Abortion rights group says it has signatures to qualify initiative for ballot

Despite legal delays and a persistent opposition movement, organizers of an initiative to enshrine a right to abortion in the Montana Constitution say they have gathered enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.

Letters to the editor June 25

Letters to the editor June 25

Legals for June, 25 2024

Woman drowns after falling near St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park

A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman drowned after falling into the water above St. Mary Falls on the east side of Glacier National Park on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.

Legion Roundup: AA Lakers leave Palouse with victory

PULLMAN, Wash. — Michael Owens’ two-run double capped a four-run, seventh-inning outburst by the Kalispell AA Lakers, who put away the Lewis-Clark Twins 9-4 in their Palouse Tournament finale Saturday.

Legals for June, 24 2024

Whitefish's Pin and Cue marks four decades of entertainment

The Pin and Cue has been part of the Whitefish community since 1984, rallying spirits and providing a gathering place for all ages

Judith 'Judy' Johnson Halama, 77

Judith "Judy" Johnson Halama, 77 of Whitefish, passed away June 10, 2024.

Bottoms Up: UM course teaches students beer brewing

The students, all enrolled in the UM’s Brewing Science program, had already spent hours in the classroom learning about the nitty gritty of beer making and on this morning were diving into their end-of-semester project — brewing 15 barrels or so of a New Zealand-style IPA.

Flathead Watercooler

Happenings and trainings related to business

A massive flood struck the Flathead Valley 60 years ago

Sixty years ago the waters rose and rose until they became the largest flood in Flathead County’s recorded history.

Canal siphon failures not a matter of if, but when

Along with the torrent of gushing water that flooded Babb due to catastrophic siphon eruptions on the St. Mary Canal last week will be serious economic consequences for north-central Montana's agricultural community whose livelihood is reliant on this water system.

Letters to the editor June 23

Letters to the editor June 23

Montana energy isn’t ready for forced EVs

Last month, the Biden administration published their finalized tailpipe emissions rule, an electric vehicle (EV) mandate which will upend the daily lives of Montanans. The EPA’s new emissions rule calls for EVs to account for 56% of all cars by 2032, with two-thirds of all cars being electric or hybrid.

Legals for June, 23 2024

Big inning downs AA Lakers in Pullman

PULLMAN, Washington — Luke Nikunen picked up two hits and threw 4 1-3 innings on the mound, but Reality Sports defeated the Kalispell Lakers 7-3 Friday at the WSU tournament.

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence.

Teacher retention, wages hot topics at meeting of state education officials

Discussing likely areas for future policy improvement in Montana’s K-12 school system at a meeting in the state Capitol Monday, officials with the Office of Public Instruction highlighted teacher retention as a continued challenge across the state, noting that Montana public schools lost 2,039 educators to attrition during the 2021-22 academic year.

Organization raises funds to assist veteran with home upgrades

The nonprofit is holding a 4 Miles to Freedom fun run on July 6 at Happy’s Inn west of Kalispell. All the proceeds go toward the Childs family.