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Headlines: Forecast sinks Flathead Lake to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions, and black bear euthanized in Glacier
Summer forecast sinks Flathead Lake level to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down 2021 abortion restrictions, and a black bear euthanized in Glacier
Misson Valley sweeps Bitterroot to get back to .500
BITTERROOT — Hunter Emerson collected five hits and five RBIs over the two-game series and the Mission Valley Mariners swept the doubleheader against the Bitterroot Bucs Sunday in American Legion Baseball.
Legals for June, 16 2025
Kalispell to hold public hearing on impact fee adjustments
Kalispell City Council is inviting the public to weigh in on proposed adjustments to police and fire impact fees on Monday night.
AA Lakers storm back in ninth to win Church Tournament
LEWISTON, Idaho — After being down 8-2 heading into the final frame, the Kalispell AA Lakers plated six runs before Andre Cephers scored on a passed ball to walk-off the Benz Boys and won the championship at the Dwight Church Memorial Tournament Sunday.
Helen Jeakins, 88
Helen Jeakins (Drew), 88, was a force of nature who touched the lives of many.
Law roundup: World and pearly gates on man’s mind
Whitefish Police Department received a call from a man who said he was in the bathroom when another man reportedly walked in ranting about the world and about “sending people to the pearly gates.”

Logan Health provider looks to genetics for treatment options
It’s a reminder of her own childhood when at age 7 her friend was diagnosed with cancer. Even from a young age, she knew she wanted to help people with cancer.

Barbara 'Barb' C. LaPiana, 86
Barbara C. LaPiana, "Barb," beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and respected member of the Santa Barbara, California, community, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family.

Whitefish to decide on payday for mayor, city councilors
Following a public hearing, Whitefish City Council is set to vote on whether the mayor and city councilors should receive an annual salary and stipend for service.
Casserilla plays hero in two Range Riders wins
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — After dropping the first four games of the series, the Glacier Range Riders’ Xavier Caserilla played hero the final two games of the series, winning Sunday’s knockout round over Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers’ Cuba Bess for a 11-10 victory in Pioneer League baseball.
BITTERROOT — Hunter Emerson collected five hits and five RBIs over the two-game series and the Mission Valley Mariners swept the doubleheader against the Bitterroot Bucs Sunday in American Legion Base
CRANBROOK, B.C. — The Libby Loggers lost a close game in the opener against the Cranbrook Bandits before being blown out in game two to drop both games of their doubleheader in American Legion baseball Sunday.