Statewide jobless rate dips; county rate increases

Montana’s unemployment rate continued to move downward in October, dipping 0.1 percent to 6.0 percent while the national rate increased by 0.1 percent in October following a large drop last month.

Malls part of a $3.6B sale that fell apart due to pandemic

Following is a list of malls that were part of a $3.6 billion deal between The Simon Property Group and Taubman Realty. That deal has fallen apart as the coronavirus pandemic rattles the retail sector, particularly malls.

'Homeland' star Patinkin lauds intelligence community

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. intelligence sector has a staunch defender in “Homeland” star Mandy Patinkin.

'Homeland' star Patinkin lauds real-life spies, slams Trump

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. intelligence sector has a staunch defender in “Homeland” star Mandy Patinkin.

'Homeland' star Patinkin lauds intelligence community

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. intelligence sector has a staunch defender in “Homeland” star Mandy Patinkin.

'Homeland' star Patinkin lauds intelligence community

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. intelligence sector has a staunch defender in “Homeland” star Mandy Patinkin.

Retail sales drop 0.5% in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, indicating the consumer sector was slowing even before the coronavirus struck with force in the United States.

SKorea, Singapore get stimulus; casinos hammered

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:

Indian depositors scramble for money from stressed bank

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s finance minister assured panicky depositors Friday that their money is safe after the central bank took control of cash-strapped private Yes Bank while working on a rescue plan.

Indian depositors scramble for money from stressed bank

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s finance minister assured panicky depositors Friday that their money is safe after the central bank took control of cash-strapped private Yes Bank while working on a rescue plan.

Indian depositors scramble for money from stressed bank

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s finance minister assured panicky depositors Friday that their money is safe after the central bank took control of cash-strapped private Yes Bank while working on a rescue plan.

Chinese manufacturing weakens amid COVID-19 outbreak

hinese manufacturing contracted for a third consecutive month in December, in the biggest drop since early 2020, as the country battles a nationwide COVID-19 surge after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures.

List of mandated reporters for vulnerable adults may expand

OLYMPIA - More people working in public sector jobs would be required to report suspected abuse of senior adults under a bill now being debated in the state Legislature. “Typically, the first idea that we have that abuse or neglect is occurring comes through mandatory reporters,” said Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, the bill’s sponsor. “It also lets everybody know who they can share information with under what circumstances.” ...

Boss Lift comes to Libby

Summit on broadband internet connectivity set June 13

Developing broadband Internet access is quickly gaining traction as one of the next big steps the Flathead Valley can take to become more hospitable to new business sectors and spur economic development.

Gypsy Ray new community development executive

RONAN – Gypsy Ray has been named as the Executive Director at Lake County Community Development Corporation in Ronan to succeed longtime leader of the Organization, Billie Lee who will be retiring this winter.

James McGarvey

James Jude McGarvey, 70, went to be with our Lord on Aug. 27, 2012.

Malls part of a $3.6B sale that fell apart due to pandemic

Following is a list of malls that were part of a $3.6 billion deal between The Simon Property Group and Taubman Realty. That deal has fallen apart as the coronavirus pandemic rattles the retail sector, particularly malls.

Promotions and hires at fire, police departments

Columbia Falls law enforcement and fire departments have recently made some staffing changes and issued promotions.

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Whitefish soil scientist Carmel Johnston, 26, is the crew commander for the fourth mission of The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS). Pictured is the crew en route to their "habitat," a solar-powered geodesic dome located on the slopes of the Mauna Loa, a volcano in Hawaii (from left to right) Johnston, Chief Scientific Officer and Crew Physicist Christiane Heinicke; Chief Engineering Officer Andrzej Stewart; Health Science and Habitat Journalist Sheyna Gifford; Crew Biologist Cyprien Verseux and Crew Architect Tristan Bassingthwaighte. (Photo courtesy of Pete Roma)