Museum celebrates Central School’s 130th with time capsule

The Northwest Montana History Museum will commemorate Central School’s 130th anniversary with a celebration April 12 where items will be on display that will be sealed in a time capsule.

John Lithgow performs at Wachholz Center April 8

Get ready for a month packed with entertainment and inspiration at the Wachholz College Center. Kicking off the month on April 8, the Wachholz College Center’s Speaker Series presents An Evening with John Lithgow.

Dam operators keeping more water in Flathead Lake this spring

The operators of the Séliš Ksanka QÍispé Dam got the go-ahead in March to keep more water in Flathead Lake this spring in an effort to avoid a repeat of last summer’s low water levels.

Fish management failures

Last week I drove to my cabin in the Thompson Chain of Lakes, planning to do some spring cabin chores and squeeze in a last ice fishing trip of the season. Wrong!

Where did all the fiscal conservatives go?

In 2022, the people of Montana elected Republican supermajorities to both chambers of the Montana Legislature.

Legals for April, 4 2024

Story of astronomer explores women’s place in society during 19th Century

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she is not allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories.

Evan Epperly picked to lead Glacier hoops

Glacier High School announced its pick for the next boys basketball coach Tuesday, and it is former player Evan Epperly, who has been back coaching with the Wolfpack the past two seasons.

Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and stranding 70 workers in quarries

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.

Bravettes down Libby 13-3 in softball

LIBBY — Kaidyn Lake had four hits, including a home run, and Lacie Franklin also homered Tuesday as the Flathead Bravettes beat the Libby Loggers 13-3 in non-conference softball.

Braves, Bravettes shine in opening dual

MISSOULA — Ben Bliven took the victory in the 100 meters with a time of 10.98 seconds and the 200 meters in 22.26 seconds to highlight Flathead’s efforts at a season-opening track dual against Missoula Big Sky Tuesday.

Legals for April, 3 2024

Pioneers enter ski museum hall of fame

The Class of 2024 inductees include Sverre Askevold, Chuck Creon, Ole Dalen and Lyle Rutherford.

Motorist accused of killing ex-wife facing new charges

Kenneth James Floyd, 38, who pleaded not guilty in November to negligent homicide in Flathead County District Court for the June 18 death of Kimberly Gilham, now faces additional felony counts of leaving the scene of a vehicle accident involving serious bodily injury or death and tampering with physical evidence.

Glacier National Park officials detail coming construction work

Glacier National Park officials expect construction on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge to end this year while other projects, like water infrastructure and road improvements in the Swiftcurrent developed area, are just getting going.

First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site

BALTIMORE (AP) — A tugboat pushing a fuel barge was the first vessel to use an alternate channel to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had blocked traffic along the vital port's main shipping channel.

Kalispell’s re-do election scheduled for May 7

The re-do election for two Kalispell city council seats is scheduled for May 7.

Flathead County Library trustees open search for a new logo to the public

Have an idea for the new Flathead County Library logo? Library board trustees are taking submissions and suggestions on designs leading up to their next board in April.

James "Jim" Hanson, 85

James "Jim" Hanson, 85, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.

County board considers Evergreen RV park, event venue near Whitefish

A new RV park in Evergreen and a property wanting to host large events southwest of Whitefish have both applied for approval with Flathead County.