Feeling down? Make a run for it

Habitués of higher elevations have to try harder for happy.

Law roundup: Donkey goes for an evening stroll

A friendly miniature donkey reportedly went for an evening jaunt when it was spotted running in the middle of the street by someone who called the Kalispell Police Department, saying it was following their car.

State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.

Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold with economic uncertainty widespread

Chair Jerome Powell says in written remarks that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread "uncertainty" stemming from President Donald Trump's policies to resolve.

Law roundup: Man thinks he knows more than coaches

A cranky 70- to 80-year-old reportedly yelled at coaches during a tournament at a gym, noting that he was "former law enforcement."

Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

Five-year sentence for man who led police on high-speed chase

A man who led authorities on a high-speed chase through Kalispell last year received a five-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections in November.

Briefs: Lakers’ baseball camp April 11

The 2025 Kalispell Lakers Baseball Camp is scheduled for April 11 at Griffin Field, and players age 8-16 are urged to sign up before the April 8 deadline.

Donald Smith, 83

Don left his earthly life for his heavenly life on Jan. 22, 2025, as a result of the progression of dementia.

Law roundup: Woman stranded for her own good

A woman alleged her boyfriend took her car keys, leaving her stranded at a location. An officer reminded her about the status of her license, and she said she would find another way to get to work.

Big Sky Now: Tounament preview. Top contenders, bracket predictions and sleeper teams

The Big Sky Tournament is here, and teams are fighting for their shot at March Madness!

Big Sky Now: Coaching moves, transfer portal & NCAA aftermath

The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference!

Legislator dismissive of nonprofits’ impact

Montana’s arts and culture organizations not only enrich our communities with live theater, music, literature and history — they wield a massive economic impact.

Letters to the editor March 17

Letters to the editor March 17

Law roundup: Man is a legend in his own mind

A man who believed he was wrongfully ticketed during a traffic stop called with a proposal: “I challenge the whole Kalispell Police Department to meet me at Depot Park and surround me. " He concluded with, “I’ll see you tomorrow morning,” before hanging up.

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.

Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier

Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse related to the Kalispell Republican’s use of public funds to hire an outside private attorney.

Legals for March, 19 2025

Wisconsin tops Montana 85-66 in March Madness first round

DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin backup forward Carter Gilmore made a sweet 3, then turned to the Montana fans and signaled for them to "shhhh."

Libby residents fight trio of bills that could make suing corporations more difficult

A suite of bills that critics say could make it harder to sue corporations faced strong opposition from Libby residents at a Montana Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.