Bravettes, Pack girls hope to spring upsets

The Flathead Bravettes and Glacier Wolfpack didn’t figure to be the bottom two seeds going into the Western AA Divisional that starts Thursday in Butte, but that’s how it worked out.

Kalispell City Council still waiting for answers on annulled elections

Kalispell City Council on Monday peppered city staff with questions about next steps following a judge’s decision to annul the elections of two of its members.

Frontier tourneys have Flathead Valley feel

As the Frontier Conference basketball tournaments approach, a question is raised: When’s the last time Aubrie Rademacher of Glacier High (Class of 2020) and Maddy Moy of Flathead (‘23) squared off? Turns out it was less than a week ago.

Legals for February, 28 2024

Money awarded for wildfire risk reduction efforts in Kootenai National Forest

The Department of Agriculture is putting $9.8 million toward wildfire crisis mitigation in the Kootenai National Forest through the U.S. Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy.

Columbia Falls bakery and cafe Uptown Hearth returns

“It was said that if your dreams don’t scare you, you didn’t dream big enough. This thing scared me about four million times," said Uptown Hearth’s original owner Terri Feury.

Stabbing suspect expected to enter plea on murder charge

Accused killer Zain Alexander Ray Glass is expected to be arraigned in Flathead County District Court on Thursday after a judge ruled him fit to proceed in late January.

Kalispell counselor works to dispel stigma around eating disorders

When clients with eating disorders come to counselor Mary McRae, they know the advice she gives is from first-hand experience.

Governor asks court to stop order; plaintiffs say governor using delay tactics

Last month, a district court judge said the Montana Legislature must have a chance to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a popular bill that directed marijuana tax revenue to conservation and county roads — but the governor believes the judge is wrong.

Warren Drew, 89

Warren Drew, 89, passed peacefully from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 14, 2024.

Patricia Ann Dern, 90

Patricia Ann Dern, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2024, at Brendan House.

Legals for February, 27 2024

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family must remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Monday, reversing an earlier order releasing the man.

US airman dies after setting himself ablaze outside Israeli Embassy in Israel-Hamas war protest

WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., while declaring that he "will no longer be complicit in genocide."

Determination and compassion — A student leader’s perseverance through pain

As an aspiring neurosurgeon, the 4.0 student is prepared to be immersed in academia for at least the next decade with the end goal of obtaining a medical degree and doctorate.

Kalispell City Council to discuss next steps after court order annulling elections

Kalispell City Council is expected to receive legal advice Monday on how best to move forward following a district court decision earlier this month annulling the elections of two of its members.

Whitefish considers resort tax rebate changes for seasonal residents

Since Whitefish’s resort tax was initiated in 1995, at least 25% of it has been allocated to property tax relief. At a work session last week, the City Council had a preliminary discussion about potential changes to the allocation of those funds.

Hungry Horse's Huckleberry Patch undergoing modernizing remodel

Hungry Horse’s Huckleberry Patch is growing.

RoboScout Squad codes a state win, ready for world championship

The Kalispell-based RoboScout Squad motors forward to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston after a stellar performance at the state level.

Border security a top issue for candidates, Republicans and Democrats alike

Politicians and candidates from across the political spectrum in Montana are seizing upon the crisis on the southern border in the lead up to the November election.