Whitefish visitation steady despite shutdown, cautious optimism for winter

October brought a welcome rebound for the Whitefish lodging sector, with occupancy up 11.8% year-over-year and average daily rates (ADR) rising 2%.

Virus pummels global economy, jobs - even without 2nd wave

PARIS (AP) — The virus crisis has triggered the worst global recession in nearly a century -- and the pain is not over yet even if there is no second wave of infections, an international economic report warned Wednesday.

STUDIO BASIN: Clean energy, levies and Lions b-ball with Emerson Ferguson

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake and its burgeoning battery manufacturing sector were cited as the future of energy in a visit by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Gov. Jay Inslee in a visit to town Thursday. A discussion of their visit is part of the Studio Basin podcast.

Pompeo speaks with NATO chief about Mediterranean tensions

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is due to arrive in Greece on an official visit early Monday, has had a conversation on tensions in the eastern Mediterranean with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Pompeo speaks with NATO chief about Mediterranean tensions

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is due to arrive in Greece on an official visit early Monday, has had a conversation on tensions in the eastern Mediterranean with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Washington adds 10,800 jobs in July; Grant and Adams counties show mixed trends

OLYMPIA – Washington added about 10,800 jobs in July and the monthly unemployment rate held firm at 4.5%, about the same as in June, according to data released by the Washington Employment Security Department late last week.

Annual economic outlook seminar comes to Kalispell Feb. 11

While high housing costs have applied the brakes to in-migration, tourist visits set records in 2024, and hospitality, construction and health care propelled job growth higher as other sectors slowed.

Insurers' code of conduct would improve health care

During the past legislative session we considered many important pieces of legislation, and there are important issues that can be addressed at a legislative level. However, there are some issues that need to be dealt with in the private sector. This is what has taken place with the American Medical Association and its efforts to bring about change with a Health Insurer Code of Conduct.

Report: Outdoor recreation added $2.2 billion to Montana economy in 2020

Montana is toward the head of the pack for employment in the outdoor rec sector in 2020, with employment topping 26,000 jobs.

Embed-Virus Outbreak-Small Business Loans-Sectors, ADVISORY

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SMALL BUSINESS LOANS-SECTORS — Table. This digital embed shows the breakdown of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding received by U.S. business sectors. This table is fully responsive and designed to fit on any page or screen. This table is current as of June 30, 2020 and will update when new data is available. Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.

Villas of Distinction® Reveals Top Five Up and Coming Villa Vacation Destinations for 2020

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The top five up and coming villa vacation destinations for 2020 have been announced by Villas of Distinction®, the world's premier luxury villa rental company as part of World Travel Holdings. Based on increased bookings in these destinations, the list includes — Grand Cayman, Sicily, St. Martin, Orlando and Jamaica.

En-Nesyri nets hat trick for Sevilla to beat Sociedad 3-2

MADRID (AP) — Youssef En-Nesyri scored a hat trick for Sevilla to beat Real Sociedad 3-2 in a thriller that featured four goals in the opening quarter of an hour on Saturday.

Lennar Purchases 61 Homesites At Soundview Estates In Bremerton, WA

BREMERTON, Wash., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, the nation's leading homebuilder, announced today that it has purchased 61 homesites at

EU clears Google's $2.1B takeover of Fitbit, with conditions

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday approved Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable devices for at least 10 years.

EU clears Google's $2.1B takeover of Fitbit, with conditions

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday approved Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable devices for at least 10 years.

CWU to host One Health Conference on Aug. 16

ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University will be hosting the 2023 One Health Conference(link is external) on Wednesday, August 16, on the Ellensburg campus. The event, co-sponsored by the Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Agriculture, is an opportunity for cross-sector sharing and collaboration on human, animal, and environmental health issues...

Report finds outdoor recreation added $2.2 billion to state economy last year

While Montana’s outdoor recreation economy wasn’t spared the pandemic-spurred losses that swept the globe in 2020, it remained a cornerstone of the state’s economy, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Visit Idaho seeks Tourism Tour feedback

Visit Idaho wants to hear from people in the travel, hospitality, recreation and economic development industries as it gathers feedback for its annual Tourism Tour.

Santa to visit Home Depot, Dec. 6

Santa Claus is coming to town, again.

DEQ finalizes new industrial stormwater permit