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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 …
Ownership change brings new chapter for Kalispell bookstore
Despite changing owners in June, The Bookshelf in downtown Kalispell will remain a bookstore — much to the relief of many loyal customers.
Patriot Front trials set for July in Coeur d'Alene
More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalis…
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Soccer club moves toward opening indoor training facility
Designed by Jackola Engineering and Architecture, the future 16,800-square-foot indoor sporting facility is strategically located in Evergreen to ensure access…
Truck delivers G.O.A.T. ice cream to Flathead Valley
The G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Ice Cream Truck has become a staple in the Flathead Valley events.
Biden will announce how billions of dollars for expanding broadband internet are being distributed
Likening the push for universal connectivity to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, when the federal government installed the electric utility lines that br…
H&M workers strike for higher pay across Spain, shutting down stores
Monday's walkout was the third day of strikes by H&M Group employees this month. Flagship stores in Madrid have closed, with hundreds of workers gathering in f…
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to start what could be a quiet week
The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in morning trading. It's still close to its highest level in a year, reached a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 11 points, or less than 0.1%, at 33,716, as of …
Amazon is investing another $7.8B in Ohio-based cloud computing operations, state leaders say
The new investments by Amazon Web Services, or AWS, were announced by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who leads the governor's technology …
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Inspired by history Glacier Distilling Company continues to evolve
This summer, the Coram-based distillery’s former restaurant, Josephine’s Speakeasy, has transitioned into a space for community programming and private events …
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Stockman Bank opens Whitefish branch
The branch is a full-service bank including loan services and a full teller line and convenient drive-up service, plus there is a representative from both Stoc…
Amazon, Marriott and other companies vow to hire thousands of refugees in Europe
Just ahead of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, more than 40 corporations say they will hire, connect to work or train a total of 250,000 refugees, with 13,680 of …