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.

Flathead County Library moving forward with Kalispell branch project

Flathead County Library trustees inched closer to the construction of a new Kalispell branch on Thursday, signing a letter of intent for property near a downtown mall.

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.

Douglas J. Wold, 85

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney, passed away on March 8, 2025, peacefully at his lake home in Polson.

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.

Gianforte signs bill to continue Medicaid expansion program

A bill to lift the 2025 sunset on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program was signed into law Thursday by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte — though without a press release or public fanfare.

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.

Don't dismiss code enforcement so quickly

Talk of launching a code enforcement program in Kalispell among city councilors last week ran aground on two obstacles — funding and philosophy.

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