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US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico.

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans' frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.

A national campaign to lessen polarization pushes states to ditch partisan primaries

DENVER (AP) — A national campaign is backing ballot measures in six states to end partisan primaries, seeking to turn down the temperature in a polarized country by removing a process that gives the most active members of both major parties an outsize role in picking the country's leaders.

Poll shows Sheehy, Tester locked in dead heat

With a week left to go until Election Day 2024, polls that show presidential candidates neck-and-neck mirror some of the races closer to the Treasure State.

Sentinel downs Flathead in four sets

MISSOULA — Olivia Neva led Flathead with eight kills, but Missoula Sentinel defeated the Bravettes in four sets Tuesday.

‘Whitefish Review’ hosts author of ‘A Woman Among Wolves’

“Whitefish Review” will host author Diane Boyd Nov. 2 to read and discuss her debut memoir, “A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey Through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery.”

Protecting Montana’s prehistoric sturgeon a ‘long game’

Ecologists describe the sturgeon as a living dinosaur.

Allen Jimmerson exhibit captures the South Fork

The Great South Fork exhibit by award-winning artist Allen Jimmerson comes to Phillips Gallery.

Letters to the editor Oct. 31

Letters to the editor Oct. 31

One in custody following shooting in Kalispell

One person is in custody and another hospitalized following a shooting on South Meridian Road in Kalispell on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Flathead County Election Department prepares for accurate election

Election officials are preparing for an accurate election by testing voting tabulation machines and preparing to man polling locations while handling an influx of early voters.

Law roundup: Man ready for his storyline to appear in ‘Fargo’

A man reportedly learned he was the victim of identity theft when he received a summons through Flathead County to see a judge stating he owed $19,000 and an American Express account had been fraudulently opened under his name in Fargo, North Dakota.

Whitefish volleyball outlasts Columbia Falls in five sets

Myli Ridgeway finished with 19 kills and Isabella Hartwig added 17 more as Whitefish volleyball defeated Columbia Falls in five sets Tuesday.

Yvonne Rose Miller, 85

Yvonne "Vonnie" Rose McKeever Miller, 85, of Beaverton, Oregon, passed away July 13, 2024.

Bigfork library hosts poet lecture series with Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray

Flathead County Library kicks of a Montana Poet Lecture Series Nov. 8 with a presentation by Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray as part to the Montana Conversations program sponsored by Humanities Montana.

Don’t be misled by radical amendment

All of us have at least one thing in common: We all began life as infants in a womb.

Turn off the politicians and listen to yourself

I wonder if it ever dawns on all those well-paid, city-bred consultants who come in to run most of Montana’s major campaigns, that nobody is listening anymore?

Glacier Chorale presents an evening of choral mastery

The concert takes place Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College.

Legals for October, 31 2024

Community band to perform A Concert of Celebrations in Kalispell and Whitefish

The Flathead Valley Community Band presents A Concert of Celebrations with two performances scheduled Nov. 6 and 13.

WTC music series presents Canadian guitar ensemble Montreal Guitare trio

After performing a sold-out show in 2014, The Whitefish Theatre Company is thrilled to present the music of Montréal Guitare (MG3) Trio as their second installment of their 2024-25 music series.

Big Sky Now: Idaho State upset, Sacramento State season in peril and Montana QB drama

Can the Hornets recover, or is their season over? Plus, the latest twists in the Montana quarterback rotation.

Keeping Score: Cross country championships, soccer playoffs and prep football recap

State cross-country podium finishes and playoff soccer thrillers to unforgettable football matchups.

Two elk left to waste near Libby

Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a third elk that was shot and taken near Sheldon Mountain off Pipe Creek Road north of Libby.

Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America's golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members.

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and warned that Donald Trump is obsessed with revenge and his own personal interests.

Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'

Kamala Harris said Wednesday that she disagrees "with any criticism of people based on who they vote for," reacting after President Joe Biden's reference to Donald Trump's supporters and "garbage."

Troy seeks new mayor after abrupt resignation

The city of Troy is looking for a new mayor.

Donna Marlene Whitright, 87

Donna M. Whitright, June 4, 1937 — Oct. 21, 2024.

Law roundup: Differences hugged out rather than punched out

Someone reportedly thought two men were about to start fighting when they were told to leave an apartment and began arguing outside.

Plane that crashed into Hungry Horse Reservoir last year ran out of gas

A plane that crash-landed into the Hungry Horse Reservoir last November ran out of fuel, according to a National Transportation Board investigation published Oct. 10.

Kalispell City Council abandons legislation limiting downtown cruising

Kalispell City Council hit the brakes on a proposal to curb downtown cruising Monday, instead asking that motorists stay respectful and within the bounds of existing traffic laws.

Legals for October, 30 2024

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Northwest Montana’s rare species have vital role in ecosystems

The northern bog lemming is a small, rust colored rodent with a short tail and a hairy snout. Active year-round, day and night, the animal is often found in the wet meadows and bogs of Northwest Montana. As its wetland habitat continues to degrade, the lemming could face a threat to its existence.

Letters to the editor Oct. 30

Letters to the editor Oct. 30

Lois 'Jean' Erickson, 89

Lois "Jean" Erickson, born July 21, 1935 — died Oct. 26, 2024.

Hellgate volleyball rallies past Glacier

MISSOULA — Mali Carroll had 10 kills and two blocks as Glacier fell to Missoula Hellgate in volleyball Tuesday evening.

Bird flu found in backyard flock in Flathead County

The case is the 25th detection linked to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, which began in early 2022 in Montana. The last confirmed bird flu infection occurred in January.

Local Events: Halloween thrills and Wylie Gustafson's yodeling Press Play

Get ready for a wild week of spooky fun and legendary music!

The first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — This presidential election, the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, will be a stress test of the new systems and guardrails that Congress put in place to ensure America's long tradition of the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — After 18 years working to topple Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Republicans in Big Sky Country see potential victory and control of the Senate majority within their grasp in an increasingly acrimonious contest that's shattering campaign spending records.

McDonald's US sales rebound on value meals, but E. coli outbreak could slow that momentum

Value meals helped turn around McDonald's U.S. sales in the third quarter. But that recovery could be dented by an E. coli outbreak tied to the company's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Gianforte increased taxes, decreased freedom

Did you watch the candidates for governor debate? Don’t feel bad, almost nobody did.

US job openings fell in September to a 3 1/2-year low

U.S. job openings tumbled last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum.

Fish and Wildlife Commission issues proposed wolf trapping season regulations

Montana’s wolf trapping season will again run from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 in western and most of central Montana – the same as last year’s season following a federal court order – and from Dec. 2 through March 15 for regions 6 and 7 in eastern Montana, according to a proposal on which the Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on Nov. 12.

Law Roundup: Man grabs unknown teen by ear to get him to shape up

A man in a fast-food restaurant allegedly felt the need to grab an 18-year-old's ear and tell him, “To stop disrespecting business,” as he tried to walk outside.

Alicia Fredericks, 49

Alicia Crystal Fredericks, 49, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024.

Legals for October, 29 2024

Contract in place for Holland Lake Lodge sale

Eric Jacobsen, a private equity investor who splits his time between Park City, Utah, and Whitefish, announced earlier this month that he has secured a contract to purchase Holland Lake Lodge near Condon.

Letters to the editor Oct. 29

Letters to the editor Oct. 29

Poster Player of the Week: Onnika Lawrence of Columbia Falls

This week’s poster player of the week is Onnika Lawrence, a soccer player for the Columbia Falls Wildkats.

Game check stations see uptick in traffic for opening weekend

Northwest Montana hunters are off to a successful start to the general big game season.

Hundreds of ballots are destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were destroyed.

Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

The district attorney of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Donald Trump 's presidential campaign.

3 people killed in 2 shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three people were killed in two shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments over the weekend, and police haven't ruled out that they might be related.

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, Pentagon says

BRUSSELS (AP) — North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and fight in Ukraine within "the next several weeks," the Pentagon said Monday, in a move that Western leaders say will intensify the almost three-year war and jolt relations in the Indo-Pacific region.

US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow, including the potential for political violence, attempts to overturn the election results and its broader implications for democracy, according to a new poll.

Law roundup: Woman allegedly tries igniting yard decor

A man called the Kalispell Police Department alleging that a woman tried to light lawn decor on fire in his front yard after finding burnt matchsticks near a metal planter.

Trail journeys inspire hiker to create guides for Glacier National Park

Day Hikes of Glacier National Park map can be found in almost every store in the park and thousands of visitors use it to guide their itinerary every season. It is easy to follow, giving people who aren’t familiar with Glacier’s terrain and trails an idea of what to expect.

Robert Lopp, 84

Robert John Lopp, 84, a longtime Valley resident, educator, and active community contributor, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 11, 2024.

Kalispell City Council to look at ordinances limiting downtown cruising

Downtown Kalispell could go cruise-free in the near future.

Legals for October, 28 2024

Whitefish soccer bests Stevensville; advances to state A title game

STEVENSVILLE — Just like the first time they met, it was an offensive explosion between Whitefish and Stevensville.

Kalispell shop relies on Chinese medicine to help the community

It’s an approach to medicine that connects physical well-being with the mental, according to James Berry, a doctor of Chinese medicine and co-owner of Jing Shen Healing Arts and Middle Path CrossFit in Kalispell.

Imogene 'Penny' Hasson, 97

Imogene F. "Penny" Hasson a lifelong Montanan passed away on the morning of Oct. 19, 2024, in Kalispell at the age of 97.

Zeven Johnson

On Oct. 7, 2024, Zeven Owen Franklin Johnson passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

Here’s how to lower costs for Montanans

If you live in Montana, there’s no doubt you feel the sting of this sobering fact: Montana just surpassed California to become the most unaffordable state in the nation. That’s not political hype; that’s according to the National Association of Realtors.

Tim Sheehy violates Naval Honor Code

In 2004, Minnesota’s Tim Sheehy signed the Naval Academy’s midshipmen’s Oath of Office and Honor Code which say he wouldn’t “lie, steal or cheat,” and would do his “duty and to live honorably.”

Legals for October, 27 2024

Einar Offerdahl Jr., 77

Early in the morning of Oct. 9, 2024, the world’s greatest Fleetwood Mac enthusiast decided to "go (his) own way" passing peacefully in his sleep at home in Pullman, Wahington.

