Letters to the editor May 13

Letters to the editor May 13

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much.

Legals for May, 13 2024

UM's Todd outstanding performer at Big Sky

Bobcats win first men's title, and second ever

BOZEMAN — While the Montana Grizzlies set records — and had a Most Outstanding Performer in Evan Todd — the Montana State Bobcats set the pace.

Lemonade Day squeezes out entrepreneurial lessons

The day offers a platform for kids in grades kindergarten through eighth to turn lemons into lemonade and learn valuable business skills along the way.

Virtual speeding — simulator business takes drivers to the racetrack

Upon walking into Glacier Racing Simulators, patrons will see rows of driver’s seats in front of wide screens.

C-Falls wins 2 more at Laverne Combo softball

BUTTE — Maddie Moultray homered twice and drove in four runs as the Columbia Falls Wildkats defeated Lockwood 9-0 at the Laverne Combo Tournament Saturday.

Legals for May, 12 2024

C-Falls wins twice at Laverne Combo

BUTTE — Columbia Falls had its offense firing on Friday, reaching double figures in both their wins at the Laverne Combo softball tournament.

Softball: Glacier thumps Hellgate

MISSOULA — Ella Farrell and Zoey Allen homered and Olivia Warriner threw six solid innings as Glacier beat Missoula Hellgate 16-3 Friday in Western AA softball.

Columbia Falls rallies late to beat Polson

Friday’s final game at the Sapa-Johnsrud Invitational was well worth the wait.

Kalispell Public Schools administrators set to take on new roles

The board of trustees have approved hiring current staff for positions including K-8 assistant superintendent, Kalispell Middle School principal, Flathead High School activities director and work-based learning director.

Heritage Academy, a hybrid private and home school program, expands

Located on East Evergreen Drive, Heritage Academy uses a 20,000-square-foot building with 14 classrooms. The portable classroom can accommodate 48 students and was funded in part by a $75,000 Gianforte Family Foundation grant.

Fourth generation Griz graduate carves path of research at UM

Before Drew Engellant became a Griz like his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before him, he grew up in Kalispell with a keen appreciation for the natural splendor of Big Sky Country and a passion for exploring it.

Spartans blank Bravettes

MISSOULA — Piper Whitman threw a 1-hitter and drove in two runs with a double, and Missoula Sentinel downed Flathead 9-0 Thursday in Western AA softball.

Legals for May, 10 2024

Gianforte, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range

Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm Public Archery Range.

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.”

Glacier High School senior directs ‘One Stoplight Town,’ an uplifting drama about change

Step into the heart of Americana with Wolfpack Theatre Company’s uplifting production of "One Stoplight Town," May 15 and 16.

Whitefish Theatre Company presents music and dance by Jesús Muñoz Flamenco

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the music and movement of Jesús Muñoz Flamenco as the final installment of its 2023-24 music series May 10.