Excellent finale

Kastelitz, Wolfpack cruise in Harkins’ last home game

The Glacier Wolfpack have been looking for that signature boys basketball win this season, and Tuesday they got it: A tightly-defended, crushed-them-on-the-glass 63-40 win over the powerful Missoula Hellgate Knights.

Kalispell City Council to prioritize infrastructure projects eligible for state aid

Kalispell City Council is set Tuesday to finalize a priority list of needed infrastructure projects eligible for state dollars as well as consider a request from city staff to seek additional grant money for the U.S. 93 Bypass.

Rheba Bohannon, 84

Rheba Bohannon, 84

Trump and our democracy

As Trump collects delegates to clench the Republican nomination, we must understand his vision for our country. We hear nothing about health care, infrastructure, education, foreign policy, climate or the economy. Instead we hear insults and words of revenge.

Legals for February, 20 2024

Presidents Day: From George Washington's modest birthdays to big sales and 3-day weekends

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic — not a tyrant. And yet the nation will once again celebrate the first U.S. president on Monday, 292 years after he was born.

Whitefish aims to join state property improvement loan program

Whitefish is looking to implement a program that would assist businesses and other organizations make improvements to their property through loans.

Monica Eisenzimer, 60

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Rae Eisenzimer, 60.

AA Hoops Saturday: Pack boys, Braves, Bravettes fall

HELENA — Merek Mihelish scored a game-high 14 points and teammate Dylan Almquist added 12 as Helena Capital used a strong second half to defeat Glacier in Western AA boys basketball Saturday.

Ronan Chiefs, Maidens advance

Tonasket's big 4th quarter powers boys

RONAN — Marlo Tonasket’s big fourth quarter pushed Ronan into divisionals Saturday afternoon — he scored all of his 14 points as the Chiefs pulled away to beat Whitefish 52-35 in a Western A boys basketball play-in game.

Lion boys rule 7-B

Lady Lions take thrid

ST. IGNATIUS — Caden Vaughn knocked down six 3-pointers and scored 20 points as Eureka held off a second half Thompson Falls comeback 58-51 to win the District 7B boys tournament Saturday.

Lady Griz drill 14 3s, beat Bobcats

MISSOULA — This time there would be no comeback.

Legals for February, 18 2024

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Craig S. Witte, 63

Craig Witte, 63, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Jan. 31, 2024.

Moody goes for 29, Griz rout Cats

MISSOULA — Aanen Moody hit five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, and the Montana Grizzlies lit it up from 3-point land to hand Montana State an 88-69 loss Saturday night at Dahlberg Arena.

Helena Capital cruises past Braves

HELENA — Kyler Meredith scored all 18 of his points in the first half, teammate Merek Mihelish added 21 and Helena Capital defeated Flathead 90-58 in Western AA boys basketball Friday.

Helena rolls over Wolfpack girls

Madi Todorovich scored 14 points and teammate Grace Murgel added 12, including four 3-pointers as Helena High defeated Glacier 60-41 in Western AA girls basketball Friday.

State files Supreme Court appeal asking to overturn climate change decision

The State of Montana filed its appeal of a district court judge’s decision in the Held v. Montana case with the Montana Supreme Court this week, arguing that the statute the judge struck down as unconstitutional could not solely be responsible for climate change and so the case never should have been decided in the first place.

Proposal to replace Columbia Falls ballpark with housing tabled

The youth baseball field on Railroad Street will stay a baseball field, at least until Columbia Falls City Council can find another place for the kids to play ball.