Griz shut out UNC Bears again, 24-0

GREELEY, Colo. — Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and the Montana Grizzlies pitched their third straight shutout at Northern Colorado, beating the Bears 24-0 Saturday.

Kevyn Thomas Fitzpatrick, 40

It is with great sadness that the Fitzpatrick Family announces the passing of Kevyn Thomas Fitzpatrick, 40, at Asante Rogue Medical Center in Medford, Oregon, on Oct. 4, 2024.

Marlene Keller, 93

Marlene Keller, 1931 — 2024.

Montana Land Board approves large easement in Salish, Cabinet mountains

The Montana Land Board approved last week the first phase of a large conservation easement in Northwest Montana in a 3-2 vote.

Raptors tip Glacier boys in double-OT

Wolfpack girls drop 8-0 decision

BOZEMAN — The Glacier Wolfpack gave Eastern AA champion Gallatin a run in their quarterfinal soccer match Saturday, before the Raptors scored twice in the second overtime to claim a 2-0 win.

Howard John Sabestinas, 78

Howard Sabestinas, 78, devoted husband to Denise and loving father of four, crossed into eternity on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

John J. 'Jack' Osborne, 99

John J. "Jack" Osborne, born Aug. 3, 1925, in Missoula, passed away on Oct. 22, 2024, in Kalispell at the age of 99.

Delaney wins A girls title; Wildkats 2nd as team

MISSOULA — Morgan Delaney had the speed and Columbia Falls had the depth.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

Lions Club ornament sale set

The Kalispell Lions Club’s seventh annual Christmas ornament fundraiser will begin Friday, Nov. 1.

Flathead volleyball takes 5-set win over Big Sky

MISSOULA — Emma Eve and Addi Smith finished with 10 kills each as Flathead took a five-set victory over Missoula Big Sky Saturday.

Letters to the editor Oct. 27

Letters to the editor Oct. 27

Proactive measures needed to prevent CWD outbreak

The discovery of a chronic wasting disease-afflicted deer in Kalispell last week cast a dour shadow on the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season.

UM College of Business student investment program sees returns

The investment program is designed to provide hands-on experience in finance, stock research, portfolio management and investment topics.

CI-126 is a radical experiment, and voters are the guinea pigs

This November, Montana voters are being asked to fundamentally change the structure of our elections through the ballot initiative CI-126. This initiative was brought to Montana by an out-of-state group funded by leftist billionaires and it amounts to a radical social “experiment” being run in what they consider a “cheap” state. We urge Montanans to vote no on CI-126 and reject this radical new plan for how we run our elections.

State Cross Country: Bissen, Thiel finish third in AA

Glacier’s girls take fourth in team race

MISSOULA — Glacier’s Owen Thiel and Lauren Bissen each had run the times to win the individual titles at the AA portion of the State Cross Country Championships Saturday.

American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches, a business research group says.

Steven T. Smith, 76

Steven T. Smith, 76, died peacefully at home on Oct. 17, 2024, attended by his wife, Martha, of 54 years

Driven by learning: Flathead High School automotive program navigates into 75th year

The automotive program is cruising through its 75th year at Flathead High School. Going along for the ride have been generations of graduates who have gone on to work and own shops and businesses, many of which were and are local.

Law roundup: Buyer free to keep playing banjo

Someone who allegedly bought a banjo in Woodland Park about a month ago called the Kalispell Police Department wanting to know if it was stolen.

Saddled up for stories

About a hundred of us leaned in to hear every word said in honor of this occasion — the 60-year anniversary of the Wilderness Act — and also the recent publication of Elser's memoir, “Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.” We responded with Hush of the Audience.

Connie Kao, 88

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Connie Kao, 88, of Kalispell.

Glacier volleyball bests Butte in five sets

Sydnie Ryan finished with 13 kills while Kenedee Moore had 23 digs and three aces, and Glacier defeated Butte in five sets Saturday.

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Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses

Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses. Google Local Services ads run locally and are a big way that small businesses market their goods and services. Ads appear on the top of Google search results.

PHOTOS: Evergreen Trunk-or-Treat

Costumed trick-or-treaters were out in full force collecting pieces of candy as the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Kalispell Moose Lodge to hold a trunk-or-treat event outside the Moose Lodge in Evergreen on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Federal judge hears arguments over allowing the Flathead Warming Center to open this winter

MISSOULA – Lawyers for the Flathead Warming Center argued in federal court Friday to keep the overnight shelter open this winter while it sues over the revocation of its city-issued permit.

Bozeman volleyball sweeps past Glacier

BOZEMAN — Cassidy Daniels finished with five kills for Glacier as the Wolfpack fell in three sets to Bozeman Friday.

Glacier Park International Airport expansion project gets another infusion of federal money

Glacier Park International Airport earned another $2.5 million in federal funding this month for its ongoing terminal expansion project.

Flathead volleyball falls to Butte

BUTTE — Anna Bain led the Bravettes with 26 assists and two aces as Flathead dropped their match against Butte in three sets Friday.

Braves' rally comes up short against Hellgate

In a battle of winless teams, the Hellgate Knights held on for a close 21-14 victory over the Flathead Braves at Legends Stadium on Friday night to close out each of their seasons.

Football roundup: Tkachyk’s 4 TDs powers C-Falls past Ronan

Brody Tkachyk ran for four touchdowns, while Reggie Sapa and Banyan Johnston each threw for a score as Columbia Falls wrapped up their regular season with a 45-8 victory over Ronan.

Elections 2024: Debo Powers candidate for District 3 Montana House of Representatives

Democrat Debo Powers, a retired teacher, is hoping to return to the Legislature after filling a vacancy for House District 3 in 2019.

PHOTOS: Braves drop season finale to Knights, 21-14

Photos from the Flathead Braves 21-14 loss to the Missoula Hellgate Knights at Legends Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25.

Big Sky Now: Montana's redemption, Idaho's shootout and Sacramento's road test

Can Montana’s defense get back on track against Northern Colorado after their bye? Will Idaho State pull off a home upset against Sacramento State? Tune in for predictions on Week 9 of Big Sky Conference football.

Keeping Score: Wildkats crush Bigfork and soccer playoff thrills

Columbia Falls and Whitefish both shine in the soccer playoffs, with standout performances leading their teams to victory.

In response to CWD discovery, white-tailed deer licenses increased for Flathead Valley

The number of antlerless white-tailed deer hunting licenses will be increased in the Flathead Valley's Hunting District 170 following the detection of chronic wasting disease.

Elections 2024: Beth Sibert candidate for Montana District 8 House of Representatives

Democrat Beth Sibert, a political newcomer who grew up in Kalispell and works at Logan Health on the behavioral health and patient rehabilitation unit, is vying for the House District 8 seat, looking to represent the Evergreen and Northeast Kalispell communities.

Elections 2024: Lukas Schubert candidate for Montana House District 8

Republican Lukas Schubert, a recent graduate of Glacier High School, is looking to secure a spot in the Legislature for House District 8 after beating incumbent Republican Rep. Tony Brockman in the primary.

Arthur 'Art' Riedinger, Jr., 82

Arthur Louis Riedinger Jr., a beloved Vietnam veteran and truck driver for 62 years, passed away peacefully at 82.

A Brave through and through

Cameron Wells leads Flathead's defense by example

He may not be the most vocal, but Flathead defensive back Cameron Wells leads by his play on the field.

C-Falls, Whitefish hope for Cat-Dog times two in championships

Long bus rides and fierce matchups feature in the Class A soccer semifinals Saturday.

Legals for October, 25 2024

Sarah Broussard donates $500k to Logan Health for behavioral health

Logan Health has received a $500,000 contribution from Sarah Broussard to bolster behavioral health services at the hospital system.

Cross country teams look for perfect ending

The State Cross Country Championships are Saturday at the University of Montana Golf Course, and the weather should be a runner’s dream: 42 degrees at 11 a.m., when the Class B girls start things off; warming up to 55 by 2 p.m., when the AA boys get going.

Harassment on the streets: Homeless individuals share experiences

A lawsuit filed in federal court earlier this month regarding the operation of a Kalispell shelter claims that anti-homeless sentiment in the last few has been enflamed by local elected officials. While at the same time, one law enforcement official says there hasn’t been an increase in reports of violence against homeless individuals.

Dorcheus, defense power Wolfpack past Sentinel

MISSOULA — Kobe Dorcheus ran for 121 yards and four touchdowns and Glacier’s defense found the end zone three times as the Wolfpack swamped Missoula Sentinel 56-10 in Western AA football Thursday.

Letters to the editor Oct. 25

Letters to the editor Oct. 25

Passing down our Montana birthright

There’s a lot to love about growing up in Montana, but one of my fondest childhood memories was with my dad and brother on opening weekend of rifle season.

Law Roundup: It's gotta be the shoes

A caller reported a man panhandling with a sign saying his family needs help. They also said that they would not give the panhandler money because he had nice shoes on, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom's death but odds look good

The death of the world's most famous grizzly bear on a highway in western Wyoming has made an orphan of its cub, but biologists say the youngster's chances of surviving -- even with a chilly mountain winter coming on -- are good.

County commissioners pick design firm for new jail

Flathead County commissioners on Thursday selected a firm to design a potential new jail facility for the county.

Chronic wasting disease detected for first time in wild deer in Flathead Valley

Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell.

Montana Attorney General Knudsen faces law license suspension

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen could be suspended from practicing law for 90 days under a disciplinary council recommendation to the state Supreme Court.

Kalispell endangering vulnerable Montanans

Temperatures are dropping in the Flathead Valley. Nighttime temperatures are already well below freezing, meaning anyone caught outside with no shelter could face life-threatening conditions.

‘Almost, Maine’ closes this weekend

It’s the closing weekend performance of Whitefish Theatre Company’s heartwarming production of “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani.

Everything goes awry in ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

The Bigfork Community Players start their season by poking fun at the fictional Cornley Drama Society, who in their attempt to produce a drama, “Murder at Haversham Manor,” instead produce a wild comedy of errors in “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

Law roundup: Sign of the times

A woman playing public works — street division allegedly kept putting signs in the middle of the road that stated, “slippery when wet” and “children at play.” In addition, she would remove signs denoting the bicycle lane. A caller wanted to know if any of her actions were legal.

