'Woody' owners preserve classic boating history

Although some companies still produce classic-style wooden motorboats today, most were built before the 1950s, when manufacturers shifted to fiberglass hulls better suited to mass production.

Thomas 'Tom' Sears Rich, 85

Thomas 'Tom' Sears Rich

Legals for June, 18 2023

Third chance paying off for Howell, Range Riders

In 2020 Gabe Howell was enjoying what he called his second chance: Four years after being drafted by the Atlanta Braves, he was hitting .396 for the Savannah Bananas of the Coastal Plains (Summer) League.

Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race.

Gianforte signs state budget, boosting Medicaid reimbursements by hundreds of millions

Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced signing the state’s roughly $14.3 billion primary budget bill, creating a roadmap for funding state government for the next two years and substantially increasing reimbursement rates for health care providers who care for Medicaid patients.

Three-day classical music festival planned

Mozart at McClaren, formerly known as Festival Amadeus, will offer audiences three days of classical music June 24-25.

Music school hosts Tall Tales and Tall Songs — an evening with Bill Rossiter

North Valley Music School invites the community to attend an evening of Tall Tales and Tall Songs performed by local musician Bill Rossiter June 22.

Bail revocation sought for man arrested in Justice Center standoff

“I just see a sea of red flags here,” said Judge Robert Allison following arguments Wednesday surrounding the possible revocation of bail for a 75-year-old man accused of sparking a May 16 standoff inside the Flathead County Justice Center.

Legals for June, 15 2023

Southern Baptists refuse to let Saddleback Church back into the denomination for women pastors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.

State agency takes comments on septage disposal plan

A private septic service company is seeking state approval to use a West Valley property for the disposal of septage on agricultural fields.

Community briefs

Agency on Aging holds dementia simulations; Boy Scouts seek sailors; Summer camps; Code Girls United hosting summer camps

Carol Y. (Hanson) Slaybaugh, 85

Carol Y. (Hanson) Slaybaugh

Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catches outdoor workers off guard in the East

Delivery workers, construction workers, farm laborers and railroad and airport employees on the West Coast have become all too familiar with the hazards that come with massive wildfires. Yet in the East a sun jaundiced by smoke is so novel, many workers had no idea what was happening.

Legals for June, 11 2023

Country star Russell Dickerson to perform at Northwest Montana Fair

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Trump-appointed judge who issued rulings favorable to him assigned to oversee criminal case

MIAMI (AP) — The historic federal criminal case against Former President Donald Trump has been initially assigned to a judge he appointed who faced criticism over her decision to grant the Republican's request for an independent arbiter to review documents obtained during an FBI search of his Florida estate.

Ballroom dancers take the stage in concert series

The Music of the Legends tribute concert series continues with “The Beauty of the Ballroom,” featuring guest dancers Marcus Reznowski and Callie Servey.

Putting a spotlight on the cello — the Portland Cello Project comes to Kalispell

The Wachholz College Center presents an intimate evening of eclectic music performed by the Portland Cello Project.