Whitefish student performs in international music festival

Fiona Shanahan, 14, of Whitefish, performed at the New York Concert Music Festival on Nov. 20 at the Lincoln Center in New York City, placing second in the classical vocal competition.

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater stages ‘Elf’

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater presents the holiday spectacular musical “Elf” based on the “soon to be classic” movie, Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19.

Kalispell Public Schools seeks community input at listening sessions

Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees invites community members to be part of the district’s strategic planning process by attending an upcoming listening session.

Whitefish Review garners Best Cover Award

The American Society of Magazine Editors announced the finalists and winners of the 16th ASME Best Cover Contest, and Whitefish Review has won its second “Readers’ Choice” award.

Programs merge into Linderman Center

Kalispell Public Schools’ vision for alternative education was redefined in the fall when Bridge Academy and Laser Alternative High School merged.

Fundraising aims to 'Save Gateway'

$1 million sought

A fundraising campaign launched Tuesday aims to raise $1 million by Sept. 30 to purchase the Gateway Community Center and complete renovations within the facility.

Legals for January, 14 2022

State warns of COVID-19-related scams

Montana’s Aging Services Bureau is warning residents about a number of COVID-19 related scams circulating across the state.

Full slate of blues artists at Polson festival

CON: Sandefur's child-pornography opinions worse than you've heard

You’ve likely heard the new campaign ad highlighting the sentencing record of Judge Dirk Sandefur, candidate for Montana Supreme Court, regarding child pornography cases. But unlike many 30-second attack ads that are little more than cheap shots, this one doesn’t go far enough. Sandefur’s views are actually worse than what the ad implies.

Sandefur's child-pornography opinions worse than you've heard

You’ve likely heard the new campaign ad highlighting the sentencing record of Judge Dirk Sandefur, candidate for Montana Supreme Court, regarding child pornography cases. But unlike many 30-second attack ads that are little more than cheap shots, this one doesn’t go far enough. Sandefur’s views are actually worse than what the ad implies.

We're being true to our schools

School bells ring this week for most Flathead Valley students, and the excitement is always tangible as children stuff backpacks full of new supplies and head out the door that first day.

Marion voters to be asked to OK school project expansion

Marion voters are being asked this month to approve a $500,000 bond issue to expand Marion School.

Hall scores 4 times, Twins win opener

Sam Hall scored four runs, Nolan Amerman drove in two and the Glacier Twins opened their American League with a 12-2 win over Libby on Monday.

A Lakers, Twins win at Cloninger Classic

Tanner Cockerill’s 2-run triple broke open a tight game in the fifth inning Thursday, and the Kalispell A Lakers beat JNS Baseball 12-4 at the Cloninger Classic tournament.

Troy Henry Braaten, 6

Troy Henry Braaten, of Sheridan, Montana, passed away Nov. 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday.

Mary Arlene Baker, 82

Mary Arlene “Cookie” Baker, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at home.

Bravettes state bound

Drill Hellgate 62-44 in Western AA playoff game

Fall semester to begin and end earlier than scheduled

Students will hit the books early this fall at Flathead Valley Community College, which has adjusted its schedule to provide an early start and ending to the semester, beginning Monday, Aug. 24, and concluding Wednesday, Nov. 25. Exceptions will be made for courses that require off-site clinical experience or cannot be compressed into a shorter time frame. These classes will end in December when all course requirements are completed.

North Valley Food Bank announces expansion, capital campaign

North Valley Food Bank is breaking ground Tuesday on an expanded version of its building at 251 Flathead Ave. in Whitefish.