Letters to the editor May 1

Letters to the editor May 1

Students, teachers need our support

Several weeks ago, I was privileged to be able to attend the Glacier High School play “Mary Poppins.” I once again saw the amazing talents of the young actors involved in this production.

Property tax relief package clears Montana Legislature

The final priority for the 69th Montana Legislature — one many lawmakers campaigned on — passed both chambers on the final day of the session.

Legals for April, 30 2025

Arts grants head to governor without cuts restored

Lawmakers have sent a bill funding arts grants to Gov. Greg Gianforte without restoring awards that were cut amid a scuffle — driven by Anaconda Republican Rep. John Fitzpatrick — over organizations that didn’t present their applications before a legislative budget subcommittee.

Letters to the editor April 29

Letters to the editor April 29

Federal attorneys offer more detail about allegations against MSU international students

The federal government responded last week to an ACLU lawsuit defending two international students at Montana State University whose visas were recently terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filing a legal motion that provided the government’s first clear explanation of its actions.

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid budget cuts

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May as the Trump administration tries to rapidly shrink the U.S. government.

New FWP supervisor’s career rooted in connecting community with science

Spending time between family camping trips scouring streambanks for frogs and scaling trees to retrieve intricately woven bird nests, her father stoked her love for the outdoors with extended fishing trips on some of the state’s proverbial 10,000 lakes.

Legals for April, 28 2025

Mitchell’s flag bill doesn’t fly

Property tax reform can wait. The Montana Legislature has far more pressing matters at hand — like flag displays.

Letters to the editor April 27

Letters to the editor April 27

Our future depends on a well-educated workforce

I am passionately optimistic about Kalispell’s future. Yes, we face significant challenges — but what gives me hope is the unwavering dedication of the people who step up every day to do hard things for our community.

Flathead County Library board seeks to tweak terms of Kalispell land deal

The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees on Thursday signaled that it planned to adjust its offer for a new library branch location near the Kalispell Center Mall.

Legals for April, 27 2025

Canadians put off by Trump's bluster are booking far fewer U.S. visits

Diana and Rick Bellamy initially planned to take a Caribbean cruise out of Houston before heading to Laurel, Mississippi, to visit the home of one of their favorite HGTV shows, "Home Town."

Support the levy to invest in community’s future

Life is never perfect, but I have received many blessings in my life. Among them are loyal friends, a meaningful career, reasonably good health and a chance to live in and raise a family in Kalispell.

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.

Venezuelan man detained in Whitefish was in the U.S. legally, nonprofit says

Federal agents on Thursday detained a Venezuelan man in Whitefish who is in the country legally, say members of a nonprofit that aids immigrants in the Flathead Valley.

Lawmakers approve bill restricting display of some flags on public property

A law prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners on government property passed the Montana Legislature on Tuesday.