Montana Nonprofits function on trust

As the Executive Director of the Montana Nonprofit Association, a membership association that supports more than 850 organizations across the state, I’m dismayed by multiple recent incidents of political leaders and influencers casting local public charities across Montana as “dark money” groups and as organizations at the center of broader political flashpoints.

Mischaracterizing public nonprofits hurts communities

As the Executive Director of the Montana Nonprofit Association, a membership association that supports more than 850 organization across the state, I’m dismayed by multiple recent incidents of political leaders and influencers casting local public charities across Montana as “dark money” groups and as organizations at the center of broader political flashpoints.

Grant Co. non-farm employment picture improving

Improvements ‘across the board’ for Moses Lake in particular

GRANT COUNTY — Non-farm employment in Grant County in February rose nearly 8% when compared with 2021 as manufacturing employment expanded and the hospitality sector continued to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the Washington State Employment Security Department. The Monthly Employment Report, compiled by ESD Regional Labor Economist Don Meseck and released in early April, said non-farm employment in Grant County rose 7.7% to 31,720 in February 2022 versus 29,440 in February 2021...

US stocks fall as investors digest first round of earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday as investors digested the first significant round of fourth-quarter corporate earnings reports.

Act would greatly benefit veterans

One thing we can all agree on in today’s divisive political climate is that the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system is broken. We have great doctors, nurses and staff who serve in the VA but the system itself needs major reform.

Nonprofit tackles starter home costs

SEATTLE — A new partnership between the private and public sectors could make owning their first home attainable for more Washington families.

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Alaska governor creating economic team amid virus response

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that a one-time political rival will help lead a new team tasked with looking at ways to aid Alaska's economy amid concerns with the new coronavirus.

Green growth: Cannabis celebrates 10 years of legalization in Washington

WASHINGTON STATE — In 2012, Washington voters approved ballot Initiative 502, which allowed for the legal production, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. In the 10 years since its passing, the cannabis industry has created a robust industry that has contributed millions of dollars in tax revenue for the state and thousands of jobs. “As we were approaching the 10 year anniversary of I-502’s passing, we wanted to be able to wrap our arms around the actual quantitative scope on the market,” said Washington Cannabusiness Association spokesperson Aaron Pickus. Pickus explained that WACA had been asked over the years by different groups about the scope of the cannabis industry in Washington. As a result, the first Washington Cannabusiness Association Economic Impact Analysis was published in December 2021.

Tester discusses infrastructure during recent stop in Superior

While eating breakfast at a hotel last week in Kalispell, Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester looked up from his bowl of cereal and saw one of his ads on the lobby TV.

DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by Trump church visit

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St. John's Church across from the White House, where he held up a Bible after authorities had

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Forest plans campground improvements; lists temporary closures

The Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District will be...