Law roundup: Parental advisory required for campground singer

Columbia Falls Police Department called back a phone number tied to a 911 hangup and dispatch heard a child screaming, “I don’t want to go to jail.” The ...

Whitefish qualifies 11 for State A tennis

Mason Kelch and Dane Hunt defeated Whitefish teammates Buren Brust and Jesse Burrough in the Northwest A divisional boys doubles championship match, as both duos earned a spot at the state tournament Wednesday.

Columbia Falls School District seeks support for roof replacement levy

Columbia Falls Public Schools will make a public push to inform voters about an upcoming building reserve levy request to fix the roof on the classroom wing of its high school.

Rodney K. Johnson, 69

Rodney K. Johnson, 69, a lifelong Polson resident, left his earthly boundaries on April 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by family, after complications of rheumatoid arthritis and a stroke.

Whitefish Theatre Company presents music and dance by Jesús Muñoz Flamenco

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the music and movement of Jesús Muñoz Flamenco as the final installment of its 2023-24 music series May 10.

Donald Trump Jr. rallies Republican support for Montana candidates

Former president Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rallied on Sunday for leading Republican candidates in Montana, urging support for a conservative agenda that he said will help win races up and down ballots in November.

Attorney General's Office commits to supporting funds for Flathead Reservation law enforcement

Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners on Monday he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office.

Daines seeks to block students arrested during campus protests from federal debt relief

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is looking to bar students convicted of criminal offenses in connection with the ongoing wave of campus protests from receiving future student loan relief.

Flathead sweeps Last Chance Quad; Whitefish girls run blazing 100

WHITEFISH — The Whitefish girls certainly showed their speed at the Last Chance Quad meet held Thursday.

Tester calls for action on water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of summer

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Monday called on a federal inter-agency group charged with managing dams and reservoirs to immediately begin taking steps to avoid low water levels in Flathead Lake this summer.

Mohl drives in 6, Griz get 1st league win

MISSOULA — Needing someone to step up after dropping the opening game of Saturday’s doubleheader to Portland State at Grizzly Softball Field, Montana got it from both Grace Haegele and Kynzie Mohl.

Whitefish boys, Columbia Falls girls win at Iceberg Invite

COLUMBIA FALLS — Whitefish senior Carson Krack set a personal record while winning the 400, teammates Simon Douglas, Azure Stolte and Carson Gulick also won events and the Bulldogs squeaked out the boys’ title at the Iceberg Invitational Saturday.

Legals for April, 22 2024

Levies are an investment in Kalispell’s future

As Kalispell Public Schools trustees we ask you to invest in the future and support our kids’ education but voting yes for the school levies. Supporting our school levies is a direct way to invest in the future of Kalispell’s children and, by extension, the Kalispell community itself.

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

McDonald's is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers' frustration with high prices.

Bigfork hotel, Whitefish school before county board of adjustment

The board has seven items scheduled for consideration during the meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.

Letters to the editor May 17

Letters to the editor May 17

Looking to help Glacier senior joins AmeriCorps

The National Civilian Community Corps, or the NCCC, through the AmeriCorps program is catered to young adults aged 18 to 26. The program sends volunteers to a home base, where from there they travel to different states to work with climate change mitigation, building affordable housing, disaster response and more.

Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in Western Canada

FORT NELSON, British Columbia (AP) — An intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canada on Monday, fire experts and officials warned, based on forecasts of strong winds that have fueled the out-of-control blaze which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

Glacier has a field day

Wolfpack easily win dual with Columbia Falls

Ethan Anderson rolled and so did most of the rest of the Glacier Wolfpack, who swept a track and field dual from visiting Columbia Falls in convincing fashion Thursday.