Gianforte must save taxpayers from Democrat-hijacked budget bill

The Montana Legislature’s sole constitutional duty is to pass a balanced budget. Montanans take pride in our state’s tradition of fiscal responsibility, but that tradition is not at all reflected in the budget bill hijacked and advanced by Democrats this session. As we write this, Montana’s proposed budget is way in the red, with the shortfall projected at around $1 billion by 2029.

Legals for April, 27 2025

Politics has no place in the courtroom

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was called to account for multiple, egregious violations of the rules that govern all Montana lawyers. Unimaginable as it seems, Montana’s attorney general brazenly disobeyed a direct, final order of the Montana Supreme Court, and he did so knowingly.

Meet the trustee candidates in contested school board trustee races

There are three contested school board trustee races this year at Deer Park, Cayuse Prairie and Smith Valley school districts.

Justus (sic) is being served

At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.

Legals for April, 23 2025

Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, NBC News reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulled the airstrike information he posted into Signal chats with his wife, brother and dozens of others from a secure communications channel used by U.S. Central Command, raising new questions as to whether the embattled Pentagon head leaked classified information over an open, unsecured network.

Calvin R. Newell, 85

Calvin Newell, 85, a devoted husband and respected CPA passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, in Kalispell.

Rate increase for garbage collection on Whitefish Council agenda

Garbage rates in Whitefish are set to increase by about 18%.

Legals for April, 20 2025

Wood turner handcrafts unique pieces

The process to create each mug is tedious. After carving the shape and creating the handle, the mugs go through rounds of sanding and glossing, each finished with a food-safe alcohol epoxy that can withstand both cold and hot beverages.

Frenchtown ends Wildkats comeback with walk-off

FRENCHTOWN — Aspen Courtney called game on a walk-off sacrifice fly to give Frenchtown a 9-8 victory over comeback-minded Columbia Falls in high school softball Friday.

Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to Pablo veteran

A gabled house with a killer view of the Mission Mountains is where Bill and Janet Austin and their dogs, Gretchen and Zippy, call home.

Property tax relief bill logjam breaks loose

Weeks of apparent legislative gridlock on measures aiming to offer Montana homeowners relief for rising residential property taxes broke loose Wednesday as lawmakers on the Senate Taxation Committees voted forward heavily amended versions of two major tax bills, one of them the second-home tax backed by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.

I am here not to bury Donovan

On Nov. 25, 1985 a youngish reporter, in his Monday duties writing about Griz football for the Montana Kaimin student newspaper, traipsed into Larry Donovan’s office.

Legals for April, 16 2025

Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for Easter

Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that's studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus.

Sweet spiced lamb chops with new potatoes and green beans

New potatoes (also called creamers) along with green beans complement the lamb and take only a few minutes to make in the microwave oven.

Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury

The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.

Visas revoked for four international students at flagship Montana universities

Three international students attending Montana State University had their F-1 visa status revoked “under the authority of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,” MSU said in a notice Friday to the campus community.