Legals for October, 24 2024

Spooky fun on tap for Halloween

There’s tons of fun and spooky trick-or-treating planned around the Flathead Valley for all those little ghouls and goblins.

How to learn where we live

I was driving on Montana 89 just as fall began showing up at one of my favorite spots for walking, a turn onto a two-lane country road. If you don’t know busy Montana 89, it travels north from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park, a 400-mile haul.

Flathead Valley Businesses Can Help Nonprofits Fight Downturns With a One-Two Punch: Cash and Crews

Earlier this year, “Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy” confirmed what many nonprofits suspected to be true: charitable giving continued its decline in 2023. Though total giving grew in today’s dollars, the growth did not outpace inflation. When accounting for inflation, giving to nonprofits declined by 2.1% in 2023.

Great Fish Community Challenge hits all-time high for giving

The total amount awarded included $5.4 million donated by individuals, families, organizations and businesses during the five-week campaign and an additional $1.1 million from the Great Fish Match.

House speaker vies with ski instructor for Senate District 5 seat

House Speaker Matt Regier, a Kalispell Republican, is looking to move to the state Senate after terming out of the House. His opponent, Democrat Link Neimark, is hoping to give voters another option for Senate District 5.

Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair stops in Kalispell Oct. 26

Bring the treasure to The Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair in Kalispell on Saturday, Oct. 26 and get an expert opinion about its value.

Montana's yodeling cowboy Wylie Gustafson keeps playing traditional country songs

Wylie Gustafson will perform for the Press Play show on Nov. 1, a lunchtime concert series hosted by the Daily Inter Lake.

Letters to the editor Oct. 24

Letters to the editor Oct. 24

Taxpayers fund primaries. Why can’t we vote in all of them?

I just got a flier in the mail from the Montana Republican Party asking me to vote no on CI-126. That’s the ballot initiative to allow a primary election where the top four vote getters advance to the general election.

AA Football: Regular season winding down

Glacier at Sentinel Thursday; Flathead seeks first win Friday

Someone has to come out on top Friday when winless Flathead hosts 0-8 Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium for a senior night battle.

Residents sue Gianforte over property taxes

Residents from Silver Bow and Gallatin counties are asking a state district court judge to force the Montana Department of Revenue to recalculate residential property taxes in the Treasure State because they claim that the Gianforte administration has violated the law and the state Constitution by allowing taxes for homeowners to skyrocket while most business classes saw a reduction.

Opening day excitement builds

This Saturday is the opening day for the general rifle season for deer and elk hunting in Montana. This is the grandaddy of all opening days for the fall of 2024 hunting seasons. This is the day that probably over 100,000 Montana hunters will head to the forests, mountains and prairies of Montana to hunt for deer and elk.

Performers compete for grand prize in Montana’s Got Talent

The competition has been narrowed for the premiere of Montana’s Got Talent with 15 contestants competing for a chance to win $5,000 Saturday.

John E. 'Jack' Taylor, 92

"I, John E. 'Jack' Taylor of Columbia Falls, assumed a less sophisticated role in the carbon cycle on Oct. 14, 2024."

Go for a wild ride at FVCC

“Ride the Cyclone” with Flathead Valley Community College’s theater on a moving adventure learning what makes a life well-lived.

Elections 2024: Doug Adams candidate for Montana District 2 Senate

Republican Doug Adams is a landscaper for vacation rental property owner in Whitefish running for Senate District 2.

Elections 2024: Incumbent Dave Fern candidate for Montana District 2 Senate

The Daily Inter Lake is bringing readers a series of candidate profiles for local races ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Glacier, Yellowstone national parks see boost in visitor numbers

Glacier National Park welcomed a record number of visitors in September, according to visitation data released by the National Park Service last week.

Grand Teton grizzly bear that delighted visitors for decades is killed by vehicle in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A famous grizzly bear beloved for decades by countless tourists, biologists and professional wildlife photographers in Grand Teton National Park is dead after being struck by a vehicle in western Wyoming.

FWP cites four people for driving side-by-sides through Big Hole River

Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks cited four people for driving their side-by-sides, or off road vehicles, through an area of the Big Hole River that is a common spawning ground for trout in late September.

Martin City man accused of producing, distributing child porn

A Martin City man accused of producing and distributing child pornography pleaded not guilty in federal court in Missoula on Tuesday.

Local Events: Spooky season is in full swing with haunted trails, trunk or treat and Montana's Got Talent

Our weekly Local Events podcast has all the best happenings in Northwest Montana.

Big Sky Now: Week 8 recap; Is Montana State unstoppable?

Our Big Sky Now panel dissects Week 8 play in Big Sky Conference football. Can Sacramento and Weber State recover?

Grain spill near Glacier National Park cleaned up, BNSF says

BNSF Railway says it has removed all the railcars that derailed from its tracks on the border of Glacier National Park and the soybeans that spilled have been cleaned up.

Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel needs to pursue an "enduring strategic success" in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas, urging it to seek a deal that would end the war and bring back dozens of hostages.

Trump's one-time chief of staff says former president meets definition of a fascist

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's longest-serving chief of staff is warning that the Republican presidential nominee meets the definition of a fascist and that while in office, Trump suggested that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler "did some good things."

Sheehy, Shapiro rally in Kalispell ahead of election

GOP Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy told attendees of a rally in Kalispell on Tuesday that he planned to counter rival U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s deep pockets with a final hour blitz across Montana.

Shutout times 2

Glacier soccer teams cruise into quarterfinals

Tuesday was all about the Wolfpack.

Work begins on affordable housing project in Libby

Ground broke last week on an affordable housing complex years in the making on Commerce Way in Libby.

Bill for school flooding in Columbia Falls will exceed $1 million

The cost of flooding at Columbia Falls High School this summer will exceed $1 million in insurance claims, District Clerk Dustin Zuffelato reported to the School District 6 Board at a recent meeting.

Migration mystery: Work aims to track saw-whet owls journey

At 7:20 p.m., a northern saw-whet owl call pierces through the forest at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Although these little owls are some of the more common on the North American continent and native to Northwest Montana’s woods, this sound is coming from a speaker.

Legals for October, 23 2024

Zinke addresses Noxon bridge while stumping in Sanders County

Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke stopped in Sanders County last week to discuss progress on efforts to replace the Noxon bridge.

Tranel talks child care in Kalispell days ahead of the election

Advocates in Kalispell on Monday pitched Democratic congressional candidate Monica Tranel on how she could help address a lack of affordable child care in the state, including cost sharing and tweaking federal grant requirements.

Kalispell City Council subcommittee takes first step into sidewalks and trails funding

Whether to focus on maintaining existing trails and sidewalks or look to future projects was the question before Kalispell City Council’s sidewalk and trails subcommittee during its first meeting Monday.

Glacier volleyball sweeps Missoula Big Sky

Kenedee Moore had three aces and 18 digs as Glacier defeated Missoula Big Sky in three sets Tuesday.

Work begins on West Reserve Drive widening project

The long-awaited West Reserve Drive expansion project, aimed at curbing increased traffic along the thoroughfare, began last month.

Montana GOP candidate who could flip control of Senate nagged by claims he lied about bullet wound

BILLINGS (AP) — A former Park Service ranger said Friday that U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy of Montana has been lying about a bullet wound that the candidate said came from fighting in Afghanistan — going public with an accusation that has nagged the Republican's campaign for months.

Mitchel 'Mitch' Matheson, 68

Mitchel Chris Matheson, 68, of Columbia Falls, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 15, 2024.

Law roundup: Bicyclist bides time with firecrackers

A bicyclist reportedly entertained himself by chucking firecrackers in the road and yelling at vehicles driving by in Kalispell.

News Now: Political clashes and school discrimination investigations

Listen in as Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman shares this week's top headlines.

Glacier's Reese Ramey right in the middle

The Wolfpack senior captain leads by example

Ramey is one of seven seniors on a nine-win Glacier squad that has a State AA soccer playoff game with Helena Capital today at 3 p.m., at Legends Stadium.

Motorist killed in three-vehicle wreck near Columbia Falls

A 68-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Brunner Road southwest of Columbia Falls on Tuesday morning.

Search continues for Ronan woman missing since Oct. 8

Lake County law enforcement officers are looking for information about a Ronan woman who has not been seen since early October.

Bigfork bridge replacement work to begin this winter

Work to rebuild the Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this winter, according to state transportation officials.

Taxpayers will get higher standard deductions in 2025, IRS announces

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. taxpayers will again see higher standard deductions for 2025, allowing them to shield more of their money from taxation on future returns.

Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Washington hopes to revive cease-fire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but so far all the warring parties appear to be digging in.

Legals for October, 22 2024

Law roundup: Gentleman tells stranger to pee on a tree

Someone requested extra patrol in a park after a "gentleman" purportedly told him to relieve himself on a tree to like he did since the bathrooms were locked.

Alke, Knudsen vie for attorney general position

Montana’s attorney general race features an incumbent self-branded as a defender of women and children versus a challenger who says the state’s justice department has been thrown into chaos under current leadership.

Nancy Forden, 78

Nancy "Sassi" Kathryn Forden, 78, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Lucille Demarest Ritter, 102

Lucille Demarest Ritter, born in Great Falls on Oct. 15, 1922, passed away at the age of 102 on Oct. 17, 2024.

Letters to the editor Oct. 22

Letters to the editor Oct. 22

Protect health care and reproductive freedom

As a certified nurse midwife, I’ve spent my career helping women take control of their health, and one of the most essential tools in that journey has been contraception

Keeping Score: Crosstown showdowns and playoff previews

Glacier dominated the crosstown series against Flathead in football, volleyball, and soccer. We also highlight standout performances from Grace Lingle in volleyball and Kobe Dorcheus in football.

Firefighters extinguish grass fire that threatened homes in West Valley

Firefighters from six state and local agencies corralled a rapidly spreading grass fire near the intersection of Old Reserve and West Valley drives on Sunday.

Jury selection begins for trial of man charged in NYC subway chokehold death

NEW YORK (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the criminal trial of the U.S. Marine Corps veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway train last year.

Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issues, although Harris earns slightly better marks on elements such as taxes for the middle class, according to a new poll.

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday.

Law roundup: Teen allegedly given prop money in change

Store security called police on a teen who reportedly paid for items with a real $20 bill and a fake $10 bill described as looking like the kind of money used as a prop in movies

Larry Hanson, 88

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Larry Hanson.

