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After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US
September 3, 2023 midnight

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year. The proposals were inspired in part by complaints from fans who were unable to buy tickets last fall to Taylor Swift's summer stadium tour.

April 30, 2024 midnight

Congress must act on housing crisis

For the past six months I have been talking to hundreds of Montanans about their concerns and hopes for the future, and the one issue that comes up every time is housing. Some of our neighbors and their kids are living on the streets.

Rodney K. Johnson, 69
May 5, 2024 midnight

Rodney K. Johnson, 69

Rodney K. Johnson, 69, a lifelong Polson resident, left his earthly boundaries on April 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by family, after complications of rheumatoid arthritis and a stroke.

December 21, 2023 midnight

‘Green tariff’ won’t help the climate crisis

Bozeman and Missoula have reached an agreement with Northwestern Energy that will allow people to voluntarily pay more for “green” solar and wind energy. But the question that’s going unanswered is: Why NorthWestern’s customers should pay more for solar and wind generated electricity when they are far cheaper to generate than its antiquated coal-fired plants at Colstrip?

Sharon Ann (Hansen) Rumley, 78
October 1, 2023 midnight

Sharon Ann (Hansen) Rumley, 78

Sharon Ann (Hansen) Rumley, 78, passed away on Sept. 24, after complications from rheumatoid arthritis and pneumonia with her beloved daughter and son, Jennifer and Dave, by her side.

Unique twist on ‘Christmas Carol’ on stage in Bigfork
December 7, 2023 midnight

Unique twist on ‘Christmas Carol’ on stage in Bigfork

The show runs Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17.

Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates
March 17, 2024 midnight

Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates

More homeowners eager to sell their home are lowering their initial asking price in a bid to entice prospective buyers as the spring homebuying season gets going. Some 14.6% of U.S. homes listed for sale last month had their price lowered, according to Realtor.com.

Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever
May 15, 2023 1 a.m.

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.

Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices
July 30, 2023 midnight

Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices

Out of that frustration, and care for the area, Meant to Bee was born, a locally sourced, customizable goods store that aims to sell local products at an affordable price.

Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it's in 'best position' it's ever been before holidays
October 29, 2023 midnight

Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it's in 'best position' it's ever been before holidays

For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the company said it earned $143.1 billion in revenue, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Amazon made $9.9 billion in profits, topping analysts' expectations and sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading.

Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war
September 27, 2023 midnight

Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war

The increase also complicates the global fight against inflation and feeds Russia's war chest. That poses problems for politicians as well as the people having to spend more to get to work, transport the world's goods or harvest fields.

Pain management practitioner passionate about helping patients be active again
June 19, 2023 midnight

Pain management practitioner passionate about helping patients be active again

Flathead Pain and Regenerative Health uses regenerative therapies such as stem cell injections and electric cell signaling therapies.

Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion
October 23, 2023 midnight

Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion

Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it's not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.

Blake's Odds and Ends brings fun gifts to Evergreen
July 30, 2023 midnight

Blake's Odds and Ends brings fun gifts to Evergreen

The Blake family has their own store, selling a little bit of everything for reasonable prices: Blake’s Odds and Ends.

September 12, 2023 midnight

Patent abuse by Big Pharma must be confronted

Pharmaceutical patents are a key instrument that promote innovation in America. They provide a financial incentive for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development, and allow them to recover costs and make a profit once their medication hits the market.

July 30, 2023 midnight

The government is not better at spending your money than you are

I just came driving back from Seattle and the price of gas is very expensive in Washington.

Sandra 'Sandy' Zontek, 82
November 26, 2023 midnight

Sandra 'Sandy' Zontek, 82

Our mother, sister, and grandmother, Sandra “Sandy” Zontek, passed away on Nov. 11, 2023, surrounded by family, after a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and related complications.

October 12, 2023 midnight

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Museum launches long-awaited history walking tour
June 1, 2023 midnight

Museum launches long-awaited history walking tour

Years in the making, the Northwest Montana History Museum launches its long-awaited walking tour June 5.

Santa Fe considers tax on mansions as housing prices soar
November 5, 2023 midnight

Santa Fe considers tax on mansions as housing prices soar

The tax on homes sold for more than $1 million is being pitched as a lifeline to teachers, service-sector workers, single parents and young professionals who can't afford local mortgages or struggle to pay rent amid a national housing shortage and the arrival in Santa Fe of high-income digital nomads and affluent retirees.