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Law roundup: Company vanishes with tax docs
A taxpayer trying to file their taxes allegedly ran into issues when the company they filed with disappeared, but still had all their tax documents.
Letters to the editor April 27
Letters to the editor April 27
Mitchell’s flag bill doesn’t fly
Property tax reform can wait. The Montana Legislature has far more pressing matters at hand — like flag displays.
Giving Together: Maximize your Impact
Last year a donor from Bigfork who had just sold his long-time Flathead Valley business and property walked into my office. He wanted to give back to the valley where he has lived and worked for the past 45 years.
David McKell Hadly, 81
David McKell Hadly of Kalispell, 81, affectionately known as GrandD, D1, Dave, Uncle David, Davey, DaVid, and Capt Hadly, passed away peacefully in the hospital on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a brief illness.
Conrad Rowe, 77
Conrad James Rowe, 77, of Kalispell, passed peacefully on March 21, 2025.
Jay Downen, 81
Jay Downen, bon vivant, lifelong learner, lover of his family and friends and his Irish history, passed away on April 21 at 81 years old.
Faith Marie Hodges, 76
Faith Marie Hodges, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Root & Rye: Culinary students show off skills with restaurant
The artisan sandwich and soup pop-up restaurant is open through May 2. Patrons can expect innovative sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and beverages.
Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings related to business
Flathead County Library board seeks to tweak terms of Kalispell land deal
The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees on Thursday signaled that it planned to adjust its offer for a new library branch location near the Kalispell Center Mall.
Wildkats win twice at Frenchtown Invite
FRENCHTOWN — Annika Reid drove in five runs against Libby, Onnika Lawrence was a thorn for the Laurel Locomotives and Columbia Falls won twice Saturday at the Frenchtown Invitational softball tournament.
Friday: Whitefish girls win tennis duals
The Whitefish girls swept a pair of duals against Hamilton and Corvallis Friday.
Our future depends on a well-educated workforce
I am passionately optimistic about Kalispell’s future. Yes, we face significant challenges — but what gives me hope is the unwavering dedication of the people who step up every day to do hard things for our community.
Deer Park School puts $4M bond before voters for new building
Deer Park School is seeking approval of a $4 million bond to construct a new building to address aging facilities and infrastructure and add space.
Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors
Lawmakers overwhelmingly supported a measure to establish American Rodeo as the newest addition to the list of state symbols
For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor adventures year-round.
Butte softball sweeps Bravettes
BUTTE — The Flathead softball team managed one crooked number Saturday, while Butte had quite a few more in a Western AA sweep of the Bravettes.
Bobcats' Mellott, Grizzlies' Bergen drafted on Day 3
First Tommy Mellott was picked by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Legals for April, 27 2025
Lego store builds on its product on Main Street
Big Sky Bricks is one of the latest stores to come to downtown Kalispell, sporting a range of Lego products including miscellaneous pieces, figurines, already-built sets and brand-new sets.
A Lakers lose heartbreaker; Libby splits with Fort Macleod
GREAT FALLS — Down 8-0 in the sixth inning, the Great Falls Chargers scored nine unanswered runs to steal a game from the Kalispell A Lakers in a doubleheader on Saturday in American Legion baseball.
Gianforte must save taxpayers from Democrat-hijacked budget bill
The Montana Legislature’s sole constitutional duty is to pass a balanced budget. Montanans take pride in our state’s tradition of fiscal responsibility, but that tradition is not at all reflected in the budget bill hijacked and advanced by Democrats this session. As we write this, Montana’s proposed budget is way in the red, with the shortfall projected at around $1 billion by 2029.
Dawgs and Kats win A.R.M. titles
WHITEFISH — The Whitefish boys held serve on their home track, winning the team title at the A.R.M. Invitational Saturday. The Bulldogs’ rival 10 miles to the East, Columbia Falls, won the girls crown.
