Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is slowing again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, while adding that more such evidence would be needed before the Fed would cut interest rates.

Legals for July, 2 2024

Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints

The Montana GOP said the Democratic candidate for governor is illegally spending money on his wife’s communications company — but Democrat Ryan Busse, challenging the Republican incumbent, alleges Gov. Greg Gianforte improperly funneled $1 million to his campaign manager’s companies.

Letters to the editor July 2

Letters to the editor July 2

Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to federal prison to serve 4-month sentence on contempt charges

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was taken into custody Monday after surrendering at a federal prison to begin a four-month sentence on contempt charges for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack.

Whitefish Council looks at hangar for airport

Public comments on the proposal were split during the community development board meeting. Some thought the hangar would be an attribute for the airport while others were against adding a structure that would obstruct scenic views, particularly from the adjacent WAG dog park.

Riders hold off Missoula for second straight win

MISSOULA - Gabe Howell and Ty Penner both homered in a six-run third inning to help the Range Riders defeat Missoula 14-12 to round out their six-game series Sunday.

Film and TV crews spent $334 million in Montana during last two years, legislators told

‘Yellowstone’ the largest contributor to the total as lawmakers weigh the value of tax credits.

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after French market jumps on election results

The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in midday trading as it kicked off a shortened, four-day week that includes the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 33 points, or 0.1%, as of 11:30 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.3% higher.

Clarice Harrison, 95

Clarice E. Harrison, 95, passed away on Nov. 15, 2023.

Montana lawmakers offer mixed responses to Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Montana’s Republican congressional delegation hesitated last week to follow Louisiana in requiring public schools to affix the Ten Commandments in classrooms even as former President Donald Trump praised the move.

Goats of Glacier offers chance to spend time with the animals

The working farm is a hands-on experience for locals and tourists to learn about where food comes from, try out daily chores like milking and brushing the animals, and pet farm animals for potentially the first time.

Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee

Bowing to repeated calls for a more professional design for a future logo, the Flathead County Library Board opted Thursday to go back to the drawing board.

There is a way for Montana residential property taxes to go down

The upcoming property tax year could be a little easier on homeowners and renters than last year.

Legals for June, 30 2024

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.

A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy

A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

Kalispell native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force

Senior Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Faerber, a native of Kalispell serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor at Naval Base Kitsap, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Faerber graduated from Flathead High School in 2000.

Whitefish School District outlines academic and athletic bond requests

Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception to the trend.

Riders held to 4 hits in Wednesday loss

MISSOULA – The Range Riders bats were stifled for only four hits in a 5-3 loss against the Missoula PaddleHeads at Allegiance Stadium on Wednesday night.