Biden administration sets first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers.

Columbia Falls Boys and Girls Club moves into former school

The Boys and Girls Club in Columbia Falls has moved into a new location at the former Glacier Gateway Elementary School.

Land trust receives grants for affordable housing

The grants will be used as part of the funding for six affordable homes in Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish, according to the land trust.

Anne Francelle Gentry, 92

Anne Francelle Gentry

Sheehy says he lied about accidental discharge, gunshot wound incident in Glacier

Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy told The Washington Post in a story published during the weekend he had lied to a Glacier National Park ranger about accidentally shooting himself in the arm to try to protect other military service members from what he believed could lead to an investigation into how he actually ended up with a bullet in his arm.

Legals for April, 10 2024

Softball: Wildkats rally past Pirates

POLSON — Maddie Moultray threw a complete game, Haden Peters homered and drove in four runs and Columbia Falls rallied to beat Northwest A foe Polson 10-6 in softball Tuesday.

County planning board returns to industrial subdivision south of Kalispell

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will again consider a request for a residential and commercial/industrial subdivision south of Kalispell.

Montana lawmakers call for tighter security on the northern border

Concerned about a surge in immigration along the northern border, Montana lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to tighten security.

Baseball: Bigfork picks up win

Whitefish falls at Corvallis

TROY — Bigfork leadoff hitter Ryeln Rodriguez had two hits, scored three times and drive ein three runs as the Vikings picked up their first baseball victory Tuesday, 13-0 at Troy.

New EPA rule says 218 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by delivering critical health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene and other dangerous chemicals, officials said.

Sister of Maine mass shooting victim calls lawmakers' 11th-hour bid for red flag law 'nefarious'

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sister of one of the victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history accused lawmakers of acting "nefariously" by pressing at the 11th hour of the legislative session for a so-called red flag law that could be used to take away guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Others, however, said such a law could have saved lives.

Legals for April, 9 2024

Column: Area ADs work among giants

When Libby High graduate Jerek Wolcott, the assistant athletic director at the University of Idaho, needed volunteers for the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament he knew just who to call.

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground following surprisingly strong US jobs report

Stocks posted solid gains on Wall Street as a strong report on employment showed the U.S. economy continues to chug along. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.

Anne Francelle Gentry, 92

Anne Francelle Gentry, 92 of Whitefish, passed away March 28, 2024.

New Tupelo Grille owner brings fresh look to popular Whitefish restaurant while leaning on tradition

Ownership recently changed hands and the interior of the Central Avenue restaurant has undergone a remodel, but the Tupelo feel and the menu favorites remain.

Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban

For three years, many Atlantic City casino workers have been trying to get their elected officials to ban smoking in the gambling halls, to no avail. Now they're taking their fight to court.

Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength

America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates.

Law roundup: Man found passed out in dumpster

An employee opened a dumpster and reportedly found a man passed out inside.