New law constricts school budgeting

Whitefish

Whitefish School District is one of three school districts that will be affected by House Bill 114 that was signed into law in May.

Ulbricht, Allison leading races for district court judge seats

Heidi Ulbricht and Robert Allison were leading in Tuesday’s nonpartisan elections for two judge openings in the Flathead District Court.

Donald Sidney Swanberg, 89

Black and Blue whip Missoula Mud Dogs

Black and Blue rugby lived up to its name on Thursday at Evergreen Junior High, bullying Missoula in a 47-7 rout in its first of two home games this season.

Eight straight state soccer titles for SCS

Stillwater Christian School captured its eighth straight Montana Christian Athletic Association state soccer championship on Saturday afternoon with a 7-3 victory over Yellowstone County Home School.

Glacier students take on '24 Hour Plays' challenge

Guitarist gives benefit concert

Spartan Sprint to be part of TV series

NBC Sports will videotape this year’s Spartan Sprint race near Bigfork and broadcast the footage as part of a five-part series on the race. 

County handyman proposed to handle 'frivolous' requests

Flathead County needs a part-time handyman to handle a growing number of “frivolous” work orders from county departments.

Two meetings study permits for parking on west side

The city of Kalispell recently sent out about 600 notices alerting residents in the Flathead High School and Elrod Elementary School areas about upcoming meetings on a proposed parking district that would involve parking permits for residents.

Fundraising dynamos crowned

Whitefish philanthropists Richard and Carol Atkinson, who have worked on numerous fundraising projects in the resort town, will reign this year as King Ullr LIII and Queen of the Snows for the Whitefish Winter Carnival.

C-Falls girls whip Loggers; Whitefish boys trip Frenchtown

COLUMBIA FALLS - Columbia Falls wrapped up regular-season play Thursday with a 53-21 Northwestern A girls basketball victory over Libby.

Secretary of the Interior visits Kalispell

Salazar goes fishing at Snappy’s

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar toured the Flathead Valley Saturday with new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe.

Rare fly won't get endangered listing

A rare stonefly found only at high-elevation locations in Glacier National Park is eligible for endangered-species listing — but the listing is precluded because the species is not a high priority.

Zinke seeks money for Kalispell infrastructure project

Federal money for community infrastructure projects in Kalispell and on the Blackfeet Reservation may come within the year.

State A boys: Unbeaten Lewistown tops Dillon for boys crown

The Lewistown Golden Eagles capped off an unbeaten season with a State A championship after defeating the Dillon Beavers 54-47 on Saturday at MSU’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

Report: $60 million indoor sports facility would benefit local businesses

In addition to serving local youth and adult athletes, the visitors bureau asked its consultants to explore the viability of establishing a center that would attract regional teams for large tournaments.

Montana 200 coming to Mission Valley Super Oval

The closest thing to a NASCAR event you’ll find in Montana this summer will be in Pablo next weekend.

Kalispell City Council digs into budget numbers

The city starts its review of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year in May, but it won’t adopt the final budget until property valuations come in from the state in August.

Flathead Venture Crew offers Easter egg services

The Easter Bunny is comin’ to town, this year with the help of Boy Scout Venture Crew 2920.