Montana considers new rules to curb wolves amid public ire

A Montana commission advanced Thursday proposed rules that would allow the use of snares to hunt wolves and extend the wolf trapping season after the Republican-controlled Legislature passed laws earlier this year meant to reduce the state's wolf population.

Letters to the editor June 19

Letters to the editor June 19

Lois Ann Thon, 95

Lois Ann Thon, 95, died June 9, 2021.

Montana considers wolf hunting rules amid population decline

A commission governing wolf hunting in Montana is considering new wolf management rules that would make it easier to hunt wolves in the state after the Legislature passed several laws earlier this year to encourage additional wolf hunting.

State says breeding female of wolf pack was illegally killed

A female wolf that had pups earlier this year has been illegally killed in northeastern Washington state.

Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack

A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol found a broad intelligence breakdown across multiple agencies, along with widespread law enforcement and military failures that led to the violent attack.

KRMC births

Juno Pitcher, daughter of Dharma Audette and Christopher Pitcher of Kalispell, was born April 28, 2021, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Flathead man achieves dream of summiting Mount Everest

Local golf pro achieves dream of climbing world's tallest mountain

After years of dreaming, Steve Stevens finally stood on top of the world at the summit of Mount Everest May 12.

Idaho's new wolf law has prompted a petition that could relist the animals as endangered

Critics of an Idaho wolf law approved earlier this month have launched a petition that could reinstate Endangered Species Act protections for wolves that were lifted a decade ago.

Gary Lynn Michael, 59

Gary Lynn Michael passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his girls on May 25, 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Brian Joseph Lumpkin, 62

Brian Joseph Lumpkin, 62, resided in Whitefish, returned to his heavenly home on May 23, 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness.

‘Management’ of wolves harkens back to extermination era

On May 6, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a gray wolf extermination bill into law that allows hunters, trappers — and even paid private contractors — to slaughter up to 90% of the wolves in Idaho.

Steven Brian ‘Froggy’ Sienknecht, 71

Steven Sienknecht, a love to us all, lost his brave battle with Burkitt Lymphoma on April 15, 2021.

US jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid

Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week — the latest encouraging sign for the rebounding U.S. economy — just as Republican-led states are moving to cut off a federal benefit for the jobless.

Robert 'Bob C' Anthony Cesnik, 83

Robert “Bob C” Anthony Cesnik, of Roundup, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 23, 2021.

Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections

A group of scientists urged the Biden administration Thursday to restore legal protections for gray wolves, saying their removal earlier this year was premature and that states are allowing too many of the animals to be killed.

Donald John 'Big D' Collier, 60

Donald John “Big D” Collier, 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, due to prolonged illnesses.

Frances I. Byrne, 91

Frances “Frankie” Byrne passed away on May 9, 2021, at her home near Kalispell.

Anne Sauer, 97

Anne Sauer, formerly of Lakeside, went to be with her Lord May 1, 2021. Anne lived her life steadfastly walking with Jesus and was patiently waiting for him to lead her home.

Legals for May, 4 2021