Forever chemicals detected in Kalispell water, leading to surprise and action

In recent tests, the Environmental Protection Agency detected cancer-linked PFAS contaminants in Kalispell’s drinking water. It’s among the first detections of the chemicals in Montana’s public water supplies, with one well in the city recording contaminants at 330 times current EPA health advisory levels.

EPA wants to delete a portion of Libby Superfund site from Superfund list

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality are seeking public to comment on a proposal to delete Operable Unit 5 (OU5) of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site from the National Priorities List.

Legals for February, 26 2024

RoboScout Squad codes a state win, ready for world championship

The Kalispell-based RoboScout Squad motors forward to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston after a stellar performance at the state level.

Legals for February, 25 2024

Montana judge dismisses high-profile child protection case and contempt hearing for Glasgow couple

A highly public child protection case involving a transgender teenager that has stirred up online conservative outrage, created blowback for Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte and sparked legal challenges at the Montana Supreme Court was dismissed on Tuesday.

WTC presents nail-biting horror play

True life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist Paul Sheldon wakes up incapacitated in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes — his “number one fan” — after she rescues him from a wintery car crash.

James 'Joe' David Gwiazdon, 80

James David Gwiazdon, known to everyone as Joe, age 80, of Columbia Falls, passed away Feb. 9, 2024.

Legals for February, 18 2024

Entrepreneurs find fortune in gold prospecting equipment

David Bjelland sat transfixed in front of the TV screen, cake in hand, shooing off his relatives as they tried to wish him a happy birthday.

David Burnham, 81

David Perley Burnham passed away suddenly on Feb. 9, 2024, at the Whitefish Hospital after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.

Documentary film recounts 'troll storm' against Whitefish family

An award-nominated documentary about a Whitefish resident who, with support from the community, fought back against hatred, will make its world premiere in Missoula later this month.

Kalispell Planning Commission takes comment on proposed public participation plan

The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday accepted resident input on the city’s proposed public participation plan, which was crafted in response to new requirements established under the Montana Land Use Planning Act.

WTC presents Stephen King’s bestselling thriller ‘Misery’

This nail-biting horror play which was also a hit movie starring James Caan and Kathy Bates, opens with a sneak preview night on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Symphony celebrates 100 years of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with pianist Terrence Wilson

Concert will feature ‘Afro-American Symphony’ by William Grant Still

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s beloved “Rhapsody in Blue” with Grammy-nominated pianist Terrence Wilson and the Glacier Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 17 at McClaren Hall in the Wachholz College Center.

Changemaker Series' upcoming speakers

Esteemed Changemaker Speakers are set to present at the Wachholz College Center including Kobie Boykins, Lynsey Addario and David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes.

Montana PBS — ‘11th and Grant’ episode features Luke Dowler

Montana PBS premieres a new episode of “11th and Grant” featuring Kalispell musician Luke Dowler Feb. 15

Legals for February, 15 2024

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S. House will not feel "rushed" to pass the $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to fight Russia.

Misconduct complaint, motion to disqualify, both filed against Judge Christopher

A judge the Montana Supreme Court removed from one case last month referred to a mom in her courtroom as “you bitch” in a remark to colleagues after a child custody hearing, and she described the grandmother as “poison.”