Letters to the editor July 4

Letters to the editor July 4

Tester supports law enforcement and a secure border

Sen. Jon Tester has been working to secure our border for years, and Montana is lucky to have someone willing to roll up his sleeves and get to work to solve our country’s toughest issues.

Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results

HELENA – Biologists conducting spring deer and elk surveys found some areas with improved herd growth and some areas with lower recruitment due to poor habitat conditions and disease.

Law roundup: Camaro is too fast, too furious

A Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy reportedly witnessed a Camaro do a burnout, lose control and hit a post at an oil change business in Kalispell. The driver was ticketed and released.

Suspect in weekend chase brought up on criminal endangerment charge

Derek Bruce Bigman of Kalispell is expected to appear before Judge Amy Eddy in Flathead County District Court on July 11 for his arraignment.

Mission Valley cruises past Libby

POLSON — Dawson DuMont picked up three RBIs and crossed the plate twice himself as the Mission Valley A Mariners swept the Libby A Loggers in a doubleheader Tuesday evening.

Legals for July, 3 2024

Beach Boys surfin’ into headline Northwest Montana Fair concert

The fair concerts kick off Aug. 13 with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends The Beach Boys.

Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigns from Bridger Aerospace

Montana’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigned on Monday from his positions at the aerial firefighting and surveillance company he founded with his brother, saying Bridger Aerospace needs a fully engaged chief executive officer during this year’s fire season while he focuses on his run for office.

Legals for July, 2 2024

Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints

The Montana GOP said the Democratic candidate for governor is illegally spending money on his wife’s communications company — but Democrat Ryan Busse, challenging the Republican incumbent, alleges Gov. Greg Gianforte improperly funneled $1 million to his campaign manager’s companies.

Kalispell author hopes to inspire perseverance through her stories

Author Lorrie Grosfield and Hallie, the turtle, the main character in her new children’s book, have something in common — both are devoted mothers.

Whitefish Council looks at hangar for airport

Public comments on the proposal were split during the community development board meeting. Some thought the hangar would be an attribute for the airport while others were against adding a structure that would obstruct scenic views, particularly from the adjacent WAG dog park.

Film and TV crews spent $334 million in Montana during last two years, legislators told

‘Yellowstone’ the largest contributor to the total as lawmakers weigh the value of tax credits.

Clarice Harrison, 95

Clarice E. Harrison, 95, passed away on Nov. 15, 2023.

Montana lawmakers offer mixed responses to Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Montana’s Republican congressional delegation hesitated last week to follow Louisiana in requiring public schools to affix the Ten Commandments in classrooms even as former President Donald Trump praised the move.

Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee

Bowing to repeated calls for a more professional design for a future logo, the Flathead County Library Board opted Thursday to go back to the drawing board.

There is a way for Montana residential property taxes to go down

The upcoming property tax year could be a little easier on homeowners and renters than last year.

Roger Wayne Siblerud, 84

Roger Wayne Siblerud, 84, passed peacefully on June 15, 2024, the day before Father's Day on the same day, many years later as his beloved son Patrick Siblerud passed.

Legals for June, 30 2024