the tone early,” said Henry, a 1992 Lakeland High grad.

Whitefish yarn store relocates, expands

Polka Dot Sheep Fine Yarns has relocated and expanded its Whitefish store and dye studio to better serve the Flathead Valley’s knitting community.

Piecing together a business strategy

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Superfund cleanup a year away for Troy

Work on the Troy "component" of the Libby Superfund cleanup probably won't begin for another year, the state project manager told the Troy City council on Wednesday.

CFAC study details cleanup plan for old aluminum plant

Marking the end of a five-year process, Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and its parent company Glencore have released a 538-page feasibility study that details how they intend to clean up the old aluminum plant.

Cleanup of Kaiser Mead plant lends clues into CFAC future

The cleanup at the former Kaiser Mead aluminum smelter near Spokane, Washington could provide insight as to how the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant is ultimately cleaned up as well.

Cd'A FRESH sets grand opening

Business Bits

More than 45 unique and different merchants display and sell their handcrafted and home-made goods, art and treats at Coeur d’Alene FRESH. The grand opening for the new store at 317 E. Coeur d’Alene Ave. is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.