Letters to the editor April 22

Letters to the editor April 22

Lawmakers approve bill restricting display of some flags on public property

A law prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners on government property passed the Montana Legislature on Tuesday.

Support the levy to invest in community’s future

Life is never perfect, but I have received many blessings in my life. Among them are loyal friends, a meaningful career, reasonably good health and a chance to live in and raise a family in Kalispell.

Justus (sic) is being served

At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.

Open enrollment: The most popular public education choice option

Imagine being assigned to a grocery store based on your zip code. Would you be able to find all the products you need at the right price?

Letters to the editor April 24

Letters to the editor April 24

Legals for April, 25 2025

Judge blocks parts of Trump's overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.

Republicans need to unite for Gianforte’s agenda

We’re confident the Montana Republican Party is deeply familiar with the Ten Commandments, but it seems that they’ve forgotten another commandment foundational to Republicans: President Ronald Reagan’s “Eleventh Commandment.”

Meet the trustee candidates in contested school board trustee races

There are three contested school board trustee races this year at Deer Park, Cayuse Prairie and Smith Valley school districts.

Venezuelan man detained in Whitefish was in the U.S. legally, nonprofit says

Federal agents on Thursday detained a Venezuelan man in Whitefish who is in the country legally, say members of a nonprofit that aids immigrants in the Flathead Valley.

Legals for April, 22 2025

State Supreme Court sides with media outlets in public meetings lawsuit

The state Supreme Court has upheld Montanans’ right to open government meetings and public disclosure concerning the governor’s appointment of replacement judges for state district court.

Legals for April, 23 2025

Politics has no place in the courtroom

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was called to account for multiple, egregious violations of the rules that govern all Montana lawyers. Unimaginable as it seems, Montana’s attorney general brazenly disobeyed a direct, final order of the Montana Supreme Court, and he did so knowingly.

Wolfpack Theatre presents hilarious murder mystery

“Deadline” expertly blends suspense with humor, parodying the classic mystery genre while delivering a fresh and thrilling experience.

Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those in charge of the nation's voting will formally gather to weigh in on its implications.

A Lakers open season Wednesday

The Kalispell A Lakers have to retool a little up the middle, but pitching depth and a half-dozen familiar faces have coach Walker Malmin feeling positive this American Legion season.

Jamie Wyman Band creates narrative driven rock opera

Jamie Wyman has been playing music for more than a decade, but in many ways is just getting started with her unique folk-rock sound and songbird voice.

Legals for April, 21 2025