Kalispell City Council subcommittee to discuss sidewalk, trail funding

A subcommittee of three Kalispell city councilors will brainstorm potential projects eligible for funding through a trails and sidewalk assessment district on Monday night.

Whitefish Council talks growth policy update

Whitefish City Council on Monday will hold a work session regarding the city’s growth policy update.

Letters to the editor Oct. 21

Letters to the editor Oct. 21

Legals for October, 21 2024

Montana Saddle Clubs Association royalty — Teens excel in horsemanship competition

On a bluebird day, Flathead Valley teens Emily Tuck and Lilly Erickson saddled up their horses Leo and Whiskey for a playday of O-Mok-See before a saddle club awards banquet in Columbia Falls.

Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald's

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window.

Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder

Kamala Harris on Sunday summoned Black churchgoers to turn out at the polls and got a big assist from music legend Stevie Wonder, who rallied congregants with a rendition of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song."

Legals for October, 20 2024

Letters to the editor Oct. 20

Letters to the editor Oct. 20

Law roundup: Testy man gives stranger a ‘mean mug’

A man allegedly got out of a red minivan with a Washington license plate and unprovoked, pulled up his camo hoodie, flashed a handgun on his hip and began “mean mugging” another man who was sitting in his truck waiting for his girlfriend.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings regarding business in the Flathead Valley

Jerry Lynch’s political bias makes him a bad choice

Montanans are fortunate to be able to elect the judges who serve in our Montana courts — from the county level all the way up to our Montana Supreme Court.

Andersons celebrate 50th anniversary

Brian and Terri Anderson are marking 50 years of marriage.

Columbia Falls soccer rolls into semifinals

Survive and advance.

US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth

Retail sales rose 0.4% from August to September, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 0.1% the previous month and the third straight increase.

Former surgeon creates $1 million endowment for Logan Health’s Breast Center

A founding member of Logan Health’s Breast Center is ensuring generations of future patients can continue to get cancer care there after a recent $1 million endowment.

Lavella Emery Boylan, 95

Lavella Emery Boylan, 95, always enjoyed her life, especially the 53 years spent with her husband, Frank, who died on Nov. 1, 2005.

Pumpkin Stroll planned for Kalispell’s Depot Park

The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Pumpkin Stroll in Depot Park downtown this month.

Buzzing: UM program trains master beekeepers worldwide

Part of UMOnline, the Beekeeping Certificate Program allows students located anywhere in the world – 22 countries so far, to be exact – to learn the skills necessary to become a certified master beekeeper from a team of instructors lauded as one of the nation’s foremost honeybee research teams.

Whitefish boys and girls soccer power into semis, Bigfork girls fall to Laurel

HAMILTON — Charlize Ullrich scored the lone goal for Whitefish in the 72nd minute, but it was all the Bulldogs needed to defeat Hamilton 1-0 Saturday in the Class A soccer quarterfinals.

Alton Hendrickson, 83

Alton Hendrickson, 83, formerly of Helena, passed away peacefully at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Billings on Oct. 6, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

US filings for jobless applications retreat back to recent ranges after big jump due to hurricanes

The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless claims fell by by 19,000 to 241,000 for the week of Oct. 12. That's well below the 262,000 analysts were expecting.

A warning on ranked choice voting issue

California has always been on the forefront of new fads. Ranked choice voting is the latest.

Loretta Joanne Coverdell, 79

Loretta Joanne Coverdell, 79, was born on March 23, 1945, in Baker, the daughter of Emil and Albina Sieler.

Jerry Lynch is a steady hand for Montana’s future

In the upcoming election for chief justice, Montanans face a critical decision to shape our legal system’s future and safeguard our citizens’ rights and liberties.

Steven Wayne Hanson, 64

Steven Wayne Hanson was many things to many people.

Montana’s legal disciplinary body can avoid becoming a tool for partisan politics

Montana’s Commission on Practice is the regulatory body of the legal profession here, tasked by the state Supreme Court with overseeing the ethical and professional conduct of attorneys’ practice of law in the state.

James Sedivy, 87

It was a sad day to say "goodbye" to James Wayne Sedivy.

Neighborhood Market follows its name to provide local goods to the community

Sarah and Rob Ratkowski, owners of the Montana Milk Moovers home delivery service, are now offering the community regular access to fresh, local goods through the Neighborhood Market.

Tester makes pitch to Montana farmers; refutes Sheehy's attacks

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Saturday gave a final pitch to Montana farmers just 17 days before Election Day, reiterating the importance of the race and what is at stake if he were to lose, something the state’s senior senator doesn’t see happening.

Feed the Need concert benefits Flathead Food Bank

The event at the Red Lion Hotel includes a night full of sweet melodies featuring hit television show “The Voice” contestants Tommy Edwards, Clint Sherman, Benny Weag, and Joseph Martinez.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeks

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. moved higher for the third week in a row and reached the highest level since late August.

Juris 'Jerry' O. Borstad, 81

Juris "Jerry" O. Borstad, 81, was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Latvia to Janis and Vera Ozolins.

Suspect in Woodland Park assault pleads not guilty

Appearing before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 17, Steven Carlisle Snow, 39, said he had not read the charge filed against him, but had a general understanding of it.

Connie Smith, 82

Connie Marie Smith, 82, born Dec. 22, 1941, passed away June 2, 2024.

Columbia Falls defense overwhelms Bigfork

COLUMBIA FALLS — The Columbia Falls Wildcats’ defense forced seven Bigfork Vikings turnovers, to pick up a big Western A conference football win 43-14 Friday night.

Libby asbestos clinic hit with new lawsuit

Libby’s asbestos clinic is facing another lawsuit, this time alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death and claims of disabling Lincoln County residents by prescribing them opioid pain killers following the misdiagnosis of health issues.

Whitefish downs Polson 38-10

WHITEFISH — Carson Gulick threw for three touchdowns, and CJ Thew and Riley Zetooney scored two TDs each as Whitefish downed Polson 38-10 in an important Western A football game Friday.

PHOTOS: Columbia Falls tops Bigfork, 43-14

Photos from the Columbia Falls Wildcats 43-14 win over the Bigfork Vikings at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18.

It wasn't a bear that attacked a camper found dead in his tent. Authorities say someone killed him

When Dustin Kjersem was found dead inside his tent at a remote Montana campsite with extensive injuries to his skull and body, it was initially reported as a possible bear mauling.

Trump takes shots at Harris during speech at Al Smith charity dinner

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats on Thursday in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York.

Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Montana unveils its plan for managing grizzly bears

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has finalized its plan for managing grizzly bears, described by the agency as among Montana’s most “conservation-reliant” and “conflict-prone” species.

Glacier girls soccer cruises past Butte; boys win 10-0

Glacier Invite is last action before State meet

BUTTE — Hazel Remley and Emmery Schmidt scored twice as Glacier girls soccer defeated Butte 7-0 Thursday.

Letters to the editor Oct. 18

Letters to the editor Oct. 18

Big third quarter carries Bruins over Braves

HELENA — Cole Graham ran for three touchdowns, and Helena Capital used a huge third quarter to beat Flathead 57-17 and sew up the Western AA top seed Thursday.

Big Sky notes: The rich get a little richer

Lost in Montana State’s vaunted rushing attack — the Bobcats average 6.59 yards a carry and 311.4 yards a game, both second in the Football Champion Subdivision — is that Julius Davis hasn’t had one carry.

Cabin Fever Days organizer looks to unseat GOP Rep. Braxton Mitchell

Democratic statehouse candidate Steve Paugh wasn’t planning on running for the Legislature, but said that when he saw Republican Rep. Braxton Mitchell was running unopposed, he knew someone had to step in.

Law roundup: Man attempts traffic stop in Maserati

The owner of an Italian luxury car accused a pair of teenagers of damaging his $100,000 ride by purposefully spraying it with rocks while peeling out of an intersection. The motorist told officers with the Kalispell Police Department that, after he unsuccessfully tried to pull them over himself in his Maserati, he followed them to a parking lot and watched them run into a school.

Vote to protect the state constitution

The Montana Supreme Court and Montana Constitution might seem foreign to most Big Sky citizens. But it plays a huge role in our lives.

Wolfpack clinch top 2 seed in West with senior day win over Big Sky

It wasn’t a walkover, but in the end Glacier took care of business.

Flathead Warming Center offers daytime services while seeking injunction

The Flathead Warming Center reopened Wednesday afternoon to offer limited daytime services in Kalispell, but the revocation of its city-issued conditional use permit means overnight stays remain impermissible.

Legals for October, 18 2024

Parking the court

President Franklin D. Roosevelt must have known just how today’s Montana Republican leadership feels.

Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing

The mother of a 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Columbia Falls in 2022 said Thursday that the system set up to protect the community from criminals failed her son.

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar in Gaza

Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursday. Troops appeared to have run across him unknowingly in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was Israel's most wanted man.

Caution advised as youth rifle hunt overlaps with archery season

Montana bowhunters hoping to close out archery season with a successful harvest will be sharing the field with youth rifle hunters on Thursday and Friday.

Call out for authors to present at Northwest Montana History Museum

The Northwest Montana History Museum welcomes book writers and lovers to gather in November for a program of speakers and exhibitors focused on Northwest Montana.

Prep football: Glacier set for senior night tilt with Big Sky, Flathead heads to Capital

The Wolfpack are back on the home sideline.

Law roundup: Something smells funny about canvasser

A woman called the Kalispell Police Department to report her vehicle was stolen four years ago and that a friend recently saw it parked somewhere

Candidates offer views on government transparency

The Montana Newspaper Association surveyed candidates for the state legislature, Public Service Commission and statewide offices about their positions on government accountability, transparency and the right to know.

Letters to the editor Oct. 17

Letters to the editor Oct. 17

Drama horror film ‘Freaks’ screens for Movie Night at the Museum

The Northwest Montana History Museum presents the 1932 classic horror film “Freaks” at 7 p.m. Oct 22.

Tester has delivered for Montana

As fourth-generation Montanans, our roots here run deep. In the wake of the Butte mines downturn, we dreamed of bringing good-paying, sustainable jobs back to the place we loved. After decades of growing our foundries in the Northwest, we were ready to invest in Montana.

