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The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
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 …
Who wouldn't like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say
Many Americans are in a sour mood about the economy for one main reason: Prices feel too high. Maybe they're not rising as fast as they had been, but average p…
Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. T…
The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply
The European Union aims to fast-track up to $1.1 billion in financial aid to Egypt, using a funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other s…
Canada's Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers
Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.
Whitefish gym expands with wellness center including cold plunge
Now as a complement to these workouts, co-founder and head trainer André Bolourchi and his partners, Joe Hess and Debbie Maue, have opened a wellness center of…
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California's unemployment rate is the highest in the nation. Slower job growth is to blame
California's unemployment rate is now the highest in the country. The state's unemployment rate was 5.3% in February. That's higher than Nevada's 5.2% rate. Th…
Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuits
Real estate brokerage company Compass Inc. will pay $57.5 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over real estate commissions. The New Yo…
Lawmakers who passed a bill to lure nuclear energy to Kentucky say coal is still king
Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations. The House …
Stellantis lays off about 400 salaried workers as automakers continue electric vehicle transition
Jeep maker Stellantis is laying off about 400 white-collar workers in the U.S. as it deals with the transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities
With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.
The Pie Lady: Jean Flynn’s pop-up pie stand pays vintage shops a visit
PIE HERE NOW announces a sandwich board on Nucleus Avenue, the boldness of the proclamation softened by a picture of a smiling blond girl holding a bushel of w…
Valley Bank Celebrates 60 years in downtown Kalispell
The original charter of Valley Bank was established as State Bank of Somers in 1911. Five employees served the bank in its first building in a small spot in do…
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Real estate lawsuit settlement upends decades-long policies that helped set agent commissions
Under the terms of the settlement announced Friday, the National Association of Realtors agreed to change rules that for decades required brokers or agents who…