We are failing sexual assault survivors. HB 79 will fix that.

There were 1,524 reported cases of sexual assault in Montana in 2019 — that’s 430 more cases than in 2013.

Legals for April, 6 2023

A little snow couldn’t hurt his Pro Day

A couple weeks ago, when Patrick O’Connell got back to his hometown, it was a balmy 50 degrees in the Flathead Valley. “Not bad,” he thought.

Softball season gearing up for valley schools

After snow and more snow, it feels like the 2023 softball season can begin in earnest in the Flathead Valley. Glacier has its home opener Thursday against Missoula Hellgate; the same day Whitefish returns to varsity softball with a trip to Northwest A foe Ronan.

San Diego couple asks for ruling in Glacier Park home removal case

The California couple who built a private home along the banks of McDonald Creek inside Glacier National Park have petitioned the Flathead County Conservation District for a declaratory ruling — another step in the regulatory process that could see the matter eventually go before a district court judge.

Critics line up to speak against drag legislation in Montana Senate

House Bill 359 had nearly 60 opponents and seven proponents during the hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Explore Whitefish names new executive director

Julie Mullins has worked in the convention and visitors bureau industry for over 20 years.

Bears reemerge in the Flathead Valley

Bears in Northwest Montana didn’t miss a beat as the weather began to warm up — reports of bear sightings continue to come in from across the Flathead Valley.

Former Griz shine for scouts at Pro Day

Ask any of the 11 quarterbacks Justin Ford intercepted during his time at Montana, and they'll likely agree: throw to his side of the field at your own risk. After a record-breaking career and now months of training, Ford and six other Grizzlies will look to move on and do great things at the next level.

Bravettes first, Braves second at own Tri

Flathead’s Brody Thornsberry and Kasen Kastner won two events each, while seven different Bravettes won events to win their side of the triangular meet they hosted Tuesday at Legends Stadium.

Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal mines

President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines, part of his efforts to combat climate change.

Prosecutors: Squatter threatened to shoot deputies

Dion Jay Stark, 51, is being held in the county jail with bail set at $50,000 following the March 29 confrontation with law enforcement.

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Legals for April, 3 2023

Bank survey shows Japan's businesses turning pessimistic

The headline measure in the Bank of Japan quarterly survey called "tankan" found such sentiments stood at plus 1, down from plus 7 in December. It's the worst quarterly result since December 2020.

UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company

A new publicly traded company will house the UFC and World Wrestling Entertainment brands, with Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. taking a 51% controlling interest in the new company. Existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% stake.

Warming Center occupants share their stories

With homelessness on the rise in Flathead County, recent discourse in public meetings and letters to the editor have debated the problem's causes and solutions.

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Ronald Hutzenbiler, 74

Ronald L. Hutzenbiler of Kalispell, formerly of Laurel, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 29, 2023.

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