Law roundup: Woman blames missing mail on ‘mafia’

A woman wanted the Kalispell Police Department to document a story involving missing debit cards, missing mail and the “Russian mafia.”

Flathead County Library Board could decide future of young adult collection Thursday

The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees is poised to make a decision this week that could change the way young adult novels are shelved or labeled in the library.

Lady Griz rout Boise St.

MISSOULA — Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw scored 20 points, four more Montana players reached double figures and the Lady Griz thumped Boise State Wednesday in the Women’s NIT, 92-66 on Robin Selvig Court.

Congressman Zinke: We need a sharp scalpel

We know this sounds preposterous, but please hear us out. We are urging you to ask Congressman Ryan Zinke to vote no on his own House Concurrent Resolution 86, “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.”

Proposed developments would bring 380 homes at mixed prices to Kalispell

Known as Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing, the proposed neighborhoods near the intersection of U.S. 93 and Tronstad Road are expected to see about 380 single-family homes go up on roughly 110 acres of land.

Lawmakers who passed a bill to lure nuclear energy to Kentucky say coal is still king

Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations. The House gave the measure final passage Friday.

Cost to remove CFAC waste could be more than $1 billion, EPA estimates

Responding to calls to remove toxic waste from the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, the Environmental Protection Agency said it estimates it would cost anywhere from $624 million to $1.4 billion to haul the waste away from the Superfund site.

2024 fish regs and non-native species

Wasn’t last weekend wonderful? With temperatures in the 50s, sunshine and no wind, I just had to dig out my dusty lawn chair, walk to the back yard, sit my butt down and soak up the glorious heat and sun. If this was global warming, I love it!

State uses Jan. 6 insurrection to argue for tougher voter registration requirements

A Montana assistant attorney general told a federal judge Wednesday afternoon that Montana needs the additional voter registration requirements signed into law by the governor last year in part because so many people, including Montanans, participated in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol because they believed in false election conspiracy theories.

Column: ‘Fletch’ set for next chapter of baseball life

As Major League Baseball gears up for Opening Day, it’s a good time to give the floor to the Glacier Range Riders’ newest skipper, Paul Fletcher.

Whitefish gym expands with wellness center including cold plunge

Now as a complement to these workouts, co-founder and head trainer André Bolourchi and his partners, Joe Hess and Debbie Maue, have opened a wellness center offering a cold plunge, infrared sauna, compression therapy and LED light therapy.

Legals for March, 22 2024

Columbia Falls outfitter testifies on impacts of climate change to business

Columbia Falls outfitter and guide Hilary Hutcheson testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee last week on the effects of climate change to the outdoor industry.

Legals for March, 21 2024

Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities

With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.

Singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz looks to move beyond writing about heartbreak

Izaak Opatz performs on April 5 for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play series.

How to Cook Like Mom — Chef creates cookbook for sons and those interested in getting into the kitchen

By extension, the book is a letter to all those who are interested in getting into the kitchen helping them expand their abilities by teaching them to be adaptable and learn to enjoy cooking.