Keeping Score: Spring sports kickoff, record-breaking runs

Spring sports are in full swing — well, almost!

Trump imposes sweeping new tariffs to promote manufacturing

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.

Settlement paves way for prerelease center in Evergreen

A 90-bed prerelease center is on track to open in Evergreen following the settlement of a lawsuit regarding the denial of the center last year.

Homemade classics and twists at center of Columbia Falls cafe menu

The bakery, cafe and coffee roaster in Columbia Falls offers artisan hearth breads, savory and sweet baked goods, breakfast, lunch and a full espresso and tea bar, with everything made in the open-concept kitchen.

Legals for April, 2 2025

Flathead Electric holds annual meeting

Food will be available, and prizes and scholarship drawings will take place, too.

Mollie Vasquez, 75

Mollie Marie Vasquez, 75, passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Willie, and their three children, William, Richard, and Angela.

Robert 'Bob' Henry Herman, 84

Robert Henry Herman, 84, of Columbia Falls, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Communities.

Immigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofits

Representatives from religious and nonprofit organizations across the state opposed the bill at an April 1 House Judiciary Committee, arguing that the legislation’s broad reach would hamper the provision of key social services to all Montana residents, regardless of immigration status.

French puffs with extra boost of flavor

These savory bites are perfect as an elegant hors d’oeuvre for dinner but are just as welcome at brunch or lunch.

Allen’s 3-run blast lifts Libby over Flathead

LIBBY — Trailing 5-2 going into their last at-bats Tuesday, the Libby Loggers scored five runs with Dakota Allen’s three-run homer capping a 7-5 walk-off softball win.

Desiree Dawn 'Des' Kunda, 47

On Monday, March 24, 2025, beloved daughter, sister and mother, Desiree Dawn Kunda went to walk alongside her father in Heaven.

Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge

The FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country, marking a continuation of efforts by the federal government to address high rates of violence affecting Native American communities.

Legals for April, 1 2025

Law roundup: Sign should be relocated to the abyss

People allegedly left a sign on a sidewalk that stated, “Everyone is going to hell.” A man called the Kalispell Police Department, claiming it was illegal, but he wouldn’t provide his name or phone number to be contacted by an officer.

Legals for March, 31 2025

Rose Stahlberg, 88

The online Scrabble players of the world have a bit less competition today with the passing of Rose Elizabeth Stahlberg on Feb. 19, 2025.

Roxy Nick Moschetti, 66

Nick Moschetti, 66, was born on May 31, 1958, in Boulder, Colorado.

Donald Ernest DeMars, 84

Donald Ernest DeMars, 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on March 22, 2025, in Bigfork.

Douglas J. Wold, 85

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney, passed away on March 8, 2025, peacefully at his lake home in Polson.