Glacier sweeps Kalispell Invite

Flathead’s Wynne again takes medalist honors

There was plenty of excitement at Buffalo Hill Golf Course Thursday, with the Glacier High boys winning in another playoff, and the Wolfpack sweeping another golf tournament.

Glacier reports year-to-date dip in visitation

Officials said Thursday that Glacier National Park tallied more than 2.35 million visitors from the start of the year through the end of August — fewer than the park welcomed during the same eight-month period in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

States learning how many Afghan evacuees coming their way

The Biden administration began notifying governors and state refugee coordinators across the country about how many Afghan evacuees from among the first group of nearly 37,000 arrivals are slated to be resettled in their states.

Under pressure, Montana hospital considers adding psych beds amid a shortage

Gary Popiel had to drive more than 200 miles round trip to visit his adult daughters in separate behavioral health facilities as they received psychiatric and medical treatment.

Fall Mack Days begins Thursday

Up to $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the nine-week event. Just one lake trout entry qualifies an angler for a prize. Anglers can fish all 60 days of the tournament, or fewer if they prefer.

Letters to the editor Sept. 16

Letters to the editor Sept. 16

COLUMN: Milestones reached 24 hours apart

Two night games and 200 wins.

More than half of states have rolled back public health powers in pandemic

Republican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are taking away the powers state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases.

Legals for September, 15 2021

Libby spikers edge Whitefish

Ember Rhode had 10 kills, 13 digs and six aces as Libby edged Whitefish in West A volleyball Tuesday, 25-23, 25-22, 25-23.

Judge fines public defenders office for unassigned cases

A Yellowstone County judge has held the director of Montana's Office of the Public Defender in contempt of court and fined the agency up to $10,000 for failing to immediately assign public defenders in criminal cases he has referred to the office.

Unsecured garbage in Whitefish a smorgasbord for bears

19 black bear reports; grizzly relocated

Following recent reports and sightings of 19 black bears getting into garbage and eating fruit in Whitefish, and the capture and relocation of a grizzly bear from downtown Whitefish, state wildlife officials have once again issued a stern warning for Whitefish area residents.

National Guard to help Billings hospital with Covid cases

Seventeen Montana National Guard soldiers have volunteered to continue helping the state with its Covid-19 response, Gov. Greg Gianforte said.

Law roundup: Locked out woman not a happy camper

A woman was reportedly locked out of her house by someone inside.

'Right to work' group sues to strike down Clean Campaign Act

A Montana group advocating for "right to work" policies sued on Monday to strike down the state's Clean Campaign Act, arguing it contains a provision that violates political speech protections.

Legals for September, 14 2021

Great Falls High School moves online after Covid-19 outbreak

About 1,500 students at Great Falls High School will begin remote learning Tuesday and through the rest of the week because of an increase in Covid-19 cases among students and staff, Great Falls Public Schools said Monday.

Covid shuts down Eureka elementary school

Eureka Elementary School closed Monday due to a large number of Covid-19 positive or symptomatic staff, Eureka Superintendent of Schools Jim Mepham said.

Legals for September, 13 2021

NVH June births

North valley June births