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[her-ing-bohn]
“We can and we will defeat those who threaten the safety and security of people all around the world.”
President Barack Obama following the March 22 terrorist attack in Brussels that killed more than 30 people.
The winning word that Kalispell eighth grader Sarah Rye spelled correctly
in the Treasure State Spelling Bee recently. Rye emerged as the victor after 25 rounds against 60 competitors. By capturing the state title, the Flathead County spelling champion won an all-expenses paid trip to Maryland to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 25-26.
THIS WEEK’S POLLS FROM FLATHEADBEACON.COM
THE GOOD
SKI SEASON
Entering these nal weeks of ski season, we can o cially say this was a victorious winter. White sh Mountain Resort last week surpassed 300 total inches of snowfall, an above-average mark. Take that El Nino!
THE BAD
BRUSSELS BOMBINGS
At least two Americans were among the 31 people killed in last week’s Brussels attacks, while another 270 were wounded. ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombings in Belgium.
3.3%
Percentage increase in average wages in Montana in 2015, according to preliminary jobs data released last week. The gure is much higher than the 0.7 percent annual increase in in ation, marking real wage growth for Montana’s workers, who historically have been paid some of the lowest average wages in the nation.
DO YOU SUPPORT WHITEFISH CITY COUNCIL’S DECISION TO PASS A NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE?
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT A FUTURE TERROR ATTACK IN THE U.S.?
TOTAL VOTES
SHOULD CFAC BE DESIGNATED A SUPERFUND SITE?
TOTAL VOTES
TOTAL VOTES
178
222
191
57% YES
“Our state’s
economy continues
to expand, requiring more workers than ever before.”
Montana Department of Labor & Industry Commissioner Pam Bucy after releasing the latest job gures for the state. Roughly 1,300 jobs were added in February and Montana’s unemployment rate
hit 4.2 percent, compared to the national rate of 4.9 percent.
$2,672
Money Gov. Steve Bullock will reimburse to the state for using the government-owned airplane to attend campaign activities that coincided
with state business. Some Republican lawmakers have criticized the Democrat for using the plane for campaign- related trips, which previous governors have done.
43% NO
56% YES
44% NO
68% YES
32% NO *READER POLLS ARE NOT SCIENTIFIC
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