Lemonade Day squeezes out entrepreneurial lessons

The day offers a platform for kids in grades kindergarten through eighth to turn lemons into lemonade and learn valuable business skills along the way.

Linda Kay Bristow, 74

Linda Kay (Taylor) Bristow, 74, passed away at her home in Kalispell, on Feb. 17, 2024.

Kayla Rachelle Weisz-Roark, 32

Kayla Rachelle (Weisz) Roark, 32, of Bigfork, went to sit beside our Lord on April 26, 2024.

Creston research station designed to meet needs of Flathead Valley producers

The center is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and as those connected with the research station reflect on its decades-long history, they all agree that the orange wheat blossom midge defines one of the most consequential periods for the center.

Research center marks 75 years of cutting-edge crop science

A field station for Montana State University’s College of Agriculture, the center conducts some of Montana’s most cutting-edge crop science research and is marking its 75th anniversary this year.

Louise V. Smith, 89

Louise V. (Meeks) Smith, 89, of Kalispell, died April 26, 2024, under hospice care at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Whitefish.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Announcements from area businesses

Flathead Business Watercooler

Events, trainings and happenings regarding business in the Flathead Valley

Flathead County honored for its budget

This marks the 16th consecutive year the county has earned the award.

Spring safety day May 18

Logan Health holds its eighth annual Spring Into Safety Kid’s Day on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The event is free and open to the whole family.

Joyce Jones Everett, 81

Joyce Jones Everett, 81, was born on Sept. 19, 1942, in Kalispell, to parents Dave and Evelyn Jones.

Settlement over Bigfork subdivision would allow developer to resubmit plan

A lawsuit filed by the developer behind a proposed Bigfork subdivision against Flathead County following denial of the project appears to be headed for a settlement.

Special session on immigration would be costly

State House leadership last week called on legislators to immediately convene for a special session to discuss an issue that’s “crucial” to Montana residents.

Letters to the editor May 12

Letters to the editor May 12

Whitefish boys win Polson ABC meet

Brooke Zetooney clocks 12.04 in the 100

POLSON — Simon Douglas won the 1,600 meters, teammate Carson Krack hit a personal record in the 110-meter hurdles and Whitefish’s boys won the Nelson-Thomas ABC track and field meet Saturday.

Valley Neighbors is ‘caring for the strangers in our midst’

The intensity of the local debate over immigration and refugee support has taken a dark turn in the past week.

Legals for May, 12 2024

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show, but no serious problems reported

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems.

PHOTOS: Flathead Valley Community College Class of 2024 commencement ceremony

Flathead Valley Community College celebrated the class of 2024 at its 56th commencement ceremony inside McClaren Hall at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 10. A total of 271 students were honored earning 292 degrees and certificates.

Governor's housing task force reviewing recommendations to spur home construction

Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force on Thursday discussed draft recommendations to encourage more supply and density of housing.