Bail reduced for suspect in Kalispell shooting

Accused of shooting and wounding a man in Kalispell hotel in February, Garrett Drew Murray remains behind bars despite a district court judge lessening his bail last week.

Man accused of threatening neighbors with machete hit with stalking charge

A Flathead Valley man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his neighbors with a machete earlier this month.

Board sets deadline for decision on McDonald Creek home

The Flathead Conservation Board gave a San Diego couple until April 3 to either apply for a permit to remove a house built along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park or seek a declaratory judgment in the matter.

Many more road trips in store for Stu Pederson

As luck would have it, Stu Pederson was in the Flathead Valley when news broke that professional baseball was coming to Kalispell.

Montana bill to deny care for transgender minors passes

A Montana bill to deny gender-affirming medical care to young transgender residents passed a final vote in the state Senate on Wednesday, which sends the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte for his consideration.

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake.

Duo suspected of holding up motorists at gunpoint near Kila

Two men face robbery charges in Flathead County District Court after allegedly forcing a vehicle to stop on Browns Meadow Road and holding the occupants up at gunpoint.

John Allen Phillips, 87

John Allen Phillips, 87

Pizza shop owner stretches for win at World Pizza Games

Joe Ledwidge, owner of Ranger Joe’s Pizza, has been practicing his dough stretch for what his industry calls “the Olympics of pizza.”

Legals for March, 29 2023

MSU’s Darian White drives into transfer portal

One of the most decorated women’s basketball players in Montana State history, Darian White, is going to play her final collegiate season somewhere else.

Senate bill would ‘eliminate’ adult-use marijuana dispensaries in Montana

On Friday, Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, introduced a bill to dismantle the adult-use cannabis industry in Montana.

State wildlife agency eyes overhaul of wolf regulations

Two decades after first adopting a wolf management plan, state officials are considering overhauling and updating the document.

Tester grills Forest Service chief on Holland Lake Lodge expansion plans

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana grilled the chief of the U.S. Forest Service last week about its initial decision — since reversed — to give an expansion plan at Holland Lake Lodge an exemption from a thorough environmental review.

FHS student shows compassion for others through community service

Flathead High School student Ivy Gannon is someone who meets people where they are in life with compassion and respect.

Legals for March, 27 2023

Try Rogers Lake for rare arctic grayling

Ah, its springtime in the Flathead when a young man’s fancy turns to open water spring fishing, or at least something like that.

AI tool assists with backcountry meals

After finishing California’s long-distance John Muir Trail in 2017, a group of friends, inspired by their epic expedition, decided to share their knowledge and resources with new and veteran hikers.

Cheryl 'Cheri' Cave, 74

Cheryl "Cheri" Cave, 74

County commissioners commit to constructing septage plant

On any given day between 20,000 and 40,000 gallons of septage waste needs to be pumped from septic tanks and treated, according to the county, but with the rapid growth in the area suitable land for disposal of that waste has become scarce.