Comedian and storyteller to perform at the Wachholz

Comedian Ryan Hamilton and Grammy-winning storyteller Bill Harley are scheduled to perform at the Wachholz College Center this month.

Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District

Striking the Tally Lake Ranger District office in Kalispell on Sunday, thieves made off with an American icon.

Farm life

I write this column from my farm in eastern Montana near Malta. This is my first trip of the year to my farm.

Letters to the editor May 2

Letters to the editor May 2

Why does your right to know matter?

In our previous column, we introduced the right to know and the Montana Transparency Project, our nonprofit organization that champions, amplifies and educates Montanans about this crucial right. Today, let’s delve deeper into the special nature of the right to know as enshrined in the Montana Constitution.

Sheehy’s plan to defund Homeland Security would be disastrous

As one of the few Montana mayors near the northern border, I know what it means to keep our communities safe. When politicians start to talk about their plans for our border patrol agents and the security of our state, I pay attention.

Columbia Falls' Malaki Simpson aims for State A sprint titles

Columbia Falls sprinter Malaki Simpson knows this is his year to become a state champion.

Eureka girls win fourth meet of spring

EUREKA — Eureka’s Kricket Bridges won twice, setting a personal record in the 200 meters, and the Lions won their fourth girls track meet title of the season Tuesday — this time at the Lincoln County Meet.

Legals for May, 2 2024

North Valley Music School celebrates groundbreaking ceremony

The mood was upbeat when more than 50 people, some with shiny hard hats and golden shovels, gathered on April 19 at the Smith Fields Sports Complex to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the North Valley Music School’s new building.

Glacier Country hosts town hall May 8

The meeting is a follow-up to listening sessions held in 2021 and will be at Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

2024 District Music Festival results

Northwest Montana’s student musicians showcased their talent at the District 1 Music Festival. Bands, orchestras and choirs from 10 schools participated in the festival held at Glacier High schools.

Habitat Flathead seeks volunteers to build more homes

The nonprofit’s goal is to increase the number of houses built from three to more than 10.

Trout Unlimited banquet May 18

The banquet is a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited to assist with many projects, primarily in Northwest Montana.

FVCC showcases undergraduate research May 3

Flathead Valley Community College’s Honors Program presents its annual Honors Student Research Conference with poster presentations and 30-minute oral presentations on Friday, May 3.

Tester calls for action on water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of summer

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Monday called on a federal inter-agency group charged with managing dams and reservoirs to immediately begin taking steps to avoid low water levels in Flathead Lake this summer.

Norma L. Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Attorney General's Office commits to supporting funds for Flathead Reservation law enforcement

Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners on Monday he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office.

Convicted sex offender facing revocation of suspended sentences

Prosecutors on Friday filed a petition for revocation in Flathead County District Court for David Berlin Trent, 47, of Kalispell, at the behest of his probation and parole officer.

Biden taps CSKT attorney Danna Jackson for U.S. District Court judgeship

President Joe Biden has tapped an attorney for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to replace Judge Dana Christensen in the U.S. District Court of Montana.