Economy recovering, but recession's shadow is long

NEW YORK - Layaway, once the province of the poor, has gone mainstream. At the Mall of America in Minnesota, shoppers dart in for just one or two things. In New York, socialites do the unthinkable: They wear the same ball gown twice.

Local efforts underway to handle increased tourism

People are flocking to Northwest Montana like never before, and with increases in visitation come additional visitor dollars, traffic and impact in the Flathead Valley and its communities.

Shop at home in Santa-point

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here, and there is no better place to celebrate this holiday than in and around a town called Santa-point, Idaho-ho-ho.

Morning roundup: Spring Festival, casinos & Dollar General

Springfest draws ’em in, tribal casinos add to the pot and Soap Lake salutes the General. Here’s what’s happening in the Basin today:

After Years of Decline, One Food Category Is Making a Big Comeback

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Vietnam orders non-essential businesses to close for 2 weeks

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's government on Friday ordered all non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Vietnam orders non-essential businesses to close for 2 weeks

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's government on Friday ordered all non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Vietnam orders non-essential businesses to close for 2 weeks

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's government on Friday ordered all non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.

Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.

Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.

Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.

State agents seize Old West gambling items from antiques store

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The Latest: California restrictions could ease next week

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A substantial number of California counties could see fewer restrictions on business operations starting next week as coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.

Columbia Basin events calendar for December 2022

Note: The events below are subject to change without notice at the sole discretion of the organizers. Readers are encouraged to visit the associated websites and call ahead if necessary in order to verify details that may not have been available at press time. Only those legally allowed to consume alcoholic beverages should participate in such events and all event attendees should avoid drinking and driving. Dec. 2 27th Annual Agricultural Parade Join the Downtown Moses Lake Association and other sponsors for the annual street party and ag parade in downtown Moses Lake. Entry is free though vendors will charge for goodies and wares. The street party begins at 5 p.m. and the parade will roll out at 7 p.m. The street party will be centered around Sinkiuse Square and floats will line up in the Surf N’ Slide parking lot. Free admission. For more info, visit http://bit.ly/3gQUilr.

Digital information luncheon to discuss how to leverage digital marketing

MOSES LAKE — Whether you’re an international conglomerate with a global footprint or running a family business, technology is the common ingredient to success in today’s market.

Thursday's the big day as Cabela's opens new store

A ribbon cut by an arrow shot from a bow will herald the opening of the Kalispell Cabela’s Outpost store on Thursday.

Tips to dress your tot without breaking the bank

(ARA) - At what stage of childhood does it cost the most to clothe your kids? Is it when they're infants - and outgrowing their outfits on a monthly basis? Or during the terrible twos, when food and grass stains join with growth spurts to keep parents hunting for clothing bargains?

Many happy returns

Shopping, shipping and the post-Christmas shuffle

Post-Christmas shoppers roamed the Silver Lake Mall on Friday afternoon, some carrying opened gifts in crinkled shopping bags. They stood in lines at customer service desks to return or trade the gifts that had recently been removed from beneath their Christmas trees. Stores braced for the volume of returns by bulking up staffs and having employees work a little longer to cover all the bases.

UK man convicted of plot to attack London tourist sites

LONDON (AP) — A former Uber driver was convicted Monday of plotting a vehicle and weapons attack on London tourist sites, just over a year after he was cleared of attacking police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace.