Man charged with robbery following fight at gas station

Mark Sheldon Allen is being held in the county jail with bail set at $50,000 following his arrest.

Legals for August, 16 2023

Hawaii works to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams intensify search

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui and expected to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash.

Law roundup: These boots were made for walking right out the door

A woman wearing a brown-gray jacket and brown boots was reportedly walking through a store knocking things off shelves and shoving things into her bag before heading to the door where a truck was waiting.

Case dropped against man accused of threatening police

Prosecutors charged Douglas Seward Russell, 72, who does not have an address listed, with felony intimidation following his June 30, 2022 arrest.

Hear the Sound of Impact! at the Wachholz

Listen to the Sound of Impact!, a concert featuring local master violinist Wai Mizutani accompanied by eight musicians from across the Northwest, Aug. 25.

Legals for August, 15 2023

Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Monday sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate.

Volunteer dedicates nearly 20 years of service to projects in Glacier National Park

As Cheryl Klein slept under the stars in Glacier that night, she did not know that it was the start to a new chapter of her life with the volunteer associates.

Legals for August, 14 2023

Flying high — Disc golf remains a popular sport in the valley

Disc golf is played using the basic principles of traditional golf with some exceptions. The goal is to throw discs into baskets in as few tosses as possible.

Mary 'Ann' Mateka, 97

Mary "Ann" Mateka

New owners freshen up Whitefish Westside Market

After Frank Barnes, the market’s previous owner retired, the baton was passed, leading to the addition of over 400 new products, outdoor seating, and two full-time cooks to the business now known as the Whitefish Westside Market.

While rare, otter attack not out of character, experts say

The three women who were recently attacked by an otter while floating on the Jefferson River near Three Forks stood about a near-equal chance of being charged by an angry unicorn.

Seek the truth about grizzly bear management

Delisting grizzly bears is becoming a hot topic both in our state and nationwide.

Legislature invested in Montana’s future

I’ve been hearing some questions from Montanans who are grateful for the over $1 billion in one-time and ongoing tax relief passed by legislative Republicans, but also say they want to see the state make smart investments for the long term.

Everyone's got a story to share

Emcee Barbara Schiffman stepped to the fore in the Arts & Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College one evening last spring to announce the setup for that night’s “story concert.”

From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July

The inflation data the government reported Thursday showed that overall consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year earlier.

Glacier processing co-op offers incentive to join

A cooperative focused on expanding meat processing capacity in the Flathead Valley is currently offering an incentive to producers who join by Sept. 30, with an informational membership meeting and barbecue planned for September 14 in Kalispell.

Legals for August, 13 2023