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Giving Together: Turning Tax Season into Opportunities for Students
On a spring morning in Kalispell, a group of elementary students huddle around a table, testing a small robot they…
COLUMN: Gilman has front-row seat to Cats’ run
When Tadan Gilman languished a bit for the Montana State Bobcats football team from 2017-19, he had a solid sounding board: His father, Mark.
The (unexpected) little joys of the holidays
Here are a few of the quirky endeavors and serendipities that colored my Christmas this year.
Elk Management
I am always amused by citizens that say all wildlife management should be science based.
Late November brings the closing of two seasons
It’s a seasonal rite of passage for me to lift my road bike onto my shoulder and carry it down the steps to the basement where it will wait out the winter.
17 million words (or so): that’s all she wrote
Well, dear folks, the time has come for me to put down my pen — back away from the computer is more like it — and head into retirement.
Column: Griz keep proving they belong
It is perhaps with maroon-colored glasses that Montana coach Bobby Hauck views his team’s 57-41 win over Eastern Washington in the FCS playoffs last Friday.
Outdoors columnist bags big bull elk
Hunting with me was my guide, Brett and a hunting facilitator, Greg, who books hunts for an outfitter named Bob Walker.
A practice in cultivating daily gratitude
Gratitude is the soul’s balm, especially in the worst of times.
Thanksgiving traditions
Happy Thanksgiving! This is one, if not the happiest weekends of the year for me.
A woodworker’s passion is rekindled
The first thing my husband Tim made for me from wood 40 years ago was a name plate for my desk.
Elk produce a real jolt of adrenaline
I’d nearly forgotten the feeling, but seeing the group moving in front of me was like being on cloud nine.
COLUMN: Looking toward a more perfect Saturday
I, for one, am not as upset as some Montanans about College GameDay, the long-running, Saturday morning, football-centric show on ESPN not coming in for the Cat-Griz game this week.
Sacrifices of veterans hit close to home
The country may be divided in some ways, but the sacrifices made by our veterans ensure we have an opportunity to differ on some issues.
Hunter's dream season is here
The best half of our five-week deer rifle season is ahead.
COLUMN: Flathead sees rare pair head to Division I
It is once again Signing Day Ceremony Season, and Flathead High had a nice one Wednesday to celebrate two future Division I athletes in swimmer Lily Milner and wrestler Fin Nadeau.