Willing workers are right at the border

For more than a year, our country longed for the economy to restart. But now that businesses are once again open, employers find themselves wondering where all the workers have gone.

Legals for August, 8 2021

Teacher attempts Glacier's 6 highest peaks in 6 days

On a cold day in February 2020, Noah Couser and a friend were brainstorming how they might spend their summer when an idea emerged: What if they attempted to climb the six highest peaks in Glacier National Park in just six consecutive days?

Broadway couple bakes bagels in Kila

Bagels and Broadway are cultural staples of New York City. They’re not quite what you’d expect to find in Kila, Montana.

Logan Health internship honors beloved neurosurgeon

Five years after his death, Dr. Peter Sorini continues to touch the lives of promising medical students.

Letters to the editor Aug. 7

Letters to the editor Aug. 7

Dial retires after 20 years as Whitefish police chief

Whitefish police Chief Bill Dial abruptly retired from the police department on Wednesday.

Midyear report shows boom in state park visitors

Fire and smoke are choking out some Montana communities, but midyear visitation numbers show tourism is thriving, with a record number of visitors flocking to state parks this year.

Legals for August, 6 2021

Montana schools get $127 million to address virus fallout

The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday approved Montana's plan to use federal coronavirus relief funds, distributing $127 million to the state's K-12 schools.

Local man arrested after standoff in Kalispell

A local man was arrested after a standoff with police Wednesday night. Kasmir Ray Spilis, 28, of Kalispell, is facing pending charges of assault on a peace officer, burglary, criminal mischief and a probation violation.

Legals for August, 5 2021

Polson couple featured in August at Phillips Studio

Phillips Studio & Gallery hosts a First Friday exhibit opening titled “Two For The Show” featuring the oil paintings of Polson artists David and Bobbie Hafer from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6.

More Montana National Guard soldiers to help with wildfires

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday that he would increase the number of National Guard troops helping respond to wildfires.

Finley Point residents allowed home as firefighting continues

Following nearly 48 hours of worry, exhaustion and frustration, Finley Point residents displaced by the Boulder 2700 Fire received some welcome news Monday night when Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced that most would be allowed back into the area starting Tuesday afternoon.

Montana state senator pleads guilty to obstructing officer

A Montana state senator pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing a peace officer after a late-night traffic stop in May during which he threatened to call the attorney general and argued he couldn't be arrested because he was on his way to legislative business.

Body of missing teen found in Kootenai River

Searchers have found the body of a 17-year-old boy who fell into the Kootenai River nearly two weeks ago.

Evacuation orders remain in place for Boulder Fire

Evacuation orders remained in place Monday for residents displaced by a wildfire burning in the Mission Mountains along the east shore of Flathead Lake.

Extreme Tactical develops loyal customer base

Noah McConnell, owner and operator of Extreme Tactical in Evergreen, knows his customers well.

Residents flee wildfire along Flathead Lake

Residents on Flathead Lake east of Polson were ordered to evacuate early Sunday morning as a wildfire in the Mission Mountains crossed Montana 35 and burned multiple structures.