Montana liability shield bill passes committee
A heavily amended version of legislation designed to shield businesses, nonprofits and other private sector organizations from civil liability related to COVID-19 passed out of the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee on Friday.
Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.

Wildlife biologist reflects on a life embedded in conservation
For Alan Wood, it was the temporary job he landed studying the ecology of mule and white-tail deer in the middle of nowhere Montana that convinced him a career in wildlife biology was a career well worth pursuing.
Whitefish hearing weighs proposed changes to resort tax
Whitefish residents can weigh in on a proposal to reallocate the city's resort tax revenue during a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
KRMC births
KRMC births

Edward Albert Payne
On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, Edward Albert Payne, loving father and friend to many, passed away in his home.
Legals for January, 18 2021
Letters to the editor Jan. 18
Letters to the editor Jan. 18
Environmental groups want closer look at glamping resort
BOZEMAN (AP) — Eight environmental groups have submitted a petition to the Gallatin County Planning Board and Director requesting a more robust evaluation of a controversial development in Montana's Gallatin Gateway.

Famous grizzly, cubs, draw fans on trip to their den
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Kelly Wasenmiller was captivated from afar, tempted by photos and videos that piled up online of grizzly bear 399 and her four lined-out cubs trudging through the snow.

The Spot: New drive-thru features gourmet doughnuts
Frank Hanes and Leanna Carlson think they’ve found a unique way to make some dough in the Flathead: opening a doughnut shop in Kalispell.

Whitefish Winter Carnival: Organizers put new twist on time-honored event
The frivolity of the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival looks a little different this year.
Domino's Pizza coming to downtown Polson
Jeremy McMillan is building a new Domino’s Pizza on Main Street in downtown Polson literally from the ground up.

Snow-bike tours a new offering for outdoor enthusiasts
Kyle Allred says the best way to master snow biking is “to make your own track.”

Ten applicants vying for vacant Health Board seat
Within a matter of days, the Flathead County commissioners are expected to appoint a new member to the Flathead City-County Board of Health, and based on the pool of candidates who submitted resumes and letters by the Jan. 8 deadline, the decision won’t be an easy one.
Oh, my, is it time for pie?
It’s the wrong time of year to write about pie.
Commissioners must make wise Health Board appointment
The American Public Health Association was founded by a group of physicians in 1872 at a time when scientific advances were helping reveal the causes of communicable diseases, according to the organization’s website.
Survey: Montana best state for hiring at small businesses
Montana is the state with the most impressive talent pool for hiring employees at small businesses, according to a new study from global bank debit network GoCardless.
Letters to the editor Jan. 17
Letters to the editor Jan. 17
What we learned about Sen. Daines during Capitol riot
Politicians, by nature, are calculators, oddsmakers, bettors, bookies. They bet on winning and losing all the time.