Mavis Irene Heil McNamara, 84

Mavis Irene Heil McNamara passed away on Oct. 29, 2021.

Moy shines as Bravettes sweep Bruins

The Sterck sisters, Savanna and Sienna, and Akilah Kubi tended to steal the stat lines as the Flathead Bravettes’ volleyball season gained steam.

Glacier heads back to Butte seeking better outcome

The Glacier Wolfpack’s last visit to Naranche Stadium didn’t end well: A fourth-quarter interception and a safety set the stage for Butte’s 20-17 win on Oct. 8.

Colin Powell: What might have been

My one brief experience with presidential politics occurred in 1995.

Construction underway for Pioneer League stadium

There’s a general manager, a manager and also a couple of players in place for Kalispell’s fledgling Pioneer Baseball team.

Legals for November, 4 2021

State clarifies license use during muzzleloader season

The clarification states that any unused license-permit valid on the last day of the general season (i.e., Nov. 28, 2021) would be valid during the muzzleloader heritage season (Dec. 11 to 19, 2021).

‘Fabled’ offers musicals, dance to live audiences at UM

The University of Montana’s schools of theater, dance and music will return to a live-audience production with “Fabled,” an event featuring five short musicals and two dance pieces.

Big game harvest remains high across Northwest Montana

A total of 219 white-tailed deer, including 121 bucks, have been reported at check stations across the region. A total of 36 mule deer and 32 elk have also been reported.

Group seeks recall of entire Whitefish School Board

Board chair claims effort an unfounded distraction

A group of Whitefish parents and community members have mounted an attempt to recall the entire Whitefish School Board over a decision regarding Covid-19 mitigation, but the school board says it followed state law.

Commission pares down wolf trapping season

The geographic and temporal sweep of Montana’s wolf trapping and snaring regulations shrank Thursday when the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a measure that brings those regulations into alignment with legal settlements governing management of grizzly bears and Canada lynx, two federally protected species that share habitat with wolves.

Scouting programs plan events, welcome new members

Although the Covid-19 pandemic impacted youth activities throughout Northwest Montana, Scouting has continued, and activities are planned into the winter months, according to the Northwest District of the Montana Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Legals for November, 3 2021

Election results: Johnson re-elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish renews resort tax

Mark Johnson easily secured a third term as Kalispell mayor with a decisive victory Tuesday.

Big Sky notes: Red letter Saturday for MSU

The Big Sky Conference game of the week is an easy call: No. 4 Montana State visits No. 5 Eastern Washington Saturday, on the red turf of Roos Field.

US says oil, gas sales damage climate -- but won't stop them

The Biden administration is planning to sell oil and gas leases on huge tracts of public land in the U.S. West, despite the Interior Department's conclusion that doing so could cost society billions of dollars in climate change impacts.

Municipal elections underway today

It’s municipal election day in Flathead County.

Canadian snowbirds gear up for reopening of US land borders

Canadians Ian and Heather Stewart are savoring the idea of leaving behind this winter's subzero temperatures when the U.S. reopens its borders to nonessential land travel next week and they launch a long-delayed drive to their seasonal home in Fort Myers, Florida.

Logan Health births

Ellis Grant Brindley, son of Beau and Kaitlyn Brindley of Bigfork, was born Oct. 6, 2021, at Logan Health Medical Center.

Legals for November, 1 2021