Loggers walk off Bucs in opener

LIBBY — The Libby Loggers built a 5-0 lead, lost it, then downed the Bitterroot Bucs 6-5 when Landon Haddock’s eighth-inning, bases-loaded grounder was misplayed for an error Tuesday.

Former assisted living facility worker accused of rape takes plea deal

A former assisted living facility employee accused of raping a resident in 2021 pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent on June 29.

Judge hands down 20-year prison sentence in sexual abuse case

A Kalispell man who sexually abused two underage relatives over the course of several years was sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison on July 1.

Legals for July, 5 2022

Longtime conservationist honored with lifetime achievement award

If you have one takeaway from reading her profile, Kathy Ross wants it to be that she has native plants in her garden. You don’t win a Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award without an airtight rep in the environmental community and a biodiverse garden goes a long way to maintaining that reputation.

Legals for July, 4 2022

Fourth of July weekend offers a wide range of fun activities around the Flathead

There are plenty of festivities and fun community events planned on and around the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Flathead Valley and beyond.

Letters to the editor July 3

Letters to the editor July 3

Legals for July, 3 2022

Airport expansion to accommodate 20-plus years of growth

A $115 million expansion project underway at Glacier Park International Airport is an indication of the region’s growing population and popularity as a tourist destination.

New gym focused on physical, mental wellbeing

A new gym in Whitefish is aimed at helping people take control of their lives physically, mentally and emotionally through high intensity interval training, or HIIT.

Weed Rodeo helps restore landscape along Flathead River

When one knapweed plant has 30,000 seeds that will remain viable for up to 25 years, ridding the shoreline of them and other noxious weeds is a daunting task.

Hole-in-one highlights second day of Earl Hunt tourney

WHITEFISH – The beauty of the Flathead Valley was on full display as blue skies and crystal clear views of Big Mountain set the tone for round two of the 86th annual Earl Hunt 4th of July golf tournament Friday at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

Legion: Libby triples way to win over Rangers

LIBBY — Caden Williams hit two triples, Tripp Zhang hit another and the Libby Loggers held down the Kootenai Valley Rangers for a 5-1 win Thursday at Gehring Field.

Frank Carson Castles, Jr., 75

Frank Carson Castles, Jr.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Tudor Jr., 77

Charles ‘Chuck’ Tudor Jr., 77

Whitefish garbage rates go up with new bear-proof cans

Whitefish residents will see their monthly fee for garbage service rise from its current rate of $10.78 to $17.25 along with the arrival of new bear-resistant containers.

Twins sweep Loggers, fall to Claremont

LIBBY — Stevyn Andrachick hit two doubles in the first game and tripled and scored three times in the second as the Glacier Twins swept a Legion doubleheader from Libby Tuesday.

Area 406 Music & Arts Festival returns to the Flathead

Area 406 Music & Arts Festival returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2, for two days of dance music for those 18 and older.

High Plains Book Award finalists announced

Finalists for the 2022 High Plains Book Awards were released June 20, with winners to be announced at an awards event Oct. 8 in Billings.