Letters to the editor Dec. 21

Letters to the editor Dec. 21

Parents criticize Helena Flats School following charges against superintendent

Superintendent Andy Maheras earlier this month pleaded not guilty to two charges of misdemeanor assault related to the incident. Maheras, who is on paid administrative leave and working from home while the case is pending, was in attendance.

Prosecutors seek revocation of squatter’s sentences

Prosecutors filed in Flathead County District Court on Dec. 13 a petition to revoke Ashley Katherine Coil’s deferred five-year sentence for a criminal mischief conviction and suspended five-year sentence on a bail jumping conviction, alleging she almost immediately began violating the terms of those sentences.

Libby's new Peace Officer Park a place for all community members

There’s little question that Libby’s newly named ‘Peace Officer Park’ is one of extreme community involvement.

Suspect in bear spray attack facing drug case

Randaell Charles Stilson, 20, faces one count of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Flathead County District Court after Kalispell Police officers allegedly found fentanyl pills on him on Nov. 8. Stilson pleaded not guilty at his Nov. 16 arraignment before Judge Amy Eddy.

We call it, 'Bison': Another Griz win highlighted by special teams

Another Griz win is highlighted by special teams plays

MISSOULA — This is getting to be ridiculous, how special teams, and especially the punt returns of Junior Bergen, keep tilting games in the Montana Grizzlies’ favor.

Legals for December, 20 2023

ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word 'sex' in state code as only male or female

The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a law that defines the word "sex" throughout state code as either male or female, based on a person's biology at birth. The plaintiffs argue the law denies legal recognition and protections to people who are gender non-conforming.

Legals for December, 19 2023

Judge in Idaho murder case rules on whether to toss Kohberger's grand jury indictment

BOISE, Idaho — The district court judge in the University of Idaho murder case threw out all attempts by the defense to toss the grand jury's indictment of defendant Bryan Kohberger, shutting the door on delaying a future trial on those grounds.

Legals for December, 18 2023

Grizzlies topple Bison 31-29 in double OT

MISSOULA — For the first time to Frisco go the Montana Grizzlies, who needed two overtimes to get past North Dakota State 31-29 in a wild FCS semifinal game Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Love of mountain goats drives Glacier Park photographer Sumio Harada

Born and raised in Japan, Sumio Harada studied Japanese serow as a college student, taking photos that highlighted the many different fur patterns on their faces.

Bigfork company begins selling products on global level

Though the Bigfork company has shipped to individuals internationally before, this will be the first time that they distribute wholesale.

Ski bum culture hits reality

Nearly two decades ago, I moved to the mountains to be a ski bum, chasing snow. I was a stereotype — an East Coast kid pulled west by the promise of bigger adventures and higher mountain ranges. I was also part of a counterculture that rejected social norms in favor of 100-day ski seasons.

We can balance hydropower and salmon by removing obsolete dams

As a proud member of the Flathead Electric Cooperative, I feel the one-sided and misleading letter Dec. 2 from Gary Weins needs to be corrected.

Legals for December, 17 2023

Dylan Van Elzen-Schleifer, 40

Dylan Thomas Van Elzen-Schleifer, Jan. 15, 1983 - Dec. 3, 2023

Rosemary Aker Hillstead, 89

Rosemary Aker Hillstead, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Nov. 16, 2023, with her husband, Joel Hillstead, at her side.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies bound for Frisco after 2OT win over NDSU, 31-29

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-29 double-overtime win over North Dakota State in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16.