Bill sponsor pushes for veto override after Gianforte rejects popular marijuana tax bill

The sponsor of a popular initiative seeking to divvy up more than $50 million of marijuana tax revenue is requesting that lawmakers be given an opportunity to override a veto Gov. Greg Gianforte issued in the final hours of the 2023 legislative session.

Dallas suburb mourns after 8 die in outlet mall shooting

Another American community mourned Sunday for lives lost to a mass shooting — this time at a Dallas-area outlet mall where a gunman stepped out of a sedan and opened fire on shoppers.

Letters to the editor May 7

Letters to the editor May 7

Don Alan Hollis, 67

Don Alan Hollis

Noemi Gomez Barta, 82

After battling pancreatic cancer for more than three years, Noemí Gomez Barta of Kalispell died April 11, with both family members and friends by her side.

Valentine 'Val' Elizabeth Weisz, 94

Valentine “Val” Elizabeth Weisz, 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2023, in the arms of her loving daughter Janice, where she had resided, along with Janice’s husband Allen, for the last seven years of her life.

Lola Mae Stewart (Hartsoch) Emerson Vulles, 91

Lola Mae Stewart (Hartsoch) Emerson Vulles, 91

Hooper’s founders prepare to hand over business to new owners

The couple has been searching for the perfect person to sell the business in order to ensure it goes to someone who wants to keep their hard work alive.

Lois Lorraine Krause, 83

Lois Lorraine Krause, 83

New restaurant expected to open this summer in Evergreen

Two Brothers Cafe, owned and operated by Nick and Esmeralda Aliu, is set to be open seven days per week from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Evergreen security company protects the world

The security company handles the installation and maintenance of hundreds of security systems for critical infrastructures around the world.

Couple devotes time to assisting veterans

The Ericksons, the founders of the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, have been in the valley for 45 years. Married since 1977, the pair has worked for decades to expand veteran care in the valley.

Legals for May, 7 2023

Wolfpack, Bravettes win rainy Roe titles

The 44th Archie Roe Invitational track and field meet was going to get run, rain or shine. You know which thing happened Saturday.

Homebuyers to face steep borrowing costs despite Fed move

Homebuyers are likely to face steep borrowing costs despite signals from the Federal Reserve that it may be ready to pause a yearlong campaign of rate hikes.

Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward's Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.

Montana Passes Significant Health Policy Changes in Controversial Session

Republican leaders’ banishment of a transgender lawmaker from floor debates in the recently ended Montana legislative session seized the nation’s attention. It also overshadowed significant health policy changes and historic levels of health care spending.

Glacier's Sun Road opens to Lake McDonald Lodge

A portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road opened to vehicles on the west side of Glacier Park on Friday morning. Visitors can now drive as far as Lake McDonald Lodge.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards grants at May 18 event

Whitefish Community Foundation invites the public to its annual Community Grants Award Celebration on May 18 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in downtown Whitefish.

Legals for May, 5 2023