Opening reception planned for Japanese art exhibit

An exhibit featuring Japanese art and artifacts opens at the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery in the Wachholz College Center June 14.

Sprunger says she supported reconvening Montana Legislature to address immigration

Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell, said Tuesday that she voted in support of holding a special session of the Montana Legislature to address immigration, but her response apparently did not arrive in Helena by the June 7 deadline.

Experience a Kalispell native's underwater ordeal at a new museum exhibit

Military memorabilia a harrowing story at sea at sea during World War II from Kalispell resident Harry Anderson are the focus of a new exhibit at the Northwest Montana History Museum.

Teens win writing contest

Every year the nonprofit organization of “writers helping writers” hosts a contest with cash prizes to encourage teens in their writing ambitions.

Montana Supreme Court upholds closing down of Whistlestop Retreat

The Montana Supreme Court has largely upheld a lower court’s decision that effectively shut down a resort on the shores of Lake Five in West Glacier.

‘Footloose’ brings popular movie to the stage

Bigfork Summer Playhouse continues its 65th season with the ‘80s pop classic “Footloose,” live on stage, beginning June 19 and continuing through the summer.

Riverbend Concert Series set up for summer

The Riverbend Concert Series will kick off Sunday, June 23 at Everit L. Sliter Memorial Park in Bigfork. The series has run for over 40 years, with this year’s lineup including tributes to the concerts’ past supporters. A total of 10 local artists will play each Sunday at 7 p.m. through August 25.

Legals for June, 13 2024

1 killed in fiery crash east of West Glacier

Authorities are investigating the circumstances of a fiery crash June 8 on U.S. 2 east of West Glacier that killed one person.

County commissioners approve lower wage increase for employees

Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in wages for elected officials, which in turn increases county employee wages at a matching rate of 3.2%.

Sherry Baker, 82

Sherry Lee Baker, 82 of Kalispell, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Two requests before county Planning Board Wednesday

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will hold two public hearings.

County approves contract for fairgrounds grandstand inspection

Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract with a company to provide an inspection for the grandstands at the county fairgrounds.

Legals for June, 12 2024

Dog Tag Buddies marks graduation of service dog teams

These veterans, alongside their dedicated service dogs, have completed a rigorous program designed not only to train the dogs but also to equip the veterans with essential strategies and tools to navigate the challenges they face daily.

Presentation looks at Montana vigilantes

Local author Carol Buchanan will explore "Montana's Vigilantes – Good Guys or Bad" on Monday, June 17 at the Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell.

Charles H. Ashley Sr., 88

Charles H. Ashley Sr., 88, passed peacefully in the early hours of June 5, 2024.

Son allegedly stabs father with kitchen knife

Anthony Louis Defazio remains behind bars in the county jail with bail set at $200,000 following his June 6 arrest.

State lawmakers pass on special session on immigration

A request to hold a special session of the Montana Legislature to address immigration failed to garner enough support from state lawmakers, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Law roundup: Man says fraudulent check was 'from a friend'

A bank customer was reportedly either scammed or was participating in a scam, when he opened an individual retirement account and deposited a check from his 401K account, later changing his story that it was from “a friend’s” 401K.