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.

Letters to the editor April 18

Letters to the editor April 18

Vikings, Lions win Libby Invitational

LIBBY — Wyatt Johnson swept the hurdles, Jack Jensen took the 1,600 and the Bigfork Vikings won the boys team title at Saturday’s Libby Invitational track and field meet.

Gene Clifford Ruby, 90

Gene Clifford Ruby, 90, took his final call March 25, 2024, boarding his last train to ride the rails for eternity.

Rainier Beer shortage has Seattle taps dry and fans frothing

It hasn't always been easy for Seattle fans of Rainier Beer. There were the traumas of the 1970s, when the quintessential Seattle company was sold to the first in a string of out-of-state beer conglomerates.

Bird of the month: Cinnamon teal

Did you know that the cinnamon teal is not only a small, rust colored dabbling duck but also a protagonist in the Disney movie series, “DuckTales”?

Comedy-drama ‘Steel Magnolias’ opens in Bigfork

Michele Mank (formerly Shapero) directed “Steel Magnolias” nine years ago in 2015 and, after directing a dozen plays with the Bigfork Community Players, she is directing “Steel Magnolias” a second time.

Glacier girls sweep in Great Falls; Bravettes draw with Bison

GREAT FALLS — Will Rudbach claimed a 6-0, 6-0 victory and the Glacier boys tennis team swept all eight matches against Great Falls Saturday.

Earth Day Expo expands to FVCC campus with workshops and activities for all ages

Hosting the event, the Flathead Valley chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for Congress to take up bipartisan climate solutions.

New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion

The language means that workers can ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure. It also covers other pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation.

Native UM student works to create missing persons database

Haley Omeasoo was already studying forensic science at the University of Montana when she saw the poster that redefined her life. The 2017 poster announced that her former high school classmate, Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, had gone missing on the Blackfeet Reservation in northern Montana. Just 20 at the time, HeavyRunner has never been found in the seven years since.

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

Spring firewood gathering

Spring is here in the Flathead with its ever-expanding variety of outdoor activities. Last weekend was just too nice to stay indoors, so I had to do a little hiking just to get out and soak up some spring sunshine.

Letters to the editor April 16

Letters to the editor April 16

EQC to send letters urging pause in Columbia Falls Superfund site cleanup decision

Montana’s Environmental Quality Council voted unanimously Wednesday to send letters to Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency recommending support for rare-earth mining in the Berkeley Pit and for a pause in a final decision on the proposed cleanup plan for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site.

Two levies will be on the May ballot for Kalispell Public Schools

Kalispell Public Schools is putting a high school general fund levy and an elementary technology levy on the May ballot for amounts that still fall short of covering a looming budget deficit.

Musicians and speakers continue entertaining April at Wachholz College Center

Entertainment and inspiration continue during a packed lineup of events this month at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College.

Legals for April, 12 2024

Flathead sweeps crosstown track

Glacier throwers set records

Glacier throwers Aiden Krause and Kai Johnson combined to break three Crosstown meet records en route to taking victories in the boys and girls discus and shot put events Tuesday. Flathead, though, provided some speed and depth.