Cross country: Flathead, Glacier tune up

Glacier Invite is last action before State meet

Glacier’s Owen Thiel and Lauren Bissen claimed individual victories in Wednesday’s Glacier Invite cross country meet at Rebecca Farm.

Longtime Washington officer takes reins of Columbia Falls Police Department

A veteran law enforcement officer from Yakima, Washington is the new Columbia Falls Police Chief. Chad Stephens was recently appointed to the post by the Columbia Falls City Council.

Auditions open for holiday whodunnit

Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for their upcoming mainstage production, “The Games Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays."

Pack’s Thiel, Bissen win at Glacier Invite; Flathead takes team titles

Glacier’s Owen Thiel and Lauren Bissen claimed individual victories in Wednesday’s Glacier Invite cross country meet at Rebecca Farm.

Legals for October, 17 2024

Sampling shows treatment of forever chemicals at Grandview Wells site working

Testing done at Kalispell’s Grandview Wells site shows that the newly installed treatment systems are effectively filtering forever chemicals.

Flathead High School chosen to premiere ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' high school edition

Flathead High School Theatre brings the magical wizarding world of Hogwarts to Montana as it premieres high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Oct. 24-27.

Rental highlighted in Tranel attack ad is legal, Whitefish officials say

Democratic congressional hopeful Monica Tranel has attacked rival GOP U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke for illegally operating a vacation rental in Whitefish, but officials say the property is in compliance with city law.

No Man’s Land Film Festival stops in Whitefish

Girls on the Run Western Montana will host the No Man’s Land Film Festival featuring the adventures of women athletes and storytellers in Whitefish on Oct. 24.

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and Polson

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating discrimination complaints in Kalispell Public Schools, Whitefish School District and Polson School District.

Culinary personality Alton Brown comes to Kalispell in farewell theater tour

Television personality, author and famed food expert, Alton Brown, brings his final national theater tour, “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite,” to Kalispell March 25.

Living costs dominate debate between Montana Gov. Gianforte and challenger Busse

How to help people struggling with Montana's rising cost of living — driven in part by people inspired by the hit show "Yellowstone" to move there — dominated a debate between the state's Republican governor and his Democratic challenger Wednesday.

Volleyball: Whitefish beats Ronan Tuesday

WHITEFISH — Izzy Hartwog had 18 kills, Camry Kelch added nine and the Whitefish Bulldogs down Western A foe Ronan in four sets Tuesday.

Lack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south Kalispell

Head-high weeds sprout from the cracks in concrete that spread like a spiderweb across the 9-acre property once known as the Outlaw Inn. Shattered windows give a glimpse at the graffiti-covered walls inside and garbage-laden floors despite unfulfilled promises from a developer of turning the U.S. 93 site into housing.

Big Sky Now: Underdog wins, quarterback struggles, and playoff implications

Josh Amick and the panel dive deep into a thrilling Week 7 in Big Sky Conference football! Northern Colorado snaps their 18-game losing streak and Portland State stuns Idaho State, making waves in the standings.

Pack strikes back

Glacier earns season split with straight sets win over Flathead

The Wolfpack get their payback.

Law roundup: 'Ransacker’ rearranges store merchandise

Kalispell Police Department responded to a report that a 30-year-old woman was allegedly “ransacking” a store by moving items around and shoving merchandise into other merchandise.

Bonnie Schwegman Smith

Angels took Bonnie Schwegman Smith to heaven on Oct. 9, 2024.

Voter Guide 2024: Flathead County District Court Judge

Eric Hummel and Paul Sullivan are running for Flathead County District Court Judge. The spot is currently held by Judge Robert Allison who did not seek another term.

FVCC Foundation events raise $400,000 for student scholarships

The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation recently wrapped up its 17th annual fall Festival of Flavors raising more than $400,000 to support student scholarships.

Sibert, Schubert face off to represent Evergreen

Two political newcomers — 19-year-old Republican Lukas Schubert and 43-year-old Democrat Beth Sibert — will face off to represent the Evergreen and northeast Kalispell areas of House District 8.

Legals for October, 16 2024

Montana Land Board to vote on large conservation easement west of Kalispell

The first phase is in the Salish and Cabinet mountains between Kalispell and Libby. The second phase, which project organizers hope to see secured next year, would bring the total for the easement to 85,792 acres.

Presentation looks at peculiar attractions along Montana's highways

Jon Axline will recount tales of some of those places during the monthly meeting of the Northwest Montana Westerners Monday, Oct. 21, in Kalispell.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across U.S.

Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.

Pledge to deliver an impartial court

The words etched in granite on the front of the United States Supreme Court are “equal justice under law.”

Letters to the editor Oct. 15

Letters to the editor Oct. 15

Kalispell Public Schools hires communications coordinator

Kalispell Public Schools has created a new communications coordinator position to work with the superintendent to create and carry out a district communications plan.

Spouse of E coli outbreak victim sues following wife’s death

The husband of an Arizona woman who died after consuming a Wagyu beef burger contaminated with E. coli at a Flathead Valley restaurant is joining others who are taking legal action following the July outbreak.

Biological station study shows potential for toxic algae in Montana river systems

The toxin-producing algae is called cyanobacteria but is more colloquially known as blue-green algae.

Law roundup: Woman wants investigation on blood

A woman contacted Kalispell Police Department wanting to know why an investigation wasn't done on blood she reportedly found in a park.

Headlines: Kalispell lawsuit, tragic explosion, and a new haunted adventure

Reporter Taylor Inman dives into the biggest stories shaking northwest Montana.

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.

Local events: Owls, cabarets and mystery solving

Get ready for an event-packed week with the Local Events podcast. We're covering everything from cheeky cabarets in Whitefish and beer-fueled fish talks, to owl banding at Yellow Bay and a spooky Halloween murder mystery.

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins world championship contest

A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.

Zinke, Tranel face off in first western district House debate

Incumbent Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke and Democratic challenger Monica Tranel faced off in their first and likely only debate before voters cast their ballots to choose Montana’s western district representative in Congress.

Mineral County deputies search for shooting suspect

Mineral County law enforcement officials on Monday were searching for a suspect involved in a shooting in Saltese the prior day.

Letters to the editor Oct. 14

Letters to the editor Oct. 14

Law Roundup: Caller loses sight of speeding vehicle

A White Jeep was speeding down Western Drive and spinning doughnuts, a caller reported to Kalispell Police Department, before losing the vehicle because it was going too fast.

Stuart Mower, 63

It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart "Stu" Mower, 63, announce his passing at his home on Sept. 16, 2024.

Legals for October, 14 2024

Whitefish author creates characters to bring readers through the story

When John Zaiss submitted his first novel, a financial thriller, to publishers the rejections came back with a lesson he took to heart.

Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage

Many Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday several fuel depots where residents could get 10 gallons of gas for free were set to open.

Lakers pitch camp deadline is Oct. 16; 3 Montana girls ranked by Flo Wrestling

The 1-Pitch Warrior Boot Camp, organized by the Kalispell Lakers Legion baseball club for pitchers in the Flathead Valley, starts Oct. 20 and has an entry deadline of Wednesday.

Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone

About 23,500 of the 1.5 million customers who lost power in the region still lacked electricity on Sunday. Without it, they can't keep medicines cold, pump well water, recharge their phones or apply for federal disaster aid.

Absentee ballot packets sent to Montana voters

Absentee ballots are on the way to Montana’s active, registered absentee voters, said Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen in a news release Friday.

Freight train derails on border of Glacier Park

Several BNSF Railway train cars carrying what appeared to be corn derailed along the border of Glacier National Park about 2 miles east of the Goat Lick area Saturday.

Barbara F. Weaver, 90

Barbara F. Weaver passed away on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 90, with family by her side.

Climate change is a public health issue

At a time when climate change has barely been acknowledged in the presidential debates and most political conversations leading up to this consequential election season, it can be hard to believe we have the collective will to address our shared predicament. When we’re not feeling hopeful, it can be hard to muster the resolve to keep fighting.

Averill Hospitality acquires The Pine Lodge in Whitefish

Averill Hospitality has acquired The Pine Lodge in Whitefish adding to the family-owned hospitality company's portfolio of hotels.

Clock doctor makes house calls

The museum’s Seth Thomas wall clock that hangs in the museum’s Swanberg Classroom hadn’t worked in years. Gentle prompts from our volunteer teachers spurred me to action.

Nancy Mallery, 74

Nancy Jean Mallery, 74, passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Winkler seals Wolfpack girls soccer win over Capital

Gracie Winkler scored twice, including the eventual game winner, as Glacier defeated Helena Capital 4-3 in girls soccer Saturday.

Sonder Montana Co offers a place for local women’s work to shine

“It sounds so cheesy, but I feel like Sonder is so much more than a coffee shop and a retail store. We just want to be part of the community that helped raise us,” Carly Reedy said.

Mellott accounts for 4 TDs to help FCS No. 3 Montana St. beat No. 8 Idaho 38-7

Tommy Mellott threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores to help Montana State beat Idaho 38-7 Saturday night in a Big Sky Conference battle between two of the top teams in the FCS.

Flathead Volleyball earns split with Helena schools

HELENA — Birdie Heuscher had 20 kills and 3 1-2 blocks as Helena High defeated Flathead volleyball in four sets Saturday.

Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county

Democrat Jim Lockwood places health care at the top of his priority list in his run for Flathead County commissioner.

Voter Guide: Senate District 2

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly edited for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Legals for October, 13 2024

Law Roundup: Standing in drive-through doesn’t yield lunch

A man in a brown sweater and black hat and a woman wearing black shorts and a white shirt were standing in a restaurant drive-through asking people to buy them food. The manager called the Kalispell Police Department to have them removed from the property.

Letters to the editor Oct. 13

Letters to the editor Oct. 13

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings for Flathead Valley businesses

Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump

The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top its all-time high set earlier in the week and close out its fifth straight winning week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 409 points, or 1%, to set its own record. The Nasdaq composite lagged the market with a gain of 0.3% after a slide for Tesla kept it in check.

Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls

Republican Randy Brodehl says he’s at a position in life where he wants to keep serving the public, even when that means making difficult decisions.

Education democracy v. education freedom in Montana

People will offer a variety of responses when asked why the state should offer education to all youngsters.

