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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…
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Housing affordability remains a top economic concern for Flathead Valley
Montana has become a top five state in job creation over the past year yet is ranked low when it comes to wage growth, according to Jeff Michael, director of t…
Judge clears way for Trump's plan to downsize federal workforce
A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump 's plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
Custom clothing has Western inspiration
The online shop features a range of unique frayed jean jackets, leather purses, accessories and more, all inspired by the West and hand-created by Adkins, who …
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Family-owned home goods shop opens in Kalispell
Upon walking into Trio Collective, one is greeted with an array of items across a range of price points.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that their planned tariffs were on hold for a month to give t…
America's last big-city stockyard in downtown Oklahoma City is up for sale
In the heart of thriving Oklahoma City lies a more than 100-year-old relic to the city's western heritage: one of the largest cattle stockyards in the world. A…
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that's struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye pr…
Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel "some pain" from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China,…
Bigfork firearms manufacturer continues to grow
The Bigfork firearms manufacturer expects to carry a new pistol system, and company officials are looking forward to maximizing space, personnel and machinery …
Three Rivers Bank partners with Merit Financial Advisors
This partnership will enable the bank to provide comprehensive wealth management services to clients in the Flathead Valley, helping individuals, families, and…
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House
The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domesti…
Kalispell rock shop place to find hidden gems
The idea to open a rock shop developed over time. Originally from Bozeman, Wendy Skelton and her family moved to the valley in 2000. Prior to the move, Skelton…