Britcoin? UK gets closer to launching a digital currency

Britcoin is moving closer to reality. U.K. authorities say British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound.

Legals for February, 12 2023

Leaning forward into new experiences valuable in life and on ski trail

I had never been to Montana or written for a daily newspaper, so I said why not. In a way, I wouldn’t let myself lean back from the opportunity.

911 dispatchers rise above the challenges

The Daily Inter Lake recently published an article in reference to the Flathead 911 center (911 dispatchers struggle with burnout amid staff shortage, Jan. 15).

MatCats’ time is right now

It’s been a long time since a Northwest Montana team has captured a State A wrestling crown, and even longer for one from Columbia Falls.

Brave Brawlers, Bravettes settle for silver, bronze

With their sights set on three straight titles, the Flathead boys and girls wrestling teams have a right to be disappointed with just a place (the Brave Brawlers) and a show (the Bravettes).

Helena hits 11 threes to beat Braves

Helena hits 11 threes to beat Braves

Wildcats outrun Bulldogs, 74-47

The Whitefish Bulldogs made things tough early on for host Columbia Falls Saturday afternoon but down the stretch the Wildcats pulled away for a 74-47 conference win.

Marijuana advertising bill hearing highlights confusion over existing law

Proponents consider it a return to the intent of the 2020 voter initiative, but dispensary owners and cannabis advocates think it could cripple the industry.

Montana Considers Allowing Physician Assistants to Practice Independently

Megan Zawacki started working at St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana, in 2020 as a physician assistant trained in treating addiction. She had gone through specialized training that allowed her to prescribe Suboxone, a medication to fight opioid addiction, but she couldn't do so for six months.

Dowler, Wolfpack pull away to win at Helena

Noah Dowler poured in 22 points and the Glacier Wolfpack pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 56-46 Western AA boys basketball win over Helena High Friday.

Bruins swamp Braves, 60-27

Joey Michelotti’s 12 points led a balanced Helena Capital offense, and the Bruins built a 35-16 halftime en route to a 60-27 Western AA boys basketball win over Flathead Friday.

Whitefish lakes conference taking submissions

The conference runs Oct. 18-20 with the theme conference being “Montana Lakes at Risk; Challenges and Opportunities.”

Resort tax revision would allow funding of workforce housing

A bill that would revise Montana’s resort tax laws by increasing the population cap and allowing for a percentage of the tax to go toward workforce housing was presented to the state Legislature last week.

County planning board again rejects KM Ranch proposal

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday again gave a negative recommendation for a proposal that could lead to a residential development along KM Ranch Road.

Windauer, MatCats are going big

Flathead boys on ‘business trip’ to get third straight title

A year ago the Columbia Falls MatCats were a formidable team that was beset by injuries as the postseason approached.

Suspect in Kalispell hotel shooting charged with assault with a weapon

Prosecutors filed two counts of felony assault with a weapon Thursday against the man arrested in connection with a shooting in a U.S. 2 hotel in Kalispell earlier this week.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks outlines efforts to protect westslope cutthroat trout

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries.

Whitefish Theatre Company holds auditions for ‘Evelyn In Purgatory’

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for a spring production of “Evelyn In Purgatory” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 17, at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Exhibition showcases FVCC art instructor Karen Leigh

The exhibition, at the Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus, debuts in the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m.