Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it
The cafes and other efforts try to offer an alternative to mass-produced, disposable goods that have dominated the economy for the last half-century.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores.
Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
People travel thousands of miles to fish the region’s pristine rivers, which means the health of local waterways and their fisheries is the most important factor to consider when guiding or outfitting in Montana, according to Hutcheson.
Unique hat offers new angle on an outdoors wear staple
The 65-year-old fishing guide and retired schoolteacher spends most of his summer on the water, catching fish and sunrays in equal measure.
Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superintendent of the Year by the Northwest Montana Association of School Superintendents.
Letters to the editor June 8
Letters to the editor June 8
Concrete products are behind many of the developments popping up
Founded in 1989 at Kalispell, Glacier Precast manufactures the concrete components that keep modern life functioning: septic systems and wastewater systems that protect our waterways, underground utility structures, bridge components, hardscape features, and purpose-built precast buildings. When you flush a toilet in the valley, there's a good chance a GPC product is doing the heavy lifting.
Richardson, Nicolarsen lead Missoula sweep of AA Lakers
Andrew Richardson went the distance in the first game of a doubleheader and the Missoula Mavericks defeated the Kalispell AA Lakers 2-1 Sunday in the home opener for Kalispell at Griffin Field.
Fishing dollars flow quickly through Montana businesses
The answer starts with recreation experiences and memories — a quiet morning on the North Fork, a family day on Flathead Lake, or a guide boat working through a riffle. These scenes shape how many people understand our region. They also help explain a serious economic engine.
Kalispell Council to weigh Mayor Ryan Hunter’s housing priorities
Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss several housing-related proposals raised by Mayor Ryan Hunter during his successful election campaign last year.
Bitterroot races past Libby in doubleheader
HAMILTON — Jackson Lubke went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in game one and the Bitterroot Red Sox took a doubleheader sweep from Libby in Legion baseball Sunday.
Mission Valley shuts down Glacier bats in sweep
WHITEFISH — Cody Haggard drove in four runs as the Mission Valley Mariners swept a doubleheader with the Glacier Twins Sunday at Memorial Field.
Johnson, Missoula down A Lakers in doubleheader
MISSOULA — Uriah Johnson hit a pair of doubles in game one of a doubleheader sweep for the Missoula A Mavericks over the Kalispell A Lakers.
Montana State research powers new drought forecasts for Montana’s blue-ribbon trout rivers
The tool, called FishCast, integrates weather information, historic trout population data and streamflow records to predict drought risk, trout population trends and the likelihood of drought-related fishing closures
Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
The competition was open to all students, faculty, researchers and 2024 and 2025 graduates from MSU, University of Montana, Montana Tech and affiliated campuses. Teams affiliated with MSU won the top awards.
Legals for June, 8 2026
Paddleheads sweep Range Riders
Xavier Casserilla drove in five runs as Missoula completed a three-game sweep of Glacier with a 13-1 Pioneer League victory Sunday afternoon at Glacier Bank Park.
Law roundup: Woman raises a stink about fragrance
Posting negative reviews about a business wasn’t enough for a neighboring tenant who allegedly marched over to the location and confronted an employee, threatening to ruin them and the business, saying “she was coming for them.”
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Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, replacing longtime director Kevin Gartland who will retire July 5.
