Whitefish lakes conference taking submissions

The conference runs Oct. 18-20 with the theme conference being “Montana Lakes at Risk; Challenges and Opportunities.”

Resort tax revision would allow funding of workforce housing

A bill that would revise Montana’s resort tax laws by increasing the population cap and allowing for a percentage of the tax to go toward workforce housing was presented to the state Legislature last week.

County planning board again rejects KM Ranch proposal

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday again gave a negative recommendation for a proposal that could lead to a residential development along KM Ranch Road.

Windauer, MatCats are going big

Flathead boys on ‘business trip’ to get third straight title

A year ago the Columbia Falls MatCats were a formidable team that was beset by injuries as the postseason approached.

Suspect in Kalispell hotel shooting charged with assault with a weapon

Prosecutors filed two counts of felony assault with a weapon Thursday against the man arrested in connection with a shooting in a U.S. 2 hotel in Kalispell earlier this week.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks outlines efforts to protect westslope cutthroat trout

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries.

Whitefish Theatre Company holds auditions for ‘Evelyn In Purgatory’

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for a spring production of “Evelyn In Purgatory” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 17, at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Exhibition showcases FVCC art instructor Karen Leigh

The exhibition, at the Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus, debuts in the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Guild presents dinner murder-mystery musical comedy

It’s like the “Sopranos” only lower.

ATP begins season with evening of big band swing

In the Mood: an Evening of Big Band Swing will be on stage Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11.

Compact settlement delivers $157 million to CSKT

The Department of the Interior last week released nearly $580 million to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims.

Heiner, Maidens hold off Columbia Falls for win

Olivia Heiner hit four 3-pointers and scored 25 points Thursday, leading the Ronan Maidens past Columbia Falls 50-48 in a Northwest A girls basketball game.

Anderson scores 19, Wildcats hold off Ronan

Columbia Falls’ Alihn Anderson scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Wildcats win a back-and-forth boys basketball game from Ronan Thursday, 59-53.

Loophole allows construction of private home along McDonald Creek

A private landowner has built a home along the shore of Lower McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park and Flathead County planning officials say there’s nothing they can do about it.

Planning board set to vote on KM Ranch Road project revision

The board meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.

FWP seeks public comment on boating restrictions for Half Moon Slough

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is considering a resident-submitted petition to add boating restrictions to the Half Moon Slough of the Flathead River to stem alleged erosion in the area.

Judge orders evaluation for man accused of threatening shelter staff

Judge Robert Allison directed staff at the state hospital to examine Ilya Paul Khmelev, 26, on Jan. 26 with an eye toward determining his mental condition.

Buckaroo Gardner given consecutive five-year sentences for chase

Buckaroo Bennie Gardner, 43, had pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to criminal endangerment and criminal mischief in early December after striking a deal with prosecutors.

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

James "Jim" Curtis, 84

James Broughton Curtis was born on May 29, 1938.