Physical Hawks beat Glacier boys

Brantly Salmonsen scored nine points but the Glacier Wolfpack turned the ball over 20 times and lost their home opener 49-32 against Bozeman in boys basketball.

US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness to its highest reported level as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans, federal officials said Friday.

Casazaa leads Eureka over Libby boys

EUREKA — Eureka’s Braden Casazza scored 20 points, 15 after halftime, and the District 7-B Lions pulled away from Northwest A Libby 55-39 in boys basketball action Thursday.

Hoops preview: Northwest A looks to soar

The Columbia Falls Wildkats are ready to make a run, the Bigfork Valkyries are wanting to show that they have the talent to compete at the Class A level, and Whitefish is ready to take the next step.

Donation allows for free adoptions at Flathead County Animal Shelter

This holiday season, adoption fees are free for any family taking home a pet thanks to a $50,000 donation to Flathead Shelter Friends by Colin Johnson.

Girls hoops: Eureka, Ronan win Thursday

LIBBY — Kara Stanger scored 15 points and the Eureka Lions used a strong first half to take the victory over the Libby Loggers in girls basketball Thursday.

Music of Legends concert series celebrates The Magic of Christmas

The Music of Legends concert series caps of its first run with The Magic of Christmas at the Wachholz College Center Dec. 16.

Whitefish ski museum opens for the season

The Ski Museum is located at 705 Wisconsin Avenue in the historic Saddle Club Cabin adjacent to the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

Gypsy Theatre Guild holds auditions

The Gypsy Theatre Guild will be holding auditions for “Same Time Next Year” on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

Auditions open for WTC’s production of ‘Misery’

Whitefish Theatre Company open auditions this week for the stage play adaption of Stephen King’s chilling bestseller, “Misery.”

Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada to present at FVCC

Anyone can come across a variety of animals in Glacier National Park. However, it takes patience and time to see how animals live their lives in the park — something that is not lost on wildlife photographers such as Sumio Harada.

Reviewing the elk management plan

During the last few days, I have been reading the new 470-page Montana Statewide Elk Management Plan. What was of most interest to me and probably most hunters, is found on pages 15-41.

Bird of the Month: Saw-whet Owl

Although Northern Saw-whet owls are one of the most abundant forest raptors in North America, they are rarely seen due to their nocturnal and secretive nature.

Helena Flats superintendent facing assault charges involving student

Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student in August.

Restored classic truck feature of Split Rock’s move into event service

The Chevy first caught Foster’s eye when he was 13 years old while moving irrigation for a local farm. Despite its dilapidated state, Foster bought it from the original owners for less than $1,500, determined to spark new life into the truck.

Electric co-op asks members to review unclaimed capital credits list

Flathead Electric Cooperative Trustees recently retired $3 million in capital credits allocated to members in 2008/2009.

Legals for December, 13 2023

John Dennis Woods, 77

John Dennis Woods, 77 of Whitefish, Montana, passed in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 8, 2023.

Law roundup: Children take backseat to mothers' feud

Two children had no choice in being audience to adults making poor choices when a mother reportedly followed a vehicle that she allegedly thought sideswiped her and the driver “didn’t say sorry or nuthin’.”

Bigfork area man arrested after shooting leaves one dead, two hospitalized

Authorities are holding a 49-year-old Bigfork area man in the Lake County jail on pending felony deliberate homicide and attempted deliberate homicide charges after he allegedly shot three people at a Ferndale home Sunday night, killing one.