Young Polson musician drawn to sound of violin

The youngster, whose jaw doesn’t quite yet reach the chin rest on his violin, recently gave his first performance at McClaren Hall in the Wachholz College Center alongside his instructor, and godparent, Wai Mizutani.

Legals for December, 11 2023

Moore goes for 21, Bravettes start 2-0

The Flathead Bravettes used a 21-point performance from senior Kennedy Moore to defeat CMR 60-33 Saturday afternoon in girls basketball.

Whitefish Theatre Company tells classic holiday story in ‘A Christmas Carol’

This holiday season, the Whitefish Theatre Company is taking its own shot at telling it during its production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.” The show opened Thursday and runs through Dec. 17.

Whitefish bookstore relies on experience to keep well-stocked shelves

Owner Cheryl Watkins has been selling books since 1996 when she acquired the store from Mary Pat Love, who ran the same shop beginning in the early 1970s.

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Habitat for Humanity provides new homes for the holidays

Wrapping up more than a year of construction, Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley held a dedication ceremony Dec. 1 for three homes recently completed on School Addition Road in Somers.

Biden’s climate agenda creates energy poverty in tribal nations

The White House is hosting its Tribal Nations Summit this week, and it’s important to note that the administration’s climate policy is bankrupting the tribes it claims to help.

Legals for December, 10 2023

Montana Grizzlies return to FCS semifinals with win over Furman

Bergen’s 2 special teams TDs boost UM

MISSOULA — To get to their first semifinal home game in 14 seasons, Montana needed Junior Bergen to do something no Griz had done in 21.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies win thriller in OT over Furman, 35-28

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 35-28 overtime win over the Furman Paladins in an FCS Playoff quarterfinal round game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Friday, Dec. 8.

Code Girls takes programming to next level developing app for Kalispell Police

Code Girls United is developing an app for the Kalispell Police Department to go digital in managing its fleet of vehicles.

Logan Health program provides 600 pairs of shoes to youth

This was made possible through donors who support Logan Health’s Kids on the Rise Program, an initiative committed to increasing access to resources and healthy opportunities for Montana’s youth.

Ballot initiative seeking to expand landowners’ hunting access met with committee opposition

A ballot initiative seeking to allow landowners to hunt elk, deer and black bears on their property hit a setback Wednesday when the Environmental Quality Council voted not to support the measure.

Bravettes reload after runner-up finish

Flathead boys, also under new leadership, look ahead

The Flathead Bravettes have changed coaches and graduated most of their minutes off a team that played in the State AA girls basketball championship last March, but we shouldn’t count them out.

Wolfpack gather forces for another tourney run

Glacier girls look to rise up Western AA ranks

Last season was a banner one for the Glacier boys basketball team, which went 17-8 and picked up the second State AA trophy in program history with a third-place finish.

Gov. Gianforte announces task force to deal with rising property taxes

Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte announced this week he will launch a task force to address rising property taxes — an idea met with some skepticism from both sides of the aisle.

Glacier Symphony presents ‘The Nutcracker’

The San Diego Ballet Company, young local dancers and Glacier Symphony will present a fully staged production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic at the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College.

Vaccine debate stalls rules aimed at easing child care shortage

Last month, Republican and Democratic lawmakers on a legislative interim committee voted to object to a sweeping revision of state rules for child care providers.

Montana sues Meta, alleging Instagram violates consumer protection laws

After being dealt a blow in the state’s efforts to ban TikTok, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is now suing Instagram and its parent company and affiliates alleging the company makes adult content available for children and violates state and federal consumer protection laws.