County shelter still nearly full even after abandoned huskies find new homes

All of the dogs that were abandoned up the Hungry Horse Reservoir have gone to new homes, but an influx of new animals has the county shelter at near capacity.

Social Security and Medicare in the crosshairs

“Don’t tell anybody.” That’s the approach Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took when approached recently with the question of what his party would do if it regained control of Congress next year.

Legals for November, 1 2022

Letters to the editor Oct. 31

Letters to the editor Oct. 31

Legals for October, 31 2022

History museum director turns the page on a new chapter

With the help of a small staff and a cadre of dedicated volunteers, Margaret Davis is eager to build partnerships and for the museum to continue serving the community in the years to come.

Columbia Falls boys win first soccer title since 2005

The Columbia Falls Wildcats rode a four-goal lead into halftime and charged to a 5-2 victory over the Livingston Rangers in the boys Class A soccer championship at Flip Darling Memorial Field on Saturday.

Class A football: C-Falls makes short work of Cowboys

One year after a 21-20 loss to these same Miles City Cowboys on this same field, the Columbia Falls Wildcats came out ruthless Saturday.

Whitefish City Council approves mixed-use subdivision off U.S. 93

The Whitefish City Council on Oct. 17 unanimously approved a 29-lot subdivision on a lot to the east of Big Mountain Thrift on U.S. 93.

Carolyn ‘Carlie’ Kuhr Rhodes, 101

Carolyn was born on July 4, 1921, in Havre, a few minutes after her twin sister Kathlyn arrived.

Maxine J. O’Brien, 87

Maxine J. O’Brien passed away on Oct. 20, 2022, at Logan Health Medical Center with her family at her bedside. She was 87 years old

Community briefs

Cornhole for Code Girls Tournament; Epworth holds annual Holiday Bazaar; Epworth holds annual Holiday Bazaar; Free meals in November; Funding available for cancer patients; Salvation Army looking for red bell ringers; Peterson Elementary collects items for veterans

Legals for October, 30 2022

Montana wants to be the next wine country

Even with the science making progress, Montana still needs its lawmakers’ to give the nascent industry more support.

Dorothy M. McCrudden, 81

Dorothy M. McCrudden, 81, of Eureka, Montana, passed away at home on Oct. 25, 2022.

Fishing family brings Alaskan halibut to Flathead Valley

Born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, Steve has spent most of his life exploring the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park in search of salmon, crab and halibut.

Rams edge Whitefish for 10th girls title

Billings Central claimed the crown with a 2-1 victory, the powerhouse Rams’ 10th overall title.

Conservation groups sue over Montana wolf harvest rules

Two conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana and its wildlife management agency alleging it illegally set hunting and trapping policies and quotas intended to reduce the gray wolf population by making it easier to kill the predators.

COPP dismisses complaints against ACLU, MontPIRG and Forward Montana

After a summer of Jocko valley residents' attempts to have their concerns formally heard, it's a waiting game to see if further stages of review will be triggered.

AA football: Pack ousts Billings Senior

The Billings Senior Broncs brought a stingy defense into Legends Stadium Friday, and behind four sacks kept the Glacier Wolfpack in range after one half of play. Then the third quarter began.