Shirley Ann Thompson, 92

Shirley Ann Henneberry Thompson, 92, went to the loving arms of her husband, Earl Lindy Thompson on April 20, 2024.

Mack Days angler lands, releases bull trout

Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is moving into week number six in the nine-week long event. Entries continue to be taken until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Story of astronomer explores women’s place in society during 19th Century

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she is not allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories.

County board considers Evergreen RV park, event venue near Whitefish

A new RV park in Evergreen and a property wanting to host large events southwest of Whitefish have both applied for approval with Flathead County.

25,000 climate conversations

“The most important thing you can do about climate change is talk about it.” That’s the advice climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe gave during a TED Talk that has now been viewed over 4 million times.

Voters to decide on bonds for school expansion, football stadium

Whitefish voters this fall will consider separate bond requests totaling $32.6 million to fund a high school expansion and remodel, and build an on-campus football stadium and track.

Bravettes down Libby 13-3 in softball

LIBBY — Kaidyn Lake had four hits, including a home run, and Lacie Franklin also homered Tuesday as the Flathead Bravettes beat the Libby Loggers 13-3 in non-conference softball.

Man accused of pointing handgun at other motorists

A 46-year-old motorist is facing a felony charge after allegedly leveling a handgun at the occupants of another vehicle at a Columbia Falls gas station on Monday.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events happening in the Flathead Valley

Whitefish Community Foundation hosts Community Grant Awards Celebration

Whitefish Community Foundation received a record number of Community Grant applications this spring from nonprofit organizations in Flathead, Lincoln and Glacier counties.

Quilter uses colors to bring out the art in traditional patterns

Walking around Barb Taylor’s home her enthusiasm for art in many different mediums becomes apparent.

Motorist suspected of gunplay given deferred sentence

A man suspected of aiming a handgun at another motorist while stopped at a U.S. 2 intersection in October earned a deferred sentence in Flathead County District Court earlier this year.

Phillips Gallery hosts Helena artist Tom Mostad

Phillips Gallery is hosting a painting demonstration and opening reception for an exhibit titled Going Wild with Helena-based artist Tom Mostad on April 5.

Karin Carmichael Dyer, 60

Karin Carmichael Dyer, passed away March 29, 2024, at her home in Big Fork, at the age of 60.

WTC holds auditions for ‘Death by Design’

Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for “Death By Design,” their final Main Stage production of the 2023-2024 season.

Libby woman admits stealing mail while working as a contract carrier

A Libby woman accused of stealing from packages while working as a mail carrier subcontractor admitted to a theft charge last week in federal court in Missoula.

Legals for April, 7 2024

Legals for April, 19 2024

Letters to the editor April 4

Letters to the editor April 4

Moose prompts shelter-in-place order at Helena school

Students at Capital High School in Helena had their schedule interrupted by a moose Friday morning after it wandered onto the campus, resulting in a shelter-in-place order as school and city officials responded.