Lawmakers rarely hire veterans

 WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress often urge federal agencies and the private sector to hire military veterans, but a survey suggests they rarely follow that advice with their personal staff.

Big Bend to offer data center technician program

MOSES LAKE — A one-year class to help train people to work in the data center sector of the computer industry will be offered beginning this fall at Big Bend Community College. Big Bend officials worked with managers at data centers located in Grant County to design the curriculum.

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UK pubs shut, state steps in to pay wages in face of virus

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has turned everything on its head in the global economy, not least in Britain where the center-right Conservative government effectively socialized large chunks of the private sector and shut down the pubs.

North Dakota's top health officer resigns; job split into 2

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s top health officer has resigned and the job is being split into two positions, Gov. Doug Burgum announced Wednesday.

UN body welcomes 'milestone' in Qatar labor reforms

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar abolished exit visa requirements for virtually all migrant workers on Thursday in a move the U.N. labor organization said was a “milestone” in reform efforts ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Newhouse pushes Second Amendment is Essential Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., is sponsoring a bill that would categorize the firearms industry as “critical infrastructure” and those who make, sell and repair guns and ammunition as essential workers.

Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin 'chose' war

Biden also said the U.S. will be deploying additional forces to Germany to bolster NATO

What’s the vision for housing in Whitefish?

What’s the vision for housing in Whitefish?

Long-standing UK restaurant chain goes bust as sector reels

LONDON (AP) — Well-known food and retail chains in Britain are calling in bankruptcy administrators and struggling to pay bills after the government ordered shops and restaurants closed to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Long-standing UK restaurant chain goes bust as sector reels

LONDON (AP) — Well-known food and retail chains in Britain are calling in bankruptcy administrators and struggling to pay bills after the government ordered shops and restaurants closed to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

UK pubs shut, state steps in to pay wages in face of virus

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has turned everything on its head in the global economy, not least in Britain where the center-right Conservative government effectively socialized large chunks of the private sector and shut down the pubs.

UK pubs shut, state steps in to pay wages in face of virus

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has turned everything on its head in the global economy, not least in Britain where the center-right Conservative government effectively socialized large chunks of the private sector and shut down the pubs.

US stocks waver as investors digest first round of earnings

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

WSJ: McDonald's closes U.S. offices ahead of layoffs

The Wall Street Journal cited an internal email from the Chicago fast-food giant saying U.S. corporate staff and some employees overseas should work from home while the company notifies people of their job status.

Foundation gives Trust-Based Grants to local nonprofits

The Polson area’s non-profit sector adds tremendous value to the community’s well-being and has for years. Recognizing the importance of these organizations, the Greater Polson Community Foundation celebrated February by supporting select local nonprofits with Trust-Based Grants.

Idaho’s January unemployment rate down to 2.7%

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.7% in January, edging down from the revised 2.8% rate in December.

Idaho’s October unemployment rate up slightly to 2.9%

October’s labor force saw gains in both employed and unemployed workers. The number of Idahoans employed or looking for work grew by 1,714 people (0.2%) to 961,441. Total employment increased by only 455 to 933,268. The total number of unemployed increased by 1,259 (4.7%) to 28,173.

Unemployment rate dropped slightly in December

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.9% in December, edging down from 3% in November. December’s labor force – workers who are employed or unemployed but looking for work – increased by 587 people (0.1%) to 963,957, the smallest increase since the previous December’s decline of 100 (-0.01%). With the labor force growing at a slower pace than the civilian population, Idaho’s labor force participation decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 62.4%.

Montana Stockgrowers Association

The Montana Stockgrowers Association, representing the business interests of Montana’s cattle ranching sector, and the foremost organization representing Montana’s water users, the Montana Water Resources Association, have joined forces with the Montana Farm Bureau Federation to support the state of Montana’s proposed Water Compact with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT).