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US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
Fed's rate hikes likely to cause a recession, research says
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation's worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a recession?
Pay-Per-Chew: More restaurants trying subscription programs
Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang's as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady…
Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry released a damning report Friday into the government's handling of lucrative natural gas extraction that caused a string of earth…
Flathead officials, advocates study bill to bolster workforce housing
Flathead Valley officials and housing advocates are mulling over a proposal to allow local governments to subsidize rents for residents using a small tax on sh…
Bill would let cities tax Airbnbs to subsidize long-term rentals
A bill under consideration at the Montana Legislature would give cities, counties and resort districts the option of levying a tax on Airbnb-style, short-term …
Illinois poised to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers
Expansive paid leave legislation requiring Illinois employers to give workers paid time off based on hours worked, to be used for any reason, is ready for acti…
World shares mostly higher as inflation worries dog Wall St
Recent data have revived worries that inflation is not cooling as quickly as hoped. That has shaken hopes the Federal Reserve might take it easier on interest …
Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants
A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely …
Cautious but steady consumers buoying hopes for US economy
Defying high inflation and sharp interest rate hikes, Americans keep spending — a trend that, if sustained, could keep the economy humming just enough to help …
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The space on U.S. 93 south of downtown features over 50 arcade games, six pool tables, four dart boards, and a restaurant.
Whitefish hospital acknowledged for rural care
Logan Health Whitefish has been named a 2023 top 100 critical access hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Report: $60 million indoor sports facility would benefit local businesses
In addition to serving local youth and adult athletes, the visitors bureau asked its consultants to explore the viability of establishing a center that would a…
MWED partners with Missoula center to expand business opportunities
Based in Missoula, the WELL Business Center offers resources, training programs, business coaching, courses, an online community, and events designed for urban, rural, and Indigenous women across the state of Monta…