16 years after buying a slice of paradise, Columbia Heights family learns home is on a toxic site

When the Sterling family bought their home in Columbia Heights in 2008 they figured they had a little bit of paradise.

Legals for May, 20 2024

Pilates studio focuses on helping clients tune in to their bodies

Over the years, Jennie Johnson has taught pilates, TRX, and barre, and has her degree in health and human performance with a specialization in health enhancement.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices

Answers here were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire conducted by Montana Free Press in April 2024. Responses were limited to 1,000 characters and edited lightly for punctuation and spelling. Candidates were asked to focus on the positives their service would bring the state instead of making rhetorical attacks on their opponents. Responses have not been exhaustively fact-checked. The 2024 primary election, where voters will pick each political party's nominee to advance to the General Election, will be held Tuesday, June 4. The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Krause lets it fly at Divisionals

Rinehart, Bliven lead Flathead to sweep

Rinehart, Bliven lead Flathead to sweep

Legals for May, 19 2024

65 years of show tunes and hard work at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse

The Playhouse performs four musicals and a variety show about once a week during its annual run in the summertime. A college-aged cast is hired — roughly 3,000 apply every season for the 20 spots available. The program has churned out performers and crew members who go on to have successful careers in the arts like that of Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons.

Suzanne M. (Morgan) Henry

Suzanne M. (Morgan) Henry, of Kalispell, passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona, following a stroke.

Speer, Downs take Northern AA Divisional crown

Glacier’s top doubles pairing of Haven Speer and Sarah Downs claimed the Northern AA Divisional tennis title Friday at FVCC defeating Ryann Walker and Olivia Buckingham of CMR.

Farrell pitches Glacier past Flathead

With the wind at her back Ella Farrell threw a two-hit complete game shutout for Glacier against crosstown rival Flathead Thursday, in a 7-0 Wolfpack win.

Legals for May, 17 2024

Ronan man sentenced to 60 years for starting fire that destroyed 14 homes

A Ronan man, and son of one of the most experienced and respected wildland firefighters in the country, was sentenced in Polson District Court May 10 to the Montana State Prison for a total of 60 years with 30 years suspended.

Legals for May, 16 2024

Artist finds niche in collaborating with local bands

The 27-year-old has been an artist his whole life, earning him recognition as a student at Bigfork High School where he illustrated a comic book for his senior project and doodled in the margins of his assignments.

Flathead Story Concerts return with inspiring stories told live

True personal essays, short stories and poems will be shared live by local storytellers during the Flathead Story Concerts’ next event on Tuesday, May 21.

Jack L. Fry, 73

Jack L. Fry, 73, died peacefully in his home on April 2, 2024.

Community solar project panels available

The solar array, known as Community Solar III, is made possible by grants from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy Program for America program and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation.

Art students touch up sidewalk murals in Whitefish

Paintbrushes, frog wizards, pollution and Whitefish Lake — if you’re wondering what the missing link is here, a Whitefish High School advanced art student might be able to tell you.

A walk-off, and a split

Bravettes still in State AA hunt

Reese Conley ripped a line drive just fair down the first base line for a walk-off double as Flathead defeated Butte in game one of a doubleheader Tuesday in high school softball.