Curtis Barton, 66

Curtis Allen Barton passed away peacefully Jan. 31, 2023, in Kalispell.

Community briefs

P.E.O. taking scholarship applications; My Glacier Village receives challenge grant; Whitefish Community Foundation hosts donor stewardship workshop

Franklin R. Thompson, 89

Franklin Roosevelt Thompson Sr. of Bigfork went to be with the Lord on Jan. 14, 2023.

Velma Fay Heinrichson, 95

Velma (Seney) Heinrichson, our loving mother, went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 25, 2023.

Somers Beach alternative calls for 'unobtrusive' camping

After hearing concerns from residents, state officials emphasized at a public meeting last week that the overnight accommodations proposed for Somers Beach State Park would be unobtrusive.

Mexico's inflation rises, leading to interest rate hike

The Bank of Mexico said inflation was not going down as expected, and was likely to remain high for some time.

Britcoin? UK gets closer to launching a digital currency

Britcoin is moving closer to reality. U.K. authorities say British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound.

Legals for February, 12 2023

Leaning forward into new experiences valuable in life and on ski trail

I had never been to Montana or written for a daily newspaper, so I said why not. In a way, I wouldn’t let myself lean back from the opportunity.

911 dispatchers rise above the challenges

The Daily Inter Lake recently published an article in reference to the Flathead 911 center (911 dispatchers struggle with burnout amid staff shortage, Jan. 15).

MatCats’ time is right now

It’s been a long time since a Northwest Montana team has captured a State A wrestling crown, and even longer for one from Columbia Falls.

Brave Brawlers, Bravettes settle for silver, bronze

With their sights set on three straight titles, the Flathead boys and girls wrestling teams have a right to be disappointed with just a place (the Brave Brawlers) and a show (the Bravettes).

Capital Bruins overtake Glacier in fourth

Joey Michellotti fueled a fourth-quarter Helena Capital rally with a pair of 3-pointers, and the Bruins overtook Glacier for a 54-47 boys basketball win Saturday.

Helena hits 11 threes to beat Braves

Helena hits 11 threes to beat Braves

Wildcats outrun Bulldogs, 74-47

The Whitefish Bulldogs made things tough early on for host Columbia Falls Saturday afternoon but down the stretch the Wildcats pulled away for a 74-47 conference win.

Marijuana advertising bill hearing highlights confusion over existing law

Proponents consider it a return to the intent of the 2020 voter initiative, but dispensary owners and cannabis advocates think it could cripple the industry.

Montana Considers Allowing Physician Assistants to Practice Independently

Megan Zawacki started working at St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana, in 2020 as a physician assistant trained in treating addiction. She had gone through specialized training that allowed her to prescribe Suboxone, a medication to fight opioid addiction, but she couldn't do so for six months.

Dowler, Wolfpack pull away to win at Helena

Noah Dowler poured in 22 points and the Glacier Wolfpack pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 56-46 Western AA boys basketball win over Helena High Friday.

Bruins swamp Braves, 60-27

Joey Michelotti’s 12 points led a balanced Helena Capital offense, and the Bruins built a 35-16 halftime en route to a 60-27 Western AA boys basketball win over Flathead Friday.

Bravettes come up clutch to beat Capital 47-42

The Flathead Bravettes picked up a hard-fought 47-42 win over Helena Capital Friday night in a clash of Western AA foes.