In-N-Out Auto Sales carrying on a family tradition

Jordon Fletcher is carrying on the family business with the new In-N-Out Auto Sales in Evergreen.

Impressive finds continue for Whitefish-based fossil hunters

A smoky haze obscured the mountains while the morning sun already was baking the landscape as Aamon Jaeger began unloading tools from his truck.

Clifford J. 'Swede' Hanley, 98

Dad, Clifford J. “Swede” Hanley was born Nov. 11, 1922, on the Hanley homestead in present day Northern Carter County north of Ekalaka, Montana, to Clifford and Cora Ethel Hanley.

Kruise Kalispell to host fair parade

Kruise Kalispell will host this year's Northwest Montana Fair Parade at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 in downtown Kalispell.

New fire forces evacuations along Montana 35

Residents were ordered to evacuate Saturday morning as a new wildfire cropped up in the Mission Mountains east of Polson.

Law roundup: Alleged drug users not welcome in parking lot

A descriptive caller told the Kalispell Police Department there were “creepy druggies...yelling at each other” in a parking lot.

Unequal economic recovery challenges Montana, analyst says

At midyear, the numbers show quite a few forks in the road to recovery for various sectors of the Montana economy.

Letters to the editor July 31

Letters to the editor July 31

Court administrator fired for 'insubordination'

The administrator of Flathead County Justice Court was recently fired after judges accused her of "insubordination" as well as mistreating and "micromanaging" the court clerks under her supervision.

Gianforte tells Biden 'it's a tinderbox situation' in Montana

President Joe Biden met virtually with governors from Western and Midwestern states on Friday to discuss how federal intervention can best aid states battling wildfires, amid complaints from states about federal forest management.

Logan Health reopens COVID unit amid rising cases

In preparation for what experts believe will be a large and lingering wave of COVID-19-related hospitalizations, Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell has reopened an area of the hospital reserved for patients who test positive for the virus.

Crow Tribe sues federal officer after K-9 latches onto man

A prosecutor for the Crow Tribe accused a federal law enforcement officer of assault, criminal endangerment and negligent endangerment after the officer's police dog allegedly caused extensive injuries to a suspect during a traffic stop.

Legals for July, 29 2021

National park overcrowding subject of Senate hearing

Whitefish Chamber exec testifies about Glacier reservation impacts

Lawmakers and key experts searching for ways to alleviate overcrowding at national parks suggested upgrading smartphone applications for visitors, increasing park staffing and expanding transit services during a hearing Wednesday before the U.S. Senate National Parks Subcommittee.

Weather, lack of resources exacerbate NW Montana fires

Wildfire activity has worsened significantly in recent days across Sanders and Lincoln counties, where a lack of resources and dangerous fire weather have contributed to the rapid spread of several large fires.

Child sex offender back in jail for alleged parole violation

A man convicted of seeking sex with a 12-year-old girl is locked up in the Flathead County Detention Center after authorities say he violated his probation by viewing online pornography.

Restoration aims to preserve legacy of Werner Peak Lookout

Fire lookouts have a story shaped by the memories of people and events of the past. The Werner Peak Lookout is among the fire lookouts in Northwest Montana still standing, and a nonprofit's restoration effort aims to preserve the structure for many more years to come.

Legals for July, 28 2021

Montana hemp growers awarded $65 million for 'deceptive' deal

Hemp, a crop that largely flew under the radar in Montana when it was planted under a pilot program three years ago, is now central to one of the largest civil awards in the state's history.

Montana Water Court makes first-of-its-kind decision on tribal water rights

More than 800 water rights claimed by members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians have been pulled out of legal limbo following the Montana Water Court's issuance of a first-of-its-kind order this month.