FHS historical fiction production examines corporate greed

Inspired by real events, “Radium Girls” follows the plight of a group of watch dial painters in 1920s New Jersey, whose repeated exposure to radium while painting these dials begins to take a serious toll on their health.

Apgar Lookout: Early season jaunt a great way to get in hiking shape

The Apgar Mountain Lookout Trail is one of those trails to hike first thing in the season because it’s easy to get to and it’s a good conditioning trail, which is to say it exposes you to elevation gain in a hurry over its 3.5 miles.

Characters of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ dance through story in ballet performance

Characters include the White Rabbit, Smoking Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Sleepy Dormouse, Playing Cards, King and Queen of Hearts, the Tweedles, and of course, Alice herself. Performances are May 11 and 12.

Norma Lee Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Norma L. Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Flathead Valley barbecue on menu at famous Kentucky Derby horse race

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The menu for the race was released months in advance.

Steve Medley Bennett, 73

Steven Medley Bennett, 73, an almost life-long resident of Columbia Falls, died April 19, 2024.

Wolfpack slug way to 2 wins

BELGRADE — Kenadie Goudette led off the first inning of Glacier’s first game with a solo home run, and Zoey Allen hit three on the day as the Glacier slugged its way to two non-conference softball wins Saturday.

Farm life

I write this column from my farm in eastern Montana near Malta. This is my first trip of the year to my farm.

Legals for May, 2 2024

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid.

Conservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students

At least five Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools by banning blanket policies that bar transgender students from school bathrooms aligning with their gender, among other provisions.

Whitefish sweeps own A.R.M. meet

WHITEFISH — Brooke Zetooney and Rachael Wilmot secured a pair of top two finishes in the 100 and 200 meter dashes for Whitefish at the ARM Invitational Saturday.

Gianforte endorses Sprunger, Brockman

Gov. Greg Gianforte threw his support Thursday behind Republican state Reps. Courtenay Sprunger and Tony Brockman, who are both facing primary challengers endorsed by the Flathead County Republican Central Committee.

Letters to the editor April 28

Letters to the editor April 28

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago.

Prep focus: Zetooney gives 'em a shot

The Whitefish girls track and field team has been blessed with sprinters through the years, going back at least as far as Marlow Schulz, so it should surprise nobody the Bulldogs have some serious speed in 2024.

2024 District Music Festival results

Northwest Montana’s student musicians showcased their talent at the District 1 Music Festival. Bands, orchestras and choirs from 10 schools participated in the festival held at Glacier High schools.

Softball: Glacier topples Big Sky in extras

Kaydee Walcheck’s sacrifice fly scored Olivia Warriner with the winning run, and Glacier took a 5-4, eighth-inning victory from Missoula Big Sky Tuesday on the Wolfpack’s home field.