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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
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Food truck's meat sourced from C-Falls cattle
Food truck carries meat made from C-Falls cattle
Justices say accident victims can sue Ford in state courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts by people who were killed or seriously injured in ac…
30-year mortgage rates jump to 3.17%, highest since June
McCLEAN, Va. (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates jumped to their highest level since June, though still remain near historic lows.
Local private chefs aim to create nationwide platform
Tyler Wells and Shaun Cubberly call themselves “The Chef Guys.” It’s a modest moniker that belies their ambitious plan to expand from the Flathead Valley to th…
UM initiative helps small businesses survive pandemic
University of Montana B.E.A.R. initiative helps small businesses survive pandemic
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Whitefish named friendliest city by Expedia
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Kalispell Regional Medical Center and North Valley Hospital have been recognized by The Chartis Group as top hospitals in the nation.
Opportunity Fair aims to address staffing shortage
Opportunity Fair aims to address staffing shortage
Construction labor crunch threatens development
Construction labor crunch threatens development
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says it's delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17.
Whitefish council to consider parking program
The Whitefish City Council will hold a work session Monday evening to consider a proposed pilot program that would offer $20 parking permits to employees of businesses downtown, where many spots are limited to two …
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
The number of people flying in the United States has eclipsed the year-ago level for the first time in the pandemic period, although travel remains deeply depr…
Push to prevent next meat shortage hits big obstacle
MAXWELL, Iowa (AP) — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat processors expa…
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
DETROIT (AP) — The world's major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahea…