Law roundup: Woman goes postal over mail

A woman claimed she was afraid the postmaster would put illegal contraband in her mailbox to “set her up,” and was under the impression he was “out to get her.”

Keystone XL pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit

The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office.

Flathead County planning director stepping down

Flathead County Planning Director Mark Mussman is stepping down after six years on the job.

Boschee retires as track coach after 20 years at Glacier, Flathead

With about three weeks left in the season, Jerry Boschee turned the corner on a decision he’d been mulling since the start of the 2021 high school track: It was time to hang up the stopwatch.

Zoning reg changes proposed for North Fork

A proposed amendment that tweaks zoning regulations in the North Fork of the Flathead River area is the focus of a public hearing tonight before the Flathead County Planning Board.

Officials ID teen who died while swimming in reservoir

Lewis and Clark County officials have released the name of a 17-year-old boy who died while swimming at Canyon Ferry Reservoir east of Helena over the weekend.

Man charged with assault at local media outlet

A Kalispell man accused of threatening a Daily Inter Lake employee with a tie rod while inside the newspaper building will remain in custody after a judge denied his attempt at freedom Friday morning in Flathead County District Court.

Bigfork Youth Baseball begins fundraising for home turf

After years of being forced to practice on run-down fields, Bigfork’s youth baseball players could soon have a new place to call home.

Helena High student drowns at Canyon Ferry Reservoir

A 17-year-old Helena High School student drowned over the weekend at Canyon Ferry Reservoir east of Helena, Lewis and Clark County officials said.

KRMC births

Juno Pitcher, daughter of Dharma Audette and Christopher Pitcher of Kalispell, was born April 28, 2021, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Legals for June, 7 2021

Manny Haiges, 87

Manny Haiges, 87, a former resident of Kalispell and West Kootenai, passed away in Rocklin, California, on May 11, 2021.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Flathead Business Watercooler

Marie Kay Friede, 67

Marie Kay Friede, 67, passed away on the morning of May 20, 2021, at the Bee Hive care center in Columbia Falls

Apgar gift shop is Glacier Park institution

The Montana House in Apgar in Glacier National Park has transformed into a community hub over the years.

Legals for June, 6 2021

AA Lakers cruising into league play 18-3

An 18-3 record has the Kalispell Lakers AA feeling good about their American Legion season, but coach Ryan Malmin feels their best baseball is still ahead.

Explosion at fireworks factory investigated, no injuries

Officials with state and federal agencies are investigating the cause of an explosion at a fireworks factory in south-central Montana that destroyed a shipping container and was heard up to 10 miles away.

Bald eagles kill 54 sheep at farm in Idaho

A farmer in Idaho has said he lost about $7,500 in revenue from 54 lambs killed by nearby bald eagles.

Whitefish woman accused of DUI homicide free on bail

A Whitefish woman accused of striking and killing a Columbia Falls girl while driving drunk is free on bail.