Legals for May, 15 2021

Letters to the editor May 15

Letters to the editor May 15

Legislature expanded education for all Montana families

Education has been one of the most disrupted sectors by COVID-19.

Polson wins twice at Butte’s Laverne Combo tourney

Kobbey Smith homered and scored four runs and Katelynne Druyvestein and Nikki Kendall combined on a four-inning no-hitter Friday as Polson beat Hamilton at the Laverne Combo Tournament.

Gianforte vetoes childcare task force

Gov. Greg Gianforte issued a rare veto this week of a low-profile bill that would have created a task force of business community representatives to identify solutions to Montana's increasingly painful childcare shortage.

Inslee, Murray, Cantwell oppose Simpson plan to remove dams

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state's top Democrats have come out against a proposal from U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River and replace their benefits as part of a huge infrastructure bill being crafted by the Biden administration.

Domestic dispute ends in felony gun charge

A Flathead Valley man who fired a gun dozens of times during a dispute with his wife was arrested on a felony gun charge this week.

County OKs name change from Lost Coon to Lost Loon Lake

The Flathead County commissioners last week gave their OK to change the name of a lake located near Whitefish that contains a racial slur.

New Glacier High School principal named

Brad Holloway will be the new Glacier High School principal position following unanimous approval at a virtual school board meeting on Tuesday.

Chris Janson to perform at Northwest Montana Fair

Country star Chris Janson will headline the entertainment at the Northwest Montana Fair with a concert planned Aug. 18 during the five day fair.

Somers Middle School brings Dr. Seuss classic to life

The world of Dr. Seuss comes to life on the new Somers Middle School stage with performances of “Seussical Jr.” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, and continuing May 20 and 21.

Gianforte should support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program

This week, a diverse group of more than 70 organizations, farmers and businesses joined us in asking Governor Gianforte to support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program by signing HB 235.

Legals for May, 13 2021

Halverson a highlight as Flathead splits dual

A quick lap by its boys’ short relay and a new height by Hania Halverson in the pole vault were among the highlights of Flathead’s dual track and field meet with Missoula Big Sky Tuesday.

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber's No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Vaccination rates slowing in Flathead County

The covid vaccination operation at the Flathead County fairgrounds can dole out 1,000 doses in seven hours. But demand has plummeted recently, down to fewer than 70 requests for the shots a day.

Growth Summit to address local development

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will host a new event — Growth Summit 2021 — from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Mother accused of DUI with child in car

A Flathead Valley woman is accused of driving drunk with her young child in the vehicle.

Evergreen man charged with assault with weapon

An Evergreen man was charged with assaulting another man with a fiberglass post marker.

Glacier’s Price signs with Rocky

Weston Price, a 6-foot-5 forward out of Glacier High School, signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Rocky Mountain College of the Frontier Conference Tuesday.