Bigfork man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

A Bigfork man arrested after allegedly killing a motorcyclist in an alcohol-fueled collision near Somers last year is facing 15 years in state prison.

Marion shooting case headed to trial

The criminal case against a Marion man accused of shooting a teenager in the face over the summer is headed once again for trial.

Zinke introduces legislation to regulate Flathead Lake water levels

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke on Tuesday introduced legislation in Congress aimed at ensuring Flathead Lake avoids another year of abnormally low water levels.

FEC awards grants to educational projects

As a not-for-profit electric utility, when Flathead Electric Cooperative brings in more revenue than is needed to operate, that money is allocated back to its members as “capital credits.”

Kalispell City Council weighs energy efficiency projects at work session

Kalispell City Council debated Monday how best to use an expected influx of federal grant dollars for various energy efficiency improvements.

Legals for November, 15 2023

Glacier and Flathead finish second and third at Bozeman speech and debate tourney

Glacier High School slipped into second place with 172 overall points behind first-place finisher, Bozeman’s, scoring 188 points on its home turf at the Fabulous Fallrensics Spectacular speech and debate tournament.

Whitefish speech and debate takes top spot at invitational

Whitefish High School speech and debate captured first place at the Polson Invitational over the weekend.

Gary Mahugh blazes into next phase of life with business transition

After 23 years of business, Gary and Luann Mahugh have sold Evergreen’s Mahugh Fire and Safety to focus more on their other business, Northern Rockies Fire.

Officials tout progress with new statewide election software

After putting Montana’s new election management software through the paces in a series of local elections this year, state officials appeared confident last week that the system will be ready for the flurry of statewide primary and general election activity next year.

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Nirsevimab is approved for all infants up to 8 months old, and for some older babies and toddlers considered at higher risk of severe illness from RSV. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every baby whose mother did not get the RSV vaccine while pregnant receive nirsevimab in the first week of life.

Lorraine Frost, 70

Lorraine S. Frost, RN, 70, of Ronan, passed into the arms of Jesus, on October 21, 2023

Legals for November, 14 2023

Kalispell City Councilor Sid Daoud launches US Senate bid

Days after winning reelection to Kalispell City Council, Sid Daoud has turned his attention to the Montana Senate seat up for grabs in 2024.

Pursuit of man accused of threatening to kill family ends in arrest

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies began pursuing Micah Winslow after finding him on Three Mile Drive in Kalispell while responding to the reported threats on Nov. 12, officials said in a press release.

Hugh Hockaday, 80

Hugh W. Hockaday, 80, passed away at his home in Lakeside with his family at his side after a lengthy illness on Nov. 8, 2023.

Legals for November, 13 2023

Glacier Symphony hosts celebration of Native American Heritage Month through music and art

The Glacier Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Zoltek, will present multiple powerful orchestral pieces, including a premiere of a new Montana composition “The Hunting Moon,” and additional layers of concert entertainment during Vision Spirit Land.

Pauline Woodward, 90

Pauline "Pauli" G. Woodward, 90, passed away after a short illness on Oct. 7, 2023 in Whitefish, Montana, with the love and close bedside support of her three children, Sandi, Brian, Mark and faithful daughter-in-law, Kathleen.

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