Bodies of 2 climbers recovered from Glacier peak

Glacier National Park has released the names of the two local men killed in a climbing accident on Dusty Star Mountain this week.

$1M donation supports FVCC performing arts center project

Local philanthropist Lola Vulles has donated $1 million to name and support the Stewart Family Performing Arts Wing of the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

Post-‘Roe,’ Montanans are seeking permanent sterilizations, and some are being turned away

The uncertainty around abortion access in Montana and other states where abortion is now or could become illegal, plus the fear of future legal fights over long-term contraception, has seemingly spurred a rise in the number of people seeking surgical sterilization, according to reports from doctors.

Legals for July, 26 2022

Legals for July, 25 2022

Red Sox top Twins for Western A title

The Bitterroot Red Sox took advantage of huge offensive outbursts in the first and final innings to win the Western A district championship over the Glacier Twins, 13-1, at Griffin Field on Sunday.

How canine heart disease was tied to grain-free dog food

In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, acting on input from a group of veterinary researchers, began investigating whether the increasing popularity of grain-free dog foods had led to a sudden rise in a potentially fatal heart disease in dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy.

Rick Donahue, 67

Whitefish Legend Richard “Rick” Donahue, 67, passed in Whitefish on July 4, 2022
, after a 15-year courageous battle with diabetes.

Legals for July, 24 2022

Amazon to buy primary care provider One Medical for $3.9B

Amazon will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services.

Western A Legion: Red Sox top Twins, Mariners ousted, Bucs alive

First, second-seeded Mission Valley was bounced, and then the top-seeded Glacier Twins took a loss in the upside-down West A District Legion tournament Saturday at Griffin Field.

New York motorist arrested after fatal crash in Kalispell

A New York motorist faces a vehicular homicide while under the influence felony charge after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian on U.S. 2 in Kalispell early Saturday morning.

Helen (Hesse) Whitney, 88

Helen (Hesse) Whitney died July 14, 2022, due to a liver tumor. She had a well-lived life of 88 1/2 years, living independently and driving until her last admission to the hospital in early July.

Relative of East Glacier Park rampage victims offers thanks for outpouring of support

BILLINGS (AP) — The father and grandfather of two victims of last weekend's brutal attack in East Glacier Park thanked those offering his family support and called on mourners to let go of any anger they hold.

Supporters turn out to praise new library board appointee

Supporters of newly appointed ImagineIF Library Trustee Carmen Cuthbertson lauded her ascension at Thursday’s board meeting, thanking her and her colleagues for their efforts at removing materials they deem offensive.

A Legion: Loggers knock off Mariners 2-1; Red Sox, Bucs win

You could call it upset, Libby’s 2-1 victory over the Mission Valley Mariners Thursday at the West A District Legion tournament, but the Loggers do have a pitcher that can stymie anyone.

Film exhibit tells story of Glacier Park’s esteemed ranger

The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls is presenting a touching and informative documentary film exhibit about longtime Glacier National Park ranger Doug Follett.

David Walburn’s songs — Polished to perfection

Longtime Flathead musician and songwriter David Walburn has a natural music style and lyrics that seem bound to get stuck in your head.

Indie, country stars combine in Under the Big Sky’s festival of Americana

Toward the end of Shakey Graves’ set, the one-man act from Texas plays an old standard of his, “Roll the Bones,” hitting the line “them city boys in country clothes” with extra emphasis.

Kalispell approves increases in garbage collection rates

For residential customers, the rate increase is $17 in the first year and then is set to increase by 5% in the next three years.