Unique Eagle Scout project brings ‘flybraries’ to the Flathead

Ryland Armstrong, a senior at Whitefish High School and the Senior Patrol Leader of Whitefish Boy Scout Troop 1936, and other scouts recently built and installed “flybraries” at six fishing access spots around the valley.

Legals for December, 17 2023

PHOTOS: Grizzlies bound for Frisco after 2OT win over NDSU, 31-29

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-29 double-overtime win over North Dakota State in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Environmental groups sue over train-related grizzly deaths

Two environmental groups are suing Burlington Northern Santa Fe over the train-related deaths of dozens of federally protected grizzly bears in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho.

Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new administrative rules on grizzly, wolf management

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new administrative rules Thursday regarding grizzly bear and wolf management that have drawn criticism from environmental and conservation groups throughout the rulemaking process.

Cascade County judge tries new approach to Warm Springs wait lists

At least one Montana judge has sought to creatively apply his legal authority to increase pressure on state officials to address “excessive, chronic wait lists” at the adult psychiatric hospital in Warm Springs. The results of the strategy have, at least so far, been mixed.

Physical Hawks beat Glacier boys

Brantly Salmonsen scored nine points but the Glacier Wolfpack turned the ball over 20 times and lost their home opener 49-32 against Bozeman in boys basketball.

Commerce Department director resigns after probe into travel expenses

Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman resigned this week after an internal probe found that he racked up more than $26,000 in disallowed government expenses in possible violation of state law and policy, according to documents obtained by Montana Free Press.

Grizzlies hunt Bison victory for chance at championship

Bobby Hauck made no bones about it Monday: The North Dakota State Bison looked very good in their 45-17 FCS quarterfinal win last week.

PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop in Kalispell

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office takes part in Shop With a Cop at Target in Kalispell on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Fortine wood bank earns grant

The St. Michael and All Angels Wood Bank Ministry based in Fortine has been awarded a $20,000 grant.

Donation allows for free adoptions at Flathead County Animal Shelter

This holiday season, adoption fees are free for any family taking home a pet thanks to a $50,000 donation to Flathead Shelter Friends by Colin Johnson.

PHOTOS: Christmas Blue Light Tree Lighting ceremony

Photos from the Christmas Blue Light Tree Lighting ceremony outside the Flathead County Justice Center in Kalispell on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Lily Gladstone nominated for Golden Globe, named 'breakthrough entertainer'

Lily Gladstone is the anguished heart and compassionate conscience of Martin Scorsese's Osage tragedy "Killers of the Flower Moon." She embodies not just Mollie Burkhart but generations of Native joy, grace and pain. It's a performance that's thrust the 37-year-old Gladstone onto a much larger stage.

Helena Flats superintendent facing assault charges involving student

Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student in August.

Restored classic truck feature of Split Rock’s move into event service

The Chevy first caught Foster’s eye when he was 13 years old while moving irrigation for a local farm. Despite its dilapidated state, Foster bought it from the original owners for less than $1,500, determined to spark new life into the truck.

FVCC honors nursing graduates at pinning ceremony

Flathead Valley Community College’s nursing program will honor its current classes of 10 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates and eight practical nursing graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.

Legals for December, 13 2023

Food sovereignty movement sprouts as bison return to Indigenous communities

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Behind American Indian Hall on the Montana State University campus, ancient life is growing. Six-foot-tall corn plants tower over large green squash and black-and-yellow sunflowers. Around the perimeter, stalks of sweetgrass grow.

Legals for December, 12 2023