Legals for November, 27 2023

Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce

The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third exchange under a four-day truce that the U.S. said it hoped would be extended. In turn, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners.

Stakeholders weigh in on Glacier’s reservation system changes

Stakeholders and some previous critics of Glacier National Park’s vehicle reservation system are largely in favor of new changes coming next summer.

A glimpse into a choice school in the making

Frustrated working in the traditional system with standards that allow students to stagnate while no one, no teacher nor student, faces corrective consequences for lack of student growth, award winning special education teacher, Kasey Koehler, has abandoned her job as an administrator in Miles City so she can create a Choice School focused on students with diagnosed disabilities and differential learning needs.

The truth about your home’s property tax increase

By now we all have seen our actual property tax increases.

License fees for Montana teachers slated to increase

For the first time in three decades, the price Montana charges public school teachers and other education professionals for state-issued licenses is set to increase.

Legals for November, 26 2023

Legals for November, 26 2023

Authentic Mexican market opens in Kalispell

Besides Bozeman and Billings, Kalispell is now one of the few cities in Montana to offer authentic Mexican products

Norma June Hornbacher, 82

On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, Norma June Hornbacher passed away after a brief illness, she was 82.

U.S., Montana job markets stays strong despite inflation

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates.

Legals for November, 24 2023

Lake County initiates withdrawal from law enforcement agreement

The Lake County Board of Commissioners sent a certified letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday, formally announcing their intention to withdraw from Public Law 280, the nearly 60-year-old agreement that gives the state jurisdiction over felonies committed by tribal members on the reservation.

Champ Bulldogs put 5 girls on All-State A team

The first state championship in 17 years has led to more honors for the Whitefish Bulldogs girls’ soccer team, which had five players named All-State for Class A for 2023.

'We're a home': Sparrow's Nest marks a decade of providing unaccompanied teens a safe haven

Taking the first step up the stairs of Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana’s residential house in Kalispell is symbolic of the upward journey many homeless teens' lives will take.

Legals for November, 23 2023

Gala supports Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation

The theme this year is Gold Medal Gala in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the foundation.

Study says Canadian coal mines put unparalleled pollution in Montana-bound waters

The concentrations of selenium and nitrate entering the Elk River and Northwest Montana’s Kootenai watershed as a result of coal-mining operations in British Columbia are likely without measured precedent, according to a new study authored by U.S. Geological Survey scientists.

My first muley: A test of perseverance

For the last three rifle seasons, I’ve set out to harvest my first mule deer buck.

Griz earn four individual awards in Big Sky football

MISSOULA — After winning the program’s first conference title since 2009, the Montana Grizzlies dominated the 2023 All-Big Sky postseason honors that came out Tuesday.

Big Sky Notes: Momentous return

For a second in the second half of Saturday’s Brawl of the Wild, the 122nd renewal of the Cat-Griz game, it looked a little like Montana’s trip to Idaho the month before.