Bullock: schools won’t have to make up time lost to virus

HELENA (AP) — Montana public school students won’t have to automatically make up class time lost to the corona virus, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday.

Wolfpack Theatre explores ‘God’s Favorite’

Loosely based on the Biblical Book of Job, “God’s Favorite” tells the story of a wealthy Long Island family in 1970s Long Island who are visited by an unusual messenger from God and sent into a spiral of misfortune, as the main character, Joe Benjamin, refuses to abandon his religious identity.

Legals for May, 9 2024

Don K adds detail building to Whitefish dealership

The Don K car dealership in Whitefish has embarked on another round of expansion with the addition of a $650,000 accessory and detail building that is an extension of the business’ Subaru operation.

Legals for July, 3 2024

Lois J. Thompson, 86

After a short illness, Lois J. Thompson, 86, passed away on Jan. 17, 2016, at her home in Bigfork.

Henry John Broers II, 70

Henry John Broers II, 70 of Trego, passed away March 9, 2024.

Don K breaks ground on new Subaru showroom

Construction has begun for a 2,200-square-foot Subaru showroom at the Don K Chevrolet/Subaru/Chrysler-Dodge dealership in Whitefish.

Don K adds four new vehicle lines

Kari Dodge deal finalized

Don K Chevrolet/Subaru of Whitefish finalized its purchase of Kari Dodge on Tuesday, making it the most diverse car dealership in the Flathead Valley.

Local school districts get slice of $1M in tax credits

Within minutes, $1 million in tax credits were claimed by Montana public schools as part of an updated donation program intended to provide supplemental funding for innovative education.

Legals for May, 13 2024

Legislature expanded education for all Montana families

Education has been one of the most disrupted sectors by COVID-19.

Legals for August, 11 2023

COVID testing forces Bigfork fifth-graders to go remote

Bigfork fifth-graders will transition to remote learning Tuesday through Thursday as a number of students and staff are being tested for COVID-19.

Governor: Schools won't have to make up time lost to virus

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana public school students won't have to automatically make up class time lost to the coronavirus, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday, while lawmakers said the state's budget surplus could be tapped to help weather the crisis over the pandemic.

Board of Public Education approves first wave of Montana charter schools

Montana’s Board of Public Education unanimously approved applications for 19 new charter schools across the state Friday, giving the 11 public school districts that submitted them the green light to proceed with standing up the new institutions.

Legals for May, 14 2024

Whitefish Trail Hootenanny set for Aug. 25

With new trails in Haskill Basin nearing completion and plans to Close the Loop around Whitefish Lake, the Whitefish Trail has hit its stride and is celebrating with the annual Whitefish Trail Hootenanny event from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Depot Park in downtown Whitefish.

Edward John 'Bud' Kienas, 58

Edward John “Bud” Kienas passed away May 10, 2017, at his home in Somers after a short battle with cancer.

For nursing homes, symptoms aren't enough to tell who's sick

SEATTLE (AP) — An investigation at a Seattle-area nursing home concluded that symptoms aren't enough to identify who is infected once the coronavirus enters a long-term care facility.