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A massive flood struck the Flathead Valley 60 years ago
June 23, 2024 midnight

A massive flood struck the Flathead Valley 60 years ago

Sixty years ago the waters rose and rose until they became the largest flood in Flathead County’s recorded history.

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors
June 24, 2024 8:05 a.m.

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.

Steven Duane Swanberg, 72
June 26, 2024 midnight

Steven Duane Swanberg, 72

Steven Duane Swanberg, 72, biked off over hills and mountains to Heaven on June 6, 2024, at the Beehive in Kalispell following a battle with Alzheimer's.

Joyce 'Peach' Graeff, 81
June 26, 2024 midnight

Joyce 'Peach' Graeff, 81

Compassionate and dedicated servant and friend to the community of Bigfork, Peach from Bigfork was called to her eternal home on May 24, 2024; her room was ready.

June 23, 2024 midnight

Letters to the editor June 23

Letters to the editor June 23

Flathead Valley man allegedly fired gun during argument over water pump
June 19, 2024 midnight

Flathead Valley man allegedly fired gun during argument over water pump

Donald James Hanson, 73, is expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on July 18 for his arraignment on the felony charge.

Canal siphon failures not a matter of if, but when
June 23, 2024 midnight

Canal siphon failures not a matter of if, but when

Along with the torrent of gushing water that flooded Babb due to catastrophic siphon eruptions on the St. Mary Canal last week will be serious economic consequences for north-central Montana's agricultural community whose livelihood is reliant on this water system.

June 21, 2024 midnight

Column: Bigfork's Benn bids farewell to coaching

Jim Benn has called his last play for the Bigfork Football Vikings, and his departure from the Montana coaching ranks was just the way he wanted it: quiet.

Jeremiah 'Jerry' J. Dougherty, 65
June 19, 2024 midnight

Jeremiah 'Jerry' J. Dougherty, 65

Jeremiah "Jerry" Joseph Dougherty Sr., 65, passed away on June 10, 2024, at his home in Whitefish with his family by his side.

Bottoms Up: UM course teaches students beer brewing
June 23, 2024 midnight

Bottoms Up: UM course teaches students beer brewing

The students, all enrolled in the UM’s Brewing Science program, had already spent hours in the classroom learning about the nitty gritty of beer making and on this morning were diving into their end-of-semester project — brewing 15 barrels or so of a New Zealand-style IPA.

Showcase of entertainment set for Wachholz College Center’s 2024-25 lineup
June 20, 2024 midnight

Showcase of entertainment set for Wachholz College Center’s 2024-25 lineup

A slate of concerts that rock, speakers who inspire and a showcase of other dance, theater comedy and family entertainment is coming to the Wachholz College Center this year.

June 19, 2024 midnight

Polson's Milton takes lead at State Juniors golf

POLSON – It was rainy but it was also Maxwell Milton’s home course, and the Polson golfer leads the boys section of the 58 th Montana State Juniors golf championship after Tuesday’s second round.

June 19, 2024 midnight

Law roundup: ‘Man’ taken for a burglar in prank

A woman reportedly saw a man wearing a baseball cap under the covers in her bed and fled in a panic.

Whitefish's Pin and Cue marks four decades of entertainment
June 23, 2024 midnight

Whitefish's Pin and Cue marks four decades of entertainment

The Pin and Cue has been part of the Whitefish community since 1984, rallying spirits and providing a gathering place for all ages

Humphrey’s leadership leaves lasting mark on UM, statewide health care
June 19, 2024 midnight

Humphrey’s leadership leaves lasting mark on UM, statewide health care

As University of Montana’s College of Health Dean Reed Humphrey wraps up his decades-long run at the helm of UM’s fastest-growing college, he can finally take a step back and reflect on the 10 years of growth, innovation and impact that defines his time leading the college.

June 19, 2024 midnight

Troy man plans to appeal sentence for killing grizzly

A Troy man who pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a grizzly bear and was sentenced last week said he plans to appeal.

Abortion rights group says it has signatures to qualify initiative for ballot
June 25, 2024 midnight

Abortion rights group says it has signatures to qualify initiative for ballot

Despite legal delays and a persistent opposition movement, organizers of an initiative to enshrine a right to abortion in the Montana Constitution say they have gathered enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.

Tribes receive $7.7 million from USDA for meat-processing plant
June 20, 2024 midnight

Tribes receive $7.7 million from USDA for meat-processing plant

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are among eight tribal nations that recently received an Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Montana energy isn’t ready for forced EVs
June 23, 2024 midnight

Montana energy isn’t ready for forced EVs

Last month, the Biden administration published their finalized tailpipe emissions rule, an electric vehicle (EV) mandate which will upend the daily lives of Montanans. The EPA’s new emissions rule calls for EVs to account for 56% of all cars by 2032, with two-thirds of all cars being electric or hybrid.

June 24, 2024 midnight

Legion Roundup: AA Lakers leave Palouse with victory

PULLMAN, Wash. — Michael Owens’ two-run double capped a four-run, seventh-inning outburst by the Kalispell AA Lakers, who put away the Lewis-Clark Twins 9-4 in their Palouse Tournament finale Saturday.