Judge sentences convicted child rapist to 25 years in prison

Prosecutors alleged in court documents that Ray Allen Roberts sexually assaulted a toddler in June 2021.

Post Dobbs, Montanans still have abortion rights

It has been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued the Dobbs decision, eliminating the federally protected right to abortion.

Letters to the editor June 25

Letters to the editor June 25

Range Riders win streak at 3 after wins Friday, Thursday

The Glacier Range Riders are streaking again, with Rob Hamby’s six strong innings setting up their third straight win, 8-6 over the Great Falls Voyagers Friday at Glacier Bank Park.

AA Lakers 3-0 at Palouse tourney

PULLMAN, Wash. — Carter Schlegel drove in two runs and Max Holden was almost unhittable as the Kalispell AA Lakers beat Northwest Premier 6-2 at the Palouse Summer Series tournament on Saturday.

Legals for June, 25 2023

Thursday: Riders rally past Voyagers

Jackson Raper hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Glacier Range Riders made it two in a row against Great Falls Thursday, downing the Voyagers 6-5 in Pioneer League baseball.

Forum aimed at exploring the state Constitution coming to Kalispell

Billed as a bipartisan event, the forum will feature three members from Friends of the Montana Constitution, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting and enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Constitution, and is hosted by the Flathead Democrats.

Subdivision containing 125 homes proposed for Bigfork

Wyoming-based Longbow Land Partners is proposing to build the Northshore Woods housing subdivision on 105 acres between Montana 35 and Bigfork Stage Road.

Rhonda Kaye (Herzog) Hoon, 58

Rhonda Kaye (Herzog) Hoon

Flathead physicians voice opposition to abortion restrictions in letter to governor

Physicians from the Flathead Valley were among the more than 100 medical professionals across Montana who signed a letter calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte and the state Legislature to stop their attempts to restrict access to abortion.

Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board

A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel.

Bigfork’s Riverbend Concert Series continues tradition of music in the park

Started by Elna Darrow and a faithful group of volunteers in 1982, the Riverbend Concert Series draws close to 200 attendees to Everit L Sliter Memorial Park each Sunday during the summer.

Parkline Towers apartment project underway in Kalispell

Developers broke ground on the Parkline Towers apartment complex in Kalispell on Tuesday, the project promising to add much-sought multi-family housing when completed.

Legals for June, 22 2023

Legals for June, 22 2023

Shady Ladies perform concert

The Shady Ladies formed a year ago and has developed a repertoire consisting of 1960s girl groups.

Boating season makes a splash with Whitefish Woody Weekend

People are invited to view the classic beauty of wooden boats at the 11th annual Whitefish Woody Weekend.

Polebridge ranch hosts summer music events

The Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge has announced their summer season music events at their beer garden stage surrounded by the beauty of the North Fork.

Alleged shooter at Gorge Amphitheatre was stationed at Army base

The alleged gunman who fired into a crowd killing two people at a Washington state music festival Saturday was stationed at a U.S. Army base in Western Washington, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.