Return the favor by backing the Kalispell high school levy

I am of the belief that school levies and school taxes are my way to pay for the education that I received and not specifically paying for my children’s education. This is why it is important to continue funding schools even if you no longer or don’t have children that attend the school. You are paying into a system that you benefited from.

Bill amendment changes our tune

Sen. Carl Glimm’s property tax-relief plan is riding a swell of support as it floats closer to a final vote in the House.

Water isn’t free. Exempt well policy pretends it is

Last month, the senator from Martinsdale received harsh criticism from dozens of opponents on his bill to “revise exempt water rights laws.”

Personhood bill set to pass House, though unlikely to reach threshold to move to voters

A bill seeking an amendment to the Montana Constitution to confer “personhood” rights on embryos passed the House after a 57-43 vote on Tuesday.

Montana abortion ‘trafficking’ bill gets voted down in Republican-dominated committee

A majority of Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee joined Democrats on Thursday in deciding to table a bill to make abortion “trafficking” inside or outside of Montana’s borders a felony for pregnant patients and those who assist them, if the procedure is deemed illegal.

Legals for March, 5 2025

Legislation limits choices for voters

There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.

Legislation limits choices for voters

There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.

Walking the talk: Engaging our youth and strengthening our workforce

For the past four years, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and its WorkforceFlathead.com partners have championed the value of work-based learning — connecting students with real-world experiences and equipping them with the skills they need for success.

Harry Thomas 'Tom' Vars, 93

Harry Thomas "Tom" Vars, 93, of Whitefish, born June 1, 1931, to Harry and Hildred Vars, Princeton, New Jersey, died Feb. 22, 2025, in Kalispell.

Senate President Matt Regier must be investigated

As senators, we are charged with the responsibility to serve the people of Montana by working together to shape laws that are in the best interest of our state.

Wealth versus health

It looks like the only way Congress can pay for tax cuts for billionaires is to cut spending on Medicaid and Medicare.

Flathead Pep Band is heartbeat of school spirit

The Flathead High School Pep Band is thriving this year, as it does every year, bringing energy and excitement to every event they play.

Letters to the editor March 11

Letters to the editor March 11

HB 490 is a crucial step for Montana’s safety and resilience

As general managers of Montana’s electric cooperatives, we are writing to urge our state senators and communities to support House Bill 490.

House and Senate make opposite decisions on partisan judiciary bills

Leaders in Montana’s Republican Party have made it clear that when the Legislature disbands at the end of the 69th session, the plan is to assign the judicial branch in the state shades of red and blue.

Legals for March, 12 2025

Letters to the editor March 6

Letters to the editor March 6

Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budget

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Stephen Watson served in the Marines for 22 years and receives care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for a traumatic brain injury. He supports President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk's cost-cutting program — even if it affects the VA.

Column: Missing out on magic of Divisionals

There are plenty of compelling reasons why there are no divisional basketball tournaments in Class AA. Dustyn Franchini-White, Avery Chouinard and I have our reasons why there should be.