World shares mostly higher as inflation worries dog Wall St

Recent data have revived worries that inflation is not cooling as quickly as hoped. That has shaken hopes the Federal Reserve might take it easier on interest rate hikes and avoid tipping the economy into recession.

Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants

A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.

Public park ordinances to undergo second reading by Kalispell City Council

The Tuesday, Feb. 21 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Residents and interested parties also can attend via Zoom.

Whitefish looks at temporary halt for new marijuana shops

The meeting is on Tuesday due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.

Letters to the editor Feb. 20

Letters to the editor Feb. 20

Cautious but steady consumers buoying hopes for US economy

Defying high inflation and sharp interest rate hikes, Americans keep spending — a trend that, if sustained, could keep the economy humming just enough to help avoid a much-predicted recession.

Community briefs

Whitefish library brings back coding class; Registration opens for home buyer education classes; P.E.O. taking scholarship applications; Free the Seeds event March 4

James 'Lucky' Stacy, 83

James "Lucky" Stacy, 83

E-bike bill advances in key House floor vote

A bill that would explicitly open much of Montana’s trail network to e-bikes is positioned to clear the House of Representatives following lawmakers’ 54-46 vote to advance the measure.

Legals for February, 19 2023

Implications of consolidated health systems

Logan Health and Billings Clinic revealed last week that the two independent hospital systems plan to engage in negotiations this year aimed at combining into a single, new organization.

Katherine Taylor, 88

Katherine Ann “Kay” (Flinn) Taylor passed away of natural causes Feb. 2, 2023, with the love of family and the caring staff at Logan Health Whitefish.

Kalispell Public Schools moves forward with plans to relocate its central office

The Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved signing a letter of intent to lease a building at 1935 Third Ave. E. with the option to purchase to relocate its central offices.

Peek into the past: the lives of Chinese and Japanese immigrants in the early Flathead

In what was once the city’s Chinatown, firecrackers hung from the tops of doorways in Chinese businesses and residences, which included restaurants and laundry services that were described by locals at the time as some of the best in town.

Unbeaten Valkyries cruise to 7-B title

Braeden Gunlock scored 13 points to lead a balanced Bigfork offense, and the unbeaten Valkyries coasted past Thompson Falls 51-12 for the District 7-B girls basketball title Saturday.

Epperly, Walker key as Vikings surge to title

Bigfork’s Isak Epperly scored a game-high 20 points, and the Vikings pulled away in the third quarter to beat Eureka 61-35 for the District 7-B boys basketball title Saturday.

Eureka, Bigfork to meet for 7-B boys title

EUREKA — Tristan Butts scored 18 of his 20 points after halftime Friday, helping Eureka hold off Mission 58-56 in a District 7-B boys basketball semifinal.

Legals for February, 17 2023

FVCC lecture series focuses on state of global democracies

International trade, global diplomacy and multilateral relations are far-reaching and impact Montanans locally.

Glacier boys, Flathead girls earn tough wins

Crosstown II played to a packed Flathead High School gym Thursday night, and given the physical play on display, it’s fitting that each game was decided by a touchdown.