Fighting for Montana’s veterans is a sacred obligation

Growing up as a kid in Big Sandy, I learned from a young age about the incredible service and sacrifice of our servicemembers when I played Taps at the funerals of veterans of both World Wars. It’s something that has always stuck with me, and I carry with me every day.

Project to provide veterans’ housing deserves support

No veteran who has sacrificed for our freedoms should be faced with the consequences of living on the street — yet that is increasingly the case in Montana.

Letters to the editor May 26

Letters to the editor May 26

Faye E. Hustis, 83

The world lost a shining star on April 25, 2024, when Faye E. Hustis passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 83.

Richard Gordon Green, 77

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Richard Gordon Green, loving partner, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 77 after a tremendous year-and-a-half battle with cancer.

Russell Arthur Novak, 75

Russell Arthur Novak, age 75, went to his eternal home with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2022.

AA softball: Pack battles back into title game

After a 7-2 setback at the hands of Helena Capital, Glacier won three games at the State AA softball tournament Saturday to get back into the championship round.

AA track: Braves finish 2nd; set another record

GREAT FALLS — There was a moment late in Saturday’s State AA track and field meet when the Flathead Braves owned a lead in the boys’ team race.

Legals for May, 26 2024

Libby’s Beagle claims Class A singles title

The Libby championship curse was broken after Logger junior Ryan Beagle bested Polson’s Torrin Ellis for the boys singles title Friday at the State A Tennis tournament.

AA track: Braves get off to flying start

GREAT FALLS — It was a fantastic start for the Flathead Braves Friday at the State AA track and field meet at Memorial Stadium. The finish was pretty amazing, too.

State AA: Pack hits 5 HRs in win; Bravettes hit 4 in loss

HELENA — Glacier got through to Saturday and Flathead, well, the Bravettes certainly had a shot at it.

Lake County to continue law enforcement on Flathead Reservation ‘under protest’

Lake County Commissioners said they are continuing to oversee law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation after the Governor’s Office said their withdrawal from handling federal crimes was invalid.

Zinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western Montana

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke asked the House Appropriations Committee on Friday to approve nearly $50 million for 15 infrastructure projects in western Montana, including one in Flathead County, one in Lake County, and two in Lincoln County.

Engellant, Rudbach fall in AA doubles final

BOZEMAN — The second time was not the charm.

Blue Devils lead way; boys’ team race is tight

LAUREL — Olivia Lewis still has serious wheels and the Whitefish girls have some work to do.

Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns

Safety concerns have forced the closure of the main seating structures in the arena at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and pushed events to alternate venues for the time being.

Top UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah, though Israel is unlikely to comply

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' top court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but stopped short of ordering a cease-fire for the enclave. Although Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country.

Law Roundup: Man finds uninvited guest in living room

A stranger reportedly walked into a man’s house in Columbia Falls, who stumbled upon her presence in the living room.

Stillwater Christian senior casts for a future in fishing

The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 for Stillwater Christian School is Friday, May 24. Stillwater’s ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the school gym, with 21 students set to graduate. The school is located at 255 FFA Dr., Kalispell.