Opposition intensifies at meeting

During a packed school board meeting Tuesday, about 20 people wanted to speak on the suggested revision to Kalispell Public Schools nondiscrimination policy.

Volleyball: Flathead sweeps Hellgate

Glacier ends 5-game losing skid

Still struggling to find that offensive touch, the Glacier Wolfpack managed just enough to end a dire losing streak.

Biden sets Aug. 31 for U.S. exit from Afghanistan

President Joe Biden said Thursday the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31, delivering an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war without sacrificing more American lives even as he bluntly acknowledged there will be no "mission accomplished" moment to celebrate.

Kalispell schools examine future of learning

Kalispell Public Schools has taken its first strides on a yearslong path to transforming “how school is done,” after wrapping up four public listening sessions at the elementary and middle school level.

Basketball roundup: Glacier girls down Missoula Big Sky

MISSOULA — Glacier used a 17-2 run in the second quarter to battle back from a slow start and went on to post a 55-50 Western AA girls basketball victory over Missoula Big Sky on Saturday.

Funding cut for homeless shelter

Federal housing money the Samaritan House has relied on for 14 years was abruptly cut this year, leaving the Kalispell homeless shelter scrambling to find additional funding as it braces for winter.

County plans $77.7 million in building projects

Flathead County has rolled out a proposed $77.7 million capital improvement plan for the next five years that includes $50 million for a new jail in 2020 and 2021.

Hot-shooting Pirates cruise into semifinals

Colton Graham scored 23 points and hot-shooting Polson pulled away from Lewistown for a 69-55 victory at the State A boys’ basketball tournament Thursday.

Lady Lions clinch first state berth since 2005

Katie Schmidt scored 16 points in the fourth quarter to power the Eureka Lions’ 54-50 comeback win over the Missoula Loyola Breakers (last year’s Class B co-champion) in a semifinal game at the Western B basketball divisional on Thursday.

Guy 'Lee' Chapman, 89

Guy “Lee” Chapman went home to his Lord Jesus May 8, 2019, at The HealthCenter in Kalispell. His wife Pat and son David were at his side.

Group: Egypt's security forces 'disappear, torture' children

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi have arbitrarily arrested, forcibly disappeared and tortured children as young as 12 while prosecutors and judges turned a blind eye, an international rights group said Monday.

Johnston nets 27, Loggers dominate Wildcats, 55-36

COLUMBIA FALLS — Ryggs Johnston scored 27 points for Libby as the Loggers took down Columbia Falls 55-36 on Thursday in a Northwest A boys basketball clash at Columbia Falls High School.

C-Falls wins state speech title after scoring error detected

In an unusual twist of events, Columbia Falls High School has reclaimed the title of state speech and debate champion and added its 14th consecutive trophy to its wall, while Whitefish had to give up its first-place standing due to a clerical error.

Woman's life could be episode of 'Stranger Things'

A woman advised the Kalispell Police Department there were allegedly “some strange happenings,” going on in her apartment complex” after experiencing a series of incidents, the most recent being a man who “started running at her full speed” while she was out walking her dog. He supposedly stopped when he got closer, saying he thought she was someone else. She added to her report that her mail was stolen a few days ago, a man banged on her door a couple weeks ago, and a month ago, her neighbor supposedly told her someone was watching her through the windows.

Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth help aspiring filmmakers take it to next level

Twenty students are about to set out on an intense journey this summer and delve deeply into the art of filmmaking.

VOLLEYBALL: Libby block stops Eureka

LIBBY — Brooklyn Rainer had 11 kills and 10 blocks and Libby rallied after losing two of the first three games to edge Eureka 25-19, 19-25, 24-26, 25-17, 15-9 in District 7B action on Friday night.

National group pushes to defeat brain research ballot initiative

HELENA (AP) — The National Education Association is spending $528,000 to defeat a Montana ballot initiative that would authorize the state to issue $200 million in bonds over the next decade for research into brain injuries and illnesses.

Basketball roundup: Martin, Loggers roll past Eureka

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