High marks hit at Kalispell Time Trials

The annual Kalispell Time Trials took place Tuesday at Legends Stadium, and out of a cast of 100s several nice marks were penned.

Florida woman is sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary

NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida mother was sentenced Tuesday to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden's daughter's diary four years ago to the conservative group Project Veritas.

Sister of Maine mass shooting victim calls lawmakers' 11th-hour bid for red flag law 'nefarious'

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sister of one of the victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history accused lawmakers of acting "nefariously" by pressing at the 11th hour of the legislative session for a so-called red flag law that could be used to take away guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Others, however, said such a law could have saved lives.

Letters to the editor April 9

Letters to the editor April 9

Zinke lauds decision to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring

Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke applauded Monday a plan to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring.

Legals for April, 9 2024

Column: Area ADs work among giants

When Libby High graduate Jerek Wolcott, the assistant athletic director at the University of Idaho, needed volunteers for the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament he knew just who to call.

Groups go to court to get wolves relisted in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming

A prediction, several years in the making, came true on Monday when an alliance of nearly a dozen conservation groups filed suit against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management, seeking to restore protections for gray wolves in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming arguing that the states’ aggressive hunting policies imperils the populations.

A figure of speech — Flathead High School teacher named Speech Coach of the Year

To say it’s been a whirlwind year for Flathead High School speech and debate head coach and English teacher Shannon O’Donnell is an understatement.

Letters to the editor April 8

Letters to the editor April 8

Legals for April, 8 2024

Lester White, 97

Lester Albert Lee White, 97, was born on April 14, 1926, in Whitefish, to Charles and Ella (Kriegel) White.

Burning questions answered

On my recent drives along U.S. 93, I had seen the plumes. Instead of cringing that it was wildfire, I’d smile because it meant someone was cleaning up a pile — a burn pile, that is, and a chore that many yearn to tick off the list.

New Tupelo Grille owner brings fresh look to popular Whitefish restaurant while leaning on tradition

Ownership recently changed hands and the interior of the Central Avenue restaurant has undergone a remodel, but the Tupelo feel and the menu favorites remain.

Job fair provides opportunities for job seekers and businesses

The Northwest Montana Job & Opportunity Fair returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center on Thursday, April 11, offering a dynamic platform for both job seekers and businesses to connect and explore potential opportunities.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, happenings and trainings

Tim Slobojan, 83

Dr. Gerald (Tim) Slobojan DVM, 83 of Kalispell, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 1, 2024.

SB 442 benefits small portion of Montana

The 2023 Legislature ended almost a year ago. However, recently, Judge Mike Menahan issued a decision directing the Montana secretary of state to conduct a veto override poll on SB 442 to determine if the bill will become law.

A bridge in Bigfork is just as important as Baltimore

For hours after the tragic accident that took down a bridge over the Pabsco River in Baltimore, our nation sat together in sadness for the seven construction workers who lost their lives.

Focus on solutions when discussing homelessness

Kalispell City Council is expected to take a look at some of the challenges surrounding homelessness in the city at an upcoming work session.