Highway Patrol, Department of Labor and Industry to investigate death of county employee
A longtime Flathead County Solid Waste District employee died after a July 2 vehicle accident on Disposal Road left him with grievous injuries.

PHOTOS: Crews clear snow from top of Going to the Sun Road
Crews continue to clear snow from the Logan Pass area as park officials say the full Going to the Road will not open until July 13 at the earliest.

76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.

Senior citizen finds his artistic side
For Jim Rahn, Saturdays are for art. Just a few years ago, Rahn had never tried his hand at painting. But one of his neighbors convinced him to try out an art class held at the Elms senior apartments where he lives.
Law roundup: Employee provided housing trashes property
An ex-employee, who was allegedly given housing, destroyed some property so an individual told the Kalispell Police Department they wanted to press charges.
U.S. 93 can’t safely handle Lakeside development
I vigorously oppose granting highway access to the proposed amusement area at 6808 U.S. 93 north of Lakeside because it is unsafe and will add to an already congested area.
Letters to the editor July 5
Letters to the editor July 5

Former assisted living facility worker accused of rape takes plea deal
A former assisted living facility employee accused of raping a resident in 2021 pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent on June 29.

Judge hands down 20-year prison sentence in sexual abuse case
A Kalispell man who sexually abused two underage relatives over the course of several years was sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison on July 1.
Legals for July, 5 2022
Twins rout Calgary Bucks in four innings
The Glacier Twins cruised to a 13-1 victory over the Calgary Bucks in four innings at the Keith Sell Legion baseball tournament on Sunday.

Longtime conservationist honored with lifetime achievement award
If you have one takeaway from reading her profile, Kathy Ross wants it to be that she has native plants in her garden. You don’t win a Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award without an airtight rep in the environmental community and a biodiverse garden goes a long way to maintaining that reputation.
Law roundup: Alleged thief run over in shoplifting spree
About $200 worth of merchandise was reportedly stolen by a group of three who got in a white Dodge Dakota possibly heading on U.S. 93 or Reserve when one of the passengers fell out of the truck, was run over, picked up and put in the truck by the other passenger.
Letters to the editor July 4
Letters to the editor July 4
Legals for July, 4 2022

Fourth of July weekend offers a wide range of fun activities around the Flathead
There are plenty of festivities and fun community events planned on and around the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Flathead Valley and beyond.
Lakers A drop pair to Red Sox
The Lakers A dropped a pair to the Bitterroot Red Sox Sunday afternoon in Legion baseball action at Griffin Field.
Twins drop two at Keith Sell tourney
The Glacier Twins went 0-2 on Sunday at the Keith Sell Tournament, dropping games to the Great Falls Chargers and Butte Miners.
Home run extravaganza for Range Riders in 6-5 win
The Glacier Range Riders (13-21) got the July monkey off their back in a crucial Sunday evening victory over the Great Falls Voyagers (21-14).

New gym focused on physical, mental wellbeing
A new gym in Whitefish is aimed at helping people take control of their lives physically, mentally and emotionally through high intensity interval training, or HIIT.