Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	$ (312)	$ (312)
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), Tax	0	0
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, tax	0	(7)
Change in unfunded SERP liabilityChange in unfunded SERP liability, tax, tax	$ 1,175	$ 1,183

Represents the tax portion in relation to net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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