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Biden administration old growth forest proposal doesn't ban logging, but still angers industry
The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old growth forests that are increasingly threatened by climate change, with exceptions that include cutting trees to make forests less susceptible to wildfires, according to a U.S. government analysis obtained by The Associated Press.
Kalispell author hopes to inspire perseverance through her stories
Author Lorrie Grosfield and Hallie, the turtle, the main character in her new children’s book, have something in common — both are devoted mothers.
US hiring and wage growth picked up last month in sign of sustained economic health
America's employers added a strong 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates.
Letters to the editor June 27
Letters to the editor June 27
AA Lakers split doubleheader with Bozeman
BOZEMAN — Luke Nikunen pitched a complete game and drove in a pair of runs as the Kalispell AA Lakers defeated Bozeman 7-6 Saturday.
Letters to the editor July 4
Letters to the editor July 4
Warnings issued in Montana ahead of dangerous heat wave
A sizzling summer week looms for Western Montana as a "massive" ridge of high pressure takes hold of the Northern Rockies.
Experimental student testing model slated for statewide rollout
This spring marked a departure from the usual end-of-year testing regime at Missoula’s Hellgate Elementary School District. Gone were the back-to-back weeks of summative assessments students and teachers had grown accustomed to. Instead, the nine months leading up to this week’s final hours of instruction had been sprinkled with scaled-down tests designed to incrementally gauge students’ competence in math and reading.
County commissioners approve lower wage increase for employees
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in wages for elected officials, which in turn increases county employee wages at a matching rate of 3.2%.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after French market jumps on election results
The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in midday trading as it kicked off a shortened, four-day week that includes the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 33 points, or 0.1%, as of 11:30 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.3% higher.
Law roundup: Drunk woman pulls into driveway trying to avoid DUI
A drunk driver allegedly pulled into a stranger’s driveway, telling the resident who came outside asking her what she was doing that she was trying to avoid being pulled over by a Columbia Falls Police Department cruiser reportedly following her.
Letters to the editor July 2
Letters to the editor July 2
Marlis Dorothy Neisinger, 81
Marlis Dorothy Neisinger, 81, of Kalispell peacefully passed away of natural causes Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Hidden Meadow Memory Care.
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.
Lake County petitions White House to remedy Flathead Lake's water woes
Lake County commissioners sent a letter to President Joe Biden June 6, asking him to intercede “on behalf of two counties and affected U.S. citizens visiting this area” and to make compensation for “depredations” by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, mostly pertaining to the low water level in Flathead Lake last summer.
Strong finish pushes AA Lakers past Royals
BILLINGS — Ostyn Brennan picked up two doubles and drove in a pair of runs as the Kalispell AA Lakers defeated the Billings Royals 7-3 Wednesday, in the first game of a Legion doubleheader.
Great Outdoors Act funding to spur Flathead National Forest improvements
Thanks to a $26 million investment into the Forest Service’s Northern Region, rental cabin updates, road work, campground improvements are among the upcoming projects slated to occur in the Flathead Valley.
Law roundup: 5-year-old injured from dog bite
A neighbor’s pit bull reportedly bit a 5-year-old’s stomach, leaving a bleeding wound about the size of a baseball.
Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to federal prison to serve 4-month sentence on contempt charges
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was taken into custody Monday after surrendering at a federal prison to begin a four-month sentence on contempt charges for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack.
Range Riders win fourth straight
For the fourth straight game, the Glacier Range Riders’ starting pitchers shut down the Great Falls Voyagers lineup in a 7-3 win at Glacier Bank Park.