Legals for December, 5 2023

Ex-ambassador charged with serving as secret agent for Cuba's intelligence services for decades

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a covert agent for Cuba's intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department said Monday.

Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal

Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash with a Biden administration wary of higher airfares.

Brave Brawlers, Bravettes win opening duals

Flathead’s dual streak is now up to 53, after they edged Great Falls High 33-29 and thumped CMR 71-6 to open their wrestling season Saturday at Flathead High.

Glacier boys drop pair of duals

Mark Ahner scored two pins and Kaleb Shine won twice, but the Glacier Wolfpack boys still dropped their opening wrestling duals to the Great Falls schools Saturday.

NDSU shocks Montana State with blocked PAT in OT

BOZEMAN (AP) — Hunter Poncius blocked Casey Kautman's extra point attempt in overtime and North Dakota State escaped with a 35-34 win over sixth-seeded Montana State on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.

Snow blinded: Grizzlies roll past Blue Hens, 49-19

MISSOULA — The snow started right before kickoff Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and not much else went right for the Delaware Blue Hens from there.

Leatherworker tools custom goods with precision

Following her initial training, she started her leather working company, Elisa Wilson Leather Goods, in hopes of helping people in the horse community find a saddle, tack, or chinks that is perfectly suited to their horse and lifestyle.

Glacier Lanes a community gathering place with eclectic flair

There’s a long history of the Columbia Falls community gathering at the bowling alley, and owners Derek and Kristen Larson want to keep it that way, with their own eccentric twist.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024

Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.

California cities and farms will get 10% of requested state water supplies when 2024 begins

California water agencies serving 27 million people will get 10% of the water they requested from state supplies to start 2024 due to a relatively dry fall.

Carol Louise Bjork, 82

Carol Bjork, 82, died Nov. 29, 2023, of natural causes, including heart disease and COPD, at the Bee Hive Home in Kalispell.

New season, same goal for MatCats

Columbia Falls wrestling team is eager to get back on the mat for a new season following the school’s first team state championship since 1990 last spring.

Legals for December, 1 2023

Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism

TOKYO (AP) — Global leaders paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Thursday, but there was also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influential figure decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in American history.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Happenings in arts and entertainment

What really affects hunting in the West

A disgruntled hunter wrote a Writers on the Range opinion recently about Westerners getting fed up with the many out-of-staters coming in and buying up draw licenses to shoot bull elk, deer, bear and other big game animals.

MSU's Lexi Deden out for season

BOZEMAN — Montana State senior standout Lexi Deden has been lost for the season following a knee injury sustained in the fourth quarter of MSU’s contest against James Madison at the Riveria Maya, Mexico, Convention Center last Friday.

Northwest Montana hunters challenged by low snowfall

Scant snowfall presented Northwest Montana hunters with challenging conditions during the general rifle season, with harvest totals finishing slightly lower compared to last fall.