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.

Heiner, Maidens hold off Columbia Falls for win

Olivia Heiner hit four 3-pointers and scored 25 points Thursday, leading the Ronan Maidens past Columbia Falls 50-48 in a Northwest A girls basketball game.

Anderson scores 19, Wildcats hold off Ronan

Columbia Falls’ Alihn Anderson scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Wildcats win a back-and-forth boys basketball game from Ronan Thursday, 59-53.

Planning board set to vote on KM Ranch Road project revision

The board meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.

Judge orders evaluation for man accused of threatening shelter staff

Judge Robert Allison directed staff at the state hospital to examine Ilya Paul Khmelev, 26, on Jan. 26 with an eye toward determining his mental condition.

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Kalispell approves restrictions for park facilities use

Following some debate, Council signed off on the ordinances that would limit an individual’s “excessive personal property” at public facilities, ban the erection of structures on public property and limit the time an individual could use covered park structures without a permit.

Former Carroll coach Doug Mello to lead Glacier girls soccer program

Doug Mello officially retired from his men's soccer coaching duties at Carroll College in December 2022 after nine years at the helm and immediately began looking for somewhere to land near his new home in Eureka.

Dear Rob: A Lady Griz great pens letter of appreciation

Editor’s Note: Along with announcing the renaming of the court at Dahlberg Arena after Robin Selvig, the University of Montana has asked Selvig’s players to write letters about playing for the legendary coach.

Northwest Montana snowpack dips below average

Mother Nature took the “dry January” trend to heart in Montana.

Montana Republicans show support for medical conscience bill

State lawmakers in the House of Representatives gave broad approval Monday to a bill that would allow medical providers, health care facilities and insurers to deny services based on “ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles,” signaling the bill’s likely advancement to the Senate this week.

Man accused of trying to break into C-Falls school pleads not guilty

Nels Edward Williams, 63, faces counts of assault on a peace officer and criminal mischief in Flathead County District Court following the alleged attempted break-in.

Letters to the editor Feb. 7

Letters to the editor Feb. 7