JPMorgan sets aside more money for potential bad loans but says consumers are on 'solid footing'

JPMorgan says its net income fell to $12.9 billion in the third quarter from $13.2 billion a year ago. Earnings of $4.37 per share did, however, beat Wall Street analysts' forecasts and shares rose more than 4%.

Clairice Christine Coverdell, 85

Clairice Christine Coverdell, 85, beloved wife, mother, and granny was surrounded by family as she was called peacefully home to join the love of her life on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production

New CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo Friday that the job cuts, which could total about 17,000 positions, will include executives, managers and employees.

PHOTOS: Moose on the loose

We were camping for a night at the Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park when I decided to take an after-dinner walk in search of a sunset composition along the flow of water between Pray and Two Medicine lakes.

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

The index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May.

Vote smart on the issues and candidates

With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.

Biden-Harris energy policies threaten Montana

Few decisions made in Washington D.C. impact Montanans more than those made about our nation’s natural resources. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ pursuit of radical environmentalism and a liberal climate change agenda is shutting down our state’s energy and mining and threatening our Montana way of life.

Whitefish’s Stack Financial climbs in national rankings

Whitefish’s Stack Financial Management climbed from #72 to #57 on the 2024 CNBC Financial Advisor 100 list.

PHOTOS: Griz rally past Northern Arizona, 31-20

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-20 win over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Train derails east of Essex

A freight train derailed 4 miles east of Essex Saturday morning.

Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6

A Montana business owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted certification of the 2020 Electoral College vote.

Sheehy, Gianforte lead in NYT/Siena Montana poll

A New York Times/Siena poll of Montana released Thursday shows Tim Sheehy with a lead of seven percentage points over incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester as ballots start going to voters’ mailboxes Friday, and healthy leads for Gov. Greg Gianforte and former President Donald Trump in their respective races.

Tuck new director for The Birth Center at Logan Health

Callie Tuck has been named to replace Felicity Williams, who is relocating out of state, as the director of The Birth Center at Logan Health – Whitefish.

Brannan breaks tie, Glacier tips Bengals

Rachel Brannan broke a 1-1 with her first goal of the season, and Emmery Schmidt had a goal and assist in Glacier’s 3-1 win over Helena in Western AA soccer Friday at the Glacier fields.

2 late goals lift Bruins over Bravettes

Two quick goals from Avi Schmautz and Elaina Stern brought Flathead into a 3-3 tie Friday, but Helena Capital got two quick goals — in the 76th and 79th minutes — to prevail 5-3 in Western AA girls soccer at KidSport.

Fife, Griz drop Lumberjacks

The Montana Grizzlies seem to have the big finish figured out for 2024, after rallying again in the second half of a 31-20 victory over Northern Arizona Saturday in their homecoming game.

Football: C-Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork win

LIBBY — Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score Friday, leading the Wildcats over Libby 49-0 in Western A football action.

Mother of missing paddleboarder reflects on search and rescue efforts

Nina Rea has been on a never-ending mission to find her daughter, Emily Rea, since she went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir this summer.

No. 1 girls race brings best to Capital City 7 on 7

HELENA — The girls No. 1 race, which saw Hardin’s Karis Brightwings-Pease, Glacier’s Lauren Bissen and Flathead’s Josie Wilson finish within 6 seconds of each other, highlighted the Capital City 7-on-7 cross country meet Thursday.

Surf's Up

THE GLACIER SURF U8 Manchester City Academy team poses with their medals after competing in the 3rd Annual Premier Cup tournament last weekend in Whitefish and Kalispell.

Federal appeals court reinstates vaccine choice law for Montana health care facilities

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Montana’s pandemic-era law barring vaccine mandates and data collection may go into effect in health care settings, reversing a federal judge’s injunction from 2022 after state attorneys appealed the case early last year.

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.

Northern lights dazzle much farther south than normal. Here's what's behind the show

Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City.

Will Idaho shock Montana State in week 7?

This week on Big Sky Now, we’re diving into the highly anticipated Idaho vs. Montana State matchup, breaking down each team's strengths and weaknesses.

Democrat Dave Fern faces Republican Doug Adams for newly drawn Senate district

Longtime Democratic legislator Dave Fern is hoping to return to the Legislature come 2025 in a newly redrawn Senate District encompassing parts of the north Flathead Valley.

Legals for October, 11 2024

Pack in a runaway

Glacier starts hot and routs Flathead 56-0

They say you can throw out the records when two rivals meet.

2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 3

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

James 'Jim' Puuri, 68

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service for James "Jim" Puuri at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Bigfork.

Tronstad subdivisions move forward

Developers Jon Sonju and Frank Garner, two former Republican lawmakers, are looking for a planned unit development and preliminary plat approval of two subdivisions, Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing.

2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 5

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Whitefish soccer sweeps T-Falls

WHITEFISH — Preston McPherson scored first, scored last and his Whitefish Bulldogs ended the regular season with a 5-2 win over North A foe Thompson Falls Thursday.

Law Roundup: Partygoer swings ax at bonfire

A Marion resident called the Sheriff’s Office with questions regarding domesticated goats getting onto their property.

Column: From Rawson to the Grizzlies' Hall of Fame

Dylan McFarland confirmed that he was in Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, watching Weber State prevail over his alma mater 55-48, and he is surprised as anybody that it was the Wildcats’ fifth win in six games against the Griz.

PHOTOS: Glacier rebounds in crosstown, 56-0

Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 56-0 win over the Flathead Braves in crosstown football at Legends Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Library Commission discusses definition of ‘young adult’

Members of Montana’s State Library Commission Wednesday engaged in a spirited discussion about the importance of teen-oriented sections in public libraries and how young-adult titles are selected and presented to younger patrons.

UM selects new director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research

After a nationwide search, the University of Montana has hired Dr. Jeffrey Michael to serve as the next director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

Bridger Smith happy to be back with the Pack

A budding receiver working out with a who’s-who of Salt Lake City-area quarterbacks, Bridger Smith didn’t figure he’d wind up in Kalispell, Montana, his sophomore year of high school.

Montana Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion restrictions

In two separate opinions about companion lawsuits, the state Supreme Court agreed the preliminary injunctions can stay in place until a final decision is made in Lewis and Clark County District Court.

Songwriter festival rebrands as Downtown in the Round

“I was a young troubadour, when I rode in on a song.... And I'll be an old troubadour, when I'm gone,” sings George Strait in “Troubadour.”

New nonprofit art studio hosts Fall Harvest Moon Fest

The Making Place is capping off their first season of events with a free family friendly fall festival, Harvest Moon Fest.

Law roundup: Injured cat in the box taken to vet

An injured cat in a box was reportedly left on a corner with a note stating, “Is this your cat?” A person who took the cat to the animal hospital told officers that the box had been there for at least a day.

Museum unveils new exhibit: Lumberjacks, Tie Hacks and River Pigs

Months in the making, the wholesale renovation of the Northwest Montana History Museum's "timber room" will be unveiled at a free public open house 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

Flathead High School auto teacher surprised with $50,000 prize

More than 20 people showed up to Flathead High School Tuesday morning to surprise automotive teacher Rob Hunter with $50,000 from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program.

Letters to the editor Oct. 10

Letters to the editor Oct. 10

Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library

The nonprofit Art Vision & Outreach in Community Education, or A VOICE, which works with the high school and college to provide artistic educational opportunities for students brought its REzMaDe project to the branch of the Flathead County Library. The photos are on display through Nov. 8.

Spellbinding evening set as cellist joins Glacier Symphony on stage

Renowned Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa joins the Glacier Symphony orchestra for an unforgettable evening of enchanting music at the Wachholz College Center on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13.

Whitefish Theatre Company presents romantic comedy 'Almost Maine'

“Almost, Maine,” a play of comic and poignant tales of love by John Cariani will be performed by Whitefish Theatre Company in its first mainstage production of the 2024-25 season.

Frank D. Hagel, 90

Kalispell artist Frank D. Hagel, 90, died Oct. 7, 2024, at Logan Health.

BobFest supports work in wilderness area

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation holds its annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

For the love of hunting

Is hunting and are hunters an endangered species? Living in Montana, where most adults, especially males, hunt, it seems that our tradition of hunting for food and fun has rock-solid public support.

LaPier paintings on display at museum

Native American artist, Valentina LaPier's paintings are on exhibit at the Northwest Montana History Museum with an artist reception planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20.

Legals for October, 10 2024

Briefs: Northern Pines ace for Larson

Boys overcome defiant Braves, girls cruise past Bravettes

Norm Larson used a 9-iron to ace the 154-yard No. 16 at Northern Pines Golf Club on Sunday.

Another round of northern lights predicted Thursday

A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.

Montana's AG faces a hearing on 41 counts of professional misconduct

A succession of controversies marks Republican Austin Knudsen's nearly four years as Montana attorney general.

Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: 'This is your last chance'

Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival.

Former Falkor bookkeeper gets prison time for embezzlement

A former bookkeeper who admitted to embezzling approximately $159,000 from her employer, a Kalispell firearms manufacturing company, was sentenced Tuesday to five months in federal prison followed by six months of home confinement and three years of supervised release.

Former Whitefish Housing Authority director admits to embezzlement

The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority admitted in court Wednesday to embezzling at least $100,000 from the organization, which receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Man killed in Columbia Falls shop explosion

One man is dead and another injured after a shop exploded and burned on Kokanee Bend in Columbia Falls on Tuesday evening.

Pack, Braves looking to get right at crosstown

The Crosstown football game, set for 7 p.m. tonight at Legends Stadium, pits two teams yearning to get going in the right direction.

Flathead Warming Center files federal lawsuit against Kalispell

The complaint argues that the City Council’s decision to revoke the homeless shelter’s conditional use permit violated state and federal law by undergoing an unfair and politically charged revocation process that took away the shelter’s “vested right” to the property after Council authorized its permit in 2020.

Ski flick 'Wasteland' features local Chris Logan

With less than 60 days until opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort, it is time to turn up the stoke with ski movies. The Remington Bar is the place to be to see “Wasteland,” a Level 1 film featuring local skier Chris Logan.

Robert Lee 'Bob' Barker, 74

Robert Lee "Bob" Barker, Jr., 74, passed away on Sept. 14, 2024, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish after an extended illness.

Kalispell City Council approves workforce housing as eligible for city funds, renews lease for golf association

Workforce housing projects became eligible for tax increment financing funds following yeses across the board at Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting.

