Kenneth Riley, 99

Kenneth John Riley, 99, of Columbia Falls passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Gilbert, Arizona, on March 25, 2024.

Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy

The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Though that bridge was in satisfactory shape before the collision, more than 42,000 other bridges are in poor condition across the country.

The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply

The European Union aims to fast-track up to $1.1 billion in financial aid to Egypt, using a funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards. The funds are part of a bigger aid package under an EU-Egypt deal aimed partly at stopping migrants from reaching European shores.

Eureka baseball moves to 5-0

EUREKA — Rowan Burow and Tristan Butts combined on a five-inning shutout in the first game, and the Eureka Lions went on to sweep Bonners Ferry, Idaho in high school baseball Saturday, 10-0 and 11-4.

Glacier boys sweep Helena schools

Sarah Downs and Robby Thornburg won both their singles matches Saturday, and Glacier really made hay in the doubles to sweep the Helena schools in Western AA tennis at FVCC.

Legals for March, 31 2024

Coalition sues education agency for ‘interfering’ with charter school openings

The Montana Quality Education Coalition filed a lawsuit Thursday against state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen and the Office of Public Instruction related to an ongoing dispute over the agency’s implementation of a new public charter school law.

Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 voting laws unconstitutional

In a highly anticipated ruling Wednesday, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s finding that four laws passed by the 2021 Legislature violate the fundamental rights of voters outlined in the Montana Constitution.

Flathead County Library trustees hold off on overhauling young adult section

Concerned about the age appropriateness of materials in the young adult section, Flathead County Library trustees asked staff Thursday to place additional signs in teen areas, forgoing other proposals, like relabeling books or organizing a community audit.

Legals for March, 29 2024

Wildland Firefighter Foundation to hold banquet April 13

The public is invited to the fourth annual Flathead Wildland Firefighters Banquet to help support the many federal, state, local, contract and volunteer firefighters that train and work to protect public and private lands.

Flathead Electric Cooperative plans construction this summer for Whitefish solar project

The solar project is being developed in partnership with the city of Whitefish. The photovoltaic facility will be located near the Whitefish wastewater treatment plant as part of a plan approved by the Whitefish City Council last year based on the city’s Climate Action Plan that calls for the development of a solar project at the plant along Monegan Road.

Column: ‘Fletch’ set for next chapter of baseball life

As Major League Baseball gears up for Opening Day, it’s a good time to give the floor to the Glacier Range Riders’ newest skipper, Paul Fletcher.

Whitefish Ski Museum holds encore presentation of ‘Raising Hell Roaring’

“Raising Hell Roaring” is a homegrown multimedia, feature-length presentation that tells the story of skiing on Big Mountain and throughout the region, from Logan Pass to the Cabinet Mountains, beginning in the 1930s.

Fortepiano concert at the Conrad Mansion in May

Daniel Adam Maltz is returning to Kalispell for two unforgettable evenings of music as it was performed during the Classical era for a Fortepiano Concert.

Cost to remove CFAC waste could be more than $1 billion, EPA estimates

Responding to calls to remove toxic waste from the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, the Environmental Protection Agency said it estimates it would cost anywhere from $624 million to $1.4 billion to haul the waste away from the Superfund site.

Columbia Falls outfitter testifies on impacts of climate change to business

Columbia Falls outfitter and guide Hilary Hutcheson testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee last week on the effects of climate change to the outdoor industry.

Singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz looks to move beyond writing about heartbreak

Izaak Opatz performs on April 5 for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play series.

Law roundup: Woman blames missing mail on ‘mafia’

A woman wanted the Kalispell Police Department to document a story involving missing debit cards, missing mail and the “Russian mafia.”

Flathead County Library Board could decide future of young adult collection Thursday

The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees is poised to make a decision this week that could change the way young adult novels are shelved or labeled in the library.