Hugs scores 27, Raptors top Braves

Troy Hugs hit five 3-pointers and scored 27 points Friday to lead the Gallatin Raptors over Flathead 77-54 in boys basketball at the Flathead Gym.

Raptors topple Bravettes with big 4th

BOZEMAN — Flathead’s girls forged a four-point lead through three periods, before Gallatin’s fourth-quarter barrage of 3-pointers pulled the Raptors to a 72-56 girls basketball win Friday.

Conservationists, tribes say deal is a road map to breach Snake River dams

The U.S. government said Thursday it plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, and that it will help figure out how to offset the hydropower, transportation and other benefits provided by four controversial dams on the Snake River, should Congress ever agree to breach them.

Grizzlies’ Thompson is Scholar All-American

Montana junior Skyleigh Thompson was named a second-team Scholar All-American on Friday by the United Soccer Coaches.

Grizzly hockey to play at Woodland rink

Kalispell hockey fans should circle Jan. 6 on their calendar, because the Montana Grizzlies are skating into town.

Commerce Department director resigns after probe into travel expenses

Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman resigned this week after an internal probe found that he racked up more than $26,000 in disallowed government expenses in possible violation of state law and policy, according to documents obtained by Montana Free Press.

Grizzlies hunt Bison victory for chance at championship

Bobby Hauck made no bones about it Monday: The North Dakota State Bison looked very good in their 45-17 FCS quarterfinal win last week.

Legals for December, 15 2023

PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop in Kalispell

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office takes part in Shop With a Cop at Target in Kalispell on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Montana State nursing student overcomes cancer to graduate with high honors

Born in Montana’s Flathead Valley, Peyton Michnal spent most of her childhood in Boise, Idaho, and moved to Kalispell for high school.

Don ‘K’ makes donation to animal shelter

Don “K” Subaru presented a $3,100 check to the Flathead County Animal Shelter in recognition of the shelter’s dedicated staff finding forever homes for over 31 dogs and cats during October.

Flathead Electric blasts proposal to remove Snake River dams

Newly leaked settlement documents revealing that the Biden Administration would consider the removal of four lower Snake River dams has drawn public scrutiny from Flathead Electric Cooperative officials who contend that the potential loss in hydropower production would lead to rate hikes for its members.

Donation allows for free adoptions at Flathead County Animal Shelter

This holiday season, adoption fees are free for any family taking home a pet thanks to a $50,000 donation to Flathead Shelter Friends by Colin Johnson.

Glacier, Flathead wrestlers head to Holiday tourney

The local high schools are getting in plenty of action in pre-Christmas break, and no sport is getting more done than wrestling.

PHOTOS: Christmas Blue Light Tree Lighting ceremony

Photos from the Christmas Blue Light Tree Lighting ceremony outside the Flathead County Justice Center in Kalispell on Thursday, Dec. 7.

‘Simon & Garfunkel Story’ tour stops in Kalispell

Internationally acclaimed theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” will stop in Kalispell during its North America tour.

Whitefish ski museum opens for the season

The Ski Museum is located at 705 Wisconsin Avenue in the historic Saddle Club Cabin adjacent to the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada to present at FVCC

Anyone can come across a variety of animals in Glacier National Park. However, it takes patience and time to see how animals live their lives in the park — something that is not lost on wildlife photographers such as Sumio Harada.

Reviewing the elk management plan

During the last few days, I have been reading the new 470-page Montana Statewide Elk Management Plan. What was of most interest to me and probably most hunters, is found on pages 15-41.

Bird of the Month: Saw-whet Owl

Although Northern Saw-whet owls are one of the most abundant forest raptors in North America, they are rarely seen due to their nocturnal and secretive nature.