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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…
InterBel’s Chris O’Boyle says high speed internet is the 'conduit of the future'
Rural telecommunication company InterBel has been serving the Eureka area since the early 1960s. Chris O’Boyle, sales executive and brand ambassador for the co…
Ideas into opportunities: FVCC's entrepreneurship center to support future leaders
Billed as a place to cultivate solutions while fostering business innovation, Flathead Valley Community College on Thursday opened the doors to the Wachholz In…
Montana State researchers invent lifesaving medical device for clinical trial patients
TrialWear was invented by Elizabeth Johnson, an assistant professor in MSU’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.
UM Public Health students gain global, local experience
The Basic Package of Oral Care program was developed in 2002 as a cost-effective and minimally invasive approach to provide basic dentistry services in rural c…
Columbia Falls dentist values patients in providing oral care
Today, she is the owner of Three Rivers Dental in Columbia Falls, where she strives to be known for quality dental care.
Flathead County: Montana’s manufacturing leader
Flathead County is home to many robust industries — health care and tourism among them. But equally strong is manufacturing.
Investing in connectivity
As Taylor Inman reports in this month’s feature story, Montana’s fixed broadband coverage reaches just 81.8% of the state. Not surprisingly, rural areas lag be…
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Greater Valley Health Center opens new centralized clinic
What began as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 has provided family health care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services.
Spartan Race returns to Flathead Valley next year
Spartan Race is an athletic fitness brand that hosts a variety of obstacle course race events across the world. The four-race series, including the Sprint, Sup…
Opioid-like substance kratom remains unregulated in Montana despite warnings
Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience store. From pills to powder to dri…
US coffee prices spike due to tariffs and poor weather
Coffee prices have been rising sharply since the start of this year. Tariffs are partly to blame. The U.S. imports 99% of its coffee.
Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with US during trade fight
Brazilian farmers are increasing soybean production as the U.S. and China engage in a trade fight. The conflict has shut American soybeans out of the Chinese m…
Cookies for a cause: Montana business uses treats to raise awareness about fentanyl
Her business, Tommy’s Cookie Co. — which sells homemade cookie brittle — donates a percentage of all sales to fentanyl awareness every year.