Man pleads guilty in eagle 'killing spree' on reservation to sell feathers on black market

MISSOULA (AP) — A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana and selling their feathers and body parts on the black market.

The Pie Lady: Jean Flynn’s pop-up pie stand pays vintage shops a visit

PIE HERE NOW announces a sandwich board on Nucleus Avenue, the boldness of the proclamation softened by a picture of a smiling blond girl holding a bushel of wheat.

Salsa uses flavorful citrus

Citrus is the sunshine of winter fruit with a bright and tangy flavor profile to accompany almost any winter dish.

UM to present honorary doctorates to Lily Gladstone, Carol Murray

On March 15 the state Board of Regents approved UM’s request to present the doctorates during Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11.

County Republican committee endorses primary challengers to Brockman, Sprunger

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee has endorsed the primary opponents of two GOP lawmakers seeking reelection to the state Legislature after both opted against participating in the group’s endorsement process.

Gary Chandler Walrack, 77

Gary Chandler Walrack, passed away at the age of 77 on March 4, 2024.

Flathead Electric Co-op awards about $30K in Roundup for Safety grants in March

Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board awarded $29,818 in grant funds supporting nine community safety projects March 14.

Larry Ward, 77

Larry Ward, 77, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend to many, passed away Feb. 28, 2024 in Kalispell, with family by his side.

Voters to decide fate of Lincoln County Library system

Voters in Lincoln County will decide the fate of its three libraries in June.

Record-low snowpack worries researches at University of Montana

MISSOULA – Snowpack this winter continues to be at an all-time low across several river basins in western Montana, indicating that this year could see water shortages, according to recent projections from the Montana Climate Office.

Argument over music preceded standoff, court docs say

“Ask me to turn down the music again,” Nathaniel Everett Wood, 31, told his significant other with the gun pointed at her head just after midnight March 17, according to court documents.

Bobcats look to make history in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio — Making their third straight appearance and sixth overall at the NCAA Tournament, the Montana State men's basketball team will take the court Wednesday night at UD Arena looking to make history.

Prep Hoops: Kastelitz is All-State

Reese Ramey, Kennedy Moore are second-team all-Western AA

The Class AA coaches have selected their basketball honors teams, and Glacier’s Cohen Kastelitz leads the list of Kalispell honorees.

Legals for March, 20 2024

Kalispell voters approve public safety levy

Kalispell voters on Tuesday approved a public safety levy that will raise an estimated $4.6 million in its first year for emergency services.

Kalispell shooting suspect given suspended sentence

A 23-year-old arrested for allegedly shooting and wounding another man in a Kalispell hotel last year received a suspended sentence earlier this month.

Supreme Court clears way for override poll of vetoed marijuana funds bill

The Montana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon denied the State of Montana’s request to pause a lower court decision ordering the governor and secretary of state to send out an override poll for a marijuana fund redistribution bill Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed at the end of the 2023 legislative session.

Montana Supreme Court rules with New York Post in Whitefish venture capitalist’s defamation case

The Montana Supreme Court last week determined that the broad privilege New York law affords journalists to report on public affairs supersedes Montana law in Whitefish venture capitalist Michael Goguen’s lawsuit against the New York Post.

Letters to the editor March 19

Letters to the editor March 19

Legals for March, 19 2024