OPINION: TIGER grant will let downtown roar again

Downtown Kalispell has long served as the economic and financial hub of the Flathead Valley. The recently awarded TIGER grant will provide critical investment in civic infrastructure to strengthen Kalispell as the leader in the economic resurgence in the Flathead Valley.

Greece launches formal offer for debt writedown

Swap aims to trim $142 billion off its debt

Market analyst foresees 'unusual opportunities'

The chief market strategist for D.A. Davidson said the economy is far from a depression, and even showing signs of recovery, but it will face significant hazards in the near future.

Big Mountain investor buys eateries

MacKenzie River Pizza, Mambo Italiano among restaurants acquired by Bill Foley's new company

What's not to love? Ranking makes Cd'A shine

COEUR d’ALENE — On Valentine’s Day, Coeur d’Alene is basking in a different kind of adoration.

Things are looking up for Columbia Falls Boys and Girls Club

It’s shed some significant debt. It’s hired a director of development with years of fundraising experience. And now it’s looking to build a new center in Columbia Falls with the help of a leader in the Columbia Falls’ financial sector.

ViZn recognized for role in new energy economy

Where is Gov. Bullock on energy?

Why has Montana Gov. Steve Bullock gone mute on the important issues facing Montana’s energy economy? Energy jobs are critically important to the economic well being of all parts of the state, east and west, and are a vital pillar to our tax base. Our vast energy resources hold the potential for an economic boost in our state that no other sector can currently replicate.

Column: Cap & tax is not prescription for economic health

While the eyes of the nation are on the health-care debate in Washington, D.C., Congress is quietly passing legislation that’s specifically designed to undermine the already ailing health of our economy.

Timber Tour planned Thursday

MONTANA FOREST PRODUCTS WEEK

Montana Forest Products Week is this week, a time designed to recognize forest products and manufacturing.

Governor says Montana can cut carbon and preserve jobs

BILLINGS — Gov. Steve Bullock said Friday that Montana can comply with the Obama administration’s climate pollution reduction plan while protecting many energy sector jobs and avoiding the closure of coal plants that account for most of the state’s emissions.

Or is it state of the disunion?

President Barack Obama did as expected in his State of the Union address — effectively and optimistically praising the country’s strengths — but there was an underlying theme in his speech that also exhibited an unyielding faith in government spending that is in stark contrast with his Republican opposition.

It's time to recognize farmers' contributions to Washington

Some say spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington when apple trees blossom, tulips bloom and colorful lentils carpet the fields on the Palouse.

Election is about level of government control

When you peel off the layers and get beyond the rhetoric, this year's presidential election is about government control.

Deadbeat Illinois serves as a warning

The dictionary defines "deadbeat" as someone who deliberately avoids paying their bills. It's an unflattering label, but for Illinois, it's now their unofficial new nickname: the Deadbeat State.

Uncertainty keeps cash on the sidelines

GUEST EDITORIAL

Port of Othello seeks to expand industrial area

OTHELLO - Port of Othello officials are hoping to move dirt on a 42-acre addition to their industrial park in Bruce by the end of this year.

Us and them

It's election time, and once again I find myself interviewing one candidate after another. One thing that stands out, after dredging through my notes for past and present candidates, is how issues can be portrayed in terms of "us versus them" — and I don't mean Republicans versus the Democrats.

Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak and the private sector mobilized against it.

OPINION: BRYAN SMITH — The Idaho Freedom Foundation measures promises made

During the recent election cycle, some were critical of the Idaho Freedom Foundation Index (IFFI) which scores how legislators vote. Some voices proclaimed the IFFI is an extreme hard right ideology out of step with “common sense” Idaho conservative values. These and similar statements often are made by liberals masquerading as Republicans hoping that Republican voters will discount the IFFI. The 12 IFFI principles used to score how legislators vote are closely aligned with the Idaho Republican Party Platform (IRPP). Let’s look at the first four of these principles.