Column: Regrettable detail, remarkable season

The most recent press conference hall of fame moment, where Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles was asked about playing in frigid Detroit on Sunday — “You do know we play indoors, right?” Bowles answered — has me thinking about last Sept. 2.

Legals for January, 18 2024

FVCC Theatre and Soroptimist partner for evening focusing on human trafficking

Mask and Hammer will present a staged reading of the play “Body and Sold,” by Deborah Lake Fortson. The documentary play aims to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation and trafficking of America’s youth.

Photography of World War I vet Ray Weaver captured everyday life

Raymond “Ray” Weaver (1892-1964) returned to Kalispell from World War I in 1919 with permanent lung damage from a mustard gas attack in the trenches of France. On returning home, he picked up a camera ...

‘Witch,’ a wicked comedy, comes to the stage in Whitefish

Whitefish Theatre Company presents a Black Curtain production of Jen Silverman’s exceedingly smart modern fable, “Witch.”

Dynamic music and comedy duo, Bridge & Wolak, stop in Whitefish

Called “the Victor Borges of the 21st century,” the Canadian musical and comedy duo, Bridge & Wolak, share an ambitious agenda — to create an unforgettable experience for audiences through an original, irreverent, meticulously prepared and completely in-the-moment program.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Arts and entertainment happenings

Local organizations create online guide to living in the Flathead

The idea started two years ago when local groups started talking together about creating a resource to expand people’s knowledge of the area, and what it means to exist among nature.

Tahoe avalanche survivor was minutes from death before rescue

The first sign of trouble came in the form of a spray of snow, rolling down from above where Jason Parker had come to a stop near the top of one of California's steepest and most famed ski runs — the face beneath Palisades Tahoe's KT-22.

Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark climate ruling that said emissions can't be ignored

Montana's Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the state's Republican governor to block a landmark climate ruling that said regulators must consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits for fossil fuel development.

WINGS annual radiothon raises funds for cancer treatments

Wings Cancer Regional Support gave around $300,000 to cancer patients in Flathead, Lincoln and Lake counties last year.

Pauline Martinez, 95

Pauline Martinez was born Feb. 2, 1928, and died Jan. 10, 2024.

Delays in state contracts leave Montana health providers strapped

Montana health organizations say a state government backlog in paying its contractors has hindered their ability to provide care, and they worry the bottleneck’s ripple effects will be felt long after the money comes through.

Suspect in road rage incident allegedly drove drunk

Jacob Michael Krone, 27, faces one felony count of assault with a weapon and a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, first offense, following his Jan. 6 arrest.

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage

Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Vivian L. McDougall, 97

Memorial services for Vivian McDougall, 97, of Norfolk, Neb., will be 11 a.m., Jan. 20, 2024, at Norfolk Church of Christ. Jeff Schipper will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

People who lost Medicaid urged to look at full scope of options

Tim Noonan grabs a number to head inside to wait for his turn at the Office of Public Assistance in Kalispell. He’s a mental health worker at Logan Health and he’s there to work on restoring Medicaid coverage for two of his young patients.

Flathead student runs on supportive leadership

Flathead High School senior Hailey Hendrickson is a motivated student-athlete and decisive leader who guides others with encouragement and kindness.

Whitefish Council examines changes to housing project

Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will discuss a request to change the parameters of a planned affordable housing development located on a city-donated lot.

Kalispell City Council to schedule public hearing on state infrastructure funds

Kalispell City Council is set Tuesday to confirm the date for a public hearing on how to potentially spend funds made available through the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act of 2023.