Courtney Tait, 68

Courtney Anderson Tait, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home of natural causes.

Law roundup: Neighbor upset over curbside couch potatoes

People selling a house reportedly disposed of a couch by leaving it on the sidewalk and a neighbor complained it was “attracting homeless.”

Two animals found shot and left to waste in Northwest Montana

Two animals were found shot and left to waste in Northwest Montana in recent weeks, state wildlife officials say.

Outdoor fright trail scares up Halloween entertainment

The deemed Glacier Gallows fright trail near Columbia Falls takes advantage of the eeriness of a dense, dark forest that's chock-full of unexpected scares, spooky set designs and unsettling characters.

C-Falls girls soccer bests Whitefish, boys tie

COLUMBIA FALLS — The four most explosive soccer teams in the North A met Tuesday night with league titles on the line, and you can guess how the games turned out.

Jerry Meislik, 77

Jerry "JIR" Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Legals for October, 9 2024

Crosstown soccer: Pack pitches 2 shutouts

Boys overcome defiant Braves, girls cruise past Bravettes

Crosstown soccer was all Glacier.

Busse, Graybill make pitch to Kalispell voters as Montana governor's race heads into final stretch

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse on Monday laid out plans to bolster the state’s wildlife agency, address climate change and work with a GOP-controlled Legislature all the while criticizing Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s record in Helena.

Flu vaccine clinic Oct. 9 at fairgrounds

The Flathead City-County Health Department’s annual flu clinic is Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Trump spoke to Putin as many as 7 times since leaving office, Bob Woodward reports in new book

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book "War."

This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied—with steak

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy took a shot at his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester, for " eating lobbyist steak " while the Republican fought in Afghanistan.

Authorities identify Somers man killed in weekend wreck

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified the motorist killed in a wreck on Foys Canyon Road over the weekend as 44-year-old Shaun Madrazo of Somers.

Letters to the editor Oct. 8

Letters to the editor Oct. 8

Is Kalispell building responsibly, or just building?

Growth is inevitable — in fact we’ve developed property right here in the valley. When done right, it enriches our community, strengthens our infrastructure, and makes Kalispell an even better place to live.

Kalispell Planning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed Tronstad subdivisions

Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on proposed twin residential developments on open land north of the city.

Abortion access supporters and opponents hold rallies over proposed ballot initiative

As Montanans begin voting on a measure that would see abortion access enshrined in the state constitution, supporters and opponents held dueling rallies in Northwest Montana over the weekend.

Law roundup: Shoplifter clowns around

A woman wearing a blue bandanna reportedly walked out of a store with her arms full of stolen Halloween merchandise before walking into a casino.

Flathead’s Gislason managing academics and athletics in busy fall

Meet one of the busiest students at Flathead High School.

Wages up, housing still out of reach, says Montana labor report

A 2024 report on labor in Montana said the economy is continuing to expand, unemployment remains low, and wage growth is increasing and has outpaced inflation.

Legals for October, 8 2024

Weekend wildfires lead to 1 death, large areas burned in western North Dakota

Wildfires driven by ferocious winds and fueled by dry conditions raged through parts of western North Dakota over the weekend, leading to one death and forcing more than 100 people to evacuate their homes. Officials don't expect the region's tinder-dry conditions to improve soon.

Countries around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Vigils, commemorations and acts of remembrance were planned across the world on Monday to mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as world leaders called for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages.

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday to become a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay, leading to evacuation orders and lending more urgency to the cleanup from Hurricane Helene, which swamped the same stretch of coastline less than two weeks ago.

Chris Moritz’s eye for bringing beauty to spaces is impeccable

Japanese anemone. Rudbeckia, Forsythia. Hydrangea. Iris. Coral Bells and day lilies. And geraniums, a blanket of them.

Law roundup: Dog owner shouts for driveway showdown

A man reportedly stood on his deck and shouted that whoever turned in his dog to meet him in his driveway.

Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows

Impact fee collections in Whitefish have decreased by 21%, which the city says is the result of less construction activity.

Letters to the editor Oct. 7

Letters to the editor Oct. 7

Kalispell City Council to vote on using tax increment financing funds for workforce housing

Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to make workforce housing projects eligible for tax increment financing funds.

Legals for October, 7 2024

Lane Gurdan Price, 61

Lane Gurdan Price, 61, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.

Wolfpack comeback topples Hellgate girls

Gracie Winkler’s 35-yard shot capped a remarkable second-half comeback for the Glacier Wolfpack Saturday, in a 3-2 girls soccer win over Missoula Hellgate at the Glacier fields.

Somers man dies in crash on Foys Canyon Road

A Somers man died around 5:50 a.m. Saturday in a crash on Foys Canyon Road by Orchard Ridge Road in Kalispell.

Over-the-top milkshakes feature of new Whitefish shop

No, the new Clydesdale Creamery Milkshake Saloon and Espresso at 16 Baker Avenue does not serve ice cream made with Clydesdale milk, though that is a running joke among the crew.

Montana voting system rewards party loyalty

We are two veterans with 44 years of combined service to the United States. We served united around one mission because we believed the American values of freedom, independence and democracy were worth sacrificing for.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings for business in the Flathead Valley

Whitefish boys top Hamilton, girls best Loyola

HAMILTON — Logan Bingham scored three goals and added an assist as Whitefish defeated Hamilton (6-4, 6-1 in South A games) 6-0 in boys soccer Saturday.

Jackson Wortman, 15

Jackson Wortman, 15, born on Grandpa’s birthday in 2009 to Michael and Misty Wortman in Kalispell.

Clarence J. Furnia, Jr., 93

Clarence J. Furnia Jr., 93, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends due to congestive heart failure on Oct. 1,2024.

Taking Montanans’ ideas to the Senate to lower housing costs

As a public school teacher at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, I took great pride in preparing my students to be the next generation of Montana leaders.

Changes needed in funding public education

Over the past few months, there have been different articles published in newspapers around the state about school finances, from teacher salaries and budget shortfalls to levies and bonds. I would like to highlight another area of concern: equality of education and the state’s obligation to the citizens of Montana.

Margaret 'Terry' Black Cosgrove, 81

Margaret "Terry" Black Cosgrove died on Labor Day, 2024, in Missoula just short of her 82nd birthday.

Margaret Marie Fordik Albrecht, 84

Margaret Marie Fordik Albrecht, Aug. 11, 1940 — Sept. 2, 2024.

When journalism matters most

Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

Legals for October, 6 2024

2024 Voter Guide: House District 9

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Night of the Trades: FVCC highlights trade career opportunities

The Night of the Trades is designed to give people more exposure to trade careers early on. The evening is part of the chamber’s Manufacturing Month celebration in October.

Day of care: Volunteers mark National Public Lands Day working on Wild Horse Island

Wild Horse Island, over 2,000 acres of mountains, forests and grasslands, is the biggest island on Flathead Lake.

Haskill Creek Farms shop shutters, citing unclear zoning regulations

Haskill Creek Farms closed all operations at its Voerman Road location southeast of Whitefish on Sept. 28 following a 30-day notice from Flathead County informing the owners that their operations were illegal for the zoning of the property.

Letters to the editor Oct. 6

Letters to the editor Oct. 6

Margaret 'Peg' Ann Wagner, 67

Margaret "Peg" Wagner, 67 of Hungry Horse passed away Sept. 29, 2024, with her family by her side.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 7

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Julia Ann Smith, 77

Julia "Julie" Ann Smith, 77, was born March 31, 1947, in Great Falls to parents CC and Corrine Mary Jones.

Jerry Meislik, 77

Jerry "JIR" Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Weber State wins in OT

The Montana Grizzlies keep setting the wrong kind of records. On Saturday they gave up the most points ever allowed at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, 55, which is what Weber State tallied to take a seven-point Big Sky Conference victory, in overtime.

Ruth L. Hummer, 87

Ruth Leila Hummer, 87, passed away peacefully at home, with family, on Sept. 30, 2024.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 8

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

Under the Biden-Harris administration, with the help of Sen. Jon Tester, we are experiencing high inflation, open borders, a fentanyl crisis, letting boys compete in girls sports, allowing boys to use girls bathrooms, woke agendas, a broken justice system, an attack on our baseload energy resources, stricter gun control, wars abroad, late-term abortions, and our own government providing more to illegal immigrants than to the citizens of the U.S.

PHOTOS: Weber State holds off Montana in overtime, 55-48

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 55-48 overtime loss to the Weber State Wildcats at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map

The stone tower that gave this place its name was nearly a half billion years in the making — heated and thrust upward from deep in the Earth, then carved and eroded by wind and water.

Football: Whitefish outscores Bigfork

Libby rallies past Butte Central

WHITEFISH — The Whitefish Bulldogs made a couple more big plays Friday, beating Bigfork 42-22 in their homecoming game behind three touchdowns from CJ Thew.

AA football: Capital surges past Pack, 35-14

HELENA — The Glacier Wolfpack built a 14-0 lead Friday, and then the Capital Bruins literally blew them away.

Supreme Court candidates dodge, and leverage, political rhetoric

Judicial forums are not typically known for their entertainment. But during an hour of questions and answers at a late September forum in Great Falls, hosted by the Montana Farmers Union, the four nonpartisan candidates for the open seats on the Montana Supreme Court successfully conveyed that their races are far from boring.

Former chief of Montana Highway Patrol sues Attorney General Austin Knudsen

Former Montana Highway Patrol Col. Steve Lavin filed a lawsuit Friday alleging Attorney General Austin Knudsen unlawfully forced him to resign and misrepresented the terms of his employment.

Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate 'go back where you came from' in forum

Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to "go back where you came from."

Polson's Milton leads after day one at A State Golf

POLSON — Max Milton feels right at home, and so do the boys from Billings Central and Laurel.

Bengals play lights out, beat Braves

After high winds knocked out the power at Legends Stadium — delaying kickoff by 30 minutes, the Helena Bengals played lights out for four quarters in their 47-13 win over the Flathead Braves Friday.

Wolfpack boys go back-to-back at AA golf

Winning the title is hard, defending it is even harder.

Montana Tech hands Eastern Oregon first loss

BUTTE — Landers Smith ran for 94 yards with two touchdowns as Montana Tech gave Eastern Oregon their first loss of the season in a 42-35 win in Frontier Conference football on Saturday.

Flathead drops games at East-West crossover

GREAT FALLS — The Flathead Bravettes dropped all four matches at the second East-West crossover event of the season Saturday.

Independent candidate challenges incumbent Republican for PSC

A small agency with an important, if often unintelligible job, the Montana Public Service Commission tends to fly under Montanans’ radar, largely due to the exceedingly technical nature of its work.

PHOTOS: The Class AA State Golf Tournament at Northern Pines

High school golfers hit the links at the Class AA State Golf Tournament held at Northern Pines Golf Club in Kalispell on Oct. 3-4.

Legals for October, 4 2024

Columbia Falls soccer powers past Libby

LIBBY — The Columbia Falls soccer teams swept a pair of games from the Libby Loggers, with the Wildcats getting tested some in North A soccer Thursday.

Powers and Mitchell face off for House District 3

Democrat Debo Powers, a retired teacher, is hoping to return to the Legislature in a race for a newly redrawn House District 3 that has her squaring off against Republican Cathy Mitchell.

Arthur Olson, 91

Arthur I. Olson, 91, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 6

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 5

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

FEC raffle raises funds for food banks

Flathead Electric Cooperative's 2024 Ribeye Raffle raised $19,008 in cash and approximately 1,000 pounds of meat for donation to the North Valley, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Bigfork, West Shore, Libby, and NW Montana Veterans food banks.

Bozeman’s Bourret leads AA Golf; Pack’s Engellant, Braves’ Morris close

Bozeman’s Cooper Bourret eagled the eighth hole and shot an opening round 70 to take a one-shot lead after the first day of the AA State Golf Tournament Thursday at Northern Pines Golf Club.

Hunters using Flathead Ridge Ranch area need free permission card

The permission card must be displayed from the rearview mirror of every hunter’s vehicle while on the property. Only one card per vehicle is required but each hunter’s name within the vehicle must be on the slip.

Flathead bests Glacier in five-set crosstown thriller

Not in their house.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 4

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Flathead looks for first win, Glacier faces toughest opponent yet

Flathead Braves (0-5) return home Friday to Legends Stadium where they will welcome the Helena Bengals (1-4) in a conference matchup at 7:00 p.m

Law roundup: Knock, knock, knockin' on the neighbor's door

No joke, a man's continuous knocking on a neighbor's door was driving a resident crazy. They phoned the Kalispell Police Department looking for help and asking that officers move the individual along.

Michael Howard Hodsdon, 71

Michael Howard Hodsdon, 71, died suddenly on Sept. 23, 2024, of heart failure.

Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success

Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officials say.

Sentinel sweeps Glacier soccer; Hellgate girls down Flathead

MISSOULA — Breanna Smith scored two quick goals for Missoula Sentinel Thursday, and the Spartans made that stand up for a 2-0 win over Glacier in Western AA girls soccer.

Montana man upset about spy balloon convicted of threatening McCarthy

A Montana man was convicted Wednesday of threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after becoming upset that the government had not shot down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over his home city.

Big Sky Now: Upsets, injuries and playoff implications?

The Big Sky Now panel dives into Week 6 predictions, highlighting potential upsets, injury concerns, and pivotal matchups.

Family holiday shows come to Wachholz stage

Starting with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., followed by a cappella group “Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas” on Wednesday, Dec.11 at 7 p.m.

Donna Mae James, 94

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Mae (Brumbaugh) James, 94, announce her passing.

Father of man rescued from the Middle Fork of the Flathead River thanks searchers

Ken Card wants to give a big thank you to Two Bear Air, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and the Triple G Resort at Stanton Creek for help in rescuing his son.

Keeping Score: Glacier Wolfpack dominates

Join host Josh Amick on Keeping Score as we're back with prep sports coverage.

Met Opera Live tells story of man facing eternal choice between love and art

Sung in French, “Les Contes D’Hoffmann” tells the unhappy story of poet Hoffmann and his failed love affairs. The opera makes use of three of Hoffmann's supernatural tales where he recounts his love for three women whom he cannot have, thwarted by a nemesis, and ultimately left humiliated and devastated. This opéra fantastique ultimately tells the story of a man facing the eternal choice between love and art.

Renowned Western artists exhibited at Cawdrey Gallery

Crow artist Kevin Red Star and equine sculptor Brenna Kimbro will have their latest work on display at the gallery.

Law roundup: Get busy living or get busy dying

Was it Andy Dufresne on his way to Zihuatanejo, Mexico from Maine or another criminal on the lam? A bank employee told the Kalispell Police Department that an individual emptying out their safe deposit box mentioned that they had skipped a court date and were bound for the other side of the southern border.

Crosstown I is Thursday at Flathead

Crosstown I, Volleyball Edition is set for Thursday.

Whitefish skiers Maggie Voisin, Parkin Costain featured in TGR movie

Local freeride skier Parkin Costain remembers seeing epic Teton Gravity Research ski movies at the O’Shaughnessy Center when he was 11 years old and being inspired by skiers like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.

One charged with felony after teens break into downtown Kalispell building

Daniel Alexander Ronshaugen of Kalispell pleaded not guilty before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 26.

Arthur Olson, 91

Arthur I. Olson, 91, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.

Flathead’s Morris powering into state tournament

Thankful. That’s the feeling Flathead senior golfer Dylan Morris — who already has one win at home this season in the Kalispell Invite — has heading into his final state tournament in his hometown.

Fortunate Son: Sam Engellant enjoys 2 years of fairways and greens

It was Sept. 19, the second round of the Kalispell Invitational golf tournament was winding down, and Sam Engellant was in trouble.

Kenneth C. Prichard, 95

Kenneth C. Prichard, 95, was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Fairview, the oldest of eight children born to Nellie and Dale Prichard.

Letters to the editor Oct. 3

Letters to the editor Oct. 3

Kalispell artist featured in 'Summer Memories' exhibit

For over five decades, Marsha Davis has been translating the breathtaking landscapes that not only capture the physical beauty of her surroundings but also the intangible essence of cherished memories.

Residential streets shouldn’t be bypassed

Woodland Park sits at the north end of Woodland Avenue.

Nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Community Land Trust collaborate on affordable housing units in Kalispell

Kalispell will soon see two new affordable housing units go up within walking distance of its downtown.

Wolfpack, Braves golfers set to defend home course at state

Flathead and Glacier have the home course advantage.

Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues that the former president disregarded the advice of his vice president and other aides and is not entitled to immunity from prosecution over his failed bid to remain in power.

Helene search crews go door to door looking for survivors

Isolated and without electricity or phone service since Hurricane Helene inflicted devastation across the Southeast nearly a week ago, residents in the mountains of western North Carolina are relying on old-fashioned ways of communicating.

Biden won't support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will not support an Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran's nuclear program in response to Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Water and power outages from Helene test patience in the Southeast

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Many residents of the Carolinas who still lacked running water, cellphone service and electricity Wednesday made do for the moment and questioned how long their patience would last nearly a week after Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast. The storm and its aftermath have killed at least 178 people.

Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is going back to Butler, where the world last saw him pump his fist and beseech followers to "fight," even as blood streaked his face from a would-be assassin's bullet.

Flathead County board rejects prerelease center

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.

Marilyn Wilken, 88

Marilyn Wilken, 88, passed away on Sept. 24, 2024, at her home in Bigfork.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 3

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 2

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Sentinel downs Bravettes soccer

Eliza Ascher and Breanna Smith scored as Missoula Sentinel defeated Flathead in girls soccer 2-0 Tuesday.

Samaritan House breaks ground on housing expansion

The project includes 16 apartments for veterans, 18 two-to-three-bedroom apartments for families (both income based) and an expansion of the administrative building to allow for a larger cafeteria and a cold weather overflow shelter.

Montanans want a place to call home

Montana hit another low: the National Association of Realtors ranks Montana the most expensive state to live in based on household income relative to home prices. That ranking means our Montana communities are growing further away from being homes for families, and increasingly becoming playgrounds for the rich.

Law roundup: Spreading the good news the wrong way

A man out trying to save souls drew the ire of a store manager, who told the Kalispell Police Department that the roving proselytizer was harassing his employees.

Girl Scout Troop creates care kits for Red Cross

The project aims to supplement the American Red Cross's existing assistance programs. The Girl Scouts recently delivered 30 care kits to the Kalispell Red Cross office, where they will be distributed to children in need during times of crisis.

James Puuri, 68

On Sept. 13, 2024, James "Jim" Puuri, 68, went to be with the Lord.

Couple sues Kalispell for injuries suffered from officer-involved shooting in 2021

A Flathead Valley couple is suing the city of Kalispell, seeking compensation for injuries suffered during an officer-involved shooting at a gas station in 2021.

Wayne E. Turner, 77

Wayne Everett Turner, 77, passed away at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell on Sept. 25, 2024.

Florence Stebbins-Penrod, 101

Florence (nee Miller), born Nov. 15, 1922, in Kalispell, passed away July 12, 2024, at her home in Homer, Alaska at 101 years of age.

2024 Voter Guide: House District 1

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Legals for October, 2 2024

Columbia Falls soccer sweeps Stillwater Christian

Maxwell Everett scored twice as Columbia Falls defeated Stillwater Christian in boys soccer 5-2 Tuesday.

Big Sky notes: A surplus of yards, on both sides

The Montana Grizzlies gained 701 yards Saturday, in their first win on the red turf of Roos Field, for the second-biggest offensive output in the football program’s history.

Native Americans in Montana ask court for voting sites on reservation

BILLINGS (AP) — Native Americans living on a remote Montana reservation filed a lawsuit against state and county officials Monday saying they don't have enough places to vote in person — the latest chapter in a decades-long struggle by tribes in the United States over equal voting opportunities.

New Montanans more red than blue

As Montana’s population more than doubled over the last 40 years, the number of registered voters increased 175% according to state election voter data.

Legals for October, 1 2024

Law roundup: Property line dispute gets heated

An intense argument ensued among neighbors over a property easement in Kalispell. One individual was packing heat and reportedly threatened to shoot a woman and her husband. Cooler heads prevailed and no weapons were drawn.

Kalispell family medicine doctor reflects on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Dr. Kelly Berkram encourages women to speak with their primary care physicians about setting up a breast cancer screening.

Letters to the editor Oct. 1

Letters to the editor Oct. 1