Richard 'Ric' Richter, 77

Richard “Ric” Richter left this world April 21, 2022, at his home in Oro Valley, Arizona, where he lived with his loving wife, Jane, of 40 years.

Arntzen forecasts 2023 legislative priorities

The Montana Office of Public Instruction offered a preview Monday of several policy priorities for the 2023 Legislature, including an effort to secure ongoing maintenance funding for the agency’s new online educator licensing system.

Jason Lee Catron, 47

Jason Lee Catron, 47, of Bigfork, left us to pursue other adventures on Sept. 2, 2022, as the result of a tragic accident.

Man accused of assaulting children takes plea deal

Authorities issued a warrant for his arrest after he allegedly kicked and punched his two sons for skipping school in May of that year, according to court documents.

Commissioners set to take up ImagineIF board vacancy

Flathead County Commissioners are set to fill a vacancy on the ImagineIF Library Board during their meeting scheduled for September 20.

Legals for September, 13 2022

Instructor shares practice of outdoor mindfulness with forest bathing

Striking a balance between mindful meditation and jubilant observation, forest bathing invites the participant to look closer at the nature around them and feel the positive effects of simply being outside.

Unions blast rail move to delay shipments before deadline

The heads of the nation's two largest rail unions said Sunday that the freight railroads' move to begin delaying some shipments ahead of this week's looming strike deadline is only an attempt to get shippers to increase the pressure on Congress to intervene and block a work stoppage by imposing a contract on workers.

Legals for September, 12 2022

Biden to announce new support for US biotech production

President Joe Biden is announcing a new initiative to encourage biotech production and research in the U.S. It's the latest move by the White House to boost domestic industry.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Glacier Park bird monitoring part of continent-wide collaboration

The effort is part of the Institute for Bird Populations’ Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program, a continent-wide collaborative effort among public agencies, non-governmental groups, and individuals to assist the conservation of birds and their habitats.

'Very much worth remembering:' Foundation marks anniversary of 9/11 and Benghazi attack

The 9/11 Honor and Serve Foundation is once again hosting its annual Patriot Day 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Quarter Circle Road today, remembering the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 11, 2012.

Teachers among Montana’s most essential workers

The term essential workers is not easily defined, but generally refers to the people who contribute critical services that ensure a well-functioning community.

Flag football debuts in the valley

Spectators at Legends Stadium witnessed history as Montana high school flag football premiered Saturday morning in the first games played in the Flathead Valley.

Flathead earns volleyball split

Missoula Sentinel topped Flathead in four sets Saturday in Western AA volleyball.

Wolfpack spikers top Butte

Glacier downed Butte in three sets Saturday in Western AA volleyball.

Bravettes work to a tie with Sentinel

A tough, physical battle between the Flathead Bravettes and Missoula Sentinel Spartans ended in a 0-0 tie Saturday in Western AA soccer.

Griz defense stymies South Dakota in 24-7 win

South Dakota’s defense was pretty fierce Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Then there was Montana’s.

Whitefish puts away Maroons; Eureka among NW winners

WHITEFISH — Fynn Ridgeway ran for three touchdowns, Ty Schwaiger added two more and the Whitefish Bulldogs ground down Butte Central 34-20 in Western A football action Friday.