Jobless rate in Washington increased to 5.1% in March

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s unemployment rate increased to 5.1% last month and the state’s economy lost more than 11,000 jobs, though officials noted that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the workforce isn't likely to be fully reflected until the April report is released next month.

Quincy shows economic development promise, officials say

QUINCY — Grant County, including Quincy, is drawing a lot of interest from businesses looking for new or additional locations, according to local economic development officials. Grant County Economic Development Commission Director Brant Mayo and economic development consultant Pat Boss talked to Quincy City Council members about some of the possibilities at the regular meeting Tuesday. “With Grant County, we are seeing an unprecedented amount of businesses wanting to come into our area, through all sectors – data centers, manufacturing, ag, aerospace,” Mayo said. “In fact, our liaison with the Washington Department of Commerce (said) we are the busiest EDC in the state. We have more live projects going on than any other county at this point in time.” ...

Montanans deserve answers on DPHHS priorities

Montanans need only to look at the front page of any statewide paper or turn on the local evening news to know that our state is experiencing a budget deficit made much worse by a severe and long fire season.

Bipartisan legislation seizes opportunity for local growth

Partisanship has taken hold of our political lives from Washington to right here in Northwest Montana. Despite all the political ill will, there appears to be one issue that Republicans and Democrats can agree on — promoting local economic growth through our nation’s community banks.

Bozeman company awarded contract for border wall work

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government has awarded a Montana-based company a contract worth more than $73 million to design and build replacement fencing along 20 miles (32 kilometers) of the U.S.-Mexico border in southern New Mexico, officials confirmed Wednesday.

More business leaders, fewer politicians

One thing has become obvious during the Trump Presidency: it’s better to send a businessman than a politician to do the work of the people. Over the last year and a half, we have seen the effects of reducing regulations that prevented small (and large) businesses to thrive. We have seen the effects of lower taxes both for families and small businesses. We have seen the effects of lower taxes on large corporations investing in their employees with new found cash. We have seen indicators moving in the right directions that have floated all boats across the country. Markets are high, unemployment is low, consumer confidence is high, and the economy is moving in a positive direction. This helps us all.

Lebanon weighs defaulting or paying Eurobond next month

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's finance minister said Thursday the country's new government is weighing whether to pay or default on its $1.2 billion Eurobond maturing next month, amid an economic crisis that has sparked months of unrest.

Thailand cuts rate in latest move to blunt impact of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to an all-time low of 1% from 1.25% on Wednesday to help the economy weather a series of setbacks, most lately the virus outbreak in China that has devastated Thailand's tourism sector.

US adds more Iran sanctions, confronts doubts about threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ordered new retaliatory economic sanctions on Iran Friday, even as his administration faced persistent questions over its drone strike on an Iranian general that helped ignite the latest crisis with the Islamic Republic.

Wrangler ponders the Fork in the Road

My son (let’s call him Wrangler to keep him safe from the Not-Really-a-Department of Government Efficiency) works for the federal government and was one of an estimated two million employees who recently received President Trump’s generous early retirement offer.

Rusk named CDAEDC executive director

Will work to support sustainable economic growth in North Idaho.

The Coeur d'Alene Area Economic Development Corporation has selected Mysty Rusk as its next executive director.

Rusk named CDAEDC executive director

Will work to support sustainable economic growth in North Idaho.

The Coeur d'Alene Area Economic Development Corporation has selected Mysty Rusk as its next executive director.

Trump can score a win on affordability by prioritizing patents

Trump can score a win on affordability by prioritizing patents

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Man, woman charged in connection with drug bust • Sage-N-Sun Family Festival • Adams County unemployment rate drops • Economic study shows ag's regional impact • Volunteers sought for 2nd Harvest food package distribution • OSPI candidate to visit Moses Lake • Doreen Slaugh inducted into piano teachers Hall of Fame • Columbia Basin Youth Soccer Association opens registration

Registration open for summer reading

Registration is open for Summer Reading 2019 at the Priest River Library. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at “A Universe of Stories.” Miss Josie and crew promise lots of universal fun, including a galaxy of make and take crafts, games, free books and a visit from a special guest; Radical Rick, who hosts Extreme Science on KHQ-TV.

Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87

Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born May 9, 1922, in Kalispell to Charles and Francis Rankin.

Death notices for Aug. 21, 2024

Stacey Lynn Gilliam died May 19, 2024 in Kalispell. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. To send online condolences, please visit columbiamortuary.com.

Daybook-Next-Monday-Highlights

Associated Press Daybook-Next-Monday-Highlights for Monday, Jan. 20.

Pet of the Week: Ghost Train

Ghost Train is a big Shepherd mix male that came to Adams County Pet Rescue as a stray. He has quite a personality and loves to go for walks with his people. He's athletic and would make a great outdoor active companion. Ghost Train is a 2-year-old male and can be paired with other dogs. Like all of our pets available for adoption, he has been neutered, microchipped and is up to date on vaccinations. For more information, call Adam’s County Pet Rescue at 509-488-5544 or by visiting us on the web at adamscountypetrescue.com. Ghost Train and other pets may be found at our shelter located at 1961 W. Bench Road in Othello.