Bigfork Library Project nears $2 million raised, but spreadsheet error and overages add $400,000

Construction on the future Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries will continue, but ImagineIF Library Foundation Director Sara Busse said the group is grappling with a $400,000 shortfall due to an accounting error and overages.

Biden’s climate agenda creates energy poverty in tribal nations

The White House is hosting its Tribal Nations Summit this week, and it’s important to note that the administration’s climate policy is bankrupting the tribes it claims to help.

Legals for December, 10 2023

CMR boys top Glacier with late basket Friday

GREAT FALLS — Dean Blair scored 20 points for Great Falls CMR Friday, including a bucket with 8 seconds left that lifted the Rustlers to a 45-44 win over Glacier in boys basketball.

CMR girls drop Glacier in opener

The Glacier Wolfpack dropped their season opener at home against Great Falls CMR in 47-44 girls basketball Friday.

Tribal, Lake County officials plan for life after Public Law 280

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded recent meeting at the Lake County Courthouse.

Salvation Army's chamber 'ring off' is Friday

The Salvation Army of Kalispell's annual chamber "ring-off day" will be Friday, Dec. 8.

Law roundup: Looking for love, local single only finds fraud

’Tis better to have loved and lost than to have attempted to find love and been scammed, which is what a local single person learned after doing business with a dating website. They contacted the Kalispell Police Department accusing the online matchmaking service of fraud.

Code Girls takes programming to next level developing app for Kalispell Police

Code Girls United is developing an app for the Kalispell Police Department to go digital in managing its fleet of vehicles.

Ballot initiative seeking to expand landowners’ hunting access met with committee opposition

A ballot initiative seeking to allow landowners to hunt elk, deer and black bears on their property hit a setback Wednesday when the Environmental Quality Council voted not to support the measure.

Rosendale declares interest in Senate race after jab from GOP group

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by Montana Sen. Steve Daines, took a swing at U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale this week, blaming him for the impending resignation of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the GOP’s dwindling majority in Congress.

Dennis Fisher, 72

Dennis Reed Fisher, 72, was born in Spokane, Washington, on Oct. 25, 1951.

Legals for December, 8 2023

Montana Library Commission strikes library director standard

Despite an outpouring of opposition in recent weeks, the Montana State Library Commission voted 5-2 Wednesday to eliminate a requirement that directors of the state’s largest public libraries hold a master’s degree in library sciences.

WTC brings holiday spectacular musical ‘Christmas Carol’ to stage

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.

Unique twist on ‘Christmas Carol’ on stage in Bigfork

The show runs Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17.

FHS Theatre presents uproarious Christmas classic

The festivities are turned upside down as the Herdman kids hijack all the major roles from Mary to the Shepherds and challenge everyone’s traditional notions of Christmas.

Wolfpack Theatre shares story of sisterhood

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s enduring novel, “Little Women” tells the tale of love, laughter and loss that spans several years and locations across the world.

Former Spotted Bear District Ranger says he was ousted

The former Spotted Bear District ranger claims he was removed from his post last spring in part for trying to protect the Bob Marshall Wilderness’ natural values.

Letters to the editor Dec. 7

Letters to the editor Dec. 7