Columns
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Northern Pike: Love or hate?
Before we get full time into outdoor columns about hunting, let me do a final end-of-summer column about fishing.
On the fault line of news: Shaking it up with the internet
“Honey, are we having an earthquake?”
'Witch hunt' tried to take down another president in the 1950s
What a difference 65 years makes — NOT!
How to be cool - or not
Let’s face it. After a certain point in every person’s life, it’s difficult to be “cool.” In a newsroom full of 20-somethings these days, I am reminded daily that I am one of the oldest people on the staff still po…
Trump and the 'Mean Girls' of the media
The preening journalists who have made a profession out of hounding Donald Trump probably see themselves as avatars of Woodward and Bernstein in “All the President’s Men,” but I think they are sadly miscast.
Marathon mom breaks world record
It’s official. Theresa Marie Pitts is the fastest stroller pusher in the world.
Protecting the future of football
The continuing wave of bad press surrounding the negative effects of football hasn’t really stopped how we treat and teach the sport.
'The day the music died': Long live Faz
Moving Mom: So many questions; no easy answers
“Why do I have to move?” was the question Mom kept asking, but not understanding three weeks ago as we made the transition from her apartment to a memory-care facility.
Dominance draws eyes to the sport
There was no shortage of hot takes after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title on Monday.
Contest heats up for homeowner
Kristin Hollemans is breathing easier, thanks to a brand new furnace from Aire Serv heating and air conditioning in Kalispell. Aire Serv co-owners Mark and Julie Beede held an “Oldest Furnace” contest during the Fl…
Montana's original hothead in Congress (Hint: It's not Gianforte)
Greg Gianforte has been excoriated by the national media, state media, Democrats and even some Republicans for “body-slamming” a reporter the day before being elected Montana’s sole congressman on May 25.
Stroke of luck
It wasn’t that great of a round and, to her own admission, Bigfork’s Jan Quessenberry was ready to pack up her clubs after nine holes last week at Eagle Bend Golf Club and get a drink in the clubhouse.
Mike Muri: A bartender who became a lifesaver
My friend and mentor Mike Muri says I have to write about him every 10 years whether I like it or not — at least if he lives to pass another milestone.
In a great year, one moment sticks out
I was asked a simple question on the radio this week.
Volunteers preserve Glacier Park's legacy
While Memorial Day is, first and foremost, a day to honor those who gave their lives in defense of our country, Americans also have traditionally spent the long holiday weekend reconnecting with family and friends …