How a Fed increase could affect credit card debt, auto loans

On Wednesday, the central bank boosted its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to 5.1%. Rates on credit cards, mortgages and auto loans, which have been surging since the Fed began raising rates last year, all stand to rise even more. The result will be more burdensome loan costs for both consumers and businesses.

Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever. The average age of a passenger vehicle on U.S. roads hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

NYC skyscrapers turning to carbon capture to lessen climate change

The goal is to stop that climate-warming gas from entering the atmosphere. And there's a dire need for reducing emissions from skyscrapers like these in such a vertical city.

Europe's economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession. But inflation still squeezes

The outlook for the 20 countries using the euro currency improved to growth of 1.1% this year from 0.9% in February's predictions, the European Commission said in its spring forecast Monday.

Land stewardship focus of new Bob Marshall foundation director

Now, entering a new position as the executive director of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Clifford Kipp reflects on a nearly 25-year-long career doing exactly that — helping people become stewards of the land.

C-Falls softball slugs way to 2 more wins

BUTTE — Haden Peters hit a home run in two games, Sydney Mann hit two homers in one game and Columbia Falls slugged its way to two more wins at the Laverne Combo softball tournament Saturday.

Glacier National Park volunteer bike patrol keeps cyclists safe

The bike patrollers are tasked with doling out park information, offering light mechanical and medical assistance, and reporting serious incidents to the park’s dispatch office by handheld radio.

State biologists concerned about future of bull trout in Montana

According to a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks study, trends show redd declines in around 50% of observed streams and tributaries. While the amount of redds in the other 50% is seemingly stable for now, the species’ overall numbers have decreased.

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Montana’s farmers and ranchers would bear the brunt of a federal asset tax

In his budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year, President Joe Biden proposed a federal tax on assets.

Charles Eugene McDowell, 69

Charles Eugene McDowell, 69

Delores Frances (Caluori) Schrage, 86

Delores Frances (Caluori) Schrage

Stanley Ray Stroisch, 71

Stanley Ray Stroisch, 71

Legals for May, 14 2023

Don't panic: N. Idaho's Silverwood opens for season

Vicky Richardson is going to be up this morning. And down. And then back up.

Gibbons no-hitter, Allen HRs fuel Wolfpack sweep

MISSOULA — Glacier’s Zoey Allen hit two 2-run home runs Thursday against Missoula Sentinel, and the second one was the difference in an 8-7 win over the Spartans in Western AA softball.

Wildkats finish third at Polson ABC meet

The Columbia Falls girls showed off some speed and strength Saturday, and took a solid third at the Nelson-Thomas ABC track and field meet.

McIntyre hits moonshot, Bulldogs beat Broncs 8-2

Whitefish beat Hamilton 8-2 Saturday at Memorial Field on the second day of the Sapa-Johnsrud Baseball Invitational.

Canceled election costs West Valley School

Canceling May’s mail ballot election at the eleventh hour because of an overlooked deadline cost the West Valley School about $3,183 and district trustees this week decided to forgo another attempt at running a levy this year.

Glacier's Sun Road opens to Avalanche Creek on Saturday

The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will open to Avalanche Creek for motor vehicles beginning Saturday morning.