Kalispell’s Ryan Busse announces bid for governor

Former firearms executive, author and Kalispell resident Ryan Busse tossed his hat in the ring for governor Thursday, likely pitting him against Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte in November 2024.

Glacier Park visitor spending boon to economy of gateway communities

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis conducted by economists at the National Park Service said that spending supported nearly 6,000 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $548 million.

Superintendent contract renewed; administrators get salary boost

The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees unanimously renewed Superintendent Micah Hill’s contract for a three-year term.

State superintendent pitches revisions to teacher licensing

On Thursday, the Montana Board of Public Education conducted its first review of state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s proposed changes to regulations governing teacher licensing.

Legion: Mariners win Harp Memorial title

Dawson DuMont drove in two runs and Xavier Fisher threw a four-hitter to lead Mission Valley over the Bozeman Bucks 8-0 to win the John R. Harp Memorial legion tournament Sunday.

White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to historic levels, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.

Letters to the editor July 19

Letters to the editor July 19

Montana child care providers, families, demonstrate for equity, better pay

On Monday, some 25 people gathered at the Missoula County Courthouse lawn for the Day Without Child Care Strike, joining child care workers and supporters at Kalispell’s Depot Park and across the country to call for living wages for providers, affordable care for all families, and an equitable child care system “built on racial justice.”

Legals for October, 19 2021

Legals for December, 26 2023

Kroger with a K

Wildcats tab senior hurler to start state baseball opener

Kroger, Sapa and the rest of the Columbia Falls Wildcats are the Northwest A’s top seed into the second-ever State Baseball tournament, which begins Thursday at Ogren-Allegiance Field in Missoula. Kroger will take the mound Thursday against Hamilton at 6:30 p.m.

Wolfpack Theatre takes flight with ‘Tinkerbell’

J. M. Barrie's famed pixie takes center stage in the Wolfpack Theatre Company’s presentation of “Tinkerbell,” offering a fresh perspective on the delightful tale of “Peter Pan.”

Flathead’s Rumsey Eash tops field at Stumptown Triangular, Bravettes win team title

Freshman Lilli Rumsey Eash broke the tape first and led the Flathead Bravettes to the girls’ title at the Stumptown Triangular Tuesday.

Legals June 16, 2018

No. 25458 NOTICE OF SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BY FLATHEAD COUNTY By the order of the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, entered in its minutes of the 12th day of June, 2018, the Board will on July 17, 2018, beginning at 9:30 a.m. of said day, at the Flathead County Commissioner Chambers, 800 South Main Street in the City of Kalispell, in Flathead County, State of Montana, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder all right, title and interest, estate, lien, claim, and demand of the County of Flathead in and to the following described real property, formerly the Kalispell Senior Center property, to wit: Assessor #: E030305 403 2nd Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901 411 & 411 1/2 2nd Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901 Lots 17 and 18, Block 74 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The property was recently appraised at $160,000. The Board has determined and fixed the minimum sale price at $182,000 based on costs incurred to date. The property is being sold as-is. Questions regarding the property sale or to schedule a showing, contact Linda Pistorese, Flathead Valley Brokers, lindap@fvbmt.com, (406) 752-8883. NO BID BELOW $182,000 IS ACCEPTABLE TERMS OF SALE - CASH - 20% of successful bid due at time of sale, balance due within ten (10) business days or forfeit the 20% down. DATED this 12th day of June, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman June 16, 23, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

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Rowdy Herron, son of Garrett and Lindsey Herron of Trout Creek, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Legals July 20, 2018

No. 25486 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Karen Darlene McDonald: Karen Darlene McDonald, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-577B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Karen Darlene McDonald to Keya Dani McDonald. The hearing will be on August 1, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date: June 12, 2018 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ RACHAEL C MITCHELL Deputy Clerk of Court June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

Legals March 20, 2020

No. 26870 On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1:30 PM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services 2020 DOE State Plan Application. The link to the webinar is https://rtchelena.mt.gov/meet/sshepherd2/36MN88JS. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2020. March 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,24, 25, 26, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

John Hugh Brake III,

son of John Hugh Brake Jr. and Jaye Lynn Brake of Kalispell, was born Feb. 14 at North Valley Hospital.

Births

Ashtn Thomas Tope, son of Desirae Hall and Jon Tope of Eureka, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.

Fields lifts C-Falls into semis

BUTTE - Make that 7-1 for the Columbia Falls Wildcats in basketball games decided by three points or less.