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June 5, 2026 9:55 a.m.

Fann homers, AA Lakers win opener in Libby

LIBBY — Hunter Fann homered and doubled, Teagen Dixon had three steals and the Kalispell AA Lakers opened their season with a rain-shortened, 9-5 win at Libby on Wednesday.

Survive and thrive in Northwest Montana's sub-zero winters with comfortable winter gloves
June 5, 2026 4 a.m.

Survive and thrive in Northwest Montana's sub-zero winters with comfortable winter gloves

Are you ready for Northwest Montana's brutal sub-zero winters? Here's your guide to thriving in the region with the right pair of comfortable winter gloves.

Flathead High School student competes in national Trig-Star competition
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Flathead High School student competes in national Trig-Star competition

Representing Montana, Flathead High School junior Jacob Braach awaits the results of the national Trig-Star math competition after completing the 120-minute test in May. National results are expected in mid-June.

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State champion Vikings place 2 on All-State baseball team

Days after claiming its first state baseball championship over Dillon, Bigfork now has a pair of All-State selections as awards teams were announced Thursday.

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C-Falls has 3 All-State softball selections; Libby and Polson 2

Senior Kylie Gjesdal-Davis led a trio of All-State selections for the Columbia Falls Wildkats as teams were announced Thursday.

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Law roundup: That’s one way to junk a vehicle

Someone had their nearly 30-year-old sedan hauled to a mechanic's shop after hours and promptly dropped off the map.

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Emerson leads Mission Valley over A Lakers

Holden Emerson doubled and drove in three runs as Mission Valley defeated the Kalispell A Lakers 9-2 in the first game of a Legion baseball doubleheader at Archie Roe Field Thursday evening.

State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season
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State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season

While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn on a dime” officials warned during a seasonal briefing.

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Legals for June, 5 2026

Joyce Brodehl, 72
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Joyce Brodehl, 72

Joyce Ann Brodehl, 72, of Kalispell, passed away May 11, deeply loved by her family and friends.

Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’
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Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’

Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright eyes reflect her sunny disposition and excitement for graduation.

Rodger Jones, 86
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Rodger Jones, 86

Dunham’s Sports opens sporting goods store in Evergreen
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Dunham’s Sports opens sporting goods store in Evergreen

The new Dunham’s offers apparel and footwear departments, large hunting, fishing, camping, and water sports areas, and a broad selection of fitness equipment.

Columbia Falls approves Teakettle Heights, largest single subdivision in city history
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Columbia Falls approves Teakettle Heights, largest single subdivision in city history

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved developer Mick Ruis’ Teakettle Heights subdivision on former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. lands.