Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
People travel thousands of miles to fish the region’s pristine rivers, which means the health of local waterways a…
New BBQ vendor aims to 'defy stereotypes'
At the new 406 BBQ in Kalispell, owner and pitmaster Stephen Kina puts a distinctly Montana, huckleberry-infused twist on the Southern tradition of smoked meat…
Budget clash pits moderate Democrats against Biden, Pelosi
Budget clash pits moderate Democrats against Biden, Pelosi
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
Existing home sales rose in July, inventory ticked higher
Existing home sales rose in July, inventory ticked higher
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New Hungry Horse eatery features vegan fare
Meg and Tom Blakney have been caterers locally for years, but as they served big parties, they encountered more and more people with dietary restrictions and f…
Entrepreneur opens three-pronged food business in Columbia Falls
There's nothing scary about Ghostland Grounds, though the new Columbia Falls business is a little unorthodox.
Important tips for landing the best mortgage lender
Across the nation, demand for houses is far outpacing the current supply. Zillow recently found that the average time between when a home is listed for sale and then goes under contract is now just six days.
Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25% in October
Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25% in October
US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
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New brewery opens in Thompson Falls
After more than a decade in the making, Limberlost Brewing Co. is open in Thompson Falls.
Broadway couple bakes bagels in Kila
Bagels and Broadway are cultural staples of New York City. They’re not quite what you’d expect to find in Kila, Montana.
Weary businesses confront new round of mask mandates
Businesses large and small, from McDonald's and Home Depot to local yoga studios, are reinstituting mask mandates as U.S. coronavirus cases rise. Bars, gyms an…
Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts
Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts