Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street as investors find sandal maker's shares too pricey

Some traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange donned the iconic opened-toed footwear, and Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert rang the opening bell, with people around him waving sandals in the air.

McDowell, No. 10 Montana hold off No. 3 Idaho, 23-21

Clifton McDowell threw a touchdown pass and ran for a TD, Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals and Montana held on to beat Idaho 23-21 Saturday night in a battle of two of the top teams in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Past and present — Cayuse Prairie School marks 125 years of learning

On Sept. 23, past and present students and staff crossed paths and shared smiles in the hallways of Cayuse Prairie School during the district’s 125th anniversary celebration.

Holly Virginia McAllister, 81

Holly Virginia McAllister, 81

Whitefish blanks Rams

Bulldog boys shut out Livingston

Delaney Smith and Olivia Genovese each scored twice and the Whitefish Bulldogs dispatched the Billings Central Rams 4-0 on Saturday in a Class A soccer quarterfinal at Smith Fields.

Valkyries stun top-seeded Laurel

In a weekend filled with unexpected results, Bigfork’s 3-2 win over Eastern No. 1 seed Laurel in a Class A soccer quarterfinal on Saturday might have been the most shocking.

Browning boys hold off C-Falls at Western A Fall Classic

Browning’s boys cross country team showed its championship mettle Saturday, beating a crowded Western A Fall Classic field at King Ranch Golf Course.

No. 7 Carroll storms back late to beat Eastern Oregon on the road

The Fighting Saints shook off a slow start to beat the Mountaineers 14-6 on the road after being held scoreless through three quarters.

Freshman rallies Idaho State to 42-41 win over E. Washington

Hunter Hays scored untouched on a 1-yard quarterback draw with 52 seconds left and Idaho State, led by a career day from freshman quarterback Jordan Cooke, ended a 12-game losing streak to Eastern Washington with a 42-41 win on Saturday night.

Chambers, Mellott carry Cats over Cal Poly

Montana State is getting back to its full complement of quarterbacks. Senior Sean Chambers ran for three touchdowns, including another long burst, and junior Tommy Mellott threw for two scores in limited action as Montana State swamped Cal Poly Saturday, 59-19.

Schweikert leads C-Falls over Bigfork

BIGFORK — Columbia Falls quarterback Cody Schweikert threw for 377 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 172 yards and four more scores as the Wildcats outscored Bigfork 51-30 in a Western A football battle Friday.

Montana prep football scores Friday, Oct. 13

Montana prep football scores Friday, Oct. 13

Flathead football falls, 28-7

A mysterious band of football players put together a workmanlike, 28-7 football win over the Flathead Braves Friday. According to the schedule it was Helena Capital.

Community asked to fill out survey for superintendent search

Kalispell Public Schools is asking the public to complete a survey that will help guide the district as it seeks a new superintendent.

Golan keys Wildcats offense on playoff run

Kai Golan might be the quieter one off the soccer field, but on it, he’s impossible to miss. His mix of explosive speed and scoring ability has made him not just the top scorer in the state and a key part of the Columbia Falls Wildcats offense.

Strong on the outside: Brody Thornsberry has been a consistent threat for the Flathead Braves

Second-year coach Caleb Aland is striving to steady the Flathead High football program, one that — including Aland — hired three head coaches in four seasons.

Sawyer FG lifts Pirates past ‘Dogs in OT

Lucian Sawyer’s 23-yard field goal in overtime lifted the Polson Pirates over Whitefish 29-26 Thursday, in an important Western A football battle.

Legals for October, 13 2023

‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse to grace U.S. skies this weekend

A special astronomical event will grace the skies this weekend as just about everyone in the Western Hemisphere is treated to varying degrees of an annular solar eclipse.

Legislatures can end congressional malfeasance

A New York Times headline on June 16, 2023 said “U.S. National Debt Tops $32 Trillion